Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Confirmed

Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. This two-part beta offers early access and open access periods.

Beta Testing Schedule:

• Early Access: August 30th - September 4th (Pre-orders and select Game Pass subscribers).
• Open Beta: September 6th - 9th (Free for all players).

Mark your calendars! The full game launches October 25th, 2024, on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4, and will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

New Features and Mechanics:

The podcast revealed exciting details, including:

• Multiplayer Maps: 16 maps at launch – 12 standard 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps playable in 6v6 or 2v2 modes.
• Zombies Mode: Returns with two new maps.
• Omnimovement: A new gameplay mechanic.
• Scorestreak System: The classic scorestreak system returns, resetting upon player elimination.
• Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Allows players to equip a melee weapon without sacrificing a secondary weapon.

Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, shared the team's enthusiasm for these additions during the podcast interview. A full multiplayer reveal is planned for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Don't miss it!