Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Revealed

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Test Dates Announced!

The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Find out how you can participate in this exciting preview!

Two-Phase Beta Access

Activision revealed a two-part beta test schedule. 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 plans. Open beta access follows, available to all players from September 6th to 9th. 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 Gameplay Mechanics and Features

Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, shared exclusive details on the podcast. Black Ops 6 will launch with 16 multiplayer maps: 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes. The beloved Zombies mode returns with two new maps. A new "Omnimovement" mechanic is also being introduced.

Returning features include the traditional scorestreak system (resetting upon death), a welcome change from Black Ops Cold War. A dedicated melee weapon slot is another exciting addition, allowing players to carry a knife without sacrificing a secondary weapon.

A comprehensive multiplayer reveal is planned for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th.