COD Black Ops 6 – Release Date, Open Beta, Platforms, Campaign Details, and More

Call of Duty fans rejoice! Black Ops 6, the next chapter in the iconic franchise, is generating a buzz with leaks hinting at a reveal soon and a potential October release date.

COD 2024: Black Ops 6 Release Date

Mark your calendars! Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will hit store shelves (or, more likely, digital marketplaces) on October 25th, 2024. The game will be available on a variety of platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. PC players can choose from Battle.net, the Microsoft Store, or Steam for their download.

How to Get Early Access to the Black Ops 6 Open Beta

For those eager to jump in early, a Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta is scheduled across two weekends in August. Pre-ordering the game or having a higher tier of Xbox Game Pass grants early access starting August 30th.

The open beta then opens its doors to everyone on September 6th. This simultaneous launch across all platforms marks a shift, as PlayStation previously held exclusivity for the beta period.

Xbox Game Pass Ready

Great news for Xbox Game Pass subscribers! Black Ops 6 will be playable on day one for PC Game Pass, Xbox Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. However, Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers won’t have access to the game.

Campaign

Black Ops 6’s campaign picks up after the events of Black Ops Cold War, with flashbacks weaving in the 1980s storyline from Black Ops 2. Franchise favorites Frank Woods and Russell Adler return, alongside newcomers Troy Marshall and Jane Harrow who round out your team. Expect a classic spy-fi experience filled with conspiracies, paranoia, and a thrilling blend of historical and fictional events.

COD Black Ops 6
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Similar to Black Ops Cold War, Black Ops 6 will feature a Safehouse hub world. Here, you can select missions, interact with your team, solve puzzles, and collect intel or upgrades before venturing further into the story. This provides a welcome change from the more linear approach of the Modern Warfare series.

Multiplayer Mayhem

Black Ops 6 isn’t just about the single-player campaign (although we’ll get to that in a moment). The game features a robust multiplayer experience with something for everyone. Whether you crave classic free-for-all battles, intense 6v6 team matches, or strategic 2v2 strike modes, Black Ops 6 has you covered.

And of course, no Black Ops game is complete without Zombies! Team up with your friends and take down the undead hordes in a dedicated cooperative multiplayer mode.

Prepare for a Big Download

Black Ops 6 reportedly clocks in at a hefty 309.85 GB. This includes the Call of Duty HQ launcher, housing Warzone, Modern Warfare 2 and 3. However, there’s good news! This size reflects having all these titles installed simultaneously. You can choose to delete portions of games you’re not actively playing to free up space. Activision has also assured fans that the file size will be optimized before launch.

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So, lock and load soldiers! Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to be an explosive return to the franchise. Get ready to dominate the multiplayer scene, conquer the campaign, and uncover the secrets that await.

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