Excitement is building as *Call of Duty: Black Ops 6* gears up for beta testing next month, as revealed in the first episode of the official Call of Duty podcast. If you're eager to dive into the action, here's everything you need to know about joining the beta.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Open Next Month

Two Parts To Beta Testing

Attention all *Call of Duty* enthusiasts—*Black Ops 6* is on the horizon! Activision has officially announced the beta testing schedule for the game's multiplayer mode, which will unfold in two exciting phases. The early access beta kicks off on August 30th and runs until September 4th, exclusively for players who have pre-ordered *Black Ops 6* or are current subscribers to select Game Pass plans. Following this, the beta opens up to everyone from September 6th to 9th, allowing all players to get a taste of the action.

Mark your calendars! The full release of *Black Ops 6* is set for October 25, 2024, and will be available on PC via Steam, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. Plus, it will launch on Xbox Game Pass, offering even more ways to experience the game.

New And Updated Mechanics

The podcast also unveiled some tantalizing details about what *Black Ops 6* has in store. Matt Scronce, Treyarch’s associate director of design, shared insights during the podcast. On launch day, players can expect 16 multiplayer maps—12 core 6v6 maps and four Strike maps adaptable for both 6v6 and 2v2 gameplay. The beloved Zombies mode makes a grand return with two new maps, promising more thrills and chills.

A groundbreaking feature, ‘Omnimovement,’ will be introduced, promising to revolutionize how players navigate the game. Fans of the traditional *Call of Duty* experience will be thrilled to hear that the score streak system is making a comeback, reverting from the approach taken in *Black Ops: Cold War*. Scores will reset upon player elimination, adding a strategic layer to the gameplay. Additionally, a dedicated melee weapon slot will allow players to equip a knife without sacrificing their secondary weapon, a feature that Scronce and the Treyarch team are particularly excited about.

Get ready for a full reveal of *Black Ops 6* multiplayer at the Call of Duty Next event on August 28. Stay tuned for more updates and prepare to jump into the action!