Here’s the beta schedule

Treyarch is gearing up for its firstCall of Duty: Black Ops 4beta weekend, and in today’s trailer, the studio has also shared a glimpse of Blackout, the game’s battle royale mode. A four-man squad on the ground engages a helicopter with players leaning off the side, raining down machine gun fire.

I think I also saw a small boat in there for a split second. As ever, I’m curious to see how many players will compete in Blackout and how long rounds will last given how fast-paced the series can be.

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The more traditionalCall of Dutymultiplayer experience will be playable before we get to try Blackout in September with its own beta. Here’s the current schedule for the multiplayer beta:

According to Activision, players will have access to ten specialists, six maps, and six modes. To get into the beta (and gain early access on PC), you’ll need to pre-orderBlack Ops 4.

The opening area of the Whisper mission, in a small grove.

The Divide in the Cosmodrome, where the Guardian was resurrected.

A holofoil Ribbontail, as seen in collections.

The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

Three Fuses appear in a match of Apex Legends' Wild Card mode.

Mad Maggie opens a supply bin and an item with a symbol indicating infinite ammo appears.

Legends slide through a zipline in King’s Canyon in Apex Legends.

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The Yeartide Apex tex Mechanica SMG with a Holofoil glow.