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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preload unlock times

Everything you need to know about the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preload unlock times.

Josh Hawkins

November 4, 2020 2:05 PM

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With Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War set to arrive next week, and concerns about the game’s download size, many are curious to know if they’ll be able to preload the game. Thankfully, you will be able to download the game before launch and we’ve broken down the Black Ops Cold War preload unlock times below.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preload unlock times

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War preloads will unlock at different times depending on the console that you’re planning to play the game on. PS4 and Xbox One preloads will unlock first, with next-gen consoles and PC becoming available at later dates. Thankfully, we already know the Black Ops Cold War download size, so you can prepare before the game becomes readily available.

Here’s a look at the preload unlock times for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War:

PlayStation 4 and Xbox One Cold War preload time

Preloads for these two consoles will unlock at approximately 9 p.m. PT on November 5. You should be able to find the preload option on the store pages in each console’s respective online store. You’ll need quite a bit of harddrive space to install on either of these consoles, though.

PC Cold War preload time

Preloads for the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will become available on November 10, 2020, at 10 a.m. PT. This is just three days before the game becomes available worldwide, which means you won’t have as long to download as PS4 and Xbox One users. Thankfully, you can decide whether you want to install the entire game, or just the parts you actually plan to play.

Xbox Series X, Series S, and PlayStation 5 Cold War preload time

Next-gen consoles will find that preloads are available as early as each console’s release date. This means that players who buy an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S can preload the game as early as November 10. PlayStation 5 owners will need to wait until November 12, when the PlayStation 5 releases in its first regions.

As you can see, each platform has a bit of a different approach to preload unlock times for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. Make sure you’re prepared by heading over to our Black Ops Cold War topic for the latest news and info.

Josh Hawkins

Guides Editor

Joshua holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and has been exploring the world of video games for as long as he can remember. He enjoys everything from large-scale RPGs to small, bite-size indie gems and everything in between.