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Call of Duty Black Ops 6 release date, how to buy

After months of pre-orders, 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 weapons. The action-spy thriller is set in 1991 and is the latest installment and the twenty-first installment in the Call of Duty series.

In anticipation of the big release, Call of Duty has been counting down the days on its official Instagram account and showcasing the game's crisp, realistic graphics.

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

Black Ops 6 release date

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

It will also be available to players with an Xbox Game Pass subscription on launch day.

How to play Black Ops 6 early

According to gaming website GameRant, a popular workaround could allow players to access the game as early as 5 a.m. MT/6 a.m. CT on Thursday, October 24th.

The New Zealand method has been a popular trick to access other Call of Duty titles before their official release, and Black Ops 6 will also be affected by this workaround. Each platform has specific steps to perform this workaround. For the full breakdown, visit gamerant.com.

How much will Call of Duty Black Ops 6 cost?

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

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

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

What is Black Ops 6 about?

Here is the description of the game according to the Call of Duty website:

With the Gulf War in the global spotlight, a shadowy secret force has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA and is branding anyone who resists a traitor. Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team are exiled from their agency and the country that once hailed them as heroes, and are hunted by the military machine that created them.

USA TODAY contributed to this story.

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