CoD Black Ops 6 beta: Call of Duty BO6 early access codes and release date revealed

CALL of Duty fans were thrilled when it was announced they will be able to try the latest game before it comes out.

Here we take you through how you can sign up to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta .

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When is the CoD Black Ops 6 beta?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will officially launch on October 25, 2024.

However, fans are getting the chance to play it before then.

Gamers can try the game across two weekends before it’s released to the public – and both sessions are completely free

All platforms will be able to take part in the beta test.

This means if you have a PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S or Steam, you can take part.

The first Black Ops 6’ s beta session kicks off on August 30, 2024, and and will run until September 4, 2024.

The first run of beta testing is only open to those who have pre-ordered the game on any of the platforms mentioned about, plus Xbox Game Pass subscribers.

However, there will be a second opportunity to try out the game before it’s released – even if you don’t want to pre-order Black Ops 6 or for those who don’t have a Game Pass subscription.

Round two of the beta is open to everyone and you’ll be able to access it from September 6, 2024 until September 9, 2024.

How to get CoD Black Ops 6 beta codes

For the first round of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta, you need to pre-order any version of CoD: BO6.

If you pre-order a digital version, the beta will be available to launch on Battle.net.

However, if you choose to buy a physical copy, you will be sent an email with a beta code to enter.

You can also wait for the second round of beta testing a week later, which will be completely free as you do not need to pre-order.

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What’s included in the CoD BO6 beta?

A tutorial of how the game works will be available as part of the beta.

This is a good way to get to know the game before playing it yourself.

Both beta weekends contain a variety of maps, which are as follows:

• Babylon (Weekend 2 only)
• Stakeout (Weekend 2 only)
• Derelict
• Scud
• Skyline
• Rewind
• Pit
• Gala

The Black Ops 6 beta features several modes familiar to franchise fans.

These modes are the following:

• Gunfight (Weekend 2 only)
• Face Off Kill Order (Weekend 2 only)
• Team Deathmatch
• Domination
• Hardpoint
• Kill Order
• Face Off Team Deathmatch
• Face Off Kill Confirmed

Plus here are all of the weapons available during both beta weekends:

• XM4
• C9
• Marine SP
• XMG
• SWAT 5.56
• SVD
• GS45
• Cigma 2B
• Knife
• AK-74
• Jackal PDW
• 9mm PM
• LR 7.62
• AMES 85
• DM-10
• Tanto .22

Beta testing allows the makers of Call of Duty to “stress test” their server.

This means they can see if the server can cope with player capacity.

You should note though that the beta test might not be exactly the same as the final game.

Players will also be give the chance to give feedback and have their say on Black Ops 6.

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