Call of Duty: Black Ops Beta Release Date Revealed

The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta testing dates have been officially confirmed via the Call of Duty podcast. Prepare for action! This article details how to participate in the upcoming beta.

Two-Phase Beta Access

Activision announced a two-part beta test. Early access begins August 30th and runs until September 4th, exclusively for those who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass tiers. Open access follows immediately after, running from September 6th to 9th, open to all players. Mark your calendars!

The full game launches October 25th, 2024, on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

New Game Mechanics and Features

The Call of Duty podcast unveiled exciting details about Black Ops 6, including insights from Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce. Launch day will feature 16 multiplayer maps: 12 standard 6v6 maps and four additional Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes. The beloved Zombies mode returns with two new maps.

A significant addition is the "Omnimovement" mechanic. Furthermore, the classic scorestreak system, absent in Black Ops Cold War, makes a triumphant return, resetting upon player elimination. A dedicated melee weapon slot eliminates the need to sacrifice a secondary weapon for a knife—a feature the Treyarch team is particularly enthusiastic about.

A comprehensive Black Ops 6 multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Get ready for an in-depth look at the next chapter in the Black Ops saga!