The Black Ops 7 beta is fast approaching. The most dedicated Call of Duty players will be able to jump into the game beginning Thursday, while casual fans will have their first chance to try out the futuristic shooter over the weekend.
The next Call of Duty game is a collaboration between developers Treyarch and Raven Software, and it takes place after Black Ops 2 in the series' chronology. While the Black Ops games jump around a confusing timeline, Black Ops 7 is a direct sequel to a 13-year-old game.
The game's beta will focus on classic Call of Duty multiplayer modes and feature a mix of six-versus-six and 20-versus-20 maps. This larger-scale action is reminiscent of the Battlefield series -- a longtime competitor that is turning up the heat with a new game on Oct. 10.
Here's everything you need to know about the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 beta, including key dates and how to join the early access period.
It's possible that Black Ops 7 brings robot operators back to the series' multiplayer modes. Microsoft/Screenshot by CNET
Here are the Black Ops 7 beta dates you need to know
Black Ops 7 has a closed beta and an open beta that take place at different times. You can find the requirements to get into each of the betas below further down this page. If you're just looking for the start and end times for the Black Ops 7 betas, we have you covered here.
Closed Beta:
Begins on Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. ET.
Ends on Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. ET.
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