Although Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially releases on November 14, players can experience the multiplayer aspect of this military shooter on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S starting in early October. The official Call of Duty blog has now disclosed the precise schedule for both the early access and open beta periods.
The early access beta for Black Ops 7 is scheduled to run from Thursday, October 2, to Sunday, October 5, concluding at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Access during this exclusive window is granted to those who pre-order the game, possess a Game Pass Ultimate subscription, obtain a code through Xfinity, or view Call of Duty: Next on Twitch for a minimum of one hour. Subsequently, the open beta, accessible to all players (including early access participants), will commence on Sunday, October 5, and run until Wednesday, October 8, also at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Participants in the beta will not only get to experience new gameplay mechanics such as body shields and wall jumping but will also have the opportunity to explore a dedicated Zombies map.
Today, September 30, marks Activision`s annual Call of Duty: Next reveal event, where significant new details about the game are anticipated. This presentation will offer an in-depth look at the Zombies mode, showcase a new Warzone map, feature live Black Ops 7 gameplay demonstrations, among other revelations.
Early Access Unlock Times
Thursday, October 2, 2025
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 7 PM CEST
- 8 PM EEST
- 11 PM HKT
- 11 PM CST
Friday, October 3, 2025
- 2 AM JST
- 3 AM AEST
Open Beta Unlock Times
Sunday, October 5, 2025
- 10 AM PT
- 1 PM ET
- 6 PM BST
- 7 PM CEST
- 8 PM EEST
- 11 PM HKT
- 11 PM CST
Monday, October 6, 2025
- 2 AM JST
- 3 AM AEST