The launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is almost here – so make sure you pre-load to ensure it’s ready to go on 13 November AEDT/NZDT.

Pre-loading will be available before the game’s launch for all platforms, including next-generation consoles once they arrive.

Below is a breakdown of when pre-ordering begins on all platforms:

• PlayStation 4: Pre-loading will be available on 6 November at 4PM AEDT / 6PM NZDT.
• Xbox One: Pre-loading will be available on 6 November at 4PM AEDT / 6PM NZDT.
• PC: Pre-loading will be available on 11 November at 5PM AEDT / 7PM NZDT.

Next Generation Consoles: Pre-loading will be available on their respective launch dates (10 November AEDT/NZDT for Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, 12 November AEDT/NZDT for PlayStation 5).

In order to pre-load Black Ops Cold War, you must have the following free drive space on your platform:

• PlayStation 4: 95GB
• PlayStation 5: 133GB
• Xbox One: 93GB
• Xbox Series X|S: 136GB
• PC: 35GB (Multiplayer Only) / 82GB (Full Game) / 125GB (Full Game on Ultra Graphics)

Additional storage space may be required for mandatory game updates.

As a bonus, players will receive a free bundle when they pre-order the game: the Confrontation Weapons Pack. Available immediately once Create-a-Class is unlocked, the Confrontation Weapons Pack includes two rifles stylised to show the cultural divide between East and West Cold War forces.

For more information around pre-loading, file sizes, and the Confrontation Weapon Pack, head to the blog here: https://www.callofduty.com/au/en/blog/2020/11/Black-Ops-Cold-War-Pre-Loading-File-Size-Details