Your PC in instalments (up to 12x)
By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 30 September 2026
In brief: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was released on 25 October 2024 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, and from day one it was available on Game Pass. Since then, the series has continued with Black Ops 7 (14 November 2025), and Modern Warfare 4 arrives on 23 October 2026. To play Black Ops 6 on PC, a GPU like an RTX 3060 or RX 6600 XT and 12 GB of RAM are enough on the recommended setup.
Black Ops 6: release date and what followed
Announced at the June 2024 Xbox Games Showcase, Black Ops 6 is the first Call of Duty released straight into Game Pass, following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. Its campaign takes place in the early 1990s, during the Gulf War, and it marked the return of Zombies in “rounds” form, as well as the arrival of omnimovement, which lets you sprint and dive in all directions.
It has since been followed by Black Ops 7, and the next instalment, Modern Warfare 4, launches in October 2026. Everything you need for these two games is in our article What PC to play Call of Duty in 2026.
Black Ops 6 runs on a mid-range PC, and the following episodes aren’t much more demanding.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | Black Ops 6 announcement at the Xbox Games Showcase |
| 25 October 2024 | Black Ops 6 release (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Game Pass) |
| 14 November 2025 | Black Ops 7 release |
| 23 October 2026 | Modern Warfare 4 release |
Sources: Activision and our Call of Duty article for 2026, consulted on 30 September 2026.
Editions of Black Ops 6
Black Ops 6 was released in a standard edition, a cross-gen edition on consoles (which gives access to the PS4 and PS5 versions, or Xbox One and Xbox Series), and a Vault Edition, with extra cosmetic content. On PC, the simplest option today is usually the Game Pass PC, which includes the game. Since prices have changed since launch, check them directly in the shop you use (Battle.net, Steam or Microsoft Store).
What PC configuration for Black Ops 6?
Call of Duty groups its recent episodes in a single application. Here is the configuration shown on its Steam page, valid for Black Ops 6:
For Black Ops 6 in competitive play, an SSD and a good graphics card matter more than anything.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| System | Windows 10 64-bit | Windows 11 64-bit |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600 | AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K |
| Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Graphics card | Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970 / 1060 or Arc A580 | Radeon RX 6600 XT, GeForce RTX 3060 or Arc B580 |
| Storage | SSD, 161 GB at launch | SSD, 161 GB at launch |
Source: Call of Duty Steam page, consulted on 30 September 2026.
Our assembler’s take: the recommended configuration is enough to play, but not to fully take advantage of a high-refresh-rate display. In multiplayer, aim instead for a current-generation card with 16 GB of video memory, a recent processor and 16 GB of RAM. All our PCs far exceed this configuration.
Rift PC: RX 9060 XT 16 GB
Ryzen 5 7500F or 7500X3D, RX 9060 XT 16 GB and DDR5: Black Ops 6 and 7 in 1080p at high refresh rates.
FAQ: Black Ops 6
What is the release date of Black Ops 6?
On 25 October 2024, on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Is Black Ops 6 on Game Pass?
Yes, it launched directly on Game Pass, on Xbox consoles and on PC.
What’s the next Call of Duty?
Black Ops 7, released on 14 November 2025, followed by Modern Warfare 4, expected on 23 October 2026.
How much space do you need for Black Ops 6 on PC?
The Call of Duty Steam page states that you need an SSD with 161 GB of available space at launch.
Which graphics card for Black Ops 6?
An RTX 3060 or an RX 6600 XT in the recommended configuration. For playing at 1440p with high refresh rates, aim for an RTX 5070 or an RX 9070 XT.
