The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is almost here, and fans can get ready by pre-loading the game soon on each platform.
We’ve got some details for when and how players on all platforms will be able to start pre-loading Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, based on the store listings on PlayStation.
Activision has officially announced the pre-load information for all platforms.
Here’s everything you need to know for each platform.
PlayStation
Pre-loading of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for PlayStation 4 is set to begin on Thursday, November 5 at 9PM PT depending on your region.
All players on PS4 who pre-ordered a digital version of Black Ops Cold War can start to pre-load their game at that time.
PlayStation® 4: Pre-loading will be available on November 5th at 9PM PT.
For PS4, similar to Modern Warfare, there will be content packs to download for each of the three modes of the game.
Here’s the launch file sizes for the two platforms:
- PlayStation 4: 95GB
- PlayStation 5: 133GB
Note: console players can choose to uninstall specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign or Zombies, in order to reduce the game’s overall file size. This content can be managed in-game through the “Account & Network” section of the Settings menu.
For customers getting a PlayStation 5 on launch day, you will be able to immediately pre-load Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War when you get the console. For those getting theirs on November 12, be sure to load up the PlayStation Store to start the download immediately ahead of the Nov. 13 launch.
For regions that are getting PS5 on Nov. 19, Black Ops Cold War will be available for download and play as soon as you get your console.
Xbox
Players getting Black Ops Cold War on Xbox, Activision has confirmed a time for pre-load. Pre-load for Black Ops Cold War on Xbox to begin starting November 5th at 9 PM PT.
Here’s the file sizes for Xbox platforms:
- Xbox One: 93GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 136GB
Note: console players can choose to uninstall specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign or Zombies, in order to reduce the game’s overall file size. This content can be managed in-game through the “Account & Network” section of the Settings menu.
For Xbox Series X|S owners, you will be able to preload Black Ops Cold War when your console arrives on Tuesday, November 10.
PC (Battle.net)
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on PC is available exclusively on Blizzard Battle.net. Activision has officially announced a pre-load time for PC. Pre-loading will be available on November 10th at 10AM PT.
As announced by Activision, Black Ops Cold War is expected to be a 35 GB (Multiplayer Only) / 82GB (Full Game) / 125GB (Full Game on Ultra Graphics) download.
Note: PC players can also choose to install specific game mode packs, such as for Campaign and Zombies, in order to reduce the game’s overall file size. Also note the updated PC file size numbers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launches on Friday, November 13 on all platforms.
Source: Call of Duty
