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Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Confirmed

By CarterFeb 20,2025

Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. This exciting news, along with details on how to participate, is outlined below.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Confirmed

Black Ops 6 Beta: A Two-Phase Launch

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Confirmed

The Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta will unfold in two stages:

  • Early Access (August 30th - September 4th): Available to those who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass plans.
  • Open Beta (September 6th - 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 and Enhanced Gameplay Mechanics

Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, revealed some key features during the podcast:

  • Multiplayer Maps: 16 maps at launch – 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes.
  • Zombies Mode Returns: Two new maps are included in this fan-favorite mode.
  • Omnimovement: A new gameplay mechanic is being introduced.
  • Traditional Scorestreaks: A welcome return for veteran players, scorestreaks will reset upon player elimination.
  • Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Carry a melee weapon without sacrificing your secondary weapon.

A comprehensive multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Don't miss it!

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