'Call of Duty: Black Ops III' PS4 Beta begins this August; Official beta trailer reveals gameplay tutorial as Activision posted a FAQ page

By Staff Writer

Aug 18 2015, 02:39 AM EDT

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta is coming on August 19 for PS4 systems, and the new trailer looks spectacular. Beta access holders are treated to a special movements trailer to better prepare players for Treyarch's new enhanced developments. Activision has released a nifty new FAQ page for the game's new improvements.

Treyarch and Activision's new Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta is packed with amazing new features with the release of the game's official trailer. The trailer's main highlight is the magnificently crafted graphics that will surely take Call of Duty to the next level. The graphics is enough to get Call of Duty fans hyped for the official November 6 release of Black Ops III. Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta will be available first on PS4 in coordination with Treyarch/Activision's exclusivity deal with Sony. A similar contract with Microsoft to release Call of Duty exclusively on Xbox systems has recently expired, giving Sony a chance to have the same deal for their own line of gaming consoles.

Treyarch has also released a new official Movement tutorial as noted by TechnoBuffalo. The video prepares players of the new gameplay enhancements that take Call of Duty to the next level. The tutorial emphasizes big changes in movement such as running on walls, large area leaping, sliding, and swimming. Speed is also a big factor in the new beta co-op, dealing a definite impact on multiplayer strategy.

An official FAQ sheet has also been released via the Activison Blog to answer player inquiries. Take note that to participate in the Call of Duty: Black Ops III Multiplayer Beta, player must secure a beta access code by pre-ordering the game from a participating retailer. Players can also digitally pre-purchase the game from the PlayStation Store, Xbox Live Store, or the Steam community.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III Beta goes live on PS4 this Wednesday, August 19 until Sunday, August 23. Beta access will be available for Xbox One and PC the following week, August 26 to August 30.