Phase Start End Platforms
Early Access Thu, Oct 2 — 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM CEST Leads into Open Beta; listings vary on the final day All platforms (eligibility required)
Open Beta Sun, Oct 5 — 10:00 AM PT / 1:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM BST / 7:00 PM CEST Wed, Oct 8 — 10:00 AM PT All players on all platforms

Early Access begins October 2 at 10AM PT and transitions into the Open Beta, which runs October 5–8 for everyone. The full play period is scheduled to end October 8 at 10AM PT.

Who gets Early Access (Game Pass and preorders)

  • Active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC, or Console subscribers are eligible for Early Access during the first phase.
  • Digital preorders are automatically registered for Early Access on the platform where you preordered.
  • Physical preorders include a code that must be redeemed to receive an Early Access token.

You can also grab the beta listing directly on Xbox to download and play during your eligible window. The listing for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 – Open Beta is available on the Microsoft Store.

Get Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 - Open Beta | Xbox
Pre-order any digital edition or subscribe to select Game Pass plans* and get Early Access to the Open Beta**. - Early Access is October 2nd - October 5th - Open Beta access is available for all players from October 5th - October 8th
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How to get in on Xbox and PC

If you’re eligible through Game Pass or a digital preorder, you don’t need a code. Just install the beta and it will unlock when your phase starts.

  • Already have Call of Duty installed (e.g., Black Ops 6/Warzone)? The beta arrives as a game update and unlocks at start time.
  • No Call of Duty installed? Search “Call of Duty” on your platform store, select the Black Ops 7 beta tile, and download.

If you have a retail preorder code, redeem it to receive an Early Access token for your platform. Use the official redemption portal to claim or check your token status: redeem at callofduty.com/betaredeem.

Platform code redemption (only if you have a token)

  • Xbox consoles/PC (Microsoft Store): open the Store, select Redeem, enter your token, and follow the prompts.
  • Battle.net: in Account Overview, enter your code in “Redeem a Code.”
  • Steam: Add a Game → Activate a Product on Steam… then complete the flow.
  • PlayStation: Redeem Codes from the PS Store (PS4) or via Settings → Users and Accounts → Payment and Subscriptions → Redeem Codes (PS5).

Once installed, launch Call of Duty from your home screen; the beta tile unlocks automatically when live on your platform.

What’s playable in the beta (maps and modes)

The beta mixes 6v6 Multiplayer, a training course, and a limited-time Zombies Survival slice. Content rolls out over the week, with more added during the Open Beta.

Category Content Availability
Core MP maps The Forge, Cortex, Exposure, Imprint Early Access and Open Beta
Core MP maps (new in Open) Blackheart, Toshin Open Beta
Zombies — Survival Vandorn Farm (slice of Ashes of the Damned) Introduced during Early Access, available in Open
Modes Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Overload Throughout the beta
Training Movement/Omnimovement training on The Forge Throughout the beta

Movement gets a substantial overhaul with Omnimovement, including wall jumps and refined core traversal, alongside new near‑future weapons set in 2035. Overload is the new objective mode built around delivering an Overload Device into enemy zones.

Progression and carryover rewards

Progression is shared across Multiplayer and Zombies during the beta. Levels and unlocks reset after the test, but cosmetics earned at milestone levels carry into the full game at launch.

  • Early Access level cap: 20
  • Open Beta level cap: 30

Carryover rewards (player level milestones):

  • Level 2: “Beta Player” animated emblem
  • Level 6: “Gun Flex” emote
  • Level 11: “Beta Neon” sticker
  • Level 15: “Beta Beasts” weapon charm
  • Level 20: “Beta Maverick” (JSOC) Operator skin
  • Level 20: “Beta Leader” (Guild) Operator skin
  • Level 23: “Beta Survivor” loading screen
  • Level 27: “Beta Conqueror” calling card
  • Level 30: “Beta Legend” weapon blueprint — M15 Mod 0

There’s also a limited selection of beta‑only GobbleGums available in Zombies Survival for testing. They are complimentary for the duration of the beta and do not affect inventories outside the test window.

System requirements, accounts, and regional notes

  • PC security: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required; additional security measures may be enforced. Read the official guidance: PC security requirements.
  • Online access: An Activision account is required. An online multiplayer subscription may be needed on console; Game Pass Core may be required for the beta.
  • Regions: Xbox players in Japan pay ¥1 to access the beta; PlayStation players in Germany pay a nominal fee.
  • Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation are supported for the beta window.

Tip: If downloads are slow, avoid other bandwidth‑heavy apps and use a wired connection. Ensure your console firmware is current and that you have sufficient free storage before installing.