Here you will find everything you need to know about the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, including the release time, price, and when the preload starts.
The next installment of Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6. We already know the release date and time, the framework of the campaign, and initial information about the new zombie mode. Here is a brief overview with the most important information:
- Release: October 25, 2024, at 00:00 / 06:00
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass
- Price: Standard Edition: €79.99
- Price Vault Edition: €109.99
- Is Black Ops 6 in Game Pass? Yes.
CoD Black Ops 6: Release Time
When is the release? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25, 2024, on all platforms.
At what time is the release of CoD Black Ops 6? The release time depends on the platform you are playing on. Consoles can start at 00:00 on the 25th, while on PC, it will begin at 6:00 AM.
- PlayStation – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
- Xbox – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
- PC (Microsoft Store) – October 25, 2024, at 00:00 German time
- PC (Battle.net, Steam) – Start time: October 25, 2024, at 06:00 German time
CoD Black Ops 6: Preload – When can you download?
When does the preload start? The preload of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 starts on all platforms (PC, PS, Xbox) on October 21, 2024, at 18:00 German time.
How large is the download?
- PC (Steam, Battle.net, Microsoft Store): 102 GB
- Console: no details yet
CoD Black Ops 6: Price and Editions
How much does Black Ops 6 cost? Black Ops 6 will be released in two different editions, which have different prices:
- The standard edition costs €79.99
- The Vault edition costs €109.99
The editions of Black Ops 6 differ mainly in their content. For example, buyers of the Vault edition receive operator packs, a gum pack for the zombie mode, and early access to the open beta.
CoD Black Ops 6 in Game Pass
Will BO6 be in Game Pass? Yes, Black Ops 6 will be included in Game Pass. On the day of the release, you can play the shooter on Xbox and PC with a “Game Pass” subscription.
If you are still unclear about which Game Pass versions you can play the multiplayer or campaign with, here is an overview:
CoD Black Ops 6 Platforms – Is BO6 on PS4?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The release on PC will occur on Steam, in the Microsoft Store, and on Battle.net.
Here you can find Black Ops 6 in various stores:
- BO6 in the PlayStation Store
- BO6 at Xbox.com
- BO6 on Steam
- BO6 at Battle.Net
- BO6 in the Microsoft Store
CoD Black Ops 6 Zombies
What do we know about the zombie mode? The zombie mode in Black Ops 6 will be round-based – you will have to fend off waves of zombie hordes. At launch, 2 maps will be available.
Additionally, the Omni-Movement, which will be introduced with Black Ops 6 into the CoD series, will be playable in the zombie mode.
The most important info about the zombie mode of Black Ops 6 can be found here: CoD Black Ops 6: Everything you need to know about the new zombie mode
What is the campaign of CoD Black Ops 6 about?
This is the story: The campaign of Black Ops 6 takes place after the events of Cold War and during the Gulf War in the early 1990s. The central roles of the story are taken by former CIA agents Frank Woods and Troy Marshall, who have been banished from the CIA and the country after a failed mission and must work together.
Here are a few quick facts about the campaign:
- We already know Frank Woods from Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2.
- Other characters in the campaign: Jane Harrow (CIA contact), Felix Neumann, Sevati Dumas, Russel Adler
- Espionage is a fundamental aspect of the campaign.
- There will be “risky heists,” for example, on a casino.
- The missions should be completed in various ways – depending on which option you choose during execution.
- The campaign will also include conversation options that allow you to manipulate your conversation partners and thus create new pathways.
- The campaign hub is an abandoned villa that serves as a safehouse for the team.
CoD: Black Ops 6: Omni-Movement
What is Omni-Movement? The so-called omnidirectional movement, or Omni-Movement, will be introduced with BO6 and consists of several effects.
You can:
- sprint in all directions
- rotate lying down at full speed in all directions
- jump in all directions and shoot in the air while jumping
- slide in all directions
The Omni-Movement is supposed to change the way you play the game – both in the campaign and in multiplayer or zombie mode. Activision showed how the Omni-Movement works in multiplayer in a new trailer.
Black Ops 6: Multiplayer & Prestige
What do we know about the multiplayer of BO6? The multiplayer will feature a total of 16 different maps at the release of Black Ops 6: twelve 6v6 maps and four operation maps where 2v2 or 6v6 can be played.
The multiplayer takes place after the events of the campaign and leads you to locations you have seen there. Additionally, with Black Ops 6, the traditional prestige system will return. There will be 10 prestige levels, each bringing its own set of rewards. After reaching prestige 10, you will achieve Prestige Master, where there will be an additional 1,000 levels. The complete prestige system will be available at launch.
The Omni-Movement will also be playable in multiplayer. The theater mode will return as well. Lastly, you can also enjoy a customizable HUD in multiplayer. This allows you to move, hide, or even change the shape of the minimap’s various elements. A German CoD YouTuber is especially looking forward to this: German YouTuber played CoD: Black Ops 6 and reveals which new feature he is most excited about
