Black Ops 7 requires both TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot on PC

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will require hardware-based security like Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 in order to play, Activision has confirmed

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Battlefield 6 isn't the only new shooter that will require system-level security. Black Ops 7 will require both Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 in order to play, which may require some users to upgrade or change up their hardware/BIOS setups.

"Neither TPM 2.0 nor Secure Boot are required to play currently available Call of Duty titles; however, both will be required when Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 launches in 2025. Keeping these settings enabled ensures a fair and fun experience for all players."

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The Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) is a technology that provides hardware-based security features on PCs operating Windows.

Secure Boot is another system-level feature that helps protect against low-level cheats by ensuring only trusted software loads during your PC's startup. Enabling Secure Boot alongside TPM 2.0 provides an added layer of protection and is recommended for the best, most secure Call of Duty® experience.

PC players without TPM 2.0 enabled may receive an in-game notification indicating their system does not meet the new security requirements when launching applicable Call of Duty games.

Both security features were added to Call of Duty with the launch of Season 05, in August 2025.

Neither TPM 2.0 nor Secure Boot are required to play currently available Call of Duty titles; however, both will be required when Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 launches in 2025. Keeping these settings enabled ensures a fair and fun experience for all players.

Note: PCs using Windows 11 likely already have both security features enabled, as they are required for the operating system. Windows 10 systems will require updates if TPM is disabled or if a legacy TPM version (1.0 - 1.2) is enabled. TPM 2.0 requires Windows 10 version 20H2 or later.