Black Ops 7 Open Beta: How To Play, Early Access & More
With the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta arriving on October 2, many players cannot wait to get their hands on the franchise’s latest title. The upcoming BO7 Open Beta offers you the chance to jump in early, test out new weapons, maps, and modes—and even lock in rewards ahead of the game’s full release.
Here’s everything you need to know to secure Early Access to the Black Ops 7 Open Beta, including how to play, the exact start dates and times in your region, supported platforms, and the different ways to unlock early entry through pre-orders or Xbox Game Pass.
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How To Play Black Ops 7 Open Beta
You can play the BO7 Open Beta by downloading the game directly on your preferred platform: PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S, and Windows PC. Alternatively, if you have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, you’ll be able to access BO7 instantly, as it’s a day-one addition to the Game Pass library.
Black Ops 7 Open Beta Start Date & Time
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Open Beta officially kicks off on October 5, 2025, and runs until October 8, 2025. However, players with Early Access will get a head start, with the beta starting on October 2, 2025, from 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET.
To make things easier, here are the global start times across major time zones:
| Time zone | Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10 AM |
| Central Time (CT) | 12 PM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 6 PM |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 7 PM |
| Indian Standard Time (IST) | 10:30 PM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | 3 AM |
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How To Get Black Ops 7 Beta Early Access
There are two ways to secure Early Access to the BO7 Open Beta: The first is to pre-order the game before October 5, 2025, when the beta begins. The second is by having an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, since Black Ops 7 is a day-one title for the service.
If you pre-order a physical copy of the game, you’ll get an Black Ops 7 Beta code. This will either be sent to your email or printed on the receipt for your purchase. If you’re ordering a digital copy of BO7 or have a Game Pass subscription, the Early Access beta will be available automatically.
