The anticipation for Black Ops 6 is at an all-time high, generating excitement among fans of the Call of Duty franchise. With its engaging campaign, new omnimovement system, and classic zombies structure, players are eager to return to the roots of what made the series so popular. The initial hours and days following the release are always thrilling, as everyone dives into the game without fully established strategies, leading to fun experimentation to discover what works best. With your friends ready for the launch, you should also prepare by familiarizing yourself with the preload details to jump into action right away.
Black Ops 6 release time
The launch of Black Ops 6 will occur over a staggered period, varying based on your platform, rather than a specific time for all players.
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players on the Microsoft Store can begin playing between 4 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT on October 24.
If you are playing on PC through Battlenet or Steam, the launch window opens at 9 p.m. PT on October 24.
Black Ops 6 file size
The file size of Black Ops 6 is divided into two campaign packs and a multiplayer pack. For simplicity, the total download size is 56GB, a significant reduction compared to previous releases.
Black Ops 6 preload options
Preloading for Black Ops 6 is available on all platforms from 9 a.m. PT on October 21. Simply preorder any version of the game on any platform to access preloading, without any exclusive editions offering early access this time.
Black Ops 6 preorder details
Two editions are available for preorder for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, each offering unique content and pricing:
Cross-Gen Bundle — $70
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Open Beta access
- Woods Operator pack
BO6 Vault — $100
- Everything in the Cross-Gen Bundle
- Hunters vs. Hunted Operator pack
- Mastercraft Collection
- BlackCell (1 Season)
- GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
