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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta release countdown – Exact time and date, early access, and more

Are you ready for some more Black Ops? Call of Duty sure hopes you are, because Black Ops 7 is launching in a short while, and a beta test is coming up first.

As usual, pre-ordering the game will give you some early access to the beta. But if you don't mind waiting a few days, you can pick it up when the open beta arrives that same week if you're looking to give BO7 a try without putting down any money just yet.

Let's look at all the essential details about the BO7 beta from Activision.

When is the BO7 beta?

BO7 multiplayer DAWG scorestreak
Image via Activision

The Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta has two important dates to remember. The open beta kicks off officially on Oct. 5 on all available platforms. However, an early access period begins on Oct. 2. In short, those with early access will be able to hop in 72 hours early.

We will have to wait for Activision and their plans regarding the official starting times. The following countdown is based on when new seasons typically begin in Call of Duty titles, which will help you get a fair idea about when the open beta for Black Ops 7 could begin.

  • 10am PT
  • 12pm CT
  • 1pm ET

Once again, the timings aren't from an official source and are speculation for now. Once we get confirmation about the exact launch timings, we will update them on our countdown to help you stay on track.

How to play the BO7 beta

BO7 multiplayer operator
Image via Activision

The BO7 beta is available to all players on Oct. 5, but you can play as early as Oct. 2 if you pre-order the game.

The dates have been confirmed by Activision, so you can call in sick now if you want to play as soon as possible. If you decide to pre-order any of the available bundles of Black Ops 7, you're guaranteed early access to the open beta. Additionally, you'll also be entitled to the following benefits:

  • Reznov Challenge Pack - Immediately unlock the SOG Reznov Operator Skin in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty Warzone. Plus, get access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins.

What's included in the BO7 beta?

BO7 multiplayer operators
Image via Activision

Here's what we know so far will be included as playable in BO7 beta.

Game modes

  • Overload
  • Team Deathmatch
  • Kill Confirmed
  • Hardpoint
  • Domination

Maps

  • Blackheart
  • Cortex
  • Exposure
  • Imprint
  • The Forge

Scorestreaks

  • Scout Pulse
  • RC-XD
  • UAV
  • Counter-UAV
  • Skewer
  • Gravemaker
  • D.A.W.G.
  • Watchdog Helo
  • HKDs
  • Rhino
  • VTOL Warship

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