The latest entry in the long-running shooter franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, is just around the corner. Here’s everything you need to know about the preload.
In Black Ops 7, you’ll return to a futuristic setting. The game takes place in the year 2035 and once again offers a full campaign, classic versus multiplayer, and a co-op mode featuring waves of zombies. Below you’ll find all the key details about the release, preload, and system requirements.
When does Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release?
The global release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set for November 14, 2025. For consoles, the activation window runs from November 13 at 12:00 PM to November 14 at 7:00 AM (CET). According to Activision and Treyarch, PC players will gain access on November 14 at 6:00 AM (CET).
When does the Black Ops 7 preload start?
To make sure you can jump right in at launch, a preload will be available on all platforms. According to Activision, it starts on:
- November 10, 2025, at 6:00 PM CET
The only requirement is a digital purchase of the game. The preload will be available on all platforms — PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
The download size has not yet been officially confirmed. However, early reports suggest it could be smaller than previous entries, which often exceeded 100 GB.
PC System Requirements
Activision has published three configuration tiers for the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Minimum, Recommended, and Competitive for 4K Ultra gameplay.
Minimum Requirements
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470, Nvidia GeForce GTX 970, or Intel Arc A580
- Operating System: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended Requirements
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060, or Intel Arc B580
- Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
Competitive / 4K Ultra
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i7-10700K
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080, or RTX 5070
- Operating System: Windows 11 64-bit
Black Ops 7 is designed to scale with modern hardware, offering settings for a wide range of performance levels. However, those aiming for 4K resolution with high details and stable frame rates will need a powerful setup.
