When can you play the Black Ops 7 beta? It feels like summer just began, but we’re already anticipating those crisp fall evenings spent diving into the latest Call of Duty installment. The excitement is building!
With the Black Ops 7 release date unveiled at Gamescom ONL, everyone’s top question immediately turned to when they could actually play the game. Good news! A massive multiplayer beta is on its way, promising a full week of intense Black Ops 7 action very soon.
How to get early access to the Black Ops 7 beta
Just like previous years, you can secure early access to the beta by pre-ordering the game on any platform. But here’s a hot tip: you can also snag an early access beta code through Black Ops 7 Twitch drops on September 30, 2025.
For detailed instructions on how to get early access without pre-ordering, keep an eye out for our upcoming guide on Black Ops 7 Twitch drops. Make sure to tune into CoD Next on Tuesday, September 30!
Pre-ordering either the Vault Edition or the standard edition guarantees your spot in the early access beta. The Vault Edition goes a step further, offering fantastic rewards like a BlackCell Battle Pass for one season, an exclusive Operator collection, a Mastercraft weapon collection, an Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies mode, and a Permanent Unlock Token.
Based on previous Black Ops beta FAQs, beta codes will typically be emailed to players or provided on the receipt for physical purchases. Digital pre-orders, however, usually grant automatic entry to the beta – no code needed!
Black Ops 7 Beta Preload Information
Good news! You will be able to preload the Black Ops 7 beta before the official October 2 start. However, Activision has yet to confirm the exact date and method for preloading.
We anticipate preload options will become available once CoD Next concludes and early access beta codes from Black Ops 7 Twitch drops begin distribution. We’ll keep you fully updated with all the details as soon as they’re announced.
Black Ops 7 Beta Dates: When Can You Play?
Mark your calendars! The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta runs from Thursday, October 2, to Wednesday, October 8, 2025. It’s divided into two phases: a closed early access period and an open beta for everyone.
The exclusive early access beta kicks off from October 2 to 5. After that, the preview opens up to all players for the final three days. Both phases of the beta will be available across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation.
This year’s Call of Duty beta has a slightly different structure than what we’ve seen before, with both the closed and open betas happening within the same week. This means players without early access will have their playtime limited to weekdays. It seems this approach is designed to encourage more players to pre-order, rather than waiting for the game to potentially launch on Game Pass.
We’re just as excited for the Black Ops 7 beta as you are! But before diving into the new experience, there might be some unfinished business in the previous installment. Perhaps you’d like to wrap up the Zombies Reckoning main quest, or discover any other Zombies easter eggs you might have missed. Don’t forget to participate in the latest BO6 events in standard multiplayer too!