Highlights

  • Fans can get early access to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's open beta across all platforms by pre-ordering different editions of the game, or being subscribed to Xbox Game Pass.
  • The classic Prestige system returns in Black Ops 6, letting players progress in multiplayer even after hitting max rank.
  • Players should be aware of storage space for Black Ops 6 as file size may require console or PC upgrades, but it won't be as big as initially predicted.

Activision confirmed that players can get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta access with their pre-order of the new game. New details about the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta and the game's pre-order benefits were also revealed.

The recent Xbox Games Showcase and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct gave players an inside look into the upcoming Call of Duty entry. These digital events revealed that Black Ops 6 will release on October 25 with a cinematic campaign mode that delves into the Gulf War and covert operations in the early 90s. Black Ops 6 will also mark the return of the classic Prestige system, allowing players to continue their progression in multiplayer after reaching the initial max rank.

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Players receive early access to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta with their pre-orders or Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, including Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, and Game Pass Console. Specifically, players gain early access in the open beta by pre-ordering the Vault Edition, digital Cross-Gen Bundle, physical Cross-Gen Bundle, a digital edition copy, a physical standard edition copy, or a PC standard edition copy. The open beta will include an "early look" at multiplayer, including some of the brand-new maps, weapons, and the operator Omnimovement system. All players will gain access to this open beta at a later date across all platforms for free, and more details about the open beta's content and dates will be revealed in the near future.

How to Get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta Access

  • Pre-order any of the following editions:
    • Vault Edition
    • Digital Edition
    • Physical Edition
    • Digital Cross-Gen Bundle
    • Physical Cross-Gen Bundle

  • Included with Game Pass Ultimate, Game Pass PC, and Game Pass Console

Activision notes that digital edition copies will not require a beta code, since owners of the digital copy will automatically gain access to the open beta. Players who pre-order the physical copy will receive a beta code at the point of sale from their retailer. Players can expect more information about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be revealed at the upcoming Call of Duty NEXT event.

Players who plan to play the Black Ops 6 open beta and the full game should also be mindful of their internal storage space if they own other Call of Duty titles. The estimated file size for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 might require some players to upgrade their console or PC's storage, but Activision notes that the file size will be smaller than the 300 GB size that was indicated on pre-order pages.