What are the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta start times? How to access the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta? As is tradition for the series, Activision will let you try Black Ops 6 before its release with a multiplayer beta, featuring content from the main game. In this Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 guide, we’ll share a full look at the beta, including the start times, how to access she, and the rewards you can get it by playing.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: All Start Times
The Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta will be split into two weekends. The first will begin on August 30 has 10:00 AM PT and takes place until the same time on September 4thIn many time zones, the start time of the first weekend will translate to:
- North America: 10:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 a.m. MDT / 12:00 p.m. CDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT
- United Kingdom/Ireland: 6:00 p.m. BST
- Europe: 19:00 CEST / 20:00 EEST
- Asia/Oceania: 2:00 AM (Saturday) JST / 1:00 AM (Saturday) AWST / 3:00 AM (Saturday) AEST
The second weekend of access begins on September 6th has 10:00 AM PT and lasts until the same time on September 9This means that the start time when translated between time zones remains the same, but here is another list just in case:
- North America: 10:00 a.m. PDT / 11:00 a.m. MDT / 12:00 p.m. CDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT
- United Kingdom/Ireland: 6:00 p.m. BST
- Europe: 19:00 CEST / 20:00 EEST
- Asia/Oceania: 2:00 AM (Saturday) JST / 1:00 AM (Saturday) AWST / 3:00 AM (Saturday) AEST
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: How to access it
To play the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta during the first weekendfrom August 30 to September 4, you must pre-order the gameeither physically or digitally. In the second weekendFrom September 6 to September 9, this normal restriction is lifted and everyone can play the beta. You will just need to download it from the integrated store of your respective platforms. For PS5 and PS4 owners, this will be the PS Store.
If you download the beta from the first weekend, you won’t need to do anything for the second; you can start it from the same launcher and continue playing. Your level progress should also carry over, allowing you to unlock more rewards detailed below.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Download Sizes
The size of the Black Ops 6 beta download depends on how many previous Call of Duty games you already have installed. If you already have Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 installed and fully updated, you will receive a patch for the Call of Duty app to access the beta. The update size will be as follows:
- PS5 — 34 GB
- PS4 — 15 GB
- Xbox Series X|S — 35GB
- Xbox One — 17 GB
- Steam for PC — 32 GB
- Microsoft Store for PC (Game Pass) — 29 GB
If you’re installing the Black Ops 6 beta from scratch, without any other Call of Duty content on your SSD, the download will look like this:
- PS5 — 80 GB
- PS4 — 67 GB
- Xbox Series X|S — 75GB
- Xbox One — 52 GB
- Steam for PC — 66 GB
- Microsoft Store for PC (Game Pass) — 68 GB
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Maps, Modes and Included Content
Treyarch has yet to reveal what content will be included in the Black Ops 6 beta. That information is expected to be shared during the Call of Duty NEXT event on August 28, 2024. We’ll update this section as soon as we know more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: All Rewards and How to Get Them
By playing enough of the Black Ops 6 beta, you’ll be able to earn rewards when you play the full game in October. You’ll need to reach a specific level in the beta to unlock them, with some rewards only available during one of the two weekends. The rewards are as follows:
- Level 2 — “Beta Tester” Emblem (available both weekends)
- Level 6 — “No Bugs” Charm (available both weekends)
- Level 11 — “Beta Tag” Spray (available both weekends)
- Level 15 — “Quick Draw” Emote (available both weekends)
- Level 20 — “Squish” Operator Skin (Weekend Only)
- Level 20 — “Squash” Operator Skin (available both weekends)
- Level 23 — “The Truth Lies” Loading Screen (Weekend 2 Only)
- Level 27 — “Beta Expert” Animated Business Card (Weekend 2 Only)
- Level 30 — “Bug Smasher” Blueprint (Weekend 2 only)
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