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Black Ops 7 Beta Begins Oct. 2 With Early Access via Pre-Orders, Game Pass, or CoD Next Twitch Drop

The short pre-launch test emphasizes fresh multiplayer content with Zombies included for the first time.

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta: A group of soldiers aiing their weapons while under fire outside an industrial area.
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Overview

  • Early Access starts Thursday, October 2 at 5 pm UTC and transitions into an Open Beta on Sunday, October 5, with both phases ending Wednesday, October 8 at 5 pm UTC.
  • Players can secure Early Access by pre-ordering, subscribing to Game Pass Ultimate or Game Pass PC, or watching the September 30 CoD Next broadcast to earn a Twitch Drop code.
  • Access codes are redeemed at callofduty.com/betaredeem by logging into an Activision account, selecting platform and region, and receiving a platform-specific code by email closer to launch.
  • The beta features six 6v6 maps (Blackheart, Cortex, Exposure, Imprint, The Forge, Toshin) and modes including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed, Hardpoint, Kill Order, and the new Overload, plus Zombies playtesting.
  • Activision detailed upgraded anti-cheat for the test with Ricochet enhancements, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 requirements on PC, and real-time removals, while outlets like MP1st are distributing hundreds of promotional beta codes.