Infinity Ward confirmed that Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 will no longer force a restart after every patch download.
Persistent restart prompts have long bothered COD players
Across previous titles, the “update requires restart” dialog forced gamers to close the launcher and reload the session before returning to campaign or multiplayer, interrupting flow and extending downtime.
MW4’s upcoming change eliminates the mandatory restart
With the next installment, the studio aims to drop the forced‑restart requirement, treating updates as seamless background processes. The adjustment is presented as a quality‑of‑life upgrade, aligning MW4 with modern expectations for live‑service shooters.
Community response and remaining wishes
Fans greeted the announcement with relief, while a minority lamented the loss of the meme‑fueling restart screen. Some commentators also urged Infinity Ward to address the game’s large file size, noting that a 200‑plus GB footprint still strains storage.
As Modern Warfare 4 progresses toward launch, the removal of the restart barrier demonstrates Infinity Ward’s willingness to listen to long‑standing player feedback and to refine the overall experience.
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