Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will officially launch on November 14, 2025, across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles. Before release, players will get a chance to jump into the action with two beta sessions—an early access beta from October 2–5 and an open beta from October 5–8. Pre-orders will unlock the early access phase, while everyone else can join once the open test begins.
Beta start times
The early access beta begins on October 2 at 10am PDT (San Francisco), 1pm EDT (New York), 6pm BST (London), 7pm CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin), 8pm EEST (Turkey), 11pm HKT/CST (Hong Kong/Beijing). For Asia-Pacific players, that means 2am JST (Tokyo) and 3am AEST (Sydney) on October 3.
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The open beta kicks off October 5 with the same regional start times and runs until October 8 (October 9 in Asia/Oceania).
PC players must enable TPM 2.0
In a move similar to Battlefield 6, Activision is requiring TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to be enabled for Black Ops 7 on PC. Without them, players will not be able to access either the beta or the full game at launch. The decision is part of tighter anti-cheat enforcement designed to block modified hardware and unauthorized software.
Platforms and availability
The game will release worldwide on November 14 for PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. The beta is free for everyone, but pre-ordering guarantees early access.
What to expect
Treyarch has promised a refreshed multiplayer formula, with more details set to be revealed before the beta begins. Fans of the franchise can expect to see tweaks to gunplay, maps, and competitive features as the studio prepares to roll out the next major entry in the Black Ops series.
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With the beta dates closing in, all eyes are on whether Black Ops 7 can deliver a polished experience that balances its strict anti-cheat stance with smooth gameplay for both casuals and competitive players.
FAQs
1. When does the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta start?
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The early access beta starts October 2, 2025, and the open beta begins October 5, 2025.
2. Which platforms will Black Ops 7 be available on?
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PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
3. Do I need to pre-order to play the beta?
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Pre-ordering unlocks early access from October 2–5. The open beta from October 5–8 is free for all players.
4. What are the PC requirements for the beta?
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TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be enabled to play on PC, both during the beta and at launch.
5. How long does the beta last?
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Early access runs October 2–5, and the open beta runs October 5–8 (October 9 in Asia/Oceania).
6. Will the beta feature multiplayer content?
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Yes, Treyarch’s updated multiplayer formula will be playable in both the early access and open beta sessions.
7. Can I play the beta worldwide?
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Yes, the beta is available worldwide, with regional start times for all major time zones.
