Black Ops 7 isn’t far off now, with the end of 2025 bringing us ever closer to its highly anticipated launch. However, the full release is still over a month away, which isn't that close, especially if your excitement is already hitting its peak. Fortunately, Call of Duty is opening the doors to a beta playtest running from October 2 to October 5, 2025.
While early access is typically reserved for players who’ve already pre-ordered Black Ops 7, that’s not the only way in. In fact, you can snag early access keys for as little as $5, giving you a chance to jump into the next-gen battle without committing to a full $60+ pre-order.
Black Ops 7 Early Access Beta Keys: Price Breakdown
- PlayStation Key — $5.90 / £4.33
- Steam Key — $5.63 / £4.14
- Xbox Live Key — $5.39 / £3.96
Each option listed above is a simple one-time purchase that gives you a code that you can redeem and unlock access to the beta playtest period starting October 2, 2025. It really is that simple to play the next Call of Duty early.
How to Activate Your Black Ops 7 Early Access Key
Here's a quick breakdown on how to redeem your code to ensure you're getting it right.
How to redeem on PlayStation
- Navigate to the PlayStation Store.
- Select your profile icon in the top-right corner or scroll to the options menu (look for the three dots).
- Click on "Redeem Code" from the menu.
- Enter the key you received upon purchase.
- Select "Continue" or "Redeem" to complete the process.
How to redeem on Steam
- Open Steam and log in to your account.
- Click "Game" from the menu bar in the top left.
- Select "Activate a Product on Steam"
- Enter the code you received upon purchase.
- Hit "Confirm"
How to redeem on Xbox
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Scroll to the Store or Games & Apps menu.
- Select the "Redeem" option within the Store.
- Enter the key you received upon purchase.
- Select "Next" and follow the instructions to confirm the code.
Do You Need to Pre-Order Black Ops 7 for the Key to Work?
No, this is what makes buying an early access key so great.
You don't have to commit to the $69.99 pre-order price of Black Ops 7 to gain access to the beta testing period this October. Instead, you're buying a simple code that you can redeem to unlock access to the game early.
Be warned: buying an early access key DOES NOT also give you the full Black Ops 7 game come November. You will still need to buy the game to play it in full later down the line. However, $5 to get your eye in and start getting a feel for the new mechanics feels like a good deal to us.