Unlock Early Access Be the First to Play Black Ops 6 Beta!

Great news for those eagerly anticipating the official release: You can access the Black Ops 6 beta starting August 30! Just days after announcing the pre-order bonuses, Activision has unveiled the pre-load details for this much-awaited early access period. Here’s everything you need to know to dive right in on day one.

The pre-load for the Black Ops 6 beta kicks off on August 28. According to Activision, the quickest way to jump straight into the beta is by downloading the Season 5 Reloaded update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone, available starting August 21. Make sure this update is completed before August 30, as Activision states that players who have installed this update will automatically receive the beta files as an update to their existing game.

For new players or those who haven’t installed Call of Duty yet, you can still participate in the Black Ops 6 beta by downloading it directly from your platform’s store. This will be your chance to try out the new Zombies mode in Black Ops 6!

Beta Download Size Estimates for Black Ops 6

Activision has provided a preview of the estimated file sizes for the beta, depending on the platform and whether the Call of Duty application is already installed.

• PS5: 34 GB with existing installation, 80 GB without
• PS4: 15 GB with existing installation, 67 GB without
• Xbox Series X|S: 35 GB with existing installation, 75 GB without
• Xbox One: 17 GB with existing installation, 52 GB without
• Battle.Net: 32 GB with existing installation, 74 GB without
• Steam: 32 GB with existing installation, 66 GB without
• Microsoft Store: 29 GB with existing installation, 68 GB without

If you haven’t secured your beta access yet, we’ve got all the ways for you to enjoy Black Ops 6 early. Once the beta period ends, Activision specifies that the early access content will automatically be removed with the Call of Duty Season 6 update.

In addition, the Call of Duty application will undergo a user interface overhaul and file size reduction leading up to the release of Black Ops 6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be available on October 25 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. A sneak peek of the Black Ops 6 multiplayer gameplay will be showcased at the Call of Duty: Next event on August 28.

Source: Activision