Black Ops 7: Early Access & Beta Dates Revealed

Treyarch has made public the Early Access and Open Beta timelines for its forthcoming first-person combat simulator, Call of Duty Black Ops 7.

Devotees who secure a pre-purchase of the game will be granted Early Access to the Beta phase on October 2nd, commencing at 6 PM BST, succeeded by the Open Beta spanning from October 5th-8th.

First showcased in June during the Xbox Games Showcase event, Call of Duty (CoD) Black Ops 7 will mark the initial consecutive Black Ops series entry published by Activision Blizzard, with development spearheaded by Treyarch and Raven Software.

This competitive combat simulator will encompass a multiplayer component, a round-oriented zombies mode, and a solo/co-op campaign, with its narrative threads connecting back to the storyline of Black Ops 2.

While Black Ops 7 is scheduled for release on November 14th, the development team recently provided additional details for those eager to experience the sequel in advance. 

As per a press communication dated August 19th, enthusiasts of the franchise are eligible to pre-order either the Standard Edition or Cross-Gen Bundle, or subscribe to a designated Game Pass, to unlock Early Access to the Beta phase. Conversely, the Open Beta will be accessible without charge to all interested participants.

Patrons acquiring the Vault Edition will additionally be granted exclusive in-game enhancements, encompassing an Operator and a Mastercraft Weapon Collection.

The Standard and Vault Editions are obtainable for the Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5, and PC platforms via the designated online portal.

On August 26th, Treyarch also disseminated a Community Update, delineating several modifications anticipated for the Black Ops 7 release. These adjustments involve intensified efforts to combat unauthorized software manipulation, alongside enhancements to the dialogue between the development cadre and the game’s player base.

Furthermore, Double XP tokens and GobbleGums acquired from Black Ops 6 will be transferable to Black Ops 7. However, Operators, associated cosmetic customizations, and armaments will not be carried over to uphold the distinctive identity of the sequel.

Given the recurrent adoption of newly launched CoD titles by the Call of Duty League (CDL) on a year-by-year cycle, Black Ops 7 is poised to inaugurate a fresh epoch for the franchise’s premier competitive gaming landscape.

To date, Treyarch has verified the inclusion of 16 distinct multiplayer arenas and an arsenal of 30 weapons within the Black Ops 7 multiplayer mode. Furthermore, the predecessor’s Omnimovement paradigm will undergo refinement to incorporate the capacity for executing wall-based jumps.

The resultant augmented traversal mechanics harbor the capacity to engender a spectrum of skill distinctions among the foremost global players and to amplify the Call of Duty competitive gaming encounter for all participants.

Enthusiasts can procure additional insights into the multiplayer facet and ancillary attributes of Black Ops 7 during the Call of Duty: NEXT event on September 30th.