By “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is nearing its release”
Today’s Xbox Game Pass summary for the upcoming weeks was spotlighted by the significant addition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14th, and Activision has now disclosed the preload and launch timings for the title.
To start, Black Ops 7 will be accessible for preload on November 10th at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT. This applies to all platforms, and remember that even if you don’t order it ahead of time, you can utilize the Xbox mobile app to download games once they are available – thus everyone can preload Black Ops 7 on the 10th.
The launch time for Black Ops 7 is midnight on November 14th for the majority of gamers. However, the Xbox rollout will be staggered by geographic area, meaning it will initially debut in New Zealand at 3am PT / 6am ET / 11am GMT on November 13th, with the intention of launching at midnight local time on November 14th in most territories.
Here’s a visual that clarifies it further:
Don’t be astonished if numerous players travel to New Zealand on the 13th!
Additionally, the official Call of Duty blog discusses numerous enhancements that have been applied to the PC version of Black Ops 7, which consist of:
- Player flexibility: players can easily adjust settings for visual quality or maximum FPS
- Extensive hardware compatibility: Call of Duty operates on most devices while also effortlessly scaling up to sharp graphics and ultra-smooth, high FPS gameplay on advanced setups
- Extensive personalization: 800+ settings for players to tailor graphics, gameplay, input devices, interface, and more
- Display enhancements: from 4K to 1440p to 1080p, from standard to Ultrawide, we support a wide variety of displays in all dimensions
- State-of-the-art upscaling: AMD FSR 4 and a variety of other upscaling and frame generation technologies are supported
- Call of Duty PC Benchmark Tool: an integrated, in-game testing tool to evaluate your PC’s hardware performance
- Ricochet Anti-Cheat: upgraded with new measures for enhanced security for both players and the community regarding TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
- Sub-frame mouse polling: improved mouse precision for targeting
- RGB iCUE: dynamic RGB integration for supported Corsair devices
Finally, it’s noted that Black Ops 7 is “completely optimized” for various Windows handheld devices, including the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. Therefore, it should provide an excellent experience on those gadgets.
They’ve reportedly applied various methods to ensure the ROG Xbox Ally variant boasts outstanding visuals and smooth operation, coupled with a number of other quality-of-life enhancements:
“Black Ops 7 is fully optimized for supported PC handhelds, including the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X. The developers improved the UI clarity, adjusted all screens for smaller displays, and refined the game to provide seamless performance without compromising image quality. With native control support, it’s effortless to dive in and begin playing immediately. Beenox is dedicated to handheld compatibility and enhancing quality, performance, and usability. Grab an Xbox Ally or your preferred supported handheld, hit Start, and commence your adventure anywhere.”
All of this sounds fantastic, and we’re eager to see how the complete game performs when Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially launches on November 14th. Don’t forget it’s available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass as well!
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[source callofduty.com]
Fraser is the News Editor for Pure Xbox, where he dedicates his time to covering the most significant stories in the realm of Xbox and beyond.