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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is right around the corner and PC players are eager to experience Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies on launch day. Activision has confirmed that full preload support will be available for digital purchases, allowing players to download the game in advance of the worldwide launch.
In addition to preload details, the publisher also provided detailed PC specifications. Minimum and recommended requirements are listed, as are competitive and Ultra 4K builds for players looking to push the limits of their high-end hardware.
This guide details everything players on any platform need to know before launch, from how ready their platform is to play, to what storage and security requirements are needed to play Black Ops 7 properly.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 PC Preload and Launch Details
PC Preload times
Players who pre-order Black Ops 7 on PC digitally can start preloading the game on:
- 10 November at 9 AM PT
This preload will include all modes, which are Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies
Fully launches: 14 November. Once the game is unlocked players will be able to immediately start playing if they have fully preloaded the game.
PC System Requirements
Minimum Requirements
Minimum system specifications to run Black Ops 7:
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 / Intel Core i5-6600
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GTX 970 / GTX 1060 / Intel Arc A580
- VRAM: 3 GB
- Storage: SSD with 116 GB available
Recommended Requirements
Optimised for 60 FPS with high settings:
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X / Intel Core i7-6700K
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6600 XT / NVIDIA RTX 3060 / Intel Arc B580
- VRAM: 8 GB
- Storage: SSD with 116 GB available
Competitive / Ultra 4K Requirements
For high frame rates and 4K visuals:
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit (latest update)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X / Intel Core i7-10700K
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU: AMD Radeon RX 9070XT / NVIDIA RTX 4080 / RTX 5070
- VRAM: 16 GB
- Storage: SSD with 116 GB available
Other Requirements
- DirectX12 support
- High-speed internet connection
- Additional storage may be required after initial installation due to patches
- System requirements may be adjusted post-launch
Security Pre-requisites
- TPM 2.0 + Secure Boot (Detailed info is available through Activision support)
Processor Support
- Only Intel/AMD processors supporting AVX instructions are compatible
Intel ARC Graphics
- Resizable BAR is required
Drivers Recommendations
- AMD : 25.9.2
- NVIDIA : 581.42
- Intel : 32.0.101.8132
Windows Handheld
Black Ops 7 is optimised for supported handheld Windows devices such as ROG Ally and ROG Ally X. Scaling has been improved for better readability of UI and the game provides native controller support along with well balanced performance to target smooth gameplay.
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