Players attempting to download the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 update on Steam are encountering significant problems. Reports indicate the update either fails to start or becomes stuck in a "patching" phase with minimal disk activity, despite the update size exceeding 176GB. Common troubleshooting steps like uninstalling the game or restarting the PC have not resolved the issue. This widespread problem is delaying access to the new content for many players. Those planning to update should anticipate potential delays and monitor official channels for fixes.
- Update size is over 176GB, causing prolonged patching phases.
- Standard fixes like reinstalling and rebooting have not helped.