Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have Early Access?

The Call of Duty franchise is no stranger to Early Access periods. We’ve seen it happen with its recent games, including Modern Warfare 2 and 3. So, now the question on everyone’s minds is: Will Black Ops 6 have an Early Access period? Here’s what you need to know.

Will there be Campaign Early Access for Black Ops 6?

Unlike past launches, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has no Campaign Early Access period. Activision confirmed this information in a statement to CharlieIntel, indicating that it will only focus on features for the Day One launch. Generally, players have gotten to play the Campaign a few days before release, but that’s not the case in light of the recent news.

Even though the standard Campaign Early Access isn’t available, many players did get a taste of BO6 during a previous Open Beta and Early Access event. The content during that time primarily involved Multiplayer gameplay, offering a select few weapons, maps, and modes. However, other hit modes, like Zombies and the Campaign, were not included. This Open Beta period has already come and gone, so all that’s left to do is wait for the official BO6 release.

If you notice that some players have tuned into the game despite it not being out yet, they have likely gotten the chance to play due to their specific location. Launch times for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 differ for each region, with New Zealand being one of the first to get hold of it. Fortunately, pre-loads have already gone out to prepare you for launch. I highly suggest downloading it as soon as possible, given that it does take up a large chunk of your storage. For more information on this, check out our guide on pre-load, launch times, and file sizes.

Content for BO6’s Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies will start rolling out by Day One. But keep in mind that Zombies’ Main Quests are expected to arrive on Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET/6 p.m. BST.