Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 'Blackout' battle royale beta launches on Xbox One and PC

By Asher Madan
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Battle royale goes nuts.

The next entry in Activision's renowned shooter franchise, Call of Duty, has been officially unveiled ahead of its scheduled release this fall. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will revive the fan-favorite series, fully embracing its multiplayer success, while exploring new online modes such as "Zombies". A battle royale mode called "Blackout" is also part of the package.

The Blackout beta has been available to PlayStation 4 players for roughly a week, but it's finally accessible to Xbox One and PC owners. The download is quite large so be sure to get that started as soon as possible.

The Blackout beta will end on September 17, at roughly 1 PM EDT. This mode takes place on the largest Call of Duty map ever created so it's unlike anything you've played before.

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Asher Madan
Asher Madan

Asher Madan handles gaming news for Windows Central. Before joining Windows Central in 2017, Asher worked for a number of different gaming outlets. He has a background in medical science and is passionate about all forms of entertainment, cooking, and antiquing.

6 Comments
  • So exciting!
  • Tried it. Can't stand br games. No respawn. Deleted it. Bring on mp
  • That's the point. No respawn. So you know...you have to play WELL. respawn is like the training wheels of games. Enjoy your kids bike!
  • You actually think that. Haha. Sad little boy
  • It's facts tho. Loser.
  • Why else would be be moaning about "no respawn. Boo hoo". Cos you can't last a SECOND in BR. Hahahahahah