COD: Black Ops 4 - Blackout Battle Royale trailer FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Blackout beta is in full swing at the moment with PS4 players testing out Call of Duty’s highly anticipated Battle Royale mode. The Blackout beta began on Monday with PS4 players getting it first before the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 test takes place on Xbox One and PCs later. The Blackout beta is starting on the Xbox One and PCs on Friday, with developers Treyarch currently monitoring the PS4 test. And the Black Ops 4 makers have revealed feedback they have received from the first full day of the Blackout beta. In a post on Reddit Treyarch gave fans an update on how the start of the Blackout beta was getting along. The Blackout developers said: “Today, it began with a bang – the Blackout Beta kicked off on PS4 and it was awesome to have everyone along for the ride. “Since kicking things off this morning, we’ve seen a tremendous number of players dropping into Solos, Duos, and Quads and having a blast. ​“We’ve been watching your streams, tweets, comments on Reddit, and feedback across all social channels so far, and we’re glad you’re having as much fun as we are. It feels great to finally play Blackout with the rest of the world, and we’ve only just begun. ​“Of course, this is a Beta, and we’ll be fine-tuning the game based on a full week of input from you, our players, to make Blackout the best possible experience at launch on October 12.” Blackout beta - Call of Duty Black Ops 4 devs give PS4 update Here is a full list of the feedback the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 devs have received so far from the Blackout beta: • Item Pickups: We’ve seen several comments suggesting that the item pickup time is slower than expected. We’ll be updating the game to make pickup speeds as fast as possible without interfering with reloading, and make it easier to pick up items without looking directly at them. PC players will also be able to map keys to instantly pick up items when the Blackout Beta goes live on PC later this week. • Quick Equip Menu: Some players have had trouble performing certain actions while the Quick Equip menu is open. We have two fixes set to go live around 10AM PT tomorrow (Tuesday) that will help with this: Quick Equip will auto-close if you don't do anything in it for five seconds, and auto-close and prevent from opening when using the Recon Car. For future reference, the Quick Equip menu can be closed by pressing down on the d-pad. Blackout beta - The Call of Duty Black Ops 4 test is out first on PS4 • Armour: Much like the early days of the MP Beta, we’ve seen some online discussion about the utility of Armour in Blackout. We’re keeping a close eye on Armour’s performance during the Beta. • Friendly Fire: We’re aware that friendly fire allows your teammates to take you out – by mistake, or in some unfortunate circumstances, on purpose. While we always recommend choosing your Duo and Quad partners wisely, we’ll keep an eye on teamkilling throughout the Beta and consider other options. We’re also collecting stats on players who damage their teammates with friendly fire and have a security team monitoring those players for offences that are outside the bounds of the occasional accident. Play nice out there. Blackout beta - The Call of Duty Black Ops 4 test began on Monday Treyarch also offered tips on how to approach the Blackout beta to make it “as epic as possible” - here is their advice: • Infiltration: To achieve maximum distance when dropping onto the map in your wingsuit, try pointing straight down until you hit 60 meters/second, then level out. Pulling up past the horizontal position will cause your descent to slow. • Heal on the Move: You don’t need to stop moving to heal! This can be a real game-changer when you’re under fire and low on health. Blackout beta - Call of Duty Black Ops 4 test hits Xbox One and PC on Friday<doc-sep>The new Blackout Beta for Bo4 is live on PS4 FREE for the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The brand new Bo4 Battle Royale mode is now available to test on PS4, and will be going live later this week on Xbox One and PC. For the majority of Call of Duty fans who want to test out the new Battle Royale, you will need to pre-order Black Ops 4 on one of the platforms mentioned above. However, some fans will get a chance at trying out the new Blackout Beta for free. So far, only PS4 gamers have access to the new COD gameplay mode, but will be joined by Xbox One owners on September 14, at around 6pm, BST. The PC, early access beta, will also be going live on this date, and will be followed by something fans may find interesting. That’s because Battle.net is hosting a free open Blackout beta later this week. It won’t run for as long, but it will include all the stuff everyone else is currently testing out. The PC Open Beta begins on