- Preloads for the Black Ops 7 Beta will kick off on October 1 at 9 AM PT (12 PM ET/ 5 PM BST)
- To access the preload, you'll need to pre-order the game, redeem a beta code, or have an active Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription.
- The Early Access beta kicks off on October 2.
The Black Ops 7 Beta is right around the corner, bringing with it a slice of the full game’s Multiplayer and Zombies experience. The playtest will kick off with an early access period, scheduled for October 2, before the invitation is extended to all players on October 5. Whether you’re in the early access queue or waiting to jump in later on, the best way to prepare for the game’s arrival is by preloading it. So, here’s how you can preload Black Ops 7 Beta on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
Black Ops 7 Beta Preload Start Date
As confirmed by Activision, Black Ops 7 Beta preloads will kick off on October 1 at 9 AM PT (12 PM ET/ 5 PM BST). This means that the playtest will be available for pre-download just a day ahead of its scheduled start date.
After these times, players will be able to download the beta’s files and prepare for its release. Details on the game’s file size are currently unknown, but you can expect it to be pretty hefty.
How to Preload Black Ops 7 Beta on PC, Game Pass & Battle.net
Before preloading the Black Ops 7 Beta, you’ll need to either pre-order the game or redeem an early access code. The preload will also be available to players with an active PC Game Pass subscription. Just follow these steps:
- Launch Steam, Battle.net, or the PC Game Pass client and open Black Ops 7’s store page.
- At the times mentioned above, you’ll see an option to preload the game.
- Select it to pre-download BO7.
How to Preload Black Ops 7 Beta on PS4 and PS5
PlayStation can follow these steps to preload the beta:
- Open the Black Ops 7 game page in the PlayStation Store.
- Pre-purchase the game first and then head to your Library.
- Find BO7 in your PlayStation library and click on the Download option.
- Wait for the game to finish downloading.
How to Preload Black Ops 7 on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Whether you have a Game Pass subscription, a beta code, or have pre-ordered the game itself, here’s how you can preload Black Ops 7 on Xbox:
- Launch the Xbox Store and open Black Ops 7’s store page.
- Select the preload option.
- Wait for the pre-load to finish.
And that wraps up our guide on how to preload Black Ops 7. Will you be participating in the playtest? Be sure to let us know in the comments.
