Get ready, Call of Duty fans! The official Call of Duty podcast has confirmed the beta testing dates for Black Ops 6. This two-part beta offers early access and an open beta period.
Beta Testing Breakdown:
- Early Access (August 30th - September 4th): Available to those who pre-ordered Black Ops 6 or have active subscriptions to select Game Pass plans.
- Open Beta (September 6th - 9th): Free for everyone!
Mark your calendars! Black Ops 6 launches October 25th, 2024, on PC (Steam), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass.
New Game Mechanics and Features:
Treyarch's Associate Director of Design, Matt Scronce, revealed exciting details on the podcast:
- Multiplayer Maps: 16 maps total – 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps (playable as 6v6 or 2v2).
- Zombies Mode: Returns with two new maps.
- Omnimovement: A new gameplay mechanic.
- Scorestreak System: The classic scorestreak system is back, resetting upon player elimination.
- Dedicated Melee Weapon Slot: Carry a melee weapon without sacrificing a secondary weapon.
A full multiplayer reveal is scheduled for the Call of Duty Next event on August 28th. Don't miss it!