Black Ops 7 is set to launch worldwide on November 14, 2023, with varying times for PC and console players.
Release Dates and Times
Black Ops 7's release schedule differs by region and platform. On PC, the release is staged by timezone:
- West Coast US: November 13, 2023, at 9 pm PST.
- East Coast US: November 14, 2023, at 12 am EST.
- UK: November 14, 2023, at 5 am GMT.
- Europe: November 14, 2023, at 6 am CET.
- Australia: November 14, 2023, at 4 pm AEDT.
For console players, the game becomes available at midnight local time on November 14, 2023. By changing their device region to New Zealand, players can gain early access, effectively starting on November 13, 2023.
Preload and Install
Preloading is available on all platforms once purchased, with the final install size exceeding 100 GB. Using the CoD HQ app, players can manage storage by selecting specific game components to download, such as skipping the campaign mode if not needed.
Player Experience
The staggered release ensures smooth server capacity management, allowing players from different global locations an optimized launch experience. This strategy accommodates the time zone differences, ensuring an even distribution of players logging into the game.
