Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta goes live in August
A recent announcement revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s multiplayer beta would go live on August 3. The multiplayer beta will happen over two weekends, from August 30 to September 4 and September 6 to 9. The first weekend will cater to the beta Early Access, while the open beta will go live during the second weekend.
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The announcement on the COD: Black Ops 6 official blog mentioned that fans could access exciting features, including the ‘on movement’ addition to Black Ops 6. The omnimovement mechanic allows players to sprint, dive, or slide in all directions instead of only forward. A Call of Duty podcast also disclosed that players cannot toggle on movement off.
Players can also explore more game innovations from Treyarch, including brand-new maps. There will also be classic and new modes, loadout building, equipment, weapons, rewards, and more.
The reveal also promised COD fans more updates in the coming weeks, explaining more about the game, campaigns, zombie content, and more. The COD team assured fans it would also communicate with them if the multiplayer beta live date changed.
COD reveal details about open beta and requirements
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The first weekend of the beta Early Access requires players to pre-order the game on any available platforms, including Xbox, PS, Microsoft Store, and Steam. Players can take advantage of the additional benefits of pre-ordering the game.
Game Pass subscribers, including those with Game Pass Ultimate, PC, or Console subscriptions, also get these perks. The announcement warned that Game Pass Console subscribers may require Game Pass Core to access the beta. The open beta event, beginning on September 6, will be available to all players.
Unlike previous launches, this beta release will go live across all platforms, including consoles and PCs. Previously, PlayStation owners got early access during the first beta release weekend.
“And this year, we’re happy to announce that the Beta goes live on all platforms at the same time.”
Players who pre-ordered the Vault edition will access more perks when engaging with COD: Black Ops 6 beta. Some perks include accessing the 4 Hunter vs. Hunted Operator pack and the five Mastercraft weapons.
“Call of Duty: Next” to happen 2 days before the beta goes live
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta live event will happen 2 days after the “Call of Duty: Next.” The “Call of Duty: Next” event is anticipated by most fans as it explains details about the upcoming games. Fans also get to interact with their favorite influencers and famous players while getting a sit down with developers.
The 2024 Next event will happen on August 28, only two days before the multiplayer beta goes live. The event will start at 11 a.m. Central Time, but the run time has yet to be revealed.
