Everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 beta and more, straight from Call of Duty: Next.
For Black Ops 6, Treyarch has revisited its core multiplayer modes, added major improvements to Domination and Hardpoint, and a brand new Kill Order mode that you can play in the beta. Let’s dive in and find out everything you need to know about the multiplayer beta, along with details on new gameplay for round-based Zombies and Warzone.
Black Ops 6 Beta Release Date
First weekend: August 30 – September 4
The first weekend is for players who pre-ordered the game and begins on August 30 at 10am Pacific Time and ends on September 4 at 10am Pacific Time.
Second weekend: September 6-9
The second Beta weekend is open to all players and is scheduled to begin on September 6 at 10am PT and end on September 9 at 10am PT.
Black Ops 6 Beta Rewards
Earn cosmetic rewards by reaching Player Level milestones throughout the Multiplayer Open Beta, which runs until the launch of Black Ops 6 on October 25***.
Pre-order online and receive the Reflect 115 Camo Pack now
Pre-order Black Ops 6 and you’ll get a bunch of pre-order perks, including the all-new Reflect 115 Camo Pack for Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone.
Pre-order the Digital Edition to get the following:
- Reflect 115 Camouflage Package
- Woods Executive Package*
- Early Access to Open Beta**
Pre-order the Vault Edition and get the previous bonuses as well as the following:
- Hunters Vs. Hunted Operator Pack
- BlackCell Part 1
- Mastercraft Weapon Collection
- GobbleGum Package
Players who pre-order the Vault Edition will be able to access the Hunters Vs. Hunted Operator Pack as well as the Mastercraft Weapon Collection during the Black Ops 6 Beta.
The Reflect 115 Camo Bundle includes the Reflect 115 Mastery Camo, which can be used in Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. Additionally, you get three Flawless Aetherium Crystals, three Legendary Aether Tools, and three Ray Gun Weapon Cases for immediate use in Modern Warfare Zombies.
COD Next Gameplay Details
Total Movement
Treyarch enhances player movement options in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone with the new Omnimovement mechanic. The new feature allows players to seamlessly chain together combat moves, such as the newly improved slide, dive, and prone, all with a full 360-degree range of motion.
Zombies in Black Ops 6
Every Zombies map coming to Black Ops 6 – including Terminus and Liberty Falls at launch and additional maps throughout the upcoming Seasons – includes a multi-stage Main Mission. Whether you’re hunting through the Liberty Lanes bowling alley for a tasty can of Stamin-Up or visiting Olley’s Comics to pick up a Quick Revive (as well as the exciting first issue of the Aetherella graphic novel), you’ll have access to the same refreshing Perks that were available in Terminus at launch.
Call of Duty: Warzone – Area 99 Resurgence Map
Welcome to the birth of Nuketown. Call of Duty: Next has delivered the first live gameplay of the brand new Warzone map, Area 99, which will be released in Season 1 later this year. Designed by Treyarch to optimize movement and visibility, let’s take a closer look at the Resurgence map that is firmly established in the Call of Duty: Black Ops universe.
Set amidst the relentless heat of the Nevada desert, Area 99 – or more specifically, Echo Ridge Weapons Station – is a top-secret government site built in the 1950s, hidden from the public just a few miles from the original Nuketown testing site. Designed to expand the boundaries of radiation testing, Area 99 was later abandoned and erased from government records after an unfortunate reactor leak.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on PS5 and PS4 on October 25. The truth is there.
*Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III / Call of Duty: Warzone on platform pre-order required to redeem Woods Operator Pack and Reflect 115 Camo Pack. Sold / downloaded separately. Must redeem by October 25, 2025.
**Actual Open Beta launch date and available platforms are subject to change. Open Beta duration is 2 days minimum. Limited time only. Internet connection required. PlayStation Plus subscription may be required for MP Beta.
***Requires Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 to redeem. Sold separately.
