The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta dates are here, along with ways to get in early if you want more time to play.
We all knew there was a beta coming. The question was simply when. And now, per the Xbox listing for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, we have confirmation of the beta, its dates, and how you can participate.
Sit tight as it doesn't start until the end of August, but you can begin preparing now. Let's go over how.
When is the Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6 beta?
The free open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 begins on September 6. It goes through the weekend that follows and ends on September 9.
Early Access
There is an early access period for the beta. That begins on August 30, which is an entire week prior to the free open access portion of the beta. It does end on September 4, however, putting a couple days of downtime between it and the open period.
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How to play in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta
If you want to get into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta, it is a fairly simple process. You can wait and play it for free, or you can dive in early if you fork up some cash for a pre-order.
Here's everything you need to know on that front:
- Free open beta access for everyone starting on September 6
- Just download the beta
- Open beta early access starting on August 30 for players who pre-order any digital edition of the game or subscribe to select Game Pass plans
- Those who pre-order the Vault Edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can use their Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack and Mastercraft Weapon Collection during the beta period
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