COD Black Ops 7 multiplayer reveal and beta start date

It’s almost that time of the year again, when a new Call of Duty mainline title gets unleashed. For those who don’t know yet, Black Ops 7 is the next game in the iconic, long-running franchise, and it’s releasing on 14 November 2025.

Before the game’s release, one thing esports fans and competitive players in general are wondering about is how the multiplayer looks and if there’s a new game mode. We have some good news. First up, there is a new game mode called Overload.

Black Ops 7 Overload Mode details

Simply put, the goal of Overload is the bring the Overload Device to the enemy zones to overload them, scoring points in the process. It is a 6v6 mode that some believe will have a lot of esports potential. Check out the official description below.

“Fight for possession of the Overload Device in this new push and pull 6v6 respawn mode that challenges teams to overload the enemy’s control zones. Only one device spawns on the map at a time, so get in there and grab it before the other side can. The team in charge of the device must protect the carrier as they run toward one of two designated zones near the enemy team’s starting spawn. Disrupt one of the zones in time to score a point and spawn a new device in the field.

The position of the Overload Device is always indicated on the HUD and Tac-Map, so be prepared for an intense tug of war as the device changes hands often throughout the match. Any player holding the item benefits from a personal radar to help detect nearby enemies attempting to steal it away. At halftime, teams switch sides. Stick together, get to the device, and overload the enemy.“

In case you’ve missed it, check out the COD Black Ops 7 multiplayer reveal trailer below to get hyped.

COD Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta

Not convinced? Well, you will be able to test the multiplayer of COD Black Ops 7, including the Overload game mode, for free!

The beta begins this Thursday, 2 October 2025, at 10:00 AM PT with the Early Access period for those who have pre-ordered the game. You can also just wait until 5 October to play the Open Beta, available to all platforms for free, without the need to pre-order. The beta comes to a close on 8 October 2025.

Activision has also announced that they will share an extended look at the COD Black Ops 7 multiplayer offerings at the Call of Duty: NEXT event on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.

Header image via Activision.