The wait is over, as Call of Duty 2025 has been finally revealed. Activision dropped the first Black Ops 7 trailer to fittingly wrap up the Xbox Games Showcase, followed by a juicy intel drop that gave fans a lot to talk about.
Black Ops 7 promises to deliver a “full Call of Duty package,” according to CoD general manager Matt Cox. The upcoming title also marks the first consecutive release in the subseries, serving as a sequel to the events of both Black Ops 2 and the currently running Black Ops 6.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, this year’s entry is tabbed as the “most mind-bending Black Ops ever,” and based on what we’ve seen so far, that might just be true. Here’s a breakdown of everything we know about the game so far.
Black Ops 7 trailer reveals the return of David Mason
One of the biggest surprises in the Black Ops 7 teaser is the return of a familiar face: David Mason. Yes, the iconic protagonist from Black Ops 2 is back, and this time he’s stepping into a darker, more high-tech future.
Here’s the synopsis of BO7‘s narrative:
“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. Wielding cutting-edge technology, David Mason and his team must fight back against a manipulative enemy who weaponizes fear above all else.”
The enemy referred to is The Guild, a rogue criminal organization that turned into an advanced weapons manufacturer. Led by Emma Kagan, the group “weaponizes fear” with their highly advanced technology.
Black Ops 7 cast leaked
Based on a report by Variety, the Black Ops 7 cast is definitely stacked. Here are the actors bringing the main characters to life:
- Milo Ventimiglia (This Is Us, Heroes) as David Mason
- Kiernan Brennan Shipka (Mad Men, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) as Emma Kagen
- Michael Rooker (The Walking Dead, Guardians of the Galaxy) as Mike Harper
With its futuristic setting, a returning fan-favorite lead, and a plot that blends action with psychological thrills, BO7 is shaping up to be one of the most intense entries in the series yet.
Co-op Campaign makes a comeback
A standout feature revealed in the recent intel drop is that Black Ops 7 will include a “thrilling and innovative” Co-op Campaign. That means you’ll be able to squad up with friends in the campaign mode or tackle it solo.
While details are still under wraps, including how many players can actually team up, this marks a big return for the mode. Co-op campaigns haven’t been seen in the series for years, with appearances being in CoD: World at War (2008) and Black Ops 3 (2015), where up to four players could play together.
Given the BO7‘s heavy focus on psychological warfare and futuristic tech, we can probably look forward to some wild mission design and unpredictable story moments.
Multiplayer and Round-Based Zombies details
Multiplayer in Black Ops 7 is getting a futuristic twist. With the game set in 2035, you can expect near-future weapons and tech-packed gear across brand new maps. A potential Multiplayer feature teased in the trailer that struck me the most is a stealth mechanic that lets you go completely invisible to enemies.
Meanwhile, Round-Based Zombies is officially sticking around, much to the relief of longtime fans. According to leaks, BO7 will introduce one of the largest Zombies maps the franchise has ever seen. While details are still scarce, it sounds like the mode is aiming to be more ambitious and immersive than ever before.
New big map expected in Warzone
There’s a ton of speculation surrounding a possible new Warzone map. The final moments of the trailer show a squad of four dropping onto a mysterious island that looks suspiciously like Avalon, a map that’s been rumored for a while now.
That same location appears to be where The Guild, BO7’s main villain faction, is operating. Whether it ends up in Warzone or is strictly tied to Co-op Campaign remains up in the air. Still, the connection definitely has fans buzzing.
Black Ops 7 release date and platforms
While Activision hasn’t locked in an exact release date just yet, Black Ops 7 is expected to drop sometime in October or November, keeping in line with the traditional fall launch window for Call of Duty titles.
What is confirmed, though, is that the game will be hitting all major platforms:
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- PC via Xbox PC, Battle.net, and Steam
Treyarch has also confirmed that a full gameplay reveal is coming later this summer, so we won’t have to wait too long to get a deeper look at the new mechanics, features, and more in-depth details. We’ll make sure to keep you in the loop.
