Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Preload Date, Release Times & Xbox Game Pass Details

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is one of Microsoft's biggest releases of the year, with the game's arrival fast approaching at the end of October. It's safe to say there's been quite a bit of hype behind this one - especially with its inclusion in Xbox Game Pass on day one.

So, we're going to round up all of the details we know about Black Ops 6 so far, including the release date, when you can preload the title, the release times, what tiers of Xbox Game Pass you can play it on, and more. Here we go!

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release Date For Xbox

Treyarch is bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S on October 25, 2024.

There is no form of early access this year, not even for the game's story campaign mode.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Release Times On Xbox

The console version of Black Ops 6 will be available at midnight local time (00:00am) on October 25th.

If you're playing on PC via Steam or Battle.net, Black Ops 6 will be available at specific times per region. We'll throw the team's PC launch time map down below.

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Black Ops 6 Preload For Xbox Game Pass

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available to preload on Xbox from October 21st - and that includes Xbox Game Pass players. You'll be able to download the Black Ops 6 game files (via the Call of Duty app) at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST on that date.

Here's how to get it installed on preload day:

  1. Find the Call of Duty app (either installed or via the Xbox Store)
  2. Hit 'Manage Game & Add-Ons'
  3. Select the Black Ops 6 files
  4. Get them installed and ready to go!

What Tiers Of Xbox Game Pass Is Black Ops 6 On?

As we mentioned up at the top, this is a big Call of Duty launch for Microsoft - Black Ops 6 is available day one on Xbox Game Pass. However, it's only available on certain tiers of the service, so here's where you can play and where you can't.

For console players, you'll need a full Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription to play Black Ops 6. Xbox Game Pass Core and Game Pass Standard members will not be able to play at launch. We don't know yet if the game will come to either of those tiers later down the line.

PC players can access the game through either PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Is Black Ops 6 Coming To Xbox One?

In short, yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on Xbox One - as well as Xbox Series X|S.

However, the Xbox One version version is missing two key features. There'll be no split-screen option, and no theater mode in the last-gen version of Black Ops 6.

And, there you have it - we're all ready to go for Call of Duty's first-ever day one launch on Xbox Game Pass this October. See you out on the battlefield!