‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ Beta FAQ: dates, platforms, content

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6‘s release is fast approaching, and we now have concrete details about the game’s beta, which will allow players to test out the game’s multiplayer.

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Below, you can find a breakdown of everything we know about the beta so far, including when it starts, what platforms you can play it on, and when more will be revealed about the game.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ beta dates

A private Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta will take place between August 30, 2024 and September 4, 2024, for those who pre-order the game on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC or subscribe to Game Pass. A public beta will then be available to everyone between September 6, 2024, and September 9, 2024, on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.

This is the first time in more than a decade that everyone on all platforms will be able to experience the beta at the same time. Previously, marketing deals between Activision and Sony or Activision and Microsoft gave PlayStation or Xbox players early access. Now that Microsoft owns Activision, they are letting everyone experience the same game at the same time.

What content will be in the ‘Call of Duty Black Ops 6’ beta?

The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta will offer a handful of multiplayer maps and modes ahead of the full release of the game. Exact details haven’t been announced yet but should be revealed during the Call of Duty Next showcase on August 28, 2024. This will come alongside the announcement of what beta rewards will be available for players who participate.

Features like the new Omnimovement will be available in the beta, and we should get a feel for just how radical of a change it will make to the gameplay.

Do you need PS Plus and Xbox Game Pass Core to play the ‘Call of Duty Black Ops 6’ beta?

You will not need a PS Plus subscription to play the Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta, unles you are in Germany, where it is required due to the game’s age rating. Xbox players will need an Xbox Game Pass Core subscription however, as it offers multiplayer access to online games.

Keep an eye out for updates to this article as we get closer to the game’s beta in just a few weeks. For even more on the game, check out an overview of how Call of Duty Black Ops 6 works with Game Pass and everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 so far.

What is the max level in the ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ beta?

The max level in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta is level 20 in week 1. In week 2, you will be able to rank up to level 30, unlocking a suite of new weapons, scorestreaks, and gear. You can also get some beta rewards available during the beta and upon the game’s full release.

You can find a full list of all the unlocks below as announced on the Call of Duty Blog:

• Level 0 – XM4 (Assault Rifle), C9 (SMG), Marine SP (Shotgun), XMG (LMG), SWAT 5.56 (Marksman Rifle), SVD (Sniper Rifle), GS45 (Pistol), CIGMA 2B (Launcher), Knife (Melee), Concussion (Tactical Equipment), Drill Charge (Lethal Equipment), Frag (Lethal Equipment), Assault Pack (Field Upgrade), Assassin (Red Perk 1), Engineer (Blue Perk 2), Quartermaster (Green Perk 3), Tactical Expert (Wildcard), Scout Pulse (Scorestreak), Watchdog Helo (Scorestreak), Hellstorm (Scorestreak), Rogue Black Ops Operators (Westpoint, Nazir, Bayan, Marshall), Crimson One Operators (Caine, Toro, Bailey, Stone)
• Level 1 – Enforcer Default Loadout, Recon Default , Strategist Default Loadout
• Level 2 – Commando Default Loadout, “Beta Tester” (Emblem) [Beta Reward]
• Level 3 – Overwatch Default Loadout
• Level 4 – Custom Loadouts
• Level 5 – Sticky Grenade (Lethal Equipment), Gung-Ho (Perk), RC-XD (Scorestreak)
• Level 6 – Flashbang (Tactical Equipment), Vigilance (Perk), “Beta Tag” (Spray) [Beta Reward]
• Level 7 – AK-47 (Assault Rifle)
• Level 8 – Trophy System, Flak Jacket (Perk)
• Level 9 – Thermo Grenade (Lethal Equipment), Dispatcher (Perk), UAV (Scorestreak)
• Level 10 – Jackal PDW (SMG)
• Level 11 – Double Time (Perk), Overkill (Wildcard), “No Bugs” (Weapon Charm) [Beta Reward]
• Level 12 – Stim Shot (Tactical Equipment), Ghost (Perk)
• Level 13 – 9mm PM (Pistol)
• Level 14 – Neurogas (Field Upgrade), Dexterity (Perk)
• Level 15 – Counter UAV (Scorestreak), Bankroll (Perk), “Quick Draw” (Emote) [Beta Reward]
• Level 16 – LR 7.62 (Sniper Rifle)
• Level 17 – Prox Alarm (Tactical Equipment), Bruiser (Perk)
• Level 18 – Acoustic Amp (Field Upgrade), Tracker (Perk)
• Level 19 – Perk Greed (Wildcard), Guardian (Perk)
• Level 20 – AMES 85 (Assault Rifle), “Squash” Wespoint (Operator Skin) [Beta Reward], “Squish” Wespoint (Operator Skin) [Beta Reward for reaching level 20 in week one, unobtainable in week 2]
• Level 21 – Blast Trap (Lethal Equipment), Scavenger (Perk)
• Level 22 – Interceptors (Scorestreak), Fast Hands (Perk)
• Level 23 – Sleeper Agent (Field Upgrade, Cold-Blooded (Perk), The Truth Lies (Loading Screen) [Beta Reward]
• Level 24 – Combat Axe (Lethal Equipment), Tac Mask (Perk)
• Level 25 – DM-10 (Marksman Rifle)
• Level 26 – Gunfighter (Wildcard), Forward Intel (Perk)
• Level 27 – Gearhead (Perk), “Beta Expert” (Calling Card) [Beta Reward]
• Level 28 – Decoy (Tactical Equipment), Ninja (Perk)
• Level 29 – Chopper Gunner (Scorestreak)
• Level 30 – Tanto .22 (SMG), “Bug Smasher” (XM4 Weapon Blueprint) [Beta Reward]

Keep an eye out for updates to this article as we get closer to the game’s release in just a few weeks. For even more on the game, check out an overview of how Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 works with Game Pass.

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