Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 lands worldwide over November 13 and 14, and the first players will get in at 9:00 PM PST on November 13. The staggered rollout means some regions see the November 13 date while most hit the game on November 14. Below are the practical times to watch for so the digital storefront does not slap you with a surprise.
Launch times – key timezones
Use these times to know when the servers open in your region. Times are the local launch time and date shown.
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- PST: 9:00 PM – November 13
- CST: 11:00 PM – November 13
- EST: 12:00 AM – November 14
- BRT: 2:00 AM – November 14
- GMT: 5:00 AM – November 14
- CET: 6:00 AM – November 14
- SAST: 7:00 AM – November 14
- GST: 9:00 AM – November 14
- KST: 2:00 PM – November 14
- JST: 2:00 PM – November 14
- AEDT: 4:00 PM – November 14
Can you play Black Ops 7 early?
No, there is no early access for Campaign, Zombies, or Multiplayer this release. For full context on Activision’s announcement and the lack of early access windows, see the confirmation piece on the consolepcgaming site. Players who want to be ready the moment the clocks flip should check the consolepcgaming preload guide for steps on preloading and handling the game’s large file sizes.
Quick tips for launch night
- Preload where available so you do not wait on downloads when the game unlocks; the preload guide covers platforms and timings.
- Check your storefront region if you live near a time zone border, launch time will follow the region tied to your account.
- Expect queueing on launch day for high player-count modes; have patience and snacks ready.
For PC players wanting more detail on specs and platform features, the PC trailer and system specs piece lays out the requirements and options.
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