The wait is over. The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta is officially live today, letting the most dedicated players get the first taste of the action while everyone else will get their chance to join the fight this weekend.
Don't let the famously confusing timeline of the series fool you; this new entry from Treyarch and Raven Software is a direct sequel to the 13-year-old fan-favorite, Black Ops 2. The beta will focus on what Call of Duty does best: classic multiplayer, with a mix of 6v6 maps and massive 20v20 battles that feel like a direct shot at the rival Battlefield series.
The beta will run all the way until the game's official launch Nov. 14. Here's everything you need to know about the key dates and how you can get in on the early access today.
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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 Thursday at 1 p.m. ET.
Ends Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
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