Call of Duty fans will have a chance to go hands-on with Black Ops 7 this week ahead of the game's full launch next month. The Black Ops 7 open beta runs from October 5th through October 8th; however, there is an early access period for those who pre-order or pre-purchase the game along with Game Pass subscribers. Below is the full rundown for this weekend's Black Ops 7 beta, including when exactly you'll be able to jump in and play!
As confirmed by Activision, the Early Access to Open Bega will begin on Thursday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. In order to gain early access, you must pre-order or pre-purchase Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on Xbox, PlayStation, or PC. When you pre-order or purchase the game from a participating retailer, you will receive an early access Beta code that you can redeem here. If you pre-order digitally, you will automatically be registered to participate and will not need a code. Active subscribers of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate are also able to participate.
The Early Access period will feature four core multiplayer maps: The Forge, Cortex, Exposure, and Imprint. You'll also be able to experience the Zombies Survival map, Vandorn Farm. Game modes will include Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, and the new Overload later in the week.
Early Access will end on October 5th, officially ushering in the start of the full open beta. The open beta will begin on Sunday, October 5th at 10:00 a.m. PT and will be available for everyone on all platforms, regardless of pre-order or purchase status. The open beta will end on Wednesday, October 8th, at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET. Two additional core maps will be made available as well: Blackheart and Toshin.
For those around the world, here are the global start times:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Early Access Beta Start Times
Thursday, October 2, 2025
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- EDT (New York):
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- CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
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- HKT (Hong Kong):
- CST (Beijing):
Friday, October 3, 2025
- JST (Tokyo):
- AEST (Sydney):
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta Start Times
Sunday, October 5, 2025
- PDT (San Francisco):
- EDT (New York):
- BST (London):
- CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
- EEST (Turkey):
- HKT (Hong Kong):
- CST (Beijing):
Monday, October 6, 2025
- JST (Tokyo):
- AEST (Sydney):
In addition to getting some early hands-on time with the game, participating in the beta will earn you cosmetic rewards. Reaching specific Player Level milestones will unlock the following rewards:
- Level 2: “Beta Player” Animated Emblem
- Level 6: “Gun Flex” Emote
- Level 11: “Beta Neon” Sticker
- Level 15: “Beta Beasts” Weapon Charm
- Level 20: “Beta Maverick” JSOC Faction Operator Skin
- Level 20: “Beta Leader” Guild Faction Operator Skin**
- Level 23: “Beta Survivor” Loading Screen
- Level 27: “Beta Conqueror” Calling Card
- Level 30: “Beta Legend” Weapon Blueprint – M15 Mod 0
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches officially on November 14, 2025.