Updated on October 31, 10 a.m. (GMT+8): Added official release date.

Looking for details on when the first Season of Black Ops 6 is coming out? We’ve got you covered with our Black Ops 6 Season 1 release date and countdown guide.

For players who don’t know, following in the footsteps of previous entries, Black Ops 6 launched with a pre-Season 1 phase, allowing players to get used to the game’s mechanics, complete the Campaign, and explore different game modes.

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Nowadays, every new Call of Duty game has a pre-Season 1 phase that many of us call Season 0.

In this phase, several game features, such as the Battle Pass and Ranked Play, and content like maps and playlists, are still missing.

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As a result, even though the game is currently available to download and play on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and even on mobile via Xbox Cloud Gaming, many players eagerly await the release of Season 1.

Seeing that, to ensure players can hop into the new season right when it is out, we have prepared this handy guide sharing the Black Ops 6 Season 1 release date and countdown while also going over a few other things.

When is Black Ops 6 Season 1 coming out?

Black Ops 6 Season 1 releases on November 14, 2024, 9 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), based on the official announcement by Activision.

Black Ops 6 Season 1 release countdown timer

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Here is a countdown timer for Black Ops 6 Season 1 release:

How much will the Black Ops 6 Season 1 Battle Pass cost?

The Black Ops 6 Season 1 Battle Pass will cost around USD$9.99, which is 1,100 CP (COD Points), granted Activision doesn’t decide to increase the price and stick to the old battle pass price.

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