Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date - Latest BO6 news

It's the first time we've seen these characters since 2020's Cold War, and we're hoping the campaign will be one to remember in addition to a multiplayer that provides plenty of fast-paced action.

So, what's the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date?

We'll share all the latest BO6 news down below, from release dates (and times) to trailers.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date confirmed

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on 25th October 2024. This news was confirmed at the Xbox Games Showcase held on 9th June 2024.

Based on the release date of previous titles in the franchise, many speculated that the game would arrive at the end of the year. However, it is slightly earlier than last year’s Modern Warfare 3, which launched in November.

Modern Warfare 3 went on to become the second best-selling title of the year, beaten only by Hogwarts Legacy, which was released months earlier in February, and so if that is anything to go by, we predict the highly anticipated Black Ops 6 will perform equally well.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 UK launch time

Black Ops 6 will launch at midnight BST on 25th October 2024 and 5am BST for Steam and Battle.net players.

Thanks to the New Zealand trick where players are changing the location of their PCs and consoles, they're able to play from 12pm BST on 24th October 2024 giving them a 12-hour headstart.

Can I pre-order Black Ops 6?

Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now available for pre-order.

BO6 is available to pre-order from your console or PC platform’s digital storefront. Alternatively, retailers such as GAME and Amazon also have pre-order pages live.

You can check out all the different editions on our Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pre-order page.

But if you're in a rush, there are two different versions of the game to consider. Firstly, there is the standard edition which comes with the game, early access to the open beta and the Woods Operator Pack which costs £69.99.

For the more hardcore CoD fans, there is also the Vault Edition which includes all of the above, plus the Hunters vs Hunted Operator Pack, the Mastercraft Collection, BlackCell (1 season) and the GobbleGum Pack. As you’d expect, this comes at the higher price of £99.99.

Which consoles and platforms can play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is going to be launched on both current and last generation consoles.

That means it will be available on both PS5 and PS4, as well as Xbox Series X/S and the Xbox One. It will also be available on PC via Steam.

It has also been confirmed that any players who subscribe to Xbox Game Pass will also have access to the complete game on the day of its release, which represents a first for the franchise. This is not wholly unexpected considering Microsoft acquired CoD’s developer Activision in a high-profile case recently.

What are the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 gameplay and story details?

Following the recent CoD Next event, plenty of information surrounding the Black Ops 6 Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies modes is out in the open.

Let's kick things off with a closer look at the Campaign.

Series veteran Frank Woods returns in a new role for the CIA after his life-changing injury, and works alongside Troy Marshall, a driven and tenacious soldier in the field.

The story revolves around the pair and a series of new and familiar characters, including Russell Adler, who previously appeared in Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War.

There promises to be upgrades to gadgets and weapons, as well as a new safe house called the Manor, which sits at the top of a granite cliff. As you’d expect with a CoD game, other locations you’ll visit look varied, ranging from a European casino to the Iraqi desert.

For Multiplayer, Treyarch has created a brand new movement system known as Omnimovement.

Now, players have the ability to sprint, slide and dive in all directions, creating plenty of opportunities to create moments worthy of any gameplay montage.

Zombies is back in a big way, too, with the game featuring two round-based maps at launch.

Terminus continues the Dark Aether storyline, while Liberty Falls is a smaller map that's bound to create plenty of hectic action while fending off endless hordes of undead enemies.

Of course, not all of the modes will be released at the time of launch, and many fan favourites will be added later.

Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 integrate into Warzone?

Yes, the entirety of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 weapon arsenal will be integrated into Call of Duty: Warzone.

A Call of Duty blog post reveals "Black Ops 6 content will integrate with the arrival of Season 1", which is expected to begin in late November or early December.

Is there a Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trailer?

Yes, there is a trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. We’ve included the latest Multiplayer reveal trailer below.

The Multiplayer trailer opens up with players preparing for battle, with The Prodigy's Breathe kicking in as the battle rages on.

As expected, it's more of a cinematic trailer, showcasing the fast-paced action fans have come to expect from the Black Ops series.

For those with more time on their hands, we've included the near four-hour broadcast of the CoD Next event below for a full breakdown of Multiplayer, Zombies, the next chapter of Warzone and what the future has in store for the mobile ports.

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