The Black Ops 6 Open Beta is racing toward its final moments-set to end sharply at 10 a.m. PT on Monday, September 9, 2024. This limited window offers players across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox a last chance to dive into new maps, modes, and unlock exclusive beta rewards before the game’s full release on October 25. Will you make it in time to experience the next evolution of multiplayer warfare?
Unlike previous Call of Duty games, the early access beta period is available to all platforms, and not just PlayStation owners. Then, for those without a beta code, the second weekend will see access fully available as part of an open period. We’re in the second weekend now, which allows you to jump in on Sept. 6.
This page explains when Black Ops 6’s beta releases, how to get access during the early access period with a beta code, and what to expect from the beta.
Black Ops 6 beta start and end dates
The Black Ops 6 beta is scheduled over two weekends. The Early Access Beta begins on Friday, August 30 at 10 AM PT and ends on Wednesday, September 4 at 10 AM PT, available to players who pre-ordered the game, have a beta code, or are Xbox Game Pass subscribers. The Open Beta then opens to all players on Friday, September 6 at 10 AM PT and concludes on Monday, September 9 at 10 AM PT, running simultaneously across all platforms including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Black Ops 6’s beta takes place across two weekends, the first being early access only. Unlike previous Call of Duty betas, both weekends are available on all platforms – provided you have a beta code, have pre-ordered, or are playing on Xbox Game Pass.
The Black Ops 6 beta dates are:
- Early Access (Weekend One): Friday, Aug. 30 to Wednesday, Sept. 4
- Open beta (Weekend Two): Friday, Sept. 6 to Monday, Sept. 9
Note that for those wanting all beta rewards – see the final section of this page for specifics – you have to start playing during the first weekend to claim everything.
Black Ops 6 beta end time: When is 10 a.m. PT in your time zone?
The Black Ops 6 Open Beta will end on Monday, September 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). To find out what time this corresponds to in your local time zone, you can convert 10 a.m. PT accordingly-for example, it is 1 p.m. Eastern Time (ET), 6 p.m. British Summer Time (BST), and 7 p.m. Central European Summer Time (CEST) on the same day. This marks the conclusion of the beta period across all platforms before the game’s full release on October 25, 2024.
The second Black Ops 6 beta weekend will end on Monday, Sept. 9 at the following times:
- 10 a.m. PDT for the West Coast of North America
- 1 p.m. EDT for the East Coast of North America
- 6 p.m. BST for the U.K.
- 7 p.m. CEST for west mainland Europe
- 2 a.m. JST the following day in Japan
Once the beta has concluded, you can get a further taste of Black Ops 6 multiplayer via the official trailer, released in the days leading up to the first beta weekend.
What is featured in the Black Ops 6 open beta?
The Black Ops 6 open beta features Treyarch’s new “Omnimovement” mechanics, allowing players enhanced mobility such as sprinting in all directions with improved aiming and shooting freedom. The beta includes a variety of new multiplayer maps, core modes with improvements to Domination and Hardpoint, and the brand-new Kill Order mode. Players can create their own loadouts and test new weapons, equipment, and perks. Those who pre-ordered the Vault Edition gain access to additional content like the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack and the Mastercraft Weapon Collection. The beta also offers cosmetic rewards that carry over to the full game upon release.
Here’s everything we can expect from the Black Ops 6 open beta in the second weekend:
- Eight maps: Derelict, Rewind, Scud, Skyline, Babylon (core maps), as well as Gala, Pit, Stakeout (strike maps)
- Eight modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Order, Face Off Team Deathmatch, Face Off Kill Confirmed, Face Off Kill Order, Gunfight
- The Training Course, where you can learn about the Omnimovement system and other new combat additions
- Player level cap of 30, an increase of 10 from the first beta weekend’s cap of 20
- Balance changes since the first weekend, including changes to weapon balance and spawns, and an increased weapon XP earn rate
- Cross-play between all platforms
As with previous Call of Duty betas, progress will not carry over to the full game. That said, you can unlock a series of rewards based on how much you play over both weekends.
Black Ops 6 beta rewards
Players participating in the Black Ops 6 beta can unlock a variety of exclusive rewards by reaching specific player level milestones during the beta period. These rewards include animated emblems, sprays, weapon charms, emotes, operator skins, loading screens, animated calling cards, and weapon blueprints. Notably, the “Squish” operator skin is available in two variants, and the “Bug Smasher” XM4 weapon blueprint is a prized item for shotgun enthusiasts. All unlocked beta rewards will be available for use when Black Ops 6 officially launches on October 25, 2024. The beta rewards are earned progressively by leveling up, with key rewards unlocked at levels 2, 6, 11, 15, 20, 23, 27, and 30 during the beta weekends.
