The road to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta has not been as smooth as players hoped. With the full release set for November 14, 2025, Activision offered multiple ways to get early access to the beta. But one of those promotions—Twitch drops during COD Next—has sparked major frustration across the community.
The Promise of Early Access
Activision laid out several paths to jump into the Black Ops 7 beta before launch:
- Pre-ordering the game, which unlocks beta access from October 2.
- Xfinity Rewards members, who could claim codes through the provider’s loyalty program.
- Twitch drops, where anyone who watched at least one hour of COD Next with linked Twitch and Activision accounts was promised a beta code.
The open beta officially kicks off on October 5, but the Twitch promotion was meant to give fans a no-cost shortcut to early access starting October 2.
As the event unfolded, fans began noticing a serious issue: while cosmetic rewards such as emblems and charms were showing up as expected, beta codes were nowhere to be found.
Activision quickly acknowledged the delay and assured players that all eligible viewers would still receive their codes. In an official statement, the publisher said:
“We’re aware that some Twitch users are still experiencing delays with Beta drops appearing in their inbox. Rest assured, anyone who watched #CODNext for at least one hour will receive a code for early access to the Black Ops 7 Beta starting October 2.”
Twitch Drop Rewards Breakdown
The Twitch campaign offered multiple timed rewards during COD Next:
| Reward | Watch Time Requirement |
|---|---|
| COD Next Emblem | 15 minutes |
| COD Next Calling Card | 30 minutes |
| BO7 Weapon Charm | 45 minutes |
| Early Access Beta Code | 1 hour |
While most cosmetic items were successfully claimed through Twitch inventories, the beta code rollout has been much slower.
What Players Can Expect in the Beta
When the early access window goes live on October 2 at 1 PM ET, players will get a preview of Black Ops 7’s multiplayer. Available content includes:
- Maps: The Forge, Cortex, Exposure, Imprint, Blackheart, and Toshin
- Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Search and Destroy, and the brand-new mode Overload
- Progression: Players can level up to 20, unlocking emblems, emotes, charms, stickers, and operator skins. One skin is exclusive to pre-order players who hit Level 20.
Anti-Cheat Measures
In a notable move, Activision is enforcing stricter PC requirements during the beta. To participate, players will need to have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled—part of a broader anti-cheat initiative designed to curb exploits before launch.
See also: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Pre-Order Bonuses – Full List, Operators, Camos & More
Despite the delay, Activision has reassured the community that no one who qualified for the Twitch drop will miss out. Codes are expected to arrive before the October 2 early access start date.
For players eager to dive in, the best step is to double-check account links between Twitch and Activision and monitor Twitch’s Drops Inventory. If you tuned in for COD Next, your rewards should be delivered soon.
The hiccup may have dampened the hype momentarily, but with beta access right around the corner, the excitement for Black Ops 7 remains high. Pre Order Now!
