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Contents hide How to preload Black Ops 6 Black Ops 6 launch time countdownAs the release date nears, attention is turning to the Black Ops 6 preload window and when you can download 2024’s Call of Duty ahead of the servers switching on. Ahead of launch, Activision has shared all the preloading intel you need to know in addition to the official launch times across the world.
With Treyarch making major changes to the Black Ops 6 file size, the preload date is essential intel so you have plenty of time to download the files onto your respective platform. Our Black Ops 6 preload guide has everything there is to know about downloading early along with a handy countdown to launch.
How to preload Black Ops 6
The process of preloading Black Ops 6 is really easy. You and the rest of the Call of Duty player base will have the ability to preload the game at exactly the same time with the official preload time being 9am PT / 5pm BST on October 21. This is ideal if you’ve got a slow internet connection as it means there’s plenty of time for the download to finish before you start loading into the action.
When the time rolls around, all you need to do is switch on the PC or console and go to the Call of Duty application. Once there, check for an update to trigger the download. If you purchase Black Ops 6 after October 21, the download will start automatically.
Black Ops 6 launch time countdown
In addition to the Black Ops 6 preload times, Activision has also shared the intel on when the game launches across the world. As the image above shows, the launch time varies depending on which platform you’re playing on and where you’re located. For Xbox and PlayStation players, Black Ops 6 launches at midnight local time, meaning the New Zealand trick should allow you to play at the earliest possible moment.
The Black Ops 6 launch times are slightly different for PC players. Rather than midnight local time, the game launches at 9pm PT on October 24 regardless of region meaning the game is playable at the same time for everyone on that particular platform.
| Region | Time |
| Los Angeles (Western USA) | 9pm PT (October 24) |
| Mexico City (Central USA) | 10pm CT (October 24) |
| New York (East USA) | 12am ET (October 25) |
| Sau Paulo (Brazil) | 1am BRT |
| London (Western Europe) | 5am BST |
| Paris (Central Europe) | 6am CEST |
| Johannesburg (Africa) | 6am SAST |
| Dubai (Middle East) | 8am GST |
| Seoul (Southeast Asia) | 1pm KST |
| Tokyo (Southeast Asia) | 1pm JST |
| Syndey (Australia) | 3pm AEDT |
That’s everything there is to know about the Black Ops 6 preload process and the game’s launch time across the world. The launch times can be tricky to understand if you’re playing on PC but if you check out the table, you’ll be topping the scoreboards as soon as possible.
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