The Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta has given fans a first look at what to expect from one of the biggest shooter games of 2025. Developed by Treyarch together with Raven Software, and published by Activision, Black Ops 7 continues the long-running Black Ops series with a mix of fast-paced multiplayer and the classic Zombies survival mode. The open Beta ran in early October, letting millions of players try core multiplayer maps and modes ahead of the full game’s release on November 14, 2025. The beta offered both Early Access for people who pre-ordered and a free Open Beta window for all players on major platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.
The Beta marked a chance to test new combat systems, weapons, and gameplay tweaks, and it included content that gave a taste of the full experience. It brought a Zombies survival map called Vandorn Farm, classic multiplayer maps like Blackheart and Cortex, and showcased key features planned for launch. For many players, this was their first time seeing the next evolution of Omnimovement, a refined weapon upgrade system, and reworked scorestreaks that reward playstyle more deeply than past entries.
The Black Ops 7 Open Beta was scheduled to run from October 5 through October 8, following a three-day Early Access period that began on October 2 for people who pre-ordered the game or had qualifying Game Pass subscriptions. This meant players on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows (via Battle.net or Steam), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S could all jump into Beta content over the same weekend.
The full game is set for release on November 14, 2025, across the same platforms. Activision also confirmed support for Game Pass (Xbox and PC), letting subscribers play on launch day.
What the Beta Showed
In the Beta, players encountered a mix of new and refined features. Multiplayer maps varied from close-quarters clashes to more open battlefields. Zombies mode, always a highlight of Black Ops entries, returned with a survival experience that gave groups of players a challenge beyond the usual wave-based format.
Community feedback during the Beta was mixed. Some praised the new systems and map design, while others pointed out performance and balance issues that developers began addressing with patches. Treyarch’s early updates adjusted time-to-kill rates and certain map elements, showing responsiveness to player input in real time.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Beta System Requirements for PC
If you plan to play the full game on PC, your machine must meet certain hardware standards to run Black Ops 7, especially at higher graphics settings. Below is a breakdown of the official system requirements:
Minimum Requirements
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
RAM: 8 GB
Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 470 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / 1060 or Intel Arc A580
Video Memory: 3 GB
Storage Space: SSD with 60 GB Available Space
Recommended Requirements
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) / Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K
RAM: 12 GB
Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 6600XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or Intel Arc B580
Video Memory: 8 GB
Storage Space: SSD with 60 GB Available Space
Competitive / Ultra 4k
OS: Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel Core i7-10700K
RAM: 16 GB
Video Card: AMD Radeon RX 9070XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / 5070
Video Memory: 16 GB
Storage Space: SSD with 115 GB Available Space
Trial, beta, or Insider versions of compatible Windows operating systems may not be supported.
Please note: Only Intel/AMD processors (with AVX instruction set) are supported at this time.
Recommended drivers: AMD 25.5.1, NVIDIA 580.97, Intel 32.0.101.6790 It is also important to use only the final versions. Windows 10 or 11 – Test and Insider builds may not be compatible.
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