Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Test Dates Revealed!
The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing period for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, launching next month. Find out how you can participate in this exciting preview.
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 plans. Open beta follows from September 6th to 9th, available to all players. Mark your calendars!
The full game releases October 25th, 2024, on Steam (PC), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
New Gameplay Mechanics
Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, revealed exciting 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 popular Zombies mode returns with two new maps. A new "Omnimovement" mechanic is also introduced.
Returning features include the traditional scorestreak system (resetting on death), a welcome change from Black Ops Cold War. A dedicated melee weapon slot is another notable addition, eliminating 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.
