Live Countdown: Black Ops 6 Open Beta Start Date & Time
Recently announced in an official blog post, the Beta Phase of the much-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 promises to give players their first hands-on experience with the game’s revolutionary features, including (but not limited to) the “innovative” Omnimovement system, new weapons, maps, and revamped visuals.
On that note, here’s everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 open beta, including the dates, times, and a live countdown timer to ensure you don’t miss a single second of the action.
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When Does the Black Ops 6 Open Beta Begin?
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta will be split into two phases: the Early Access period and the Open Beta:
Early Access (August 30 – September 4)
- Available to players who have pre-ordered the game on any platform (consoles and PC) and Game Pass subscribers.
- Begins on Wednesday, August 30 at 10 AM PT and ends on Monday, September 4 at 10 AM PT.
Open Beta (September 6 – September 9)
- Available to all players on all platforms, no pre-order required.
- Begins on Friday, September 6 at 10 AM PT and ends on Monday, September 9 at 10 AM PT.
Thanks to Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the beta will be available on all platforms simultaneously, meaning Xbox, PlayStation, and PC players will experience the action together.
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Here’s a breakdown of when the Open Beta will go live in various time zones:
| Time Zone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | September 6, 2024, at 10:00 AM |
| Central Time (CT) | September 6, 2024, at 12:00 AM |
| Eastern Time (ET) | September 6, 2024, at 1:00 PM |
| British Summer Time (BST) | September 6, 2024, at 6:00 PM |
| Central European Time (CET) | September 6, 2024, at 7:00 PM |
| India Standard Time (IST) | September 6, 2024, at 10:30 PM |
| China Standard Time (CST) | September 7, 2024, at 1:00 AM |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | September 7, 2024, at 2:00 AM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) | September 7, 2024, at 3:00 AM |
Black Ops 6 Open Beta: Live Countdown
Ready to experience what BO6 has to offer firsthand? Keep an eye on the live countdown timer below to know exactly how much time is left until the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta:
As the much-anticipated BO6 Beta draws near, stay tuned to Nuclear Union for the latest updates, leaks, and insider information on Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available for pre-order now on Xbox (Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One), PlayStation (PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4), and PC via Microsoft Store, Battle.net, and Steam. It will also be the first COD title to join Game Pass on day one of its release.
