Activision Blizzard officially launches the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta today (October 2), marking a crucial milestone for the latest installment before its full release. The test runs in two phases, offering players early access to multiplayer and zombies modes.
Beta Testing Schedule
According to the official announcement, testing is divided into two phases:
Early Access Phase (October 2-5):
- Start time: 10 AM PT October 2 (1 AM October 3 Taiwan time)
- Duration: 72 hours
- Eligibility: Game pre-order customers and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC, and Console subscribers
- All eligible Game Pass members can participate
Open Beta Phase (October 5-8):
- Start time: October 5 (Sunday)
- Access: All players across all platforms
- End time: 10 AM PT October 8 (late night October 8 Taiwan time)
- No pre-order required
Beta Content Preview
Multiplayer Modes
The Beta includes a full lineup of classic modes to satisfy different playstyles:
- Classic Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search & Destroy, Kill Confirmed, Hardpoint, Gunfight, Control, and more
- New Mode - Overload: Teams compete for a single device that must be carried to enemy territory to score, testing teamwork and tactical planning
Limited-Time Zombies Mode
Zombies Survival mode will be available starting October 3, but only for a limited time. This marks the first time the series has opened Zombies mode during a Beta phase, letting players experience cooperative survival thrills early.
Game Pass Integration Strategy
Microsoft and Activision Blizzard’s integration strategy is fully displayed in this Beta test. Xbox Game Pass subscribers enjoy the same early access privileges as pre-order customers, a key initiative following Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard to boost subscription services.
According to the Xbox official blog, eligible Game Pass members include:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
- Xbox Game Pass for PC
- Xbox Game Pass for Console
Stats Tracking and Community Engagement
Starting 9 AM PT October 3, players can view their multiplayer and zombies mode statistics on the official website, including:
- Kill/Death ratio (K/D)
- Win rate statistics
- Favorite weapons and tactics
- Zombies mode survival time
Official Release Countdown
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is scheduled for official release on November 14, 2025, supporting PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC platforms. This Beta test is a critical phase for collecting player feedback and optimizing game balance.
Industry Impact and Market Outlook
As one of the year’s most anticipated shooter games, Black Ops 7 Beta performance will directly influence player pre-order decisions. Analysts expect the game to continue the series tradition, achieving strong sales during the year-end holiday season.
Activision Blizzard emphasized in their multiplayer deep dive that this installment features significant improvements in weapon balance, map design, and gameplay pacing, aiming to deliver a more competitive and strategically deep experience.
Beta preloading opened on all platforms October 1. Players are advised to download early to ensure immediate access when testing begins.
