The wait is over! Activision has finally revealed the dates for the highly anticipated Beta of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, meeting the growing community excitement and fierce competition in the FPS genre. If you’re eager to test the new chapter of the saga, mark your calendar: the Beta is closer than ever.
Getting straight to the point, here are the dates you need to know to play the Beta of Black Ops 7:
- Early Access: From October 2 to 5.
- Open Beta for Everyone: From October 5 to 8.
The Early Access period is your first chance to enter the servers and experience multiplayer, while the Open Beta grants access to all players on confirmed platforms, with no need for codes or pre-purchase.
How to Secure Your Early Access to the Black Ops 7 Beta
For players who don’t want to wait for the open phase, Activision has confirmed two main ways to get early access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7:
- Pre-Order (Pre-Purchase): The most guaranteed way to get into the first Beta period is by pre-purchasing any digital edition of Black Ops 7 on your preferred platform (PlayStation, Xbox or PC). The purchase automatically grants early access.
- Code Drops (Giveaway Codes): Keep an eye on the official Call of Duty profile on X (formerly Twitter). The team has already started distributing batches of access codes and promised more giveaways leading up to the Beta. Activating notifications for the profile is a great strategy to not miss any chance.
The developer Treyarch, in collaboration with Raven Software, seems focused on delivering a robust experience to test server infrastructure and gather valuable player feedback before the official launch.
A Direct Response to the Battlefield Competition
The announcement of the Beta for Black Ops 7 arrives at a crucial moment. The FPS scene is more competitive than ever, especially with rumors about the success of the recent Beta of Battlefield 6, which is said to have attracted a massive player base rivaling the historic numbers of Call of Duty.
With pressure mounting, Activision knows a successful Beta is key to keeping its player base engaged and proving the franchise still dominates the market. The quality of the experience offered between October 2 and 8 will be a decisive factor for the reception of the game at its full launch.
What to Expect from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7?
Although full details of what will be available in the Beta have yet to be released, we can expect a solid preview of the multiplayer mode. Traditionally, the Betas of Call of Duty include:
- Selected Maps: A rotation of 2 to 4 new maps.
- Game Modes: Classic modes such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Conflict Zone.
- Limited Progression: A glimpse of the class creation system, weapons, and level progression.
This is the perfect opportunity for the community to test new movement mechanics, the time-to-kill (TTK), and the overall map design Treyarch has prepared.
Official Release and Platforms
After the testing period, the countdown continues for the worldwide release. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will officially launch on November 14, 2025.
The game promises a unified experience with support for Cross-Play e Cross-Save across all platforms, which include:
- PC (Steam, Battlenet, and Xbox App)
- PlayStation 5 (PS5)
- PlayStation 4 (PS4)
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
Prepare your squad and get ready for battle. The Beta of Black Ops 7 will set the tone for what could be one of the biggest showdowns in the recent history of first-person shooter games.
