From Activision:
Call of Duty: Next has wrapped, and we’ve got a huge slate of new intel for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty: Warzone, and Call of Duty: Mobile to share. The event gave viewers from around the world a chance to learn all about what players can expect when Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, and attendees in-person were able to get hands-on and stream Black Ops 7 Multiplayer/Zombies and new Call of Duty: Warzone content.
Call of Duty: Next also gave viewers the first look at the upcoming Call of Duty: Warzone Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map alongside the all-new Signal Station and remastered Factory POIs appearing in Verdansk, both launching with Season 1. This was followed by the latest intel around the 6th anniversary celebration of Call of Duty: Mobile as well as the first look at the new DMZ: Recon mode coming to mobile.
The event also culminated with heated competition at the Call of Duty Endowment (C.O.D.E.) Bowl VI presented by USAA (won by the Royal UK Air Force Esports).
Overall Game Headlines
- Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 7 takes players deeper into the Black Ops universe, as Black Ops 7 follows last year’s record-setting Black Ops 6
- The all-new Black Ops 7 infuses player feedback into development as Treyarch and Raven have pushed the boundaries, and their ambition, to new heights with all new ways to play including Co-Op Campaign, Endgame, the biggest Black Ops Round-Based Zombies Map ever, next-level Omnimovement and more
- This is an all-new Black Ops experience taking players to 2035 with a distinctive style and tone all its own, picking up the story following the events of fan-favorites Black Ops 2 & Black Ops 6
- The most innovative campaign in Black Ops Squad up together with friends or play solo in an all-new Co-Op Campaign experience featuring new ways to play, global progression across all modes for the first time in the franchise, and an all-new PvE social experience in The Endgame, redefining the Campaign experience
- Jump into signature Black Ops Multiplayer, featuring next-level Omnimovement, near-future tech, and weaponry from the year 2035 across a loaded array of new maps and modes. Introducing Skirmish, an all-new multi-objective, large-scale 20v20 mode coming in Black Ops 7 Multiplayer
- Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies returns with Ashes of the Damned, the biggest Black Ops Round-Based Zombies map ever, featuring all-new Wonder Vehicle gameplay that takes players across a massive set of new locations. Survival Maps also return for the first time since Black Ops 2, as well as the all-new Cursed mode for hardcore players
- Dead Ops Arcade 4, the biggest, most intense Dead Ops Arcade yet is playable day one with multiple distinct modes, dozens of levels to explore, and full Level XP progression
- New Resurgence map and two new Verdansk POIs launch in Call of Duty: Warzone for Season 1
Signature Black Ops Multiplayer featuring 18 maps and 30 weapons at launch
- Massive offering of 18 Multiplayer maps at launch: 16 signature 6v6 battlegrounds including 3 returning Black Ops 2 classics, plus two new large-scale 20v20 maps, all combining a new level of visual fidelity with best-in-class Treyarch Multiplayer map design
- Set in 2035, Multiplayer delivers an arsenal of new, near-future weaponry and gear, where weapon systems have been overhauled down to the smallest detail to match the era
- 30 weapons available at launch, including 16 never-before-seen in the franchise
- New to Black Ops 7, players can now customize their Tactical and Lethal Equipment, Field Upgrades, and Scorestreaks using the Overclock System, supercharging gear and unlocking enhancements that works best for your playstyle during a match
- Next-Level Omnimovement, including Wall Jumps, increased base movement speed, and additional movement options through Perks, open up creative possibilities and fresh dynamics to provide fun and player agency in every encounter
- In the new 6v6 Overload mode, squads clash over one device that must be carried into enemy territory to score. Momentum swings sharply as the device changes hands, making every pickup, player escort, and interception a pivotal moment
- Skirmish is an all-new, 20v20 adrenaline-charged MP mode that blends a variety of objectives, new tools including wingsuits and grappling hooks, and intense vehicle warfare into a massive experience. This is Black Ops large-scale combat, redefined
- Built on the foundation set in Black Ops 6, all the progression systems players know and love will be available on day one, including the Camo Hub, Challenge Tracker, Combat Record, and Classic Prestige
- Return of Weapon Prestige in its deepest form yet, with a unique Prestige Attachment per weapon and multiple Weapon Camos to unlock on the journey to the all-new Weapon Prestige Master
- Black Ops 7’s Gunsmith offers Weapon Build Sharing for the first time in Black Ops, allowing players to easily swap builds with friends
