The Black Ops 7 beta landed right before a busy week for Call of Duty. Season 06 of Black Ops 6 and Warzone — the annual “Haunting” update — kicked off on October 9, immediately after the beta window closed. That timing matters for anyone eyeing profile cosmetics like calling cards and wondering what to chase now versus what will stick around at launch.

Black Ops 7 beta timing and what’s officially on the calendar

What’s confirmed Where it’s stated Why it matters
Season 06 and The Haunting launched on October 9, right after the Black Ops 7 beta. Treyarch Sets the handoff between the beta and live seasonal content. Plan your time‑limited grinds accordingly.
There’s a free trial running October 9–16 with full access to the Black Ops 6 Campaign. Call of Duty Even if you missed the beta, there’s a week of sanctioned play to dive in and test content.

What calling cards are (and why players fixate on them)

Calling cards are the banner images that sit on your player profile and killcams. They’re cosmetic, but they act like receipts: challenges completed, events attended, or long‑term mastery tracked over months. In Black Ops 6, players have chased down rare cards tied to full multiplayer completion — the kind of unlock that takes an entire year’s worth of play to check off.

That context is why beta‑era cards draw attention. If an event grants a one‑off profile item, you either earn it during the window or you don’t get it at all. With Season 06 arriving immediately after the beta, you’re balancing two sets of time‑sensitive goals.

Carry forward and the cosmetics question

One of the most active debates this fall is whether items purchased or earned late in Black Ops 6 should move forward into the next game. Players have publicly flip‑flopped on skins carry‑forward, which complicates how people value late‑season grinds.

Here’s the practical read for calling cards based on that climate:

  • If a card is explicitly tied to the Black Ops 7 beta or its launch challenges, expect it to live inside Black Ops 7’s ecosystem.
  • Items that are part of Black Ops 6’s Season 06 Haunting event are part of that title’s seasonal track unless a developer states otherwise.
  • Cross‑title carry forward is a policy decision, not a technical given. Treat it as unknown unless it’s clearly messaged by the studio or in‑game.
Tip: Prioritize time‑limited unlocks you care about in the game where they’re offered. That sidesteps uncertainty and avoids missing a one‑window reward.

How to approach Black Ops 7 beta calling cards

Event cosmetics usually fall into a few predictable buckets, and the same thinking helps you target beta‑era rewards efficiently:

  • Participation items: These are granted for logging in or playing a minimal number of matches during the window. If you saw messaging about a beta card, play a few matches to trigger it.
  • Simple challenge tracks: Kill counts, wins, or mode‑specific tasks completed during the beta. If you’re short on time, focus on challenges you can clear in one session.
  • Launch‑redeem items: Sometimes cosmetics earned in a beta appear in your inventory at launch. If you’re missing a card you believe you earned, check again after the full game’s first update.
Note: If a beta reward requires an account action to claim (for example, a login prompt or reward redemption), it will be clearly flagged in official messaging or in‑game menus. Complete that step as soon as possible; claim windows can close without much fanfare.

Season 06 (“The Haunting”) overlap: what to chase now

With The Haunting live in Black Ops 6 and Warzone on October 9, you’re juggling a seasonal event and the tail of the beta hype cycle. If you care about profile cosmetics:

  • Decide which collection matters more to you: a beta‑exclusive card for Black Ops 7, or a seasonal card set tied to The Haunting in Black Ops 6.
  • Complete any limited‑time event cards in the Season 06 window before branching back to older challenges. Seasonal items are the ones most likely to disappear when the event rolls over.
  • Use the free trial week to sample content and confirm whether a grind is worth committing to before the season advances.

If you missed the beta

There’s still plenty to do. The Season 06 free trial window offers sanctioned access and a low‑risk way to catch up on the vibe of the year’s final content beat. It won’t retroactively grant beta‑window cosmetics, but it will let you test systems, identify calling card sets you want, and start chipping away at long‑term challenges during The Haunting.

FAQ: fast answers on beta calling cards

  • Were there beta‑exclusive calling cards? Beta periods often include limited‑window cosmetics. If an item was offered, it will be labeled in‑game and tied to the beta timeframe.
  • Will beta calling cards appear at launch? If the reward flow states cards will populate at launch, expect them to show up after the first title update. If not, they should appear immediately once earned.
  • Do calling cards carry between Black Ops 6 and 7? That hasn’t been outlined here. Without explicit studio messaging, assume cards stay with their respective titles.
  • What should I grind first? Time‑limited items. Knock out seasonal or beta‑window cards before tackling evergreen mastery tracks.

The key is to treat the beta and Season 06 as two adjacent, time‑boxed checklists. Knock out the items you care about while they’re available, keep an eye on official messaging for any carry‑forward specifics, and use the free week of access to make smart choices with your time.