Summary:
- The COD Black Ops 7 Open Beta will take place from October 2–8, 2025, with Early Access available to players who pre-order or subscribe to Game Pass.
- It will be playable on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Digital pre-orders register automatically, while retail pre-orders require code redemption.
- During the Beta, players will be able to test maps, modes, and weapons, with exclusive rewards likely to be offered for those who participate.
The countdown to COD Black Ops 7 Open Beta is underway, with the official launch scheduled for November 14, 2025. Before then, players will get the opportunity to experience the game early through the Open Beta. This testing period lets fans try out the new multiplayer features while also giving developers useful feedback to improve the final release. If you are curious about when the Beta begins and how to join Early Access, here is everything you need to know.
Black Ops 7 Beta Dates
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta will run for one week in October:
- Early Access Beta: Begins October 2, 2025, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET
- Full Open Beta: Opens for all players on October 5, 2025
- Beta End Date: Concludes on October 8, 2025
This means that players who pre-order or subscribe to Game Pass will be able to start playing three days earlier than everyone else.
How to Get Early Access
There are several ways to join the Early Access period for the Black Ops 7 Beta starting October 2:
- Pre-order or pre-purchase Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 digitally from the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Battle.net, or Steam. No code is needed. So you will be automatically registered and can download the Beta once it goes live.
- Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass Console, or Game Pass PC. Having an active subscription qualifies you for Early Access.
- Retail pre-orders also count. If you pre-order from a participating store, you will get a 13-character Early Access Beta code. This code must be entered at callofduty.com/betaredeem. After registering, Activision will send you an Early Access Beta token by email before the Beta begins.
Supported Platforms
The Black Ops 7 Beta will be available on most major platforms:
- Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- PC (Battle.net, Steam, Xbox PC)
Keep in mind that some platforms may require an online subscription, such as Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus, in order to play.
What’s Included in the Beta?
Activision has not shared the complete list of content for the Black Ops 7 Beta yet. However, looking at past betas, players can probably expect a set of multiplayer maps and modes, access to several weapons, perks, and scorestreaks, and a few Operators to try out.
For comparison, the Black Ops 6 Beta included about half of its multiplayer maps, along with different equipment and progression rewards. Black Ops 7 will most likely use a similar approach.
Important Notes About Codes
Here are some important things to know about codes for the Beta:
- If you pre-order the game digitally on Microsoft, PlayStation, Battle.net, or Steam, you don’t need a code, you’re already signed up automatically.
- If you pre-order from a store, you must enter the code they give you at callofduty.com/betaredeem.
- If your code is lost or too blurry to read, only the store can help you.
- Also, if you have several console accounts linked, you must pick one platform.
Conclusion
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will have an Open Beta, which means players can try the game before it officially releases. Early Access begins on October 2, while the full COD Black Ops 7 Open Beta starts October 5. It will be available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC.
The complete game launches November 14, 2025. During the Beta, you can explore new maps, test different weapons, play as operators (the characters), and possibly unlock special rewards.
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