The hype for Black Ops 6 may be higher than it has been for a Call of Duty game in years. Everything from the campaign and new comprehensive movement system to the return to the classic zombie structure has fans excited to return to the roots of what made this series so popular in the first place. The first few hours and days after launch are always the most thrilling. This was before the introduction, where we were all thrown into a massive group together to enjoy and experience what succeeds. It’s likely that everyone on your friends list is ready and raring to go, so you also need to be through familiarizing yourself with all the pre-load details so you can get into the action as quickly as possible.
Black Ops 6 Release Date
Black Ops 6 will have a staggered launch depending on your platform, and it will be rolled out over a period of time rather than at a specific time.
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players on the Microsoft store will be able to start playing between 4 am and 11 pm Pacific Time on October 24.
If you’re playing on PC through Battlenet or Steam, the launch window will be at 9 pm Pacific Time on October 24.
Black Ops 6 File Size
Black Ops 6 divides the file size into two packages for the campaign and multiplayer package, but for simplicity’s sake, we will only list the full download size so you know the maximum space you will need.
The full Black Ops 6 game will take up 56 gigabytes, which is a breath of fresh air compared to previous games that were more than twice the size.
Black Ops 6 Pre-Load Options
You can pre-load Black Ops 6 on all major systems starting at 9 am Pacific Time on October 21. All you need is to have any version of the game pre-ordered on any platform to access the pre-load. No special editions will give you early access this time.
Black Ops 6 Pre-Order Details
There are two editions you can pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Here are the differences between the two and what they cost.
Cross-Gen Bundle – $70
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
- Early access to the beta
- Woods Operator Pack
BO6 Vault – $100
- Everything in the Cross-Gen Bundle
- Hunters vs. Operators Pack
- Mastercraft Bundle
- Black Seal (One Season)
- GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
