Activision has officially unveiled the PC system requirements for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, set to launch on November 14. Gamers can expect to find the game available on platforms such as Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox on PC. This detailed update not only breaks down the necessary specifications for various settings but also includes preloading information and requirements for Windows-based handheld systems.
The minimum settings for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are designed to accommodate low detail graphics, necessitating a minimum of 8GB of system memory and 3GB of video memory. The recommended graphics cards include the Radeon RX 470, GeForce GTX 970, or GeForce GTX 1060, paired with either a Ryzen 5 1400 or Core i5-6600. However, it's important to note that the listed GPUs are nearing the end of their official game optimization support.
To run the game, players must have Windows 10 64-bit, DirectX 12 support, and at least 116 GB of SSD storage available at launch.
For those looking to enhance their gaming experience, the recommended specs suggest upgrading to Windows 11, with a minimum of 12GB of RAM and 8GB of VRAM. Suitable GPUs for this setting include the Radeon RX 6600 XT, GeForce RTX 3060, and Intel Arc B580. The CPU requirements feature options like the Ryzen 5 1600X or Core i7-6700K.
For gamers seeking the best possible performance, the specifications for competitive and Ultra 4K settings recommend a Ryzen 5 5600X or Core i7-10700K, along with 16GB of RAM and high-end graphics cards such as the Radeon RX 9070 XT, GeForce RTX 4080, and the upcoming RTX 5070. Notably, the requirements mistakenly list 16GB of video memory for the RTX 5070, despite it being a 12GB model, indicating a possible error.
Additionally, Beenox has released specifications tailored for Windows handheld gaming PCs. These settings are optimized for lower power consumption and smaller screens. The game features support for AMD FSR 4 upscaling and other frame-generation options to ensure that handheld devices can maintain playable frame rates. However, there is no mention of the FSR Redstone upscaler, suggesting that AMD may not utilize this gaming launch to introduce new technology.
One of the notable security features in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the enforcement of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot across all specification tiers. In addition to the standard broadband and DirectX 12 requirements, these security checks enable the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system to leverage hardware-backed security. This ensures that the gaming system boots through a trusted path, significantly raising the barrier for kernel-level cheats and unsigned drivers.
Furthermore, the game mandates an AVX-capable Intel or AMD CPU and requires Resizable BAR support for Intel Arc GPUs, reinforcing the commitment to a secure gaming environment.
As the launch date approaches, players are encouraged to ensure their systems meet these requirements to fully enjoy the immersive experience that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 promises.
