Now fans and interested players have the opportunity to try out the new battle royale mode of Call of Duty. Because today the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta started on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
We have summarized all the important information about the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta in an overview for you.
What is this Blackout in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4? It is an in-house battle royale mode of Call of Duty that will be included in Black Ops 4.
For more detailed information about the Blackout mode, you can find it here: Call of Duty Blackout – Everything about the battle royale mode of Black Ops 4
Initial Impressions of Blackout Beta
The battle royale beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is in full swing on the PS4. Numerous players can now get their own impression of the new Blackout mode. How is battle royale in Call of Duty being received so far?
Good first impression: According to the first experience reports, the new game mode is quite positively received by the beta participants. The prevailing sentiment is that Call of Duty is getting a quite interesting enhancement through Blackout and could even compete with Fortnite.
The mode feels very good, the map is huge and diverse, the fights are exciting, tactical, and intense. The new perks, which are now consumables in Blackout, are also well received by fans. Vehicles are well balanced and easy to control.
In short: With Blackout, Treyarch seems to have achieved something that many are excited about and that numerous players are already looking forward to after the first hours of play – even hardcore Fortnite, PUBG, and H1Z1 fans.
The beta is going so well that fans have now started a petition for an extension of Blackout.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Start & End on PS4
When does it start? The beta for the new in-house battle royale mode of Black Ops 4 started on Monday, September 10, 2018, at 7:00 PM. The test phase ends on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM.
Update for the end on 17.09 at 9 PM: After the Black Ops 4 beta was briefly extended, it is now over.
How do I get in? As this is a private beta, this beta test is once again limited to pre-order customers. Anyone who has received a key through other means – for example through promotions or giveaways – can also participate.
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There is currently no information on an open beta phase on PS4.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta – Start time on Xbox One
When does it start? There will also be a private beta for the Blackout mode on the Xbox One. The test phase starts on September 14 at 7:00 PM. It ends on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM.
How do I get in? The private beta on the Xbox is once again only open to pre-order customers. So far, there is no information on an open beta phase for the Blackout mode on Xbox One.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta on PC – The Details
There will be both a private beta and an open beta for the upcoming battle royale mode of Black Ops 4 on PC.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Private Beta on PC
When does it start? The private beta starts on September 14 at 7:00 PM. However, the private beta will transition to an open beta just one day later.
How do I get in? Access is only available to pre-order customers of any digital version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Open Beta on PC
When does it start? The open beta for the Blackout mode on PC starts on September 15 at 7:00 PM. The beta test ends on Monday, September 17, 2018, at 7:00 PM, just like on the consoles.
Update for the end on 17.09 at 9 PM: After the Black Ops 4 beta was briefly extended, it is now over.
How do I get in? Anyone who has a Battle.net account can participate.
By the way: On PC, you can also start a day earlier without a pre-order before the open beta. How, you can find out here:
Is there a preload for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta?
How big is the download? The beta client is nearly 33 GB in size and can now be downloaded on all platforms.
On PS4, you can download the beta through the PS Store, on Xbox One through the MS Store. On PC, you can find the Blackout beta through the Blizzard Battle.net Desktop App.
By the way: If you have already participated in the private or open beta of the traditional multiplayer part of Black Ops 4 and have not deleted the previous beta client from your hard drive, you only need to download an update of about 12 GB.
The system requirements for the Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta on PC
The following system requirements apply to the Blackout beta:
Minimum System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 7, 64-Bit or newer
- Processor: Intel Core i5 2500k or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 8 GB
- Free Disk Space: 40 GB
- Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 660 2 GB / GTX 1050 2GB or AMD Radeon HD 7950
- DirectX: Version 11.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Recommended System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 10, 64-Bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7 4770k or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 12 GB
- Free Disk Space: 40 GB
- Graphics Card: Nvidia Geforce GTX 970 / GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11.0
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Sound Card: DirectX compatible
Note that these system requirements specifically apply to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Beta and may differ from the specifications for the release version.
What content does the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta offer?
Only Battle Royale: The Black Ops 4 private beta revolves exclusively around testing the upcoming battle royale mode Blackout. The traditional multiplayer part will not be included in this beta.
The game modes of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta
How to play: It is possible to compete in solos, duos, and quads accordingly alone, in pairs, or in a four-man team. Games will be played on the largest map in the history of Call of Duty so far.
While the number may change again, the maximum player count in the Blackout beta has already been increased from 80 to 88. You can also use vehicles. In addition, zombies in parts of the map cause additional chaos.
By the way: The perks in the battle royale mode Blackout work a bit differently than before. There, the perks represent a kind of power-ups that are scattered across the battlefield. According to the developers, these are consumables – the benefits that come with the perks are therefore only temporary.
Is a PS Plus/Xbox Live Gold membership required for the Black Ops 4 Beta?
Although it has not yet been officially confirmed by Activision, previous betas of Call of Duty did not require a PS Plus subscription. An active Xbox Live Gold membership is required to play on Xbox One.
When is the release of Call of Duty Black Ops 4?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be released on October 12, 2018, for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
