Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will feature an open beta ahead of the game's official launch and Activision has shared interesting details regarding the upcoming testing period.
Pre-ordering Black Ops Cold War will give you early beta access and PS4 users can enjoy even earlier access by pre-ordering a PS4 copy. The open beta and pre-order bonus were leaked a few days ago, and if you have been keeping up the news, the information shared by Activision shouldn't come as a surprise. Open betas have become quite common for recent Call of Duty games and the trend continues with Black Ops Cold War too.
Activision confirmed that the open beta will be releasing on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. PC players will be able to play the beta via Battlenet, which has become a typical platform for recent Call of Duty games on PC. The publisher hasn't shared what content players can expect from the open beta. However, certain leaks suggest that players can expect to see a bunch of multiplayer maps, game modes, and have the opportunity to try out some new weapons during the trial.
Even though the game is officially releasing on November 13, the open beta has yet to receive a release date. It should also be noted that the open beta isn't just reserved for those that pre-order the game, and it will eventually become available for all players across all platforms.
Activision hasn't said much about the open beta except for confirming the already leaked information. The leaks shared details on Black Ops Cold War's campaign, its tie-in with Warzone, and more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will also be revealing its multiplayer on September 9, which is when we should be learning more about the open beta.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is releasing on November 13 for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. PS5 and Xbox Series X versions of the game will also release sometime later.
