PS5 Users Face Unexpected Reinstalls After Call of Duty HQ Update
Jakarta, Indonesia – November 11, 2025 – PlayStation 5 owners updating the new Call of Duty HQ application are reporting a mandatory requirement to reinstall both Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone, according to a report from Jagat Play. The issue surfaced following a recent, compulsory update to the HQ application.
The unexpected reinstalls are impacting players who utilize the Call of Duty HQ platform, adding significant time to accessing their existing game libraries. While the update to Call of Duty HQ is unavoidable on PS5, the subsequent need to redownload substantial game files is frustrating players, particularly those who intend to switch between Black Ops 6 and Warzone. The reinstalls effectively extend the downtime before players can resume gameplay.
Jagat Play notes the problem is a consequence of the HQ update and affects all PS5 users.The article asks readers for their opinions on the inconvenience caused by the update. The issue highlights potential disruptions within the Call of Duty ecosystem as Activision Blizzard integrates its various titles under the centralized HQ application.