Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is not officially distributed as a .zip file. Official versions are downloaded directly through launchers like Steam or the Activision Store.
The full game requires approximately 45 GB to 55 GB of storage. If the .zip file you are looking at is significantly smaller (e.g., only a few GBs or MBs), it is highly likely to be a fake , malicious , or incomplete file.
Compressed files from unofficial sources are common vectors for malware, miners, or Remote Access Trojans (RATs) . 2. Security Risks with Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (PC)
Even if you possess the legitimate version, this specific title has documented security vulnerabilities on PC: Call of Duty on PC is still NOT SAFE in 2025.