The highly anticipated next chapter of the immensely popular Call of Duty franchise is just around the corner. Gamers are only hours away from playing the latest version, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, developed by Treyarch and Raven Software. The excitement is palpable, with gaming media outlets counting down the moments until its release in various time zones.
The release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set for Friday, October 25. However, the precise time players can access the game will vary based on their region and chosen platform.
For players in Tennessee using Steam and Battle.net, access will depend on their account’s time zone. Those in the Central time zone can start playing at 11 p.m. on Thursday, October 24, while players in the Eastern time zone will need to wait until midnight.
Console users on the Microsoft Store, Xbox, and PlayStation throughout Tennessee will have access to the game at midnight local time on Friday, October 25.
In terms of gameplay, Black Ops 6 immerses players in the Gulf War, featuring a team exiled due to a “shadowy clandestine force that has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA,” as described on the game’s official site. Regular players of the series will find familiar mechanics, alongside new features like omnidirectional movement and adjustable Intelligent Movement settings.
Black Ops 6 marks the 21st entry in the Call of Duty series and is the seventh primary title in the Black Ops sub-series.