The summer gaming season is in full swing, and following the excitement of Summer Game Fest comes the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 reveal event on June 9. This event will immediately follow the Xbox Games Showcase, promising a Sunday packed with major announcements and reveals for Xbox enthusiasts.
Black Ops 6 Direct Start Time
The Black Ops 6 Direct will be live-streamed on June 9, right after the Xbox Games Showcase. The Xbox event begins at the following times:
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 2 AM JST (June 10)
- 3 AM AEST (June 10)
If this year’s Xbox showcase follows last year’s duration of about an hour, expect the Black Ops 6 Direct to kick off around 11 AM PT / 2 PM ET.
Where to Watch
You can catch the Black Ops 6 Direct on official Xbox, Activision, and Bethesda channels across YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook. GameSpot will also host an embed of the stream for direct viewing. Notably, streams on YouTube for Xbox, Bethesda, and Activision will support up to 4K/60fps, while other channels will stream in 1080p/60fps.
Subtitle support will be available in multiple languages, ranging from Albanian to Zulu. While the exact length of the livestream is unknown, these events typically run for at least an hour.
What to Expect from Black Ops 6 Direct
Activision has confirmed that the June 9 event will be the global reveal for Black Ops 6, with a promise of an in-depth look at the next instalment of this blockbuster series. So far, only brief and cryptic teasers, including a live-action video, have been released. No gameplay footage has been shown yet, setting the stage for potentially significant reveals.
Historically, Activision’s E3 presentations have included extended campaign sequences and multiplayer previews. Fans are hopeful for similar content this year, along with the announcement of the game’s release date, rumoured to be in October, and details on special editions.
There is also speculation that the event might reveal older Call of Duty games coming to Game Pass. Whether this announcement will occur during the Black Ops 6 Direct or the main Xbox Games Showcase remains to be seen.
This marks the first new Call of Duty entry since Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision. Despite the buyout, Microsoft plans to continue releasing new Call of Duty games on PlayStation. Additionally, Microsoft has indicated an interest in bringing Call of Duty to Nintendo Switch, raising the possibility of related announcements during the upcoming showcases.
Stay tuned for a thrilling Sunday of gaming news and world premieres as the Black Ops 6 Direct promises to deliver a deeper dive into one of the most anticipated games of the year.
