CoD: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Commence Date Announced

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing: Dates Confirmed!

Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has revealed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. This exciting multiplayer beta will unfold in two phases.

Two-Stage Beta Access

The early access beta kicks off August 30th and runs until September 4th. This early access is for players who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass plans. Following this exclusive period, the beta opens to everyone from September 6th to 9th. Mark your calendars!

Black Ops 6 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 Features

The podcast also dropped some juicy details. Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, confirmed some key features. At launch, Black Ops 6 boasts 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 brand-new "Omnimovement" mechanic is also being introduced.

A nostalgic nod to veteran players: the traditional scorestreak system is back! Scores reset upon player elimination, a departure from Black Ops Cold War. Another exciting 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 thrilled about.

A full Black Ops 6 multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th.