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The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta dates are here, along with ways to get in early if you want more time to play.

We all knew there was a beta coming. The question was simply when. And now, per the Xbox listing for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, we have confirmation of the beta, its dates, and how you may participate.

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THEN. NOW. FOREVER

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Sit tight as it doesn’t start until the end of August, but you can begin preparing now. Let’s go over how.

When is the Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 6 beta?

The free open beta forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6begins on September 6. It goes through the weekend that follows and ends on September 9.

Early Access

There is an early access period for the beta. That begins on August 30, which is an entire week prior to the free open access portion of the beta. It does end on September 4, however, putting a couple days of downtime between it and the open period.

Fans can expect an announcement later today, or…?

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How to play in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta

If you want to get into the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta, it is a fairly simple process. You can wait and play it for free, or you can dive in early if you fork up some cash for a pre-order.

Difference between Black Ops 6’s Vault Edition and Standard Edition

Should you get the Vault Edition or Standard Edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6?

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