# All You Need to Know About the Launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
The eagerly awaited **Call of Duty: Black Ops 6**, marking the 21st entry in the Call of Duty series, is scheduled to be available on **October 25, 2024**. Like previous editions, access to the game’s campaign and multiplayer modes will depend on your platform. To assist with your preparations for the launch, we’ve gathered all the crucial information, including preload timings, download sizes, release times, and details on whether your beta progress will transfer.
## Preloading Across All Platforms
To make certain you’re poised for action right when the game goes live, **preloading** will be accessible on all platforms. This feature enables you to download the game files ahead of time, allowing you to start playing immediately when the servers activate.
– **Preload Begins**: **October 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (German time)**
This applies to all platforms, such as PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Ensure you have ample storage space on your device to prevent any last-minute complications.
## Download Size
Although the exact download sizes for each platform are yet to be officially disclosed, we can make some reasonable estimates based on prior Call of Duty releases and the existing information.
– **Approximate Download Size**: **Around 80 GB** (if you have Call of Duty Headquarters installed)
Black Ops 6 will be integrated into **Call of Duty Headquarters (CoD HQ)**, enabling players to download or uninstall specific components for the **campaign, multiplayer, and zombie modes** separately. This modular system helps optimize storage utilization.
For PC users, the system requirements have been announced, indicating that Black Ops 6 will necessitate **102 GB of storage space upon launch**.
## Release Times Across All Platforms
The release times for Black Ops 6 will vary slightly based on your platform. Here’s when you can anticipate access to the game:
– **PlayStation, Xbox, and PC (Microsoft Store)**: **October 25, 2024, at 00:00 (midnight) German time**
– **PC (Battle.net and Steam)**: **October 25, 2024, at 6:00 a.m. German time**
### Console Gamers: The New Zealand Trick
As the console version launches at midnight in each timezone, players in **New Zealand** will be able to access the game several hours before the rest of the globe. This has led to a common tactic where players adjust their console’s time zone to New Zealand for early access. While this strategy has succeeded with prior Call of Duty entries, its viability for Black Ops 6 remains uncertain, but it may be worth monitoring.
## Will Beta Progress Transfer?
For those who took part in the Black Ops 6 beta, there may be questions about whether your progress carries over to the complete game. Unfortunately, the answer is **no**—all players will restart fresh when the game officially launches on October 25, 2024, regardless of beta achievements.
However, there is some positive news: **cosmetics and rewards** attained during the beta, such as **skins, double XP tokens, and other items**, will be available in the full game. Thus, while you’ll need to begin leveling up anew, you’ll still retain some exclusive items to display.
## Concluding Thoughts
With the launch of **Call of Duty: Black Ops 6** approaching, now is an ideal time to start gearing up. Ensure you have sufficient storage space, preload the game as soon as it’s feasible, and mark your calendar for the exact launch time on your platform. Whether you’re engaging in the campaign, multiplayer, or zombies, Black Ops 6 is set to deliver the action-packed gameplay that fans of the franchise anticipate.
Stay tuned for additional updates as we near the release date, and prepare to plunge into the battlefield on **October 25, 2024**!
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