Activision has officially lifted the lid on Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the next entry in the blockbuster FPS franchise.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, this new instalment jumps ahead to the year 2035, blending near-future technology with the franchise’s signature action.
It’s a big change from the previous game, offering a new take on the series and it seemingly distances itself from the competition.
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The headline addition is a fully co-op campaign — playable solo or with up to four players — that introduces a sprawling new hub city, Avalon, and an “Endgame” mode designed to be replayable well beyond the main story — it’s giving Christopher Nolan vibes.
Multiplayer will launch with 16 6v6 maps, two large-scale 20v20 battlegrounds, and the new Skirmish mode, which mixes wingsuits, grappling hooks, vehicles, and multi-objective battles.
Zombies also returns, boasting the biggest map in series history and the revival of Survival maps from Black Ops 2. Some familiar faces are also returning.
Black Ops 7 is launching worldwide on November 14th this year, it’ll also be day one on Game Pass.
COD players can get in early and experience the beta beginning October 2nd, with early access for pre-orders.
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Its reveal comes hot on the heels of the Battlefield 6 beta, which drew major attention and praise for its large-scale warfare.
With both shooters carving out different identities — Battlefield leaning into all-out sandbox warfare and Black Ops doubling down on narrative-driven co-op and multiplayer — the big question for fans is whether Call of Duty can match its rival’s momentum.
