The Black Ops 7 multiplayer beta starts on October 2, according to an Xbox.com product page for Black Ops 7. But October 2 is only when the "early access" period begins. Everyone else can start playing on October 5, according to the product page.

New to Call of Duty multiplayer in Black Ops 7 is Skirmish, a 20v20 mode that blends objective-based play with abilities like wingsuiting, grappling hooks, and vehicles for large-scale combat.

Black Ops 7 released its gameplay reveal trailer on Tuesday, though it was largely composed of cinematics and story beats.