- Black Ops 7 introduces more Mastery Camos than ever before, including Co-Op Campaign for the first time ever, along with more ways to earn Camos across multiple systems in the game
- Weekly Challenges make their Black Ops debut starting in Season 1, giving players new ways to unlock gameplay content on a weekly basis, including new weapons, attachments, Scorestreaks, and Weapon Camos
Ashes of the Damned arrives with Treyarch’s biggest Round-Based Zombies map ever
- Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies returns with Ashes of the Damned, featuring all-new Wonder Vehicle gameplay that takes players across a massive set of new locations, along with the return of Survival maps for the first time since Black Ops 2
- Continuation of the Black Ops 6 Zombies story arc, where the crew collides with alternate versions of the original Zombies crew: Richtofen, Nikolai, Takeo, and Dempsey. In never-before-seen incarnations, these characters join the crew from Black Ops 6 to face a new kind of nightmare... though in the Dark Aether, nothing is ever what it seems
- New Wonder Vehicle, Ol’ Tessie, is upgradable, repairable, and aided by T.E.D.D.’s volatile guidance
- New Wonder Weapon, the Necrofluid Gauntlet, manipulates a mysterious fluid by hardening it into deadly spikes, which can pull items back to the player and siphon enemies’ life force
- Black Ops 7 Zombies will launch with three modes: Standard, Survival, and Cursed to suit a range of play styles and skill levels, plus Dead Ops Arcade 4, back for the first time since Black Ops Cold War
- The new Cursed mode is crafted for those seeking a more demanding experience, starting with only a pistol in your hand, no loadout weapons, no minimap, and a classic point system inspired by Black Ops 3. Players will discover and activate mysterious Relics to add a further layer of challenge to gain access to new rewards
- Black Ops 7 Zombies launches with 30 weapons, plus a large variety of new and returning Perk-a-Colas, Ammo Mods and Field Upgrades, GobbleGums and a massive expansion to the Augment system with 66 new upgrades
- Dead Ops Arcade returns with Dead Ops Arcade 4: Papaback in Black, featuring Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, and GobbleGums for the first time, alongside top-down and first-person perspective options. Players can battle through 80 levels across 20+ arenas in a squad of up to 4 players, take on Silverback Challenges and new Slayer Maps, and earn Level XP as they play
Call of Duty: Warzone
- At Season 01 launch, players will drop into the all-new Resurgence Map, Haven’s Hollow, located in the heart of American Appalachia
- Two Points of Interest will also be introduced to Verdansk with Season 01 including:
- The all-new Signal Station, a broadcast facility with a massive control room and the new Tactical Heat Map feature
- And a remastered version of Factory, a sprawling industrial site where rockets are developed and stored
- Bespoke movement is coming to Warzone which will include the removal of default Tac Sprint, an increase in baseline sprint speed, and the addition of Combat Roll via the Mountaineer Perk, all while prioritizing a stable and familiar combat experience
- Rebalanced loadout customization, expanded weapon build diversity, and more meaningful attachments that create distinct playstyles
- New and updated Perks, Lethals, Tacticals and Field Upgrades that add an additional layer of player agency to fit a variety of gameplay styles
- Including the introduction of a Warzone-exclusive Tactical called the Phantom Signal
- New Quality of Life features such as Weapon Build Sharing, and the preservation of all previously introduced quality of life improvements
- Dedicated Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery camos and camo track to earn
For the full Call of Duty: Next recap, head to the Call of Duty blog.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer beta kicks off on October 2 across all platforms for those who pre-ordered the game, followed by an open beta on October 5. With this complete guide, players will learn essential tactics for every map and game mode included in the Beta, explore how in-game progression works, and discover which rewards will carry over to the full launch.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Multiplayer and Zombies Beta
- The Beta offers a preview of the game’s Multiplayer and Zombies Survival experiences
- The Black Ops 7 Beta Early Access runs from October 2-5 and is available to all players who have pre-ordered, have an early access code, or are subscribed to select Xbox Game Pass plans, with the Open Beta running from October 5-8
- Multiplayer Maps: The Forge, Cortex, Exposure, Imprint, Blackheart, Toshin
- Multiplayer Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed, Search and Destroy, Overload
- Zombies Survival: Vandorn Farm (limited time, starting Oct. 3)
- Earn in-game rewards for playing the Beta, which will be immediately available in the Beta once unlocked, and playable in Black Ops 7 once the full game launches
Read the Beta guide here, which includes in-depth Multiplayer and Zombies guides to help players prepare for the beta.
