Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Free Access For Xbox and PC Users Confirmed
Summary
Activision has confirmed early access and an open beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 ahead of its November launch. The early-access beta starts on 2 October at 10:00 AM PT for pre-orders and select Xbox Game Pass subscribers; the open beta opens to everyone on 5 October and finishes on 8 October at 10:00 AM PT. The game itself launches on 14 November 2025 across PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One. Digital pre-orders grant automatic beta access tied to the purchasing account, while physical pre-orders require a retailer-supplied code. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC tier subscribers receive early access invitations; PlayStation users do not get this Game Pass benefit.
Key Points
- Black Ops 7 early-access beta: starts 2 October 2025 at 10:00 AM PT (for pre-orders and qualifying Game Pass subscribers).
- Open beta: begins 5 October 2025 and ends 8 October 2025 at 10:00 AM PT for all players.
- Digital pre-orders grant automatic beta access on the linked account; physical pre-orders require a code from the retailer.
- Xbox Game Pass (Ultimate and PC tiers) subscribers will get early-access invites — PlayStation users are excluded from this benefit.
- Full game launch date: 14 November 2025 on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One.
Why should I read this?
If you play COD on PC or Xbox and want to try the game for free before release, this is the bit you need to know — dates, who gets in early and how to access the beta. Saves you checking a dozen places and missing the window.
