Get ready for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta! Activision's official podcast revealed the beta testing schedule, split into two phases.
Beta Access:
- Early Access (August 30th - September 4th): Available to those who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass plans.
- Open Beta (September 6th - 9th): Free for everyone!
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 Game Features:
The podcast unveiled exciting details, including insights from Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce:
- Multiplayer Maps: 16 maps at launch – 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes.
- Zombies Mode Return: Two new maps are joining the popular Zombies mode.
- Omnimovement: A new gameplay mechanic.
- Traditional Scorestreaks: A return to the classic scorestreak system, resetting upon player death.
- Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Carry a melee weapon without sacrificing a secondary weapon.
A comprehensive Black Ops 6 multiplayer showcase is planned for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th.