When is Call of Duty Black Ops 6 coming out? Release date, how to buy

After months of preorders, the official release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is finally here.

The new edition promises an action-packed storyline, new and returning characters and advanced weaponry. Set in 1991, the action spy thriller is the latest edition and the twenty-first installment of the Call of Duty series.

In anticipation of the big launch, Call of Duty has been counting the days on its official Instagram account, showing off the game's crisp, realistic graphics.

Here's everything to know about the release of Black Ops 6:

Black Ops 6 release date

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on Oct. 25, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S.

It will also be available for players with an Xbox Game Pass subscription on release day.

How to play Black Ops 6 early

Players could access the game as early as 5 a.m. MT/6 a.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 24, with a popular workaround, according to the gaming website GameRant.

The New Zealand method has been a popular trick for accessing other Call of Dutytitles ahead of the official release, and Black Ops 6 will also be subject to this workaround. Each platform has specific steps to accomplish this workaround; you can find the full breakdown at gamerant.com.

How much will Call of Duty Black Ops 6 cost?

The Cross-Gen Bundle costs $69.99 plus tax, while the Vault Edition costs $99.99 plus tax.

The Cross-Gen Standard edition is available for PS, Xbox, Battle.net, Windows, Steam and Game Pass.

The Vault Edition has some extras, including a Hunters vs. Hunters Operator Pack, Mastercraft Weapon Collection and a GobbleGum Pack for Zombies. That version is available for PS, Xbox, Battle.net, Windows and Steam.

What is Black Ops 6 going to be about?

Here's the description of the game, according to Call of Duty's website:

While the Gulf War commands the global spotlight, a shadowy clandestine force has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA, branding anyone who resists as a traitor. Exiled from their agency and country that once hailed them as heroes, Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team find themselves hunted by the military machine that created them.

USA TODAY contributed to this story.

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