The
Call of Duty: Black
Ops III website now offers word that beta testing for the Windows
edition of the upcoming military shooter sequel will begin on August 26th. The
Xbox One beta begins then as well, which is a week after testing commences on
the PlayStation 4. You can get in my preordering, though they warn in a FAQ that
"Each retailer will have a limited supply of Call of Duty: Black Ops III Beta
codes, and will be available while quantities last." They also further define
the scope of testing, which sounds like it will only run for four days:
PlayStation
4 owners get access to the multiplayer beta first starting on Wednesday, August
19 and will continue through Sunday, August 23. Then, the following week on
Wednesday, August 26 the beta will make its debut on Xbox One and PC and run
through Sunday, August 30. During the beta, fans will have an opportunity to try
the new momentum-based, chained movement system, find the perfect Specialist to
fit their play style, get a feel for the new multiplayer maps, and more. Actual
platform availability and launch date(s) subject to change.