Liputan6.com, Jakarta Call of Duty fans are gearing up for the latest entry, "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7," which has been officially announced and is set to launch on November 14, 2025.
This game marks the eighth installment in the Black Ops sub-series and the 22nd title in the Call of Duty franchise overall.
Co-developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, the game promises a deep experience with a gripping storyline and gameplay innovations.
"Black Ops 7" will be available globally on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows (via Xbox on PC, Battle.net, and Steam), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
The game will also be available day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers.
Set in 2035, approximately a decade after the events of "Black Ops 2" and also after "Black Ops 6."
David Mason will lead an elite JSOC team on a secret mission that uncovers a sophisticated plot, drawing them into a haunting past and threatening global stability.
Release Date and Availability
"Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" is scheduled for a global release on November 14, 2025.
This date has been confirmed by Activision and Microsoft, making it one of the most anticipated titles of the year.
The game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows (via Xbox on PC, Battle.net, and Steam), Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Additionally, "Black Ops 7" will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one of launch.
Background and Storyline
The story of "Black Ops 7" is set in 2035, placing it chronologically after "Black Ops 2" and "Black Ops 6."
The world is on the brink of chaos, engulfed in violent conflict and intense psychological warfare.
The main plot centers on David Mason, who leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the Mediterranean city of Avalon, where they uncover a sophisticated plot that threatens the world and forces them to confront their past.
The return of terrorist Raul Menendez is a key trigger in the "Black Ops 7" narrative, sending shockwaves across the globe and becoming the crux of the conflict.
David "Section" Mason will lead the elite JSOC team, with Milo Ventimiglia playing the character.
Fan-favorite characters like Raul Menendez also return, along with the introduction of new icons like Emma Kagan, CEO of tech giant The Guild, played by Kiernan Shipka.
Michael Rooker will also reprise his role as Mike Harper.
The "Black Ops 7" story campaign can be played in single-player or co-op modes.
Gameplay Innovations and New Modes
"Black Ops 7" introduces a number of new gameplay features and significant updates that enhance the gameplay experience.
For the first time in the series, the game will feature a co-op campaign that can be played solo or with up to four players.
Every elimination, objective, and breakthrough in the Co-Op Campaign will contribute directly to Global XP, the game's global progression system.
The omnidirectional movement system introduced in "Black Ops 6," known as Omnimovement, will return and be fine-tuned in "Black Ops 7."
This feature allows players to dash, dive, and slide in any direction, providing greater freedom of movement on the battlefield.
The multiplayer experience will also be enhanced with 16 exciting 6v6 maps and two larger 20v20 maps at launch, as well as advanced new weapons and equipment suited to the 2035 setting.
A new mode called "Skirmish" will be a large-scale, multi-objective multiplayer mode.
The round-based Zombies mode will return with the largest Black Ops Zombies map ever, including new vehicle gameplay, promising a "wild" story direction and a more expansive experience.
Surprisingly, "Black Ops 7" will also include "Dead Ops Arcade 4," a stealthy top-down twin-stick shooter returning after a long absence.
Beta Access and Pre-Order Bonus
To give players a chance to experience "Black Ops 7" before its full release, Activision will be holding a beta period.
Players who pre-order the game or have an active Game Pass subscription (Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass) will gain early access to the game's multiplayer open beta.
This early access beta period will run from October 2nd to October 8th.Following the early access period, the open beta will begin on October 5th, allowing more players to try out the latest multiplayer experience.
Pre-orders will also receive attractive bonuses, including early access to the Open Beta and the Reznov Challenge Pack.
The Reznov Challenge Pack includes the SOG Reznov Operator Skin from "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6" and "Call of Duty: Warzone," as well as access to unlock the Stalingrad Reznov and Memory Reznov Operator Skins, providing additional value to players who pre-order.