Activision's highly anticipated first-person shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, is gearing up for its global release, and fans are eager to dive into its explosive Campaign and diverse Multiplayer modes. However, before they can engage in the action, it's crucial to know the exact launch times for their specific regions to ensure they're prepared for the big day. For many players, this might mean planning for some late nights, as Black Ops 6 is set to launch at inconvenient times across the globe.

While the launch times are varied, Black Ops 6 promises a wealth of new features that will differentiate it from previous Call of Duty titles. But once fans are up to speed with the novelties, they'll need to mark their calendars for pre-loading and setting alarms to ensure they don't miss a minute of the action. Fortunately, all the launch time details have been made readily available, allowing fans to plan accordingly.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch at different times depending on the platform. For console users on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S, as well as those who purchase it via the PC Microsoft Store, the game will unlock at midnight local time on Friday, October 25. This means that anyone on console or via the PC Microsoft Store will have to wait until midnight in their region for the game to go live.

For Steam and Battle.net players, however, the game will launch at 9 PM PT on Thursday, October 24. This timing may be convenient for some but less so for others, depending on their location. Players can pre-load Black Ops 6 to ensure their copy is ready to roll out as soon as it's unlocked in their region.

Here's the breakdown of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release times by region:

Unfortunately, there is no way to gain early access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 before its official launch date. This means that even with pre-ordering, players will not be able to access the Campaign, Multiplayer modes, or Zombies mode before the game's global unlock time. This decision by Activision is a departure from previous Call of Duty titles that have offered early access to the Campaign for pre-order customers.

Activision has confirmed that the focus this year is on a simultaneous launch for all aspects of the game, allowing the community to experience it together, rather than providing early access to only those who pre-order. This approach ensures that everyone gets to dig into any and all modes they want at the same time, with a single global launch moment set for October 25th.

So, while there's no early access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, pre-ordering does allow for pre-loading, which will help prepare for those early launch times around the world. Now, players have a clear picture of when Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be launching in their region.