Following Battlefield 6’s Lead, PC Version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot
Eduard Zamikhovsky
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will follow in the footsteps of Battlefield 6 — the game won’t run without TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled. Activision has confirmed that the new Ricochet anti-cheat will block multiplayer access if these security features are turned off.
These requirements apply not only to the full release, but also to the upcoming beta, which will go live in October. Players can learn how to enable Secure Boot on their motherboard in this guide.
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According to Activision, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot cannot be spoofed, as the verification will be handled via cloud authentication. Players who receive a permanent ban for cheating will lose access to all Call of Duty titles — from Modern Warfare to future releases.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14 on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. The open beta will run October 5–8, while preorder customers will get early access starting October 2.
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