Activision and Treyarch have officially opened early access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta, giving players across PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S an early chance to jump into the action before launch.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta features 6 multiple maps, 6 game modes, and 1 Zombies Survival map for players to try. Here’s everything you need to know, including the Early Access and Open Beta schedule.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta Schedule
The Beta runs from October 2 to October 8, 2025, on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms, and is divided into two phases.
Early Access Beta
- Start date: Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 10AM PT.
- Duration: 72 hours (ends Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10AM PT).
- Who Can Play: Those who pre-order the game digitally or physically (physical console pre-orders require a Beta code). Eligible Game Pass subscribers are also included.
Open Beta
- Start date: Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 10AM PT.
- Duration: 72 hours (ends Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 10AM PT).
- Who Can Play: Everyone with access to the internet and a supported console or PC; no pre-order is required.
Maps Available In The Black Ops 7 Beta
- Blackheart
- Cortex
- Exposure
- Imprint
- The Forge
- Toshin
Game Modes In The Black Ops 7 Beta
- Overload
- Team Deathmatch
- Domination
- Kill Confirmed
- Hardpoint
- Training Course
Zombies Survival Map In The Beta
- Vandorn Farm
PC Requirements for Accessing The Beta
Activision has confirmed that Black Ops 7 will include major upgrades to its Ricochet Anti-Cheat system. TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot will work with these updates to block cheats at multiple levels, providing what is claimed to be the most advanced anti-cheat protection yet in a Call of Duty title. To ensure that you can play the Beta as well as the final release on your PC, you must have both enabled. Continue reading here for simple steps you can take to ensure that TPM 2.0 is enabled on your system.
