LOS ANGELES — Activision and Treyarch have deployed the complete global launch roadmap for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, confirming worldwide preload dates, full PC hardware specifications, and deep-dive mechanics for the highly anticipated return of round-based Zombies.
Global Preload Timetable & File Sizes
Preloads officially unlock across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Battle.net, and Steam starting October 21, 2024 at 9:00 AM PT (9:30 PM IST). Thanks to Call of Duty HQ optimizations, the standalone Black Ops 6 install size has been reduced to approximately 102 GB on PC.
Official PC Hardware Specifications
| Requirement | Minimum (1080p 30FPS) | Recommended (1080p 60FPS) | Ultra 4K Competitive |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600 / AMD Ryzen 5 1400 | Intel Core i7-6700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X |
| GPU | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 470 (2GB VRAM) | NVIDIA GTX 1080Ti / RTX 3060 / AMD RX 6600XT | NVIDIA RTX 4080 / AMD RX 7900XTX (16GB VRAM) |
| RAM & Storage | 8 GB RAM | 102 GB SSD | 16 GB RAM | 102 GB NVMe SSD | 32 GB RAM | 102 GB NVMe SSD |
Round-Based Zombies: Terminus & Liberty Falls Key Features
- Terminus (Dark Aether Island): Prison-island facility featuring the Tentacle Trap, boat navigation across open waters, and the Behemoth boss fight.
- Liberty Falls (West Virginia 1991): Daytime small-town horror with comic book shop secret vaults and the Wonder Weapon “Thrustodyne M23” Jet Gun.
- Omnimovement Integration: For the first time in Zombies history, players can sprint, slide, and dive in any direction (360 degrees), revolutionizing high-round horde kiting.