You can unlock a number of rewards to take through to the full release of Black Ops 6 by reaching specific ranks. Note that some rewards can only be unlocked during the first or second weekend, so to unlock everything, you have to reach Level 20 during the first weekend, then progress until Level 30 before the beta wraps at the end of the second weekend.
- Level 2: Beta Tester Animated Emblem (either weekend)
- Level 6: Beta Tag Spray (either weekend)
- Level 11: No Bugs Weapon Charm (either weekend)
- Level 15: Quick Draw Emote (either weekend)
- Level 20: Squish Westpoint Operator Skin (first weekend only) , Squash Westpoint Operator Skin (either weekend)
- Level 23: The Truth Lies Loading Screen (second weekend only)
- Level 27: Beta Expert Animated Calling Card (second weekend only)
- Level 30: Bug Smasher Weapon Blueprint (second weekend only)
Enjoy the beta while it lasts – and if you need an extra assist, we have XM4 loadout and C9 loadout explainers to help with your first few matches.
How Black Ops 6 beta codes and access worked for the first weekend
During the first weekend of the Black Ops 6 beta, early access was granted primarily to players who pre-ordered the game from participating retailers or were active subscribers to qualifying Xbox Game Pass plans. Those who pre-ordered received a 13-character beta code, typically sent via email or printed on their retail receipt, which they had to redeem at the official Call of Duty website to gain access. Digital pre-orders through platforms like the Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, Battle.net, or Steam automatically validated players for early access without the need for a separate code. This early access period ran from August 30 to September 4, allowing these players to experience the beta ahead of the open beta weekend, which was accessible to all players without a code starting September 6.
Note: You do not need a beta code or a pre-order to access the second weekend running Sept. 6 to Sept. 10 – it’s open to all players across all platforms.
Unlike previous Call of Duty betas, Black Ops 6’s early access period is available to players across all platforms, and not just those on PlayStation.
As well as access through acquiring a beta code or pre-order, for those on Xbox and PC, there is now an additional method through having an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
To get Black Ops 6 beta in early access, you can either:
- Pre-order the game. If you have pre-ordered digitally, you’ll be automatically be granted access on your chosen platform, while physical orders will receive a beta code from that retailer. Pre-orders towards the standard or Vault Editions will grant early access.
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- Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC, or Ultimate. In other words, everything but Xbox Game Pass Core will grant you access to the beta for those on Xbox consoles or PC.
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- In the US, Comcast / Xfinity Rewardsmembers can claim a code, with details here.
- In the UK, EE is hosting a giveaway of its own, which appears to be open to non-EE members.
- Participate in official giveaways. The official Call of Duty account on X (formerly Twitter) Twitter in the days leading up to the first beta weekend, and it’s possible they may do more – so it’s worth keeping your eyes peeled on their social accounts for further code drops.
In summary, the only guaranteed way of getting a code is by pre-ordering or being a Xbox Game Pass subscriber, but as shown, there are a few extra ways to get codes if you prefer not to.
Ultimately, remember you can still access the beta without pre-ordering – you’ll just have to wait for the second weekend’s open beta period starting Friday, Sept. 6.
How Black Ops 6 beta code redemption worked
To redeem a Black Ops 6 beta code, players needed to visit the official Call of Duty beta redemption page at callofduty.com/betaredeem and log in with their Activision account. After entering their 13-digit beta code and selecting their platform (PC, PlayStation, or Xbox), they would confirm the redemption. Upon successful registration, a second code would be emailed to them shortly before the beta launch. This second code had to be entered into the respective platform’s store (such as Steam, PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store) to download and access the beta. Players who pre-ordered digitally or subscribed to Xbox Game Pass could access the beta without manually redeeming codes. Beta codes were also distributed through promotions and giveaways, with some users receiving their initial code via email after pre-ordering or participating in these events.
Note: You do not need a beta code or a pre-order to access the second weekend running Sept. 6 to Sept. 10 – it’s open to all players across all platforms.
If you have a beta code, you can redeem the code on the official Call of Duty website. Log into your Call of Duty/Activision account (or create one if you haven’t already), enter the code, and select your platform and region.
From there, a code will be emailed to the email address registered to your account soon before the beta period begins.
What is the exact end time for the Black Ops 6 beta on September 9
The exact end time for the Black Ops 6 beta on September 9, 2024, is 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT), which corresponds to 1 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and 6 p.m. British Summer Time (BST).
Will the Black Ops 6 beta end exactly at 10 am PT on September 9
Yes, the Black Ops 6 Open Beta will end exactly at 10 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) on Monday, September 9, 2024, as confirmed by multiple official sources and community reports.