September 15 at 6pm in the UK, and will end with all the other platforms on September 17. The new Black Ops 4 battle royale map is big So while not everyone can get a free code to play Black Ops 4 Blackout this week, PC players do have the option. Beta access codes are only required for pre-orders through a participating retailer, so if you pre-ordered through the PlayStation Store, Microsoft Store, or Battle.net, you are automatically validated to participate in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta. Anybody with a code for the previous Black Ops 4 closed beta will be automatically entered in the Blackout beta. And anyone with the previous Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta installed won't need to pre-load the Blackout beta. However, a day-one patch is required to access the Battle Royale mode. There’s also another way for some players in the United States to get a beta code this week. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 won’t hit stores until October 12, but for Xfinity Internet customers, there’s a special offer to join the Private Beta. Xfinity customers can request an access code right now to secure their spot in the Blackout Private Beta, apparently on any platform. COD: Black Ops 4 - Blackout Battle Royale trailer The official COD Twitter account released the first detailed image of the Battle Royale map, which includes 13 named locations. Treyarch recently released news on some of the big new locations that will be available to explore in Blackout Mode. A rundown can be found below: Nuketown Island – based on the legendary map, this is more like a ghost town, as players will explore the remnants of this former nuclear testing site, which features boarded-up homes, an abandoned bunker and more. Firing Range – a true icon of Black Ops, this area is a classified military training base tucked away in the woods. Close-range encounters are common in this combat arena. Rivertown – a countryside peninsula town rife with small houses, diners, farms and even a GMO grainery. River Town is full of places to gear up and engage in close-to-mid-range firefights. Array – consisting of warehouses in the shadow of three giant satellites, this area is rife with high vantage points and plenty of opportunities to find gear. Call of Duty Black Ops 4 PS4 beta maps, specialists and weapons Wed, August 1, 2018 CALL of Duty Black Ops 4 developer Treyarch is holding a series of closed betas for pre-order customers. Play slideshow 1 of 27<doc-sep>When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up forfor the biggest new releases, reviews and tech hacks Black Ops 4 fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the Blackout Battle Royale beta on Xbox One and PC. The Call of Duty Blackout beta made its PS4 debut for pre-order customers on September 10. But Xbox One and PC users face an extended wait for the beta, which isn't available until later this week. Here's when the Blackout beta launches on Xbox One and PC, and how you can get a code.<doc-sep>
Call of Duty fans are counting down to the next Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta. Ahead of the Black Ops 4 October 12 release date, Activision will put the brand new Battle Royale mode through its paces as part of the Blackout beta. Described as a celebration of the Black Ops universe, Blackout is a Battle Royale mode for up to 80 players. The last-person standing mode sees solo players, duos and squads battle it out to be the sole survivor(s) on the biggest map in Call of Duty history. The Call of Duty Blackout beta starts on September 10 at 6pm UK time, but only for PS4 pre-order customers. The Call of Duty Blackout beta continues on September 14 at 6pm, when it opens up to Xbox One and PC users. The Blackout beta lasts until 6pm BST on September 17, which means PS4 pre-order customers get a whole week of action. While the Blackout beta is for pre-order customers only on consoles, PC users can get a free code without pre-ordering the game. If you're on PC and want to check out Blackout Battle Royale but don't have a pre-order, you can try the new game mode from 6pm UK time on September 15. Call of Duty: Teaser for new game ‘Black Ops 4: Blackout' Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout map Anybody with a code for the previous Black Ops 4 closed beta will automatically be entered in the Blackout beta. Digital pre-order customers will also automatically be entered into the beta, while everybody else should redeem their codes on the Blackout website. Anybody with the previous Black Ops 4 multiplayer beta installed won't need to pre-load the Blackout beta. However, a day-one patch is required to access the Battle Royale mode. Will Call of Duty's new Blackout mode be bigger than Fortnite? Let us know in the poll below... Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Blackout mode is about to launch on PS4