The wait is finally over, as Activision has announced the preload and launch timings for their upcoming Call of Duty title, Black Ops 6. So, if you have pre-ordered the game, you will be able to download it in advance from the stores of respective platforms, allowing you to jump in as soon as the servers go live.

With that said, here are the exact COD Black Ops 6 launch and preload times in your region, along with details about the download size.

What time can you start Black Ops 6 preload?

Black Ops 6 launch and preload
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Black Ops 6 will be available to preload on October 21 at 9 a.m. PT across all platforms, so you will have plenty of time to download it before the official release. In order to do it, simply go to the store where you purchased the game and log in with your account. 

Look for Black Ops 6 in your Library and you will get the option to preload it. You will be able to download all of the upcoming in-game content including Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies, so you won’t have to wait before getting into action.

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Also, as per the official minimum and recommended specs, you will need to have at least 102 GB of free space on your system to avoid any installation issues.

Black Ops 6 release time in your region

Black Ops 6 release times by region
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The game will follow a regional launch system for Microsoft PC, Xbox, and PlayStation players and you can check out the exact timings below:

October 24

  • Los Angeles: 9:00 p.m. PDT
  • Mexico City: 10:00 p.m. CST

October 25

  • New York: 12:00 a.m. EDT
  • São Paulo: 1:00 a.m. BRT
  • London: 5:00 a.m. BST
  • Paris: 6:00 a.m. CEST
  • Stockholm: 6:00 a.m. CEST
  • Johannesburg: 6:00 a.m. SAST
  • Dubai: 8:00 a.m. GST
  • Seoul: 1:00 p.m. KST
  • Tokyo: 1:00 p.m. JST
  • Sydney: 3:00 p.m. AEDT

On the other hand, Steam and Battle.net players will be able to access the game globally on October 24 at 9 p.m. PT.

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