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

Beta Testing Breakdown:

• Early Access (August 30th - September 4th): Available to those who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass plans.
• Open Beta (September 6th - 9th): Free for everyone!

Mark your calendars! Black Ops 6 launches October 25th, 2024 on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.

New and Enhanced Gameplay:

Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, revealed exciting details on the podcast. Expect:

• Expanded Multiplayer: 16 maps at launch – 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps (playable as 6v6 or 2v2).
• Zombies Return: Two brand-new maps await.
• Omnimovement: A fresh new mechanic.
• Traditional Scorestreaks: Making a comeback, scores reset on player elimination.
• Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Carry a knife without sacrificing a secondary weapon.

A full multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Don't miss it!