Full details on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta, live August 30

Everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 beta and more, straight from Call of Duty: Next.

For Black Ops 6, Treyarch revisited the standard Multiplayer core modes, added key improvements for Domination and Hardpoint, and the brand-new Kill Order mode you can play during the Beta. Let’s get into all the Multiplayer beta information, plus new gameplay details for round-based Zombies and Warzone.

Black Ops 6 Beta dates

Weekend one: August 30 – September 4  

Weekend one is available to players who have pre-ordered the game and starts on August 30 at 10am PT, ending September 4 at 10am PT.

Weekend two: September 6 – 9  

The second Beta weekend is available to all players and is scheduled to begin on September 6 at 10am PT, ending on September 9 at 10am PT.

Black Ops 6 Beta rewards

Earn cosmetic rewards by reaching Player Level milestones throughout the Multiplayer Open Beta that persist through the launch of Black Ops 6 when it releases on October 25***.  

Pre-order digitally and get the Reflect 115 Camo Pack

Pre-order Black Ops 6 and you’ll receive a variety of pre-order benefits, including the brand-new Reflect 115 Camo Pack for Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone.

Pre-order the Digital Edition to receive the following:

• Reflect 115 Camo Pack
• Woods Operator Pack*
• Early Access to the Open Beta**

Pre-order the Vault Edition and receive the previous rewards as well as the following:

• Hunters Vs. Hunted Operator Pack
• BlackCell Season 1
• Mastercraft Weapon Collection
• GobbleGum Pack

Players who pre-ordered the Vault Edition can gain access to the Hunters Vs. Hunted Operator Pack, as well as the Mastercraft Weapon Collection, during the Black Ops 6 Beta.

The Reflect 115 Camo Pack includes the Reflect 115 Mastery Camo, usable in Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. In addition, you receive 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 

Omnimovement

Treyarch boosts player mobility options across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone with new Omnimovement mechanics. The new feature allows players to seamlessly chain combat maneuvers together, like sliding, diving, and a newly enhanced supine prone, all with a full 360-degree range of motion.

Black Ops 6 Zombies

Every Zombies map coming to Black Ops 6 – including Terminus and Liberty Falls at launch and additional maps throughout upcoming Seasons – includes a multi-stage Main Quest. Whether you’re hunting through the Liberty Lanes bowling alley for a delicious can of Stamin-Up or visiting Olley’s Comics for a Quick Revive (as well as the exciting first issue of the Aetherella graphic novel), you’ll have access to the same thirst-quenching Perks found in Terminus at launch.

Call of Duty: Warzone – Area 99 Resurgence map

Welcome to the birth of Nuketown. Call of Duty: Next brought the very first live gameplay of the all-new Warzone map, Area 99, coming to Season 1 later this year. Designed by Treyarch to optimize movement flow and visibility, let’s take a closer look at a Resurgence Map set firmly in the Call of Duty: Black Ops world.

Set against the unrelenting heat of the Nevada desert, Area 99 – or more specifically, the Echo Ridge Weapons Station – was a top-secret government site constructed in the 1950s, concealed from the public just miles away from the original Nuketown testing site. Designed to push the bounds of radiation testing, Area 99 was subsequently 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 Lies.

*Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III / Call of Duty: Warzone on the pre-ordered platform required to redeem Woods Operator Pack and Reflect 115 Camo Pack. Sold / downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 25, 2025.

**Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of Open Beta subject to change. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required. PlayStation Plus subscription may be required for MP Beta.

***Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 required to redeem. Sold separately.