Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Test Dates Emerge

Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. Learn how to participate in this exciting preview.

Black Ops 6 Beta: A Two-Phase Launch

Activision's announcement reveals 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. Following this, open beta access will be available to everyone 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

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

A key feature returning from previous iterations is the traditional scorestreak system (absent in Black Ops Cold War), where scores reset upon player elimination. 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 enthusiastic about.

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