The rumored multiplayer beta forCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris finally official, as Activision has confirmed that the game will be playable ahead of its November 13th release date. Within the announcement, theBlack Ops Cold Waropen beta’s platforms were also confirmed, as well as how players can gain access to the beta.
Players can get early beta access by pre-ordering any edition ofCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War,and even earlier access if they pre-order a PS4 copy of the game. ThisBlack Ops Cold Warpre-order bonuswas leaked a few days back, so it should not be too surprising to fans that have kept up to date on the news regarding the game. Open betas are common for just about everyCall of Dutygame in recent years, withBlack Ops Cold Warnow set to continue that trend.
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The beta was also confirmed to be releasing on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. The PC beta will be playable through battlenet, which has typically been the platform for recent COD games’ PC releases. The amount of content that will be in the beta is unclear, as is the game’s release date. Given previousCall of Dutybetas and arecentBlack Ops Cold Warmultiplayer leak, player can expect a handful of maps, modes, and guns to feature within the trial period.
It is a bit surprising to see the beta being announced without a release date.Black Ops Cold Waris coming closer and closer to its November 13th release date, meaning that the beta must release sooner rather than later. It is worth noting that the beta will eventually become open to all players, not just those who pre-order the game. Activision can certainly use this positive news, as a recent rumor that the next genupgrade ofBlack Ops Cold Warisn’t freewill surely anger some players if true.
Little else was said about the beta, as Activision was essentially just confirming some of the recent leaks for the game. These leaks also includedcampaign details forBlack Ops Cold War, futureCall of Duty: Warzonetie-ins, and much more. The game’s ambitious and late reveal, while interesting, has had many of its surprises spoiled. This official beta information provided today is no different, sadly.
While not confirmed, the logical place to get more info on the beta’s release date and content would be Setember 9’sBlack Ops Cold Warmultiplayer reveal. Until then, all players can do is rewatch thetrailer for Black Ops Cold War’s campaignand wait patiently for more details on the game’s upcoming multiplayer beta.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warwill release on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One November 13th. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X versions are also coming.
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