Black Ops 6 release countdown: Start time for all platforms and regions

Modified Oct 22, 2024 18:48 GMT

We countdown Black Ops 6 release across different platforms (Image via Activision) — Counting down the release of Black Ops 6 across different platforms (Image via Activision)

Black Ops 6, the highly anticipated title for Call of Duty fans, is just around the corner and will launch on October 24, 2024. The game will be available on all major platforms: PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, with regional rollout timings varying by platform. The pre-load option is open across all platforms, allowing players to download and install in advance so that they can jump straight into the action the moment it launches.

In this article, we count down the release timings of Black Ops 6 across platforms.

Black Ops 6 release countdown for Xbox, PC Microsoft Store, and PlayStation

Black Ops 6 is set to release on October 24, 2024, for Xbox X|S, Xbox One, PC Microsoft Store (Game Pass), PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. The exact release time will vary by region, ranging between 4 am PT and 11 pm PT. Players in certain regions, such as New Zealand, will gain access earlier than others.

BO6 release date and time (Image via Activision)

Below is a countdown timer for the time remaining until the game's launch, based on the 4 am PT release time.

Also read: BO6 pre-load guide: How to, and sizes for all platforms

Black Ops 6 release countdown for PC (Steam and Battle.net)

For PC users on Steam and Battle.net, the game will launch on October 24, 2024, at 9 pm PT.

Use the countdown below to stay informed and jump into the action immediately when it goes live.

Also read: Does BO6 support cross-progression?

Black Ops 6 PC (via Steam and Battle.net) release date and time for all regions

As mentioned, PC players on Steam and Battle.net will have a fixed release for Black Ops 6. The game will launch simultaneously across regions.

Below are the release dates and times for all major regions.

PC launch times for BO6 (Image via Activision)

Time Zones	Date and Time
PacificTime (PT)	October 24, 2024, at 9 pm
Mountain Time (MT)	October 24, 2024, at 10 pm
Central Time (CT)	October 24, 2024, at 11 pm
Eastern Time (ET)	October 25, 2024, at 12 am
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT/UTC)	October 25, 2024, at 4 am
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	October 25, 2024, at 6 am
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)	October 25, 2024, at 7 am
Moscow Standard Time (MSK)	October 25, 2024, at 7 am
Indian Standard Time (IST)	October 25, 2024, at 9:30 am
China Standard Time (CST)	October 25, 2024, at 12 pm
Japan Standard Time (JST)	October 25, 2024, at 1 pm
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	October 25, 2024, at 2 pm