Black Ops 7 beta begins Oct 2 with Zombies Survival mode

Activision and developer Treyarch will open public testing for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 in early October, with an early access window beginning October 2 and an open beta available October 5 through October 8 across PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X and S. The test will include both multiplayer and, for the first time in a Call of Duty beta, a Zombies Survival experience, offering players an early look at core systems ahead of the game's November 14 launch.

The beta is split into two phases. Players who preorder the game or who obtain early access codes can join the session that starts October 2 and runs through October 5. The open beta then begins October 5 and continues to October 8 for all supported platforms. Activision has also made early-access codes available through promotions, including a Twitch drop tied to the Call of Duty Next broadcast on September 30 and a retailer partnership in select regions. Preloading for the beta has not yet been confirmed but is expected before early access begins.

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