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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release Date & Time

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October 20, 2024

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s launch date is rapidly approaching, taking players back to the early ’90s amid the Gulf War. With a thrilling Campaign, action-packed Multiplayer, and gripping Zombies mode, it’s no surprise that fans are eager to dive in. Fortunately, Activision has confirmed the exact launch window for Black Ops 6, along with other details fans may be excited to know.

Modern Warfare 3’s Season 6 is coming to a close, running alongside the Pre-Season period for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. While this means that fans of the current Call of Duty title don’t have much time left to enjoy its content, the debut of the next major title in the franchise has much more to offer, and it is releasing sooner than some players might think. Here is the exact release date and time for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

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When Does Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release?

Screenshot showcasing the Black Ops 6 PC release times — via Call Of Duty/Activision

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to launch on October 24 at 9 PM PT for Battle.Net and Steam. For those looking to access the game in different regions, here’s when they can expect Black Ops 6 to launch in their respective time zones:

Time Zone	Battle.Net & Steam Release Time
CST (Central Time) Advertisement	22:00, October 24
ET (Eastern Time)	00:00, October 25
BRT (Brasilia Time)	01:00, October 25 Advertisement
BST (British Summer Time)	05:00, October 25
SAST (South Africa Standard Time)	06:00, October 25
CEST (Central European Summer Time) Advertisement	06:00, October 25
GST (Gulf Standard Time)	08:00, October 25
KST (Korea Standard Time)	13:00, October 25 Advertisement
JST (Japan Standard Time)	13:00, October 25
AEDT (Australian Eastern Daylight Time)	15:00, October 25

For console and PC via the Microsoft Store, Black Ops 6 will follow the usual trend of past Call of Duty releases, with a rolled-out launch across regions starting on October 24 from 4 AM PT to 11 PM PT. For most players, this will be at 12 AM on October 25 in their local time zones, or 9 PM PT and 11 PM CT on October 24 for those in PT or CT time zones.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preload Date & Time

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 operator holding assault rifle and engaged in a tense urban firefight — via Call Of Duty/Activision

All platforms will be able to preload all content for Black Ops 6 starting on October 21 at 9 AM PT. This allows players to jump into the Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes as soon as the game launches in their respective time zones. While players can preload Black Ops 6’s content early, there is no early-access period for any of its modes.

Split-image showcasing the XM4, the Jackal PDW, and the Tanto .22 in Black Ops 6

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What To Expect For The Launch Of Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6

black-ops-6-campaign-early-access — via Call Of Duty/Activision

Black Ops 6 is set to launch with three main experiences: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies. In the Campaign mode, fans can expect to dive into a spy-thriller blockbuster adventure, joining Frank Woods and his team as they are hunted by the military machine that created them. Players will experience a variety of missions in the Campaign, each taking them to a diverse array of locations. Unfortunately, the Campaign will not have an early-access period, making its official debut alongside Multiplayer and Zombies on the launch date of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

call of duty black ops 6 fan favorite mode season 1 — via Call Of Duty/Activision

Black Ops 6 also propels players into an action-packed Multiplayer mode, featuring a revised movement system known as Omnimovement. Players can expect to swiftly sprint and dive across 16 maps — 12 designed for 6v6 and 4 Strike Maps. Much like previous Call of Duty Multiplayer experiences, fans can battle it out in a variety of game modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination while utilizing an arsenal of 12 confirmed weapons. Classic Prestige makes a triumphant return, along with Wildcards to enhance every player’s loadout.

black ops 6 zombies — via Call Of Duty/Activision

Last but not least, round-based Zombies returns, featuring two maps at launch: Terminus Island and Liberty Falls. On each map, players will fend off waves of the undead, upgrading their weapons by purchasing wall buys or taking their chances at spinning the Mystery Box for powerful Wonder Weapons. Eager fans will be pleased to know that GobbleGums are back, along with customizable loadouts for those looking to boost their firepower from Round 1. Mutant Injections also make their debut, allowing players to wield different power-ups. For the most dedicated players, each map will feature its own Easter Egg quest, enabling progress through the Zombies storyline. Fans anticipating a third Zombies map won’t have to wait long, as Treyarch has confirmed that a third map will arrive before the end of 2024.