Exclusive: 'Call of Duty' Beta Test Unveiled
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Test Dates Announced!
Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. This two-part beta offers a sneak peek at the upcoming action. Learn how you can participate below.
Two-Stage Beta Access
The Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta will launch in two phases. 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. Following this, open beta access will be available to everyone from September 6th to 9th.
Mark your calendars! Black Ops 6 officially 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 podcast revealed exciting details, courtesy of Treyarch's associate director of design, Matt Scronce. Black Ops 6 will feature 16 multiplayer maps at launch: 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes. The popular Zombies mode returns with two new maps. A brand-new "Omnimovement" mechanic will also be introduced.
Returning from previous iterations is the traditional scorestreak system (absent in Black Ops Cold War), where scores reset upon player elimination. Another noteworthy addition is a dedicated melee weapon slot, eliminating the need to sacrifice a secondary weapon for a knife—a feature the Treyarch team is particularly enthusiastic about.
A full multiplayer reveal for Black Ops 6 is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th.
