If you pre-order Call of Duty: Black Ops III, you’ll have access to a multiplayer beta before the game is launched later this year.

“The public MP beta will be available for anyone who pre-orders the game,” said Treyarch studio head Mark Lamia. “We want people to play before it launches. The team is so excited to offer this opportunity, which is something the franchise hasn’t done since Call of Duty: World at War.”

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Last week, leaked promotional images suggested a Black Ops 3 beta would soon be announced. Now, Activision has made the news official.

The beta has no release date yet, but it will be available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC. We’ll keep you updated as Treyarch reveals more.

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