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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6

Platform(s): PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Action
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Developer: Raven Software (EU), Treyarch (US)
Release Date: Oct. 25, 2024

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'Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6' Shows Off PC Features, Reveals PC System Requirements, Pre-Load Times - Trailer

by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2024 @ 2:42 p.m. PDT

Black Ops returns with an epic, gripping story and mind-bending blockbuster action in the most treacherous plot yet with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Set in the '90s, this new experience delivers the most breathtaking and spectacular Black Ops action until now, where players have to question everything and trust no one. The truth lies. 

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign features dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay, featuring different mission styles with spectacular action-packed set pieces, high-stakes heists and high-secret espionage activities. In a premier multiplayer experience, players can test their skills on 16 new maps at launch, including 12 6v6 core maps and four Strike maps that can be played in 2v2 or 6v6. 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode that sees players slay hordes of the undead in two brand new maps at launch. After launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and new gameplay experiences in both Multiplayer and Zombies.

Get ready for the launch of Black Ops 6 on PC with details on AMD game integration, preloading times, file sizes, and specs for Minimum, Recommended, Competitive / 4K Ultra Specifications, and more.

In partnership with Treyarch Studios, Call of Duty PC lead developer Beenox is developing a cutting-edge PC experience with 4K graphics and Ultrawide support plus a huge number of options across a variety of settings so players can dial in the best playing experience possible.

Get the Ultimate Performance Boost with AMD FSR 3.1

Some of the major features include:

  • AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution: AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 transforms your gaming experience with faster, more responsive framerates in Black Ops 6 using super resolution temporal upscaling and advanced frame generation.
  • Advanced Frame Generation Technologies: The FSR Frame Generation toggle found in your graphics settings allows you to enable Frame Generation, which significantly increases your framerate and works seamlessly with other upscaling solutions.
  • AMD FidelityFX Contrast Adaptive Sharpening (CAS): An overhead sharpening slider can help bring more details to edges of weapons, players, and environments.

AMD FSR 3.1 is compatible with a wide range of graphics cards from AMD and other vendors, delivering exceptional upscaling image quality and massive performance boosts when gaming at 4K or 1440p.

PC Preloading — Official Launch Times

Players who have pre-ordered Black Ops 6 digitally on PC can preload the game before its official October 25 launch date. By preloading, you’ll be ready to jump right into the game the moment it goes live.


Preloading begins for everyone on October 21 at 9AM PT. Download the whole package — Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies — so you’re ready to play right at launch. 

For Microsoft PC players, the game will roll out regionally on October 24 between 4AM PT and 11PM PT.

The official launch time for players on Battle.net and Steam is October 24 at 9PM PT. For exact timing in your region, see the following PC launch map:


Official PC System Requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
  • RAM: 8 GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or Intel Arc A580
  • Video Memory: 2 GB
  • Storage Space: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection

Recommended

  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
  • CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K
  • RAM: 12 GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti / RTX 3060
  • Video Memory: 8 GB
  • Storage Space: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection

Competitive / 4K Ultra Specifications 

  • OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
  • CPU:  AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-8700K
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 6800XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / RTX 4070
  • Video Memory: 10 GB
  • Storage Space: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
  • Internet: Broadband Internet connection

Get Game Ready with the Latest Drivers

Get your system game ready for Black Ops 6 by downloading the latest drivers through the AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition™ Application, designed to provide players with a clean, modern and easy-to-use interface where you can quickly access the latest software features, game stats, performance reports, driver updates, and more.

Recommended Drivers

  • AMD24.8.1
  • NVIDIA560.70
  • INTEL32.0.101.5972
Pre-order Black Ops 6 on PC Today

Lock in your pre-order for Black Ops 6 now so you’re ready to preload the game on October 21 and begin playing when it officially launches on October 25. Upgrade to the Vault Edition to unlock the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack, Mastercraft Collection, one season of BlackCell, and a GobbleGum Pack for Zombies.

Campaign - Most epic Black Ops plot yet 

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 takes place after the events of Black Ops Cold War and ties into the 1980s flashbacks of Black Ops 2. Black Ops 6 is set in the early 1990s during a period of transition and unrest in world politics, marked by the end of the Cold War.  
  • Deep, immersive campaign, developed by Raven Software, featuring an epic single-player spy thriller story that isn't bound by the rules of the game - a compelling underlying government conspiracy 
  • Deep and varied globetrotting missions with stealth gameplay mixed with blockbuster action and the signature Black Ops twists  
  • Players cross the rugged Russian tundra, the vast deserts of the Middle East, Southern Europe and the US in a race against time 
  • Iconic characters Frank Woods and Russell Adler, with brand new allies like Troy Marshall and Jane Harrow  
  • The gadgets and equipment from the '90s provide additional options for combat and stealth  
  • The new Safehouse, an abandoned mansion and KGB blackout location, offers an expansive campaign hub where players can choose to learn about allies, explore and solve puzzles, collect lore and upgrades, or head to the Evidence Board to select missions 

Multiplayer - Black Ops Multiplayer with brand new Omnimovement 

  • Newfound freedom of movement across all game modes like never before with Omnimovement, allowing players to move realistically and link movements seamlessly like a true action hero  
  • Omnimovement allows players to sprint, slide and dive in any direction, along with the new Supine Prone, the ability to turn while lying on their stomach, giving Black Ops 6 players greater freedom of movement and tactical flexibility
  • Movement innovations also include new Intelligent Movement and Corner Slicing capabilities
  • Black Ops Multiplayer developed by Treyarch with 16 new maps at launch, including 12 6v6 core maps and four Strike maps that can be played as 2v2 or 6v6
  • Traditional fan favorite Classic Prestige returns on day one. Bigger and more rewarding than ever, there's always something to work towards  
  • Theater mode is back, allowing players to relive their best moments as an action hero from every angle 
  • New option to use HUD Presets, including the ability to move the mini-map and remove HUD elements for a minimalist interface

Zombies - Round-Based Zombies returns

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 marks the return of Round-Based Zombies, a fan-favorite mode that pits players against increasingly difficult waves of the undead
  • Two brand new maps at launch - Liberty Falls and Terminus - feature a curated mix of powerful weapons and upgrades, deadly enemies and tons of secrets to discover  
  • The dedicated Treyarch Zombies team returns with their most dynamic zombies experience yet 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5 and PC (Battle.net, Microsoft Store and Steam) on October 25, 2024.


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