Call of Duty Black Ops 7 has been revealed, directly in line with leaks on what CoD 2025 would be prior to launch. Here’s everything we know about 2025’s flagship CoD entry so far.
Like clockwork, Activision drops a new Call of Duty game each and every year. The annualized FPS series has become a cultural juggernaut as a result, with each new installment selling millions of units without fail.
And although Black Ops 6 is in the spotlight as it releases seasonal updates, as always, avid fans are eager to know what comes next. Well ahead of schedule, CoD 2025 kept on leaking ahead of its official Summer Game Fest 2025 reveal.
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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 release window
As it’s still early days yet, there’s currently no exact release datelocked in for Call of Duty’s 2025 release, but it’s almost guaranteed to arrive in October or November.
Article continues after ad15 CoD titles have been released in November of their given year, while the other six games landed in October. There have been no outliers to this rule, making it the safest bet possible for 2025’s launch.
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Black Ops 7 only has one trailer at the time of writing: The official reveal.
This trailer confirms many of the leaked details, like a near-future setting and the return of iconic Black Ops characters. However, there are many details in the leaks that haven’t been shown just yet. While leaks should be taken with a grain of salt, these details may give you a better idea of what the game is than this early trailer.
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Black Ops 7 releases on the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PCthrough Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox PC.
So, it’s not coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 despite Microsoft’s decade-long deal with Nintendo in which they said CoD would arrive “the same day as Xbox, with full feature and content parity.”
Article continues after adHowever, in a statement to IGN, Activision said, “We’re committed to getting the franchise on Switch. Both teams are working on it. Will share details when ready.”
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Yes, Black Ops 7 will be on Xbox Game Pass day onethrough Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass.
ActivisionBlack Ops 7 developer
Treyarch and Raven Software are developing Black Ops 7.
While Treyarch and Raven are leading development, it’s worth noting that almost all dev teams under the Activision umbrella serve to support the CoD behemoth in some way. As a result, it’s likely a wide range of teams are all chipping in, including Sledgehammer Games, Beenox, High Moon Studios, and plenty more.
Article continues after adBlack Ops 7 is a Black Ops 2 sequel set in near future
Black Ops 7 is set in 2035, roughly 10 years after Black Ops 2 and 30 years before Black Ops 3.
“The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare following the events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6,” says the official description.
Article continues after ad“Wielding cutting-edge technology, the Black Ops team led by David Mason must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponizes fear above all else.”
Co-op campaign
Black Ops 7 lets you play solo or team up with friends in a “thrilling and innovative Co-op Campaign.”
Article continues after adThanks to the June 17 edition of the COD POD, we’ve had official confirmation that it’s set in Avalon and features wingsuits. This is where many of Black Ops 6’s maps are set, and the whole area is explorable through private matches.
It’s also set to be open-world. This hasn’t been officially announced yet, but leaks which accurately revealed that it was co-op and set in Avalon all said it was an open-world campaign with up to four players.
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Three cast members have been confirmed so far:
- Milo Ventimigliaas David Mason– The returning protagonist of Black Ops 2
- Kiernan Shipkaas Emma Kagan –A new character, the Chief Executive Officer of The Guild
- Michael Rooker as Mike Harper– Returning secondary protagonist of Black Ops 2 (Rooker reprises the role)
Omnimovement updates
Black Ops 7 has “an evolution of Omnimovement.” We don’t know exactly what this means just yet, but Stephanie Snowden, Senior Director of Communications, confirmed: “No wall-running, no jetpacks.”
Article continues after adThere have been leaks and rumors around Black Ops 7 having wall-jumping, wall-running, and jetpacks, but it’s worth noting that Activision only shut down wall-running and jetpacks, not wall-jumping.
This came from a leak back in October 2024, in which someone claimed to have attended a focus group and shared what they learned. This leak had an “evolution of Omnimovement” (now confirmed), alongside the Wall Jump mechanic, which lets you “leap from surfaces for new ways to engage.”
Article continues after adA leak from Oct 2024 on Black Ops 7 had the following, not all confirmed still:
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) June 17, 2025
– "Evolution of omnimovement" (now confirmed)
– "Wall Jump"
– Body Shield updates
– Uplink mode returns
– Face-Off & Gunfight return
– 'Networked Perks feature'
image via @FumoLeaks pic.twitter.com/ibp6qUGv7s
Round-based Zombies
Round-based Zombies will also be included in CoD 2025. While Treyarch has led the charge on a true round-based mode in Black Ops 6, BO7 follows suit with more round-based action.
We don’t have much official information just yet, but a TranZit remaster is on the cards after we can see the headlights of a bus that looks a lot like the one from the fan-favorite BO2 map. Reports said it’ll include one of the biggest maps in history with a transport system, so it could be the same map.
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ActivisionInsider Gaming reported that it could have six maps throughout the year, and Treyarch are experimenting with some “out there” map ideas including one “set in post-WW2 New York where the Nazis had dropped a nuclear bomb,” and the other at the base of an erupting Japanese volcano. Maps set in Afghanistan, Vietnam, and a space station in the Dark Aether have also reportedly been discussed.
There’s also word that the original Zombies crew will return in some capacity, alongside the return of Outbreak and Dead Ops Arcade.
Article continues after adThe only confirmation we have from Treyarch so far is that Black Ops 7 will have “the next twisted chapter of Round-Based Zombies in the heart of the Dark Aether.”
Gameplay leaks
Remastered Black Ops 2 maps
As a follow-up to Black Ops 2, CoD 2025 is reportedly set to feature iconic multiplayer maps from the original release. Although it’s worth noting the devs have only confirmed “brand-new maps” so far.
Article continues after adWe’ve seen the likes of Raid and Express return in various ways over the years, but if true, this could mark the first time several classics make their way back to the spotlight.
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ActivisionUnlike 2023’s Modern Warfare 3, a game that launched exclusively with remade maps, CoD 2025 could include a mix. “The current plan is to launch with new maps and remastered maps in conjunction,” Insider Gaming reported.
This aligns with earlier claims from CoD insider BobNetwork, who also claimed CoD 2025 will function much like MW3 2023, though just with Black Ops 2 maps being remastered.
The April 2024 leak also claimed some of the maps have a futuristic Japanese theme, so these could be new maps or visual overhauls to BO2’s. The Black Ops 7 reveal trailer showed off some locales that fit this description, so there’s a good chance these leaks are true.
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One early detail claimed CoD’s popular Pick 10 system could return.
Article continues after adRather than selecting all sorts of attachments, perks, equipment, and the like, the Pick 10 system limited you to just 10 items. Players would have to spend these 10 points picking pieces of equipment, building out weapons with multiple attachments, selecting perks, or balancing the lot. It added a great degree of strategy to the mix, allowing for more niche builds to thrive.
If the earliest rumblings hold true, this familiar system could be back in play for CoD 2025.
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The leak from October 2024 also revealed the return of the Uplink mode, Face-Off, and Gunfight modes.
The Body Shield mechanic returns, with the ability to do something and “kick their body towards your enemies.” Plus, there will be “Networked Perks,” which seems to let you share their buffs with your teammates.
For now, that’s the rundown of everything we know currently about Black Ops 7. Though, as always, it’s worth taking this intel with a heaping serve of salt until confirmed by developers.
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