Activision has officially announced the upcoming multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, offering players an early opportunity to experience the game’s new mechanics, such as wall-jumping, and other exciting additions. Below is a detailed overview of everything you need to know regarding this highly anticipated beta event.
Black Ops 7 Beta Schedule
The multiplayer beta for Black Ops 7 is scheduled to commence on October 2 and conclude on October 8. However, not all participants will gain access on the initial start date. Early access to the beta begins on Thursday, October 2, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The beta will then become openly accessible to all players starting Sunday, October 5, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. The testing period will officially end on Wednesday, October 8, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.
Required File Size Information
Activision previously confirmed on September 2 that a significant update for Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded would feature a larger-than-usual file size on certain platforms. This increase is attributed to Activision`s ongoing efforts to reorganize Call of Duty content, a preparation step specifically for the Black Ops 7 beta launch.
Gaining Access to the Black Ops 7 Beta
The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is freely available to everyone globally. Nevertheless, those with specific Game Pass subscriptions or players who have pre-ordered Black Ops 7 will receive early access starting October 2. The beta will then open its doors to all players on October 5.
For digital pre-orders of Black Ops 7, no special code is required to participate in early access. If you`ve pre-ordered a physical console copy, a beta access code can be obtained from your retailer. It`s important to note that pre-ordering is not mandatory for general beta entry; it solely grants access to the earlier play period.
Content Expected in the Black Ops 7 Beta
Specific details regarding the maps and modes included in the Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta have yet to be revealed by Activision, with further announcements likely reserved for the Call of Duty Next event in September.
Black Ops 7 is set in the year 2035 and will immerse players in a futuristic combat environment, complete with advanced weaponry and gear. A new multiplayer offering, `Skirmish,` is introduced as a 20v20 mode featuring diverse objectives across large-scale maps. In Skirmish, players can utilize wingsuits, grappling hooks, and various vehicles. Additionally, the game introduces the `Overlock` system, which provides enhanced customization options for player loadouts.
The acclaimed Omnimovement system, first seen in Black Ops 6, makes a return in Black Ops 7, now upgraded with an added wall-jumping capability, enhancing player mobility.
Upon its full launch, Black Ops 7 is expected to feature over a dozen maps and 30 unique weapons. However, the exact number of maps, modes, and weapons that will be available during the beta phase remains undisclosed, with more information anticipated at Call of Duty Next.