Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Dates Leaked, Early Access Starting Soon

Details regarding the availability of the multiplayer beta for Activision’s upcoming first-person shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, have been leaked ahead of an official announcement.

The official Xbox website appears to have leaked the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta availability dates ahead of an official announcement. The Early Access beta will begin on August 30, 2024, while the open beta will commence on September 6, 2024.

According to the details mentioned on the official Xbox website, those who pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans will gain access to the Early Access beta, which begins on August 30, 2024. Meanwhile, anyone can play the free open beta starting September 6, 2024. Furthermore, those who pre-order the Vault Edition will have the opportunity to use the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack and Mastercraft Weapon Collection during the beta.

It’s worth pointing out that, as a result of the revised subscription plan outlined by Microsoft, those looking to gain access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 via Game Pass will only be able to via the more expensive Game Pass Ultimate tier. As for the cheaper subscription tier, a Microsoft representative had recently told Windows Central editor and the Xbox Two podcast host Jez Corden that first party games will arrive there on a case-by-case basis. He was also told that the delay period would be anywhere between 6 and 12 months, and sometimes even longer.

Microsoft recently announced that, starting July 10, 2024, new members subscribing to Xbox Game Pass will see updated prices and other changes. While Xbox users are generally unhappy with said changes, Microsoft claims that they have been implemented with the aim of aligning subscription costs more closely with the value provided and market conditions.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set for release on October 25, 2024, for  PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.