Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, developed by Treyarch and published by Activision Blizzard, now has official Early Access and Open Beta dates: Early Access for preorder holders begins on October 2nd at 6 PM BST, with the Open Beta running from October 5th to 8th. The game is slated for release on November 14th.
Preorders give instant Early Access to the beta on October 2nd, while the Open Beta will be free for everyone from October 5th-8th. The publisher’s official pre-order press release lists the qualifying editions. It explains how players can access the Early Access window, detailing that Vault Edition buyers receive exclusive in-game items, including an Operator and a Mastercraft Weapon Collection.
Those interested in the timeline can read the reveal and November 14th release date. The new beta dates follow that coverage and give players a clear chance to test multiplayer and movement before launch.
According to the publisher, Double XP tokens and GobbleGums from Black Ops 6 will carry forward, but operators, operator skins and weapons will not. To be fair, this approach keeps progression separate between entries while still allowing some purchases to retain value. Platforms listed for the Standard and Vault Editions include Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4/5 and PC.
The beta timing also matters for competitive play. As the Call of Duty League transitions to new titles, Black Ops 7 introduces fresh map and weapon sets that will impact the pro scene. Treyarch has confirmed 16 multiplayer maps and 30 weapons, along with changes to the Omnimovement system that include wall jumps and altered traversal. That combination may change how top teams approach matches and practice windows.
A multiplayer impact piece delves deeper into how the new movement and map pool might influence esports and meta play. Meanwhile, Treyarch’s August community update outlines their plans regarding anti-cheat and developer communication leading up to the launch.
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