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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta: Start Dates, Access, and New Features

The highly anticipated multiplayer beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is just around the corner, offering players an initial opportunity to experience its new gameplay mechanics, such as wall-jumping, and other exciting additions.

Below is a comprehensive guide to everything you should know about the forthcoming Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta.

Black Ops 7 Beta Schedule

The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta is scheduled to commence on October 2 and conclude on October 8. However, not all players will gain immediate access on the opening day.

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More precisely, early access to the Black Ops 7 beta starts at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on Thursday, October 2. The beta will then become openly accessible to all players at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on Sunday, October 5, and will conclude on Wednesday, October 8, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET.

Beta File Size Details

Activision stated on September 2 that the file size for the impending Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 5 Reloaded update would be `larger on some platforms.` This increase is attributed to Activision`s efforts in `reorganizing` Call of Duty content in preparation for the Black Ops 7 beta launch.

Gaining Access to the Black Ops 7 Beta

While the Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta will eventually be free and open to all players, early access begins on October 2 for those with a `select` Game Pass subscription or for players who have preordered Black Ops 7. General access for everyone else starts on October 5.

Players who digitally preorder Black Ops 7 will not require a specific access code. Conversely, those who preorder a physical console copy will obtain their beta code from the respective retailer. It`s important to note that preordering is solely for early access, not a prerequisite for participating in the open beta period.

What to Expect in the Black Ops 7 Beta

Activision has yet to reveal the specific maps and modes that will be featured in the Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta. Further announcements are anticipated during the Call of Duty Next event in September.

Set in the year 2035, Black Ops 7 will immerse players in a futuristic combat environment, complete with advanced weaponry and equipment. A notable new addition is the “Skirmish” multiplayer mode, a 20v20 large-scale battle featuring multiple objectives, where players can utilize wingsuits, grappling hooks, and various vehicles. The game also introduces the “Overlock” system, offering expanded options for customizing player loadouts.

The acclaimed Omnimovement system, first introduced in Black Ops 6, makes a return in Black Ops 7, enhanced with an exciting new wall-jumping capability.

Upon its full launch, Black Ops 7 is expected to feature over a dozen maps and 30 weapons. However, the exact number of maps, modes, and weapons available in the beta remains undisclosed, with further details likely reserved for the Call of Duty Next event in September.

By Bramwell Nightingale

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