Beta testing for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 goes live with stricter PC requirements

By Admin

04 Oct, 2025

Activision has officially launched the beta phase for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and this time, the company is raising the bar for PC players with tougher system requirements and advanced anti-cheat protections. With the game set to release on 14 November, the publisher is focusing heavily on maintaining fair gameplay and reinforcing its security infrastructure through upgraded tools and platform-level safeguards.

Enhanced Anti-Cheat System
During the beta phase, Activision introduced significant updates to Ricochet, its proprietary anti-cheat system. According to the company, this version of Ricochet represents the most advanced and robust anti-cheat deployment in Call of Duty history. The system is designed to detect unauthorized tools more efficiently and enhance competitive integrity across all platforms. Activision emphasized that these changes stem from ongoing efforts to address long-standing concerns around hacking and cheating within the franchise’s multiplayer modes.

Stricter PC Beta Requirements
For PC players, the beta introduces new security prerequisites: TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot must be enabled to participate. These requirements, similar to those seen in the Battlefield 6 beta, add an extra layer of protection by preventing unauthorized software from running alongside the game. However, some older or custom-built PCs might need a firmware update or an additional TPM module to meet these standards. Activision advised players to verify hardware compatibility ahead of time to ensure a seamless beta experience.

Remote Attestation Coming at Launch
When Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially launches on 14 November, Activision plans to introduce another key security feature   Remote Attestation. This system will allow game servers to verify the integrity of a player’s system in real time, ensuring it’s in the expected secure state. Any discrepancies could prompt further review or restrictions. Combined with Ricochet’s upgrades and the new PC requirements, this represents Activision’s most comprehensive anti-cheat initiative to date. The company also confirmed that it will refine these systems based on player feedback and telemetry data collected throughout the beta phase.

Beta Schedule and Platforms
The Black Ops 7 beta began on 2 October with three days of early access for pre-ordered players, followed by open testing from 5 to 8 October. The beta was available across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms, giving players a first look at the gameplay, maps, and security measures that will define the upcoming release.

With these heightened security protocols and advanced anti-cheat mechanisms, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 aims to deliver one of the fairest and most secure multiplayer experiences in the series’ history   a step that both casual and competitive players will likely appreciate when the full game drops on 14 November 2025.