IF YOU’RE EXCITED to play the new Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6, you’re not alone. The latest stats show that the iconic FPS game has 100 million active players across all platforms, including NFL stars like DeVonta Smith, NBA stars like Devin Booker (he’s got his own skin in the game), and UFC champion ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley. There’s no question a high percentage of these players have eagerly been awaiting the latest edition to the franchise, especially one coming from beloved video game builders Treyarch Studios.
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How Do I Play Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Early?
The game doesn’t officially release until October 25th, but in keeping with tradition, players will have the ability to try out a Beta version of the game over the next two weekends. The first weekend, which is considered their Early Access Beta, kicks off this weekend and runs until September 4th. This is open to anyone who pre-ordered the game on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and to Game Pass subscribers.
There will be a secondary three-day Open Beta weekend for everyone else starting on September 6th and runs until September 9th, which you can join as long as you have a PC or console. Of course, if you are planning on playing the game anyways, it pays to pre-order today and make sure you don’t miss out on the fun or in-game rewards.
How Do I Pre-Order Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
Purchase the game at the links below in order to play the Early Access Beta and then get the full game on October 25th. The standard edition ($70) includes everything you need to play the game, while the Vault Edition (an extra $30) includes a special operator pack, weapon collection, and BlackCell upgrade for one season.
- PC (Battlenet): Standard Edition / Vault Edition
- Playstation: Standard Edition / Vault Edition
- Xbox: Standard Edition / Vault Edition
- Game Pass ($12 a month): Choose Your Plan
How Long Does It Take To Install Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?
This depends on the speed of your computer or console, as well as whether or not you already have the Call of Duty HQ installed (which is required to play the current Call of Dutys). Here are the sizes of the files, I recommend preparing to leave your system downloading for a few hours. Perfect amount of time for a long run or a solid gym session, given you’re about to be sitting down to some gameplay.
- PC (Battle.Net): 74 GB
- PC (Steam): 66 GB
- Playstation 5: 80 GB
- Playstation 4: 67 GB
- Xbox Series X|S: 75 GB
- Xbox One: 52 GB
What Do I Get For Playing The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta?
On top of some good old-fashioned gaming fun with your friends, playing the beta will allow you to level up your guns ahead of release, giving you an upper hand in those early lobbies. Not to mention Activision created a special set of in-game rewards for those involved with the beta. Check them out below.
