Call of Duty: Vanguard’s alpha test kicks off today, August 17, on PlayStation consoles. To get you primed and ready for the 48-hour test, we’re rounding up the key details like how to download and what to expect as you try out the new Champion Hill mode.

How To Download Call Of Duty: Vanguard Alpha

The Vanguard Champion Hill alpha is available only on PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, per the ongoing timed-exclusivity deal between Sony and Activision. Pre-loading has been available for some time already, but if you haven’t done that yet, you can find the Champion Hill alpha client in the PlayStation Store on PS5 and PS4 and get started that way. The test begins today, August 27, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and runs for a period of 48 hours, ending at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET on August 29.

Anyone who already has Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Warzone, or Black Ops Cold War will find the Vanguard Champion Hill alpha in the main menu of those games once it’s downloaded. You can then navigate to the Alpha blade on the far left to get started.