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Troy Marshall in Black Ops 6
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When does the Black Ops 6 open beta start? Start time, countdown, and end time

Try before you buy.

Everyone loves a good beta, especially Call of Duty players, which is a good thing because there’s a new one every single year.

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Black Ops 6 is a return to form for Treyarch and the CoD franchise, with a harrowing campaign set in the early 1990s, the return of round-based Zombies, and a new focus on movement with the “omnimovement” abilities in multiplayer.

The BO6 beta will run in two different periods: a closed beta period for those who pre-order the game and an open beta for all players to try. And for the first time in a long time, the beta will be open to all platforms at the same time with no exclusivity period to speak of.

Here’s everything we know so far about when you can get your hands on the Black Ops 6 beta.

When is the Black Ops 6 beta?

Black Ops 6 soldiers watch a missile taking off in the desert.
Blast off. Image via Activision

The CoD beta is a yearly event, giving players a chance to try out the next game early to determine whether or not they’ll purchase it. The Black Ops 6 beta is next on deck, and it’s coming before the leaves start to change and the full game releases on Oct. 25.

When does the Black Ops 6 open beta come back?

Black Ops 6 open beta infographic
One beta ends, and another begins. Image via Activision

Now that the early access period for the open beta is over, it’s time for all gamers to try their hand at BO6 without a code necessary. The beta will be available on all platforms at the same time once it begins again, and it’s not a long wait from now before it’s time to play again before the beta goes away before launch for good.

BO6 open beta release time

Black Ops 6 character sliding while holding a rifle.
A good chance to try out omnimovement. Image via Activision

The Black Ops 6 open beta runs from Sept. 6 to 9, and will be available for free for all players on all platforms (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC). Make sure to clear your schedules and plan time off accordingly so you can grind the game and get a head start on the meta before launch.

The countdown below shows how much time is left until the open beta begins, which is at 12pm CT on Sept. 6:

Black Ops 6 open beta start time

When does the BO6 open beta end?

The BO6 open beta ends on Sept. 9 at 12pm CT. The countdown shows exactly how much time is left until the open beta ends completely.

BO6 open beta ending countdown

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Scott Duwe
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Senior Staff Writer & Call of Duty lead. Professional writer for over 10 years. Lover of all things Marvel, Destiny 2, Metal Gear, Final Fantasy, Resident Evil, and more. Previous bylines include PC Gamer, Red Bull Esports, Fanbyte, and Esports Nation. DogDad to corgis Yogi and Mickey, sports fan (NY Yankees, NY Jets, NY Rangers, NY Knicks), Paramore fanatic, cardio enthusiast.