Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has officially begun its global rollout, arriving on PC, PlayStation and Xbox on 14 November. The latest entry introduces updated multiplayer maps, a new Dark Aether Zombies storyline and a campaign with a more grounded tone. While the launch is worldwide, players across platforms are not receiving access at the same moment. Console players are unlocking the game based on their local midnight, while PC players follow a single global release schedule. This staggered rollout means some regions have been able to start playing earlier than others.
Console unlock timings
For console users across PlayStation and Xbox, Black Ops 7 is using a simple structure: the game unlocks at 12 am local time on 14 November. As soon as the clock hits midnight in each region, players gain access automatically.
In the United States, however, the rollout follows a slightly adjusted pattern:
12 AM EST – 14 November
11 PM CST – 13 November
9 PM PST – 13 November
Because of this structure, players on the West Coast were among the earliest to enter the game, gaining access a few hours before the East Coast. For other global regions, the standard midnight local-time unlock applies, which means players continue to get access region by region as the date rolls over.
PC unlock timings
PC players on Battle.net and Steam follow a unified worldwide schedule instead of a local-time system. This means the game unlocked for all PC players at the same moment, converted to different time zones:
9 PM PST – 13 November
12 AM EST – 14 November
5 AM GMT – 14 November
Because these timings are fixed globally, players in some countries received access earlier than console players in their own region. This mirrored release schedule has been introduced to prevent fragmented player pools at launch.
Availability on Xbox Game Pass
Black Ops 7 is also available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate from day one. Subscribers can download and play the game immediately at the designated unlock time for their region. Although Game Pass recently saw a price increase, the day-one availability ensures that active members can access the new title without purchasing it separately.
What to expect after launch
As the rollout continues across time zones, players worldwide are gaining access steadily. With Dark Aether Zombies making a return, expanded multiplayer content and more refined campaign missions, Black Ops 7 is expected to see strong engagement across all platforms. The unified PC schedule and local-time console unlocks ensure a structured start for millions of players preparing to enter the game today.
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