When is the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta?

Everyone loves a good beta, especially Call of Duty players.

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.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta release date

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.

Black Ops 6 closed beta dates

The Black Ops 6 early access beta runs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 4, according to the game’s official listing on the Xbox website and Activision.

“Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans and get Open Beta Early Access starting August 30,” the site says. “Play the free Open Beta starting September 6. Pre-order the Vault Edition to use the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack and Mastercraft Weapon Collection during the Beta.”

Aug. 28 is the date of the Call of Duty Next event, so the beta will begin just two days later after the multiplayer component of BO6 is revealed by content creators in the live streamed extravaganza.

Black Ops 6 open beta dates

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.

This article will be updated with more information once it becomes available. More news about Black Ops 6 will be revealed throughout the summer of 2024 in the lead-up to CoD Next on Aug. 28.