How to access the Black Ops 6 beta and when is it running (2024)

Knowing how to access the Black Ops 6 beta means you can check out the latest instalment of the Call of Duty series before anyone else, and see what changes have been introduced by Treyarch that could shake up the battlefield. Probably the most significant update arriving in with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the fresh Omnimovementsystem, meaning you can fluidly vault over or duck behind cover in the heat of a firefight, plus there's a single-player Training Course to get to grips with everything and a selection of Black Ops 6 beta rewards to earn as you level up over the course of the beta sessions.

Unlike previous betas that had a PlayStation exclusive period, BO6 is happening at the same time on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, so it will release simultaneously across PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Furthermore, Game Pass subscribers on Xbox and PC can automatically get into the Early Access beta, with no pre-order required. For all of the details, here's how to access the Black Ops 6 beta and when it's running.

How to access the Black Ops 6 beta

To access the Black Ops 6 beta, you first need to find it by searching on the PlayStation Store, the Microsoft Store, Battle.net, or Steam. If you pre-ordered the game digitally then you should automatically be able to download the Early Access beta right now through those platform storefronts, or if you pre-ordered a physical copy then you'll have been sent separate instructions for how to access the beta with a redemption code. If you're a Game Pass subscriber then you'll also be able to play the Black Ops 6 Early Access beta, though Game Pass Console subscribers may also need Game Pass Core to use multiplayer features.

The same process is used to access the Black Ops 6 Open beta, and if you get it installed now then you'll be ready to go once September 6 rolls around. While this should be available to download now on consoles, PC players may need to wait a little longer for it to be added to Battle.net and Steam.

Black Ops 6 beta start date and times

As always, there are two tiers of access when it comes to the Black Ops 6 beta, depending on whether you've paid up front for the full game or not. For everyone who pre-orders (and Game Pass subscribers), the Black Ops 6 Early Access beta begins on Friday August 30 and runs until Wednesday September 4, giving five whole days to get an early taste of what's to come. For everyone else, this will be followed up by the Black Ops 6 Open beta that starts on Friday September 6 and continues through to Monday September 9, providing a further three days for the wider player base to explore.

Here's a full breakdown of the planned access times, but do note that these may be affected by server errors or other issues during the course of testing:

• Black Ops 6 Early Access beta: August 30 @ 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST to September 4 @ 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST
• Black Ops 6 Open beta: September 6 @ 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST to September 9 @ 10am PDT / 1pm EDT / 6pm BST

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