Black Ops 7 Beta Guide: How to Play, Maps, Modes, and Rewards You Can Unlock

The countdown to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially on, and fans now have their first chance to dive in before launch day. The highly anticipated Open Beta is here, giving players a weeklong taste of Treyarch’s next big entry in the franchise ahead of its full release on November 14, 2025.

📅 Beta Schedule

• Early Access: October 2 – October 8 (available to pre-orders and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members)
• Open Beta: October 5 – October 8 (open to everyone across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC)
• Start Time: 10 AM PDT / 1 PM EDT / 6 PM BST

If you pre-ordered digitally or subscribe to Game Pass, you don’t need a code—just download and jump in. Retail pre-orders from participating stores include a 13-character access code that can be redeemed at callofduty.com/betaredeem.

🗺️ Maps & Modes Available

The BO7 Beta is loaded with both classics and new content:

• Maps: The Forge, Cortex, Exposure, Imprint, with Blackheart and Toshin added mid-beta.
• Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, plus the all-new Overload mode.
• Zombies Survival: A limited-time survival experience on Vandorn Farm—the first-ever Zombies mode available during a Black Ops beta.

🏆 Rewards & Progression

Leveling up isn’t just for bragging rights—you’ll unlock exclusive content that transfers into the full game:

• Level 2: “Beta Player” Animated Emblem
• Level 6: “Gun Flex” Emote
• Level 11: “Beta Neon” Sticker
• Level 15: “Beta Beasts” Weapon Charm
• Level 20: “Beta Maverick” Operator Skin (+“Beta Leader” Pre-order Bonus Skin)
• Level 23: “Beta Survivor” Loading Screen
• Level 27: “Beta Conqueror” Calling Card
• Level 30: “Beta Legend” Weapon Blueprint (M15 Mod 0)

The early access period caps progression at Level 20, while the open beta pushes it up to Level 30. All unlocks will carry over to your profile on launch day.

⚙️ PC Requirements

PC players need to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to play. Without these, the beta won’t launch—so double-check your BIOS before downloading.

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This beta feels like more than just a sneak peek—it’s a stress test for the hype machine. Treyarch isn’t holding back: Zombies in the beta is a huge first, and the Overload mode could end up being the sleeper hit of the entire package. The reward system ensures players feel invested, while the crossover with Game Pass puts BO7 in front of a massive audience early.

The only downside? Expect servers to melt this weekend and expect super strict skill based match making, don't rage. With a mix of die-hard fans, curious Game Pass players, and everyone racing to grab rewards, BO7’s beta might be the most heavily played Call of Duty test in years.