Black Ops 6 Open Beta pre-load sizes on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox

Modified Sep 05, 2024 15:35 GMT

This article explores the pre-load sizes for Black Ops 6 Beta across all platforms (Image via Activision) — This article explores the pre-load sizes for Black Ops 6 Open Beta across all platforms (Image via Activision)

The Black Ops 6 Open Beta pre-load is now available across all platforms, including PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. PC users on Battle.net were the first to receive the pre-load, followed by PlayStation and Xbox players. This feature is particularly useful, as it allows you to download and install the beta in advance, allowing immediate access to the new gameplay experience when it goes live.

If you're wondering about the pre-load size of the Black Ops 6 Open Beta, read on, as the next section provides the pre-load size for all platforms, along with instructions on how to pre-load the beta.

What is the pre-load size for Black Ops 6 Open Beta?

The pre-load size for the Black Ops 6 Open Beta varies across platforms. Here are the pre-load sizes for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox.

BO6 pre-load size for Battle.net (Image via Battle.net)

Battle.net: 31 GB
PlayStation 5: 34 GB
PlayStation 4: 15 GB
Xbox Series X|S: 36 GB
Xbox One: 17 GB

The sizes mentioned above are for players who already have Call of Duty HQ installed.

If not, the download size will be significantly larger. According to a blog post, here are the sizes for players who do not have COD HQ installed:

Battle.net: 74 GB (Approximate)
PlayStation 5: 80 GB (Approximate)
PlayStation 4: 67 GB (Approximate)
Xbox Series X|S: 75 GB (Approximate)
Xbox One: 52 GB (Approximate)

Also read: What to expect from Black Ops 6 Beta Weekend 2

How to pre-load Black Ops 6 Open Beta

Pre-loading the Black Ops 6 Open Beta has become a straightforward process, thanks to the recent major overhaul of Call of Duty HQ's optimization.

Battle.net players can simply open the client and find the pre-released content download option in the download section.

PlayStation and Xbox players can launch Call of Duty HQ, navigate to the dedicated Black Ops 6 section, click on it, and they will be automatically prompted to pre-load the game's beta.

Black Ops 6 Beta start time

The Weekend 2 of the Black Ops 6 beta test, the open beta, will start on September 6, 2024, at 10 am PT and run until September 9, 2024, at 10 am PT.

If you have not pre-ordered the game and didn't get to play in the early access, you can get a taste of the multiplayer mode of the upcoming COD title during this Open Beta period.

Also read: Black Ops 6 open beta countdown

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Edited by Dinesh Renthlei