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The Latest Breaking News from Treyarch

When is Black Ops 7 season 1? Release date and countdown timer

Lock in for more in just a few weeks.

Destructoid

Black Ops 7 doubles down on removing SBMM, with one minor exception

This is incredible news.

Destructoid

How to play all the Call of Duty: Black Ops games in order

Before playing Black Ops 7, here is our complete guide on the Black Ops timeline and how to play all the games chronologically, and by release order

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is bringing back some iconic maps from Black Ops 2 for Endgame: 'You might even find a little piece of Hazard'

Don't have a Meltdown.

PC Gamer

Black Ops 7 release time countdown

Get ready to dive in.

Dot Esports

Activision clears the air: no Call of Duty Black Ops 7 early access despite rumors

KontrolFreek just dropped new Call of Duty Black Ops 7 thumbsticks, and they even come with a free in-game weapon charm.

GamesRadar

Black Ops 7 brings Call of Duty to a near-future Japan setting – and yes, there's going to be a cat cafe

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 features Japan as a prominent setting.

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20 Years Ago, This Billion-Dollar Franchise Took Its First Step Onto Consoles

‘Call of Duty 2: Big Red One’ discovered that camaraderie, not graphics, were the future of the brand.

Inverse

BO7 Season 1 roadmap: Standoff, Meltdown, Maddox, more content

It's the biggest post-launch season in CoD history.

Dot Esports

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is adding fan-favorite weapon Maddox and the Standoff map, and FPS fans are let's gooo-ing all over the place: "They are way too good at roping us back in every. damn. time"

"It feels too good to be true"

GamesRadar

Two of Call of Duty’s best maps ever return in Black Ops 7 season 1, and it’s about damn time

I've missed you, buddy.

Destructoid

Call of Duty could learn a thing or two from Battlefield 6's smallest map

There's a Battlefield 6 map that basically doesn't exist, but it's really good.

PC Gamer

Treyarch admits Black Ops 7 "controller players are winning slightly more in close-range" thanks to aim assist, says it's reworking it while Raven eyes similar changes for Warzone

Check on the mouse-and-keyboard players in your life

GamesRadar

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will now let players aim down sights "while sliding, diving, and wall jumping" without hated dexterity perk, and it's also adding louder footsteps

One step forward, and then one louder step forward

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'Controller players are winning slightly more in close-range engagements': Treyarch throws a live grenade into 'controller vs mouse' debate, says aim assist will be less forgiving in Black Ops 7

Treyarch says it's going "take a very close look at the strength of aim assist," as well as rotational aim assist ahead of Black Ops 7's release.

Destructoid

Treyarch details a slew of exciting improvements to Black Ops 7 thanks to beta feedback, and players are hyped

CoD gamers are always outspoken in betas, and they do help.

GamesRadar

Former Call of Duty director Glen Schofield says "I hate doing this, but since I left Sledgehammer, none of the games have been very good"

The Callisto Protocol director still thinks Treyarch's got it

Windows Central

Battlefield 6 has a super handy feature for players that I want Treyarch to steal for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Battlefield 6's campaign might not be the highlight of the release, but if you play it, you'll get a handy reminder that you can regain your storage when you're done.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 free trial is live now and players can dive into the entire campaign — but you'll need to act fast

A free trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now live, and players can dive into the entire campaign for a limited time.

PC Gamer

After warring with fans for years, Black Ops 7 will finally ditch aggressive skill-based matchmaking: 'Our team feels strongly about providing players with a more varied experience'

A triumph for pubstompers everywhere.

GamesRadar

Activision finally gives in and confirms Call of Duty Black Ops 7 will not use SBMM: "At launch, Open Matchmaking with minimal skill consideration will be the default"

"The beta was a valuable opportunity" to test Treyarch's approach to skill-based matchmaking

Destructoid

Call of Duty gamers, we won: Black Ops 7 will launch with reduced SBMM, persistent lobbies, and aim assist