Eager to get hands-on with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer? Activision has today revealed the official beta dates for the game, which unfortunately arrive a little later than on PS4, but nevertheless allow you to enjoy a few days' worth of access to the multiplayer suite.

On Xbox One, anyone who has pre-ordered the game will be able to play from October 15-16, while the open beta for all players (that doesn't require a purchase) will be live from October 17-19.

Activision Reveals Beta Dates For Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 2

You can get a taste of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer in the video above, and if you want to get early access to that beta from October 15, you can pre-order the game in Standard, Cross-Gen and Ultimate editions from the Microsoft Store, with all digital purchases applicable for the early access period.

Will you be diving into Black Ops Cold War's multiplayer beta next month? Let us know below.

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