Black Ops 6 Early Access Beta Start Time and How to Get a Beta Code

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Black Ops 6 I will see multiplayer beta over two weekends in August and September, including an open beta for all players.

Unlike previous Call of Duty games, the Early Access beta period will be available to all platforms, not just PlayStation owners. Then, for those who don’t have a beta code, the second weekend will be fully available as part of the open period.

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In compact, if you have beta access, you can start playing as early as August 30. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait a week before you can join on September 6.

This page explains When Black Ops 6Beta versions, how to get access during early access with beta codeand what to expect from both beta weekends.

Black Ops 6 beta dates: When does the Black Ops 6 beta start?

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Black Ops 6The beta is taking place over two weekends, the first being Early Access only. Unlike previous Call of Duty betas, both weekends are available on all platforms — as long as you have a beta code, pre-ordered, or are playing on Xbox Game Pass.

This Black Ops 6 beta dates:

  • Early Access (Weekend One): From Friday, August 30 to Wednesday, September 4
  • Open Beta (Weekend Two): From Friday, September 6 to Monday, September 9

Please note that if you want to claim all the beta rewards (see the last section of this page for details), you must start playing during the first weekend to claim all the rewards.

Black Ops 6 Beta Start Time: What time is 10:00 AM Pacific Time in your region?

First Black Ops 6 beta weekend begins Friday, August 30at the following times:

  • 10 am pacific time for the west coast of North America
  • 1:00 PM EST for the east coast of North America
  • 6:00pm UK time for Great Britain
  • 19:00 CEST for the western part of continental Europe
  • 2:00 a.m. JST the following day in Japan

The Early Access Beta Weekend will end at the same time, on Wednesday, September 4th. In compact, each modern phase will be synchronized with 10 am pacific timewhich means an evening start in Europe and delayed morning or early afternoon in America.

While you wait you can try Black Ops 6 multiplayer via official trailerreleased a few days before the first beta weekend.

How to Get Black Ops 6 Beta Codes and Access

Unlike previous Call of Duty betas, Black Ops 6The Early Access period is available to players on all platforms, not just PlayStation.

In addition to access via beta code purchase or pre-order, Xbox console and PC users now have the additional option to gain access via an Xbox Game Pass subscription.

To get Black Ops 6 Early Access beta, you can:

  • Pre-order the game. If you pre-ordered digitally, you will automatically receive access on your chosen platform, while physical orders will receive a beta code from that retailer. Pre-orders for the standard or Vault editions will grant early access.
  • Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC or UltimateIn other words, anything but Xbox Game Pass Core will get you access to the beta for Xbox or PC owners.
  • In the US Comcast/Xfinity Rewards members you can receive the code, with details here.
  • In the UK EE Is organizing the awards ceremony own, which appears to be open to non-EE members.
  • Take part in official competitions. Official Call of Duty X Account (formerly Twitter) an awards ceremony was organized in the days leading up to the first beta weekend, and it’s possible they’ll do more – so it’s worth keeping a close eye on their social media accounts for any further code updates.

To sum it up, the only sure way to get a code is to pre-order it or be an Xbox Game Pass subscriber, but as you can see, there are a few additional ways to get codes if you don’t want to do that.

Ultimately, remember that you can still access the beta without having to pre-order — you’ll have to wait for the second Open Beta weekend starting Friday, September 6.

How to Redeem Black Ops 6 Beta Code

If you have a beta code, you can utilize it on the website Call of Duty official websiteLog in to your Call of Duty/Activision account (or create one if you don’t already have one), enter the code, then select your platform and region.

Shortly before the beta period begins, a code will be sent to the email address registered to your account.

Congratulation message for redeeming your Black Ops 6 beta code.

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As mentioned above, if you pre-ordered the digital version, Black Ops 6 (via PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, Steam, or Battle.net) or have a qualifying Xbox Game Pass subscription, you’ll get automatic access—no beta code required.

Black Ops 6 Beta Weekend Rewards Infographic

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You can unlock a number of rewards to advance to the full version Black Ops 6 by reaching certain ranks. Please note that some rewards can only be unlocked during the first or second weekend, so to unlock everything you’ll need to reach level 20 during the first weekend, then advance to level 30 before the beta ends at the end of the second weekend.

  • Level 2: Animated Beta Tester Emblem (Any Weekend)
  • Level 6: Beta Tag Spray (any weekend)
  • Level 11: No Bugs Weapon Charm (Any Weekend)
  • Level 15: Quick Drawing Emote (Any Weekend)
  • Level 20: Squish Westpoint Operator Skin (First Weekend Only), Squash Westpoint Operator Skin (Any Weekend)
  • Level 23: The Truth Lies – Loading Screen (Second Weekend Only)
  • Level 27: Animated Beta Expert Business Card (2nd weekend only)
  • Level 30: Bug Smasher Weapon Design (2nd Weekend Only)

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