Call of Duty: Next is coming soon, promising news and updates on Black Ops 6, Warzone, and more. In this article, we go over everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Next and how to watch the event itself. This article also goes over some of the bonuses fans can earn by watching the event.
How to watch Call of Duty Next
Call of Duty Next will take place on Wednesday, August 28th. The event is not open to the public, but anyone can watch it live on Twitch and YouTube. Many streamers will also be hosting the event on their pages.
Call of Duty: Next Start Times
The event begins at 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET that day. It's unclear how long this year's event will last, but the 2023 event lasted over four hours. Here are the start times for Call of Duty: Next on August 28:
- 9:00 a.m. (Pacific Time)
- 12:00 PM ET
- 5:00 p.m. BST
- 01:00 JST (August 29)
- 2:00am AEST (August 29)
What to expect in Call of Duty Next
Call of Duty: Next will offer a deeper look at Black Ops 6's multiplayer, including more information on the new Omnimovement system. The event will also provide more information on Black Ops 6's new maps and modes, as well as general gameplay and systems available to players.
This event is being held in part to build excitement for the Black Ops 6 multiplayer beta, which begins August 30. Call of Duty: Next will feature some of the beta's multiplayer maps.
Beyond multiplayer, Call of Duty: Next will include a deeper look at Liberty Falls, one of two Zombies launch maps. Additionally, the event will provide more information on Area 99, the latest map for the battle royale game Call of Duty: Warzone.
Beyond all that, Call of Duty: Next will offer updates on “Black Ops 6 integrations and other announcements,” whatever that means. Another mysterious element is that Activision’s blog post contains a redacted section regarding “information” about… something. Luckily, it won't be long before we find out what it is.
Some speculate that one of the reveals for Call of Duty: Next will be the announcement of early access to Black Ops 6's campaign, or even its Zombies mode. Previous Call of Duty games have allowed players to jump into the campaign a week early if they pre-ordered the game, but so far, no such promotion has been announced for Black Ops 6.
A recent rumor suggests that Black Ops 6's Zombies mode might be available sooner than expected for those who pre-order the game, but that might not be true. GameSpot will have more information as soon as the game is announced.
Watch and win these bonuses
To encourage people to watch Call of Duty: Next, Activision is giving away in-game items to anyone who watches at least 30 minutes of the series. The more you watch, the more bonuses you receive. The rewards listed below will be unlocked when Black Ops 6 launches in October.
- 30 minutes: “Mine” Emblem
- 60 Minutes: “Earning Stripes” Business Card
- 90 minutes: The charm of “Tri Harder”
- 120 minutes: Weapon plan “The Editor”
To earn these rewards, players must create or log in to their Activision account and make sure it is linked to their preferred platform. Then, players must link their YouTube or Twitch account to their Activision account. And that's it: once all that's done, fans can watch the event to earn their rewards.