If you want to try Black Ops 7 out for free, the upcoming Open Beta starting Oct. 5 is your biggest window. But if you want to jump in even earlier, you can earn a Black Ops 7 early access beta code via Twitch—all you need is some patience.
Here’s how to get the Black Ops 7 early access code as a Twitch drop.
How to get Black Ops 7 early access open beta code
For starters, you need to link your Twitch profile to your Activision account. Once that’s done, mark your calendar for the upcoming Call of Duty Next event on Sept. 30.
To play Black Ops 7 open beta in early access with a free code, follow these steps:
- On the day of the event, log in to your Twitch account. Make sure it’s the one connected to your Activision account, which you’ll use to play Black Ops 7.
- Tune in to a Call of Duty Next stream on Sept. 30 beginning at 11am CT. You can either join the official stream on Call of Duty’s official Twitch page, or an eligible watch party if any. Check for the “Drops enabled” banner or notification to ensure it’s an eligible stream.
- Watch the stream for an hour to get the early access beta code. Once you hit the requirement, you should receive a notification declaring you’ve earned a reward. Open it to get the code.
If you don’t receive the code after an hour of watching, don’t panic. Twitch sometimes takes time to process rewards during such events, with thousands of eligible players fulfilling drop requirements at the same time. We recommend watching the stream until you receive the notification with the Black Ops 7 early access beta code. It may take up to two hours (rarely more) for Twitch to detect your progress, so don’t give up.
As you watch the stream, you can keep track of your progress toward the early access beta code reward. On Twitch, click on the profile icon: Here, you can check the percentage of progression toward a reward when you’re watching an eligible stream. For more details, you can click on the Drops & Rewards option.
Besides hunting for a code, you can also pre-order Black Ops 7 to get early access to Open Beta. And if you don’t want any of these hassles, just wait for the Open Beta, which starts on Oct. 5 and is free to play for everyone.
How to connect your Activision account to Twitch
This is a mandatory step to get the Black Ops 7 early access beta code for free. To connect your Activision account to Twitch, follow these steps:
- Log in to your Activision account.
- In the profile page and beside Account Linking, scroll down and click on the “Link account” button beside Twitch. It’ll take you to Twitch.
- Log in using your Twitch credentials and authorize the linking.
After this, your accounts will be linked successfully, and you can then watch the event on the said day to earn an early access open beta code for Black Ops 7.
