Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: Dive into the Action
The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta is finally here, offering a thrilling preview of the upcoming game. Running over two weekends, August 30 to September 4 and September 4 to September 9, the beta allows players to experience the adrenaline-pumping world of Black Ops 6 firsthand.
This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything you need to know about the Black Ops 6 beta, from the maps and modes to the weapons and perks. We'll also explore the new Omnimovement system and provide tips for mastering the battlefield.
Exploring the Maps: 16 Battlegrounds Await
Black Ops 6 delivers a diverse array of maps, each meticulously crafted to showcase the signature fast-paced action that the franchise is known for. There are 12 Core 6v6 maps, designed for intense close-quarters combat, and four Strike maps, offering more compact, tactical gameplay.
Beta Map Highlights
- Ancient City Ruins: Battle amongst the crumbling remains of an ancient city, climbing on its columns and utilizing verticality to your advantage.
- Train Graveyard: Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, this abandoned depot offers a prime ambush point for deadly skirmishes.
- Liberty Shopping Plaza: Wreak havoc through this unique strip mall, utilizing multiple routes and shops to your advantage.
- Desert Military Outpost: Deploy to this ravaged outpost, taking cover in the depot, HQ, or trenches, while watching for snipers near the radar dish.
- Luxury Resort: Take in breathtaking views from the rooftop of a luxury resort, descending into the panic room or fighting in the open.
- Campaign Headquarters: Explore the aftermath of a fundraising event in Washington, D.C., utilizing the stage, lounge, bar, and campaign stand for tactical advantage.
- Mining Tunnel: Burrow into this underground mining tunnel and collide in the central cave, utilizing the ventilation shaft, mine tracks, and ladders for cover and vantage points.
- Mediterranean Apartment: Breach this small apartment, battling through living room, kitchen, and bedrooms, utilizing the balcony and smashed-out wall for strategic movement.
Unlocking the Modes: From Classics to New Experiences
Black Ops 6 expands upon the classic game modes, adding innovative twists and introducing a brand-new experience:
Kill Order: A New Kind of High-Stakes Combat
This 6v6 respawn mode introduces a new layer of strategy, focusing on eliminating the enemy’s High Value Target (HVT) while protecting your own. HVT eliminations earn significant points, creating an intense race to victory.
Other Modes
The beta also features these classic modes with exciting additions:
- Team Deathmatch: Eliminate enemy players to earn scores for your team.
- Domination: Capture, hold, and defend objectives to earn scores for your team. Black Ops 6 introduces larger, more visible “Zones” for increased tactical opportunities.
- Hardpoint: Capture and hold the Hardpoint zone to earn scores for your team. Black Ops 6 adds a number to each Hardpoint zone, allowing for more precise communication between teammates.
- Gunfight: This 2v2 mode takes place specifically on Strike maps, requiring players to eliminate the opposing team or capture the center zone.
Weapon Mastery: Unleash Your Arsenal
Black Ops 6 offers a wide array of weapons, from familiar favorites to brand-new additions, allowing for diverse playstyles and tactical options. The beta provides an opportunity to test out 12 primary weapons, three secondary weapons, and the trusty knife.
Gunsmith: Customize Your Weaponry
Gunsmith returns in Black Ops 6, giving players the power to customize their weapons with a variety of attachments, ranging from scopes and barrels to stocks and muzzles. This allows for precise tailoring of your weaponry to fit your preferred playstyle and combat situations.
Mastercraft Weapon Collection: The Ultimate Weaponry for Vault Edition Players
For those who pre-ordered the Vault Edition, the beta offers a chance to experience the exclusive Mastercraft Weapon Collection. This collection features unique, visually stunning versions of some of the most powerful weapons in the game, offering a distinct advantage on the battlefield.
Perks and Combat Specialties: Enhance Your Abilities
Black Ops 6 introduces a refined Perk system, allowing you to choose three Perks from a selection of powerful abilities that enhance your gameplay. Each Perk is associated with a Combat Specialty, activated when you equip three Perks of the same color.
Perk Examples
- Assassin: Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed.
- Double Time: Greatly increased duration of Tactical Sprint.
- Ghost: Enemies can be seen through walls for a short time after respawn, a HUD edge indicator flashes when an enemy is outside your view, leave no death skulls when killing enemies.
- Dead Silence: Enemies can be seen through walls for a short time after respawn, a HUD edge indicator flashes when an enemy is outside your view, leave no death skulls when killing enemies.
Omnimovement: Mastering the Battlefield
Black Ops 6 introduces a revolutionary new movement system, Omnimovement, allowing for unparalleled fluidity and agility on the battlefield. This system combines the best elements of previous Call of Duty titles, creating a truly dynamic experience.
Omnimovement Highlights
- Slide Cancelling: Allows for quick changes in direction during slides.
- Body Shield: Grab an enemy at close quarters to use them as a Body Shield, absorbing incoming ordnance.
- Dynamic Death Camera: More than double the hit zones compared to previous titles, leading to more bespoke death animations and dynamic Kill Cams.
Scorestreaks: Call in the Big Guns
Earn powerful Scorestreaks by increasing your score count during a single life. Black Ops 6 offers a variety of Scorestreaks, ranging from recon and tactical tools to devastating weapons.
Scorestreak Examples
- Recon Drone: Provides a miniature view of the battlefield, revealing enemy positions.
- Predator Missile: A powerful missile strike that obliterates enemies in its path.
Operators: Choose Your Champion
Black Ops 6 features a diverse roster of Operators, representing both the Rogue Black Ops and Crimson One factions. Each Operator brings unique abilities and personality to the battlefield.
Beta Operator Highlights
- Westpoint: This Operator boasts two unique skins, “Squish” and “Squash”, unlockable only during the Black Ops 6 beta.
Unlockable Rewards: Earning Your Stripes
As you progress through the Black Ops 6 beta, you'll earn a variety of cosmetic rewards, ranging from charms and emotes to operator skins and weapon blueprints.
Reward Highlights
- Reaching Player Level 20 unlocks the Westpoint “Squish” skin.
- Reaching Player Level 30 unlocks the Westpoint “Squash” skin.
Pre-order Benefits: Get Ready to Dominate
Pre-ordering Black Ops 6 provides a variety of exclusive benefits, including:
- Reflect 115 Camo Pack: Unlocks the Reflect 115 Mastery Camo for use in Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.
- Woods Operator Pack: Unlocks the iconic Frank Woods operator for use in Modern Warfare III, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile.
- Vault Edition: Includes the Reflect 115 Camo Pack, Woods Operator Pack, and exclusive Mastercraft Weapon Collection.
Staying Informed: Stay on Top of the Action
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta: A Preview of the Future
The Black Ops 6 beta provides a thrilling glimpse into the future of Call of Duty, promising a dynamic and exhilarating experience. With its new maps, modes, weapons, and movement system, Black Ops 6 is set to redefine the franchise. Get ready to dominate the battlefield, and prepare for the launch of Black Ops 6 on October 25th!
