Black Ops 6 The Best Call of Duty Since Black Ops 3 According to Beta Players

Gamers are already hailing the Black Ops 6 beta as “the best Call of Duty since Black Ops 3.” The game, set to officially drop on October 25, has thrilled fans, especially those disappointed by previous editions like Modern Warfare 3. Activision gave players an exclusive preview over two weekends, and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

A player using the alias U/Bilingual_Throwaway01 shared their excitement on the Black Ops 6 subreddit, declaring, “This is the most polished COD since BO3.” They also compared it to Cold War, noting that Black Ops 6 feels like what Cold War could have been with more development time and a stronger commitment to the Black Ops aesthetic.

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First Impressions of the Black Ops 6 Beta

In their comments, the player praised the game mechanics, stating, “The guns feel great, the time to kill (TTK) is well-balanced—neither too fast nor too slow—and numerous details like classic prestige, persistent lobbies, music, and the winner’s circle are excellent.” For a beta, they believe the game shows promise and could signal a strong comeback for the series.

This is fantastic news for Treyarch, who has been working on the game for the past four years, hinting that game development might have become too intricate to maintain quality with annual releases. If you haven’t tried the Black Ops 6 beta yet, it’s available in closed beta until September 4 for those who pre-ordered the game or are subscribed to Xbox Game Pass. The open beta will be available from September 6 to 9 for all players.