Here’s a recap of everything tech aficionados can expect from Blaxck Ops Cold War when it releases November 13:
Customization: Over 200 individual settings options tied to areas like keybinding, graphics, audio, controller input and interface. 4K and uncapped framerate: For those with super-powerful hardware, Black Ops Cold War can be played in full 4K with framerates beyond 60 fps. If you’ve got the right rig, this game can take advantage of everything your hardware offers to present an experience that’s both buttery smooth and visually stunning. DLSS and Reflex: With these two NVIDIA features, you can experience high-quality visuals that stretch beyond the traditional capability of your card. Latency in gameplay will also be lower than ever. Ultrawide/Multi-Monitor support: Where there are screens, this game has the image. Crossplay: If you have friends who are console casuals, crossplay means you don’t have to leave your PC to squad up with them. They will, however, have to deal with the high-skill PC players on your server.
PC System requirements
Now to the requirements. Keep in mind some of these stats (particularly file size) may be more than a little shocking. Yes, this game does require 175GB of disc space for those playing both multiplayer and campaign.
Minimum
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit (v. 1803 or higher)CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300RAM: 8GB RAMHDD (at launch): 50GB (MP only), 175GB (all game modes)Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950DirectX 12 compatible system RequiredBroadband Internet Connection Required
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processorRAM: 12GB RAMHDD (at launch): 175GB HD spaceVideo: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1660 Super or Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580DirectX 12 compatible system RequiredBroadband Internet Connection Required
Recommended (With RTX)
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800XRAM: 16GB RAMHDD (at launch): 175GB HD spaceVideo: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070DirectX 12 compatible system RequiredBroadband Internet Connection Required
Ultra RTX
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest Update)CPU: Intel i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 3700XRAM: 16GB RAMHDD (at launch): 250GB HD spaceVideo: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080DirectX 12 compatible system RequiredBroadband Internet Connection Required
Competitive (esports)
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800XRAM: 16GB RAMHDD (at launch): 175GB HD spaceVideo: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / RTX 3070 or Radeon RX Vega64 GraphicsDirectX 12 compatible system RequiredBroadband Internet Connection Required
That’s all you need to know about the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for now. To see some of these features in action, feel free to watch the new PC trailer above.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available November 13 on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.
What are your thoughts on the recommended PC specs for Black Ops Cold War? Are you surprised by the immense file size? Tell us in the comments section!
