Here you’ll find all the info you need about the server start time, download size, and everything else you need to know before the release of Black Ops 7.
When will the new CoD be released? When will the servers go online? And when will the preload be available? Find the answers here!
Black Ops 7 release dates
Black Ops 7 preload date
Early Access: Play Black Ops 7 in advance
Black Ops 7 download size
Black Ops 7 release dates
The exact server launch time for Black Ops 7 may vary depending on your time zone and platform. Here are the exact release times for German-speaking countries:
Release date: Friday, November 14, 2025
- Release time by platform:
- Xbox and Xbox App on PC: 12:01 a.m.
- PlayStation 5 and PS4: 12:01 a.m.
- Battle.net and Steam on PC: 6:00 a.m.
Black Ops 7 preload date
Anyone who has pre-ordered any version of Black Ops 7 can start the download in advance so they can get started right when the servers launch.
- Preload date: Monday, November 10
- Preload time: 6:00 p.m. (all platforms)
Early Access: Can I play Black Ops 7 earlier?
Rumors of an early release of Black Ops 7 have been circulating recently. Leakers claimed that the campaign and Zombie Mode would be playable up to a week before the official release date. However, this is incorrect. Activision has officially clarified:
No, there will be no early access. All components of CoD Black Ops 7 will be released simultaneously on the official date (see above).
Is there early access with the Vault Edition? No, the purchased version has no influence on the release date.
Download size of Black Ops 7
According to the official system requirements, you will need a total of at least 116 GB of free storage space for Black Ops 7 with all modes.
If you already have CoD HQ (the base app from which all series parts are launched) installed, the biggest chunk is already done.
Here’s what the download consists of:
- CoD HQ (base app): 70-80 GB
- Multiplayer: 12-20 GB
- Story campaign: 12-15 GB
- Zombies: approx. 1-2 GB
Total size: 95 to 116 GB
The variations are due to different platforms and versions and the optional use of HD textures. All of the elements listed above can be installed separately from each other. Warzone is not included in this calculation.