Call of Duty Black Ops 6: All we know about release date, platforms, editions, plot and beta

Black Ops 6 is set to launch in 2024. It will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. This is what we know so far.

Release Date and Platforms

Black Ops 6, which is the next Call of Duty title, will be released on October 25, 2024. Initially rumored to be released in November, the final date was confirmed during the Black Ops 6 Direct in June 2024. The game will be available on PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Despite a deal between Microsoft and Nintendo in 2022, there is no information on a Nintendo Switch release.

Early Access/Beta

Gamers who pre-order will get early beta access. This beta will feature a limited version of the game, including selected multiplayer maps and modes. Game Pass subscribers will also get beta access without needing to pre-order.

Plot

Black Ops 6 is set during the Gulf War, marking a first for the Call of Duty franchise. This conflict started in 1990 and lasted a year, involving Iraq and a coalition of 42 countries led by the United States. The game will feature a global selection of multiplayer and Warzone maps, primarily set in the Middle East.

Editions and Pre-Order

Black Ops 6 can be pre-ordered in several editions:

Digital Editions:
Vault Edition (All Platforms)
Cross-Gen Bundle (Console)
Standard Edition (PC)

Physical Editions:
Cross-Gen Bundle (Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 4)
PlayStation 5 (Physical Edition)

All console versions, except the Physical PlayStation 5 Edition, include access to both current and previous generation versions. Game Pass subscribers will have access to the Digital Cross-Gen Bundle (Xbox) or PC Standard Edition (Microsoft Store) at launch, including the Woods Operator Pack and Open Beta Early Access preorder benefits.

FAQs:

What is the release date for Call of Duty Black Ops 6?
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25, 2024.

Will Black Ops 6 be available on Nintendo Switch?
As of now, there is no information on Black Ops 6 being released on Nintendo Switch.