Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Unveiled

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.

Black Ops 6 Beta: A Two-Part Launch

Activision's announcement reveals a two-phased beta rollout. 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 and Enhanced Game Mechanics

The podcast also unveiled exclusive gameplay details. Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, shared that Black Ops 6 will feature:

• 16 Multiplayer Maps: 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes.
• Zombies Mode Returns: With two brand-new maps.
• Omnimovement: A new gameplay mechanic.
• Traditional Scorestreak System: A welcome return for veteran players, with scores resetting upon player elimination.
• Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Separating melee weapons from secondary weapon slots.

A comprehensive Black Ops 6 multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Don't miss it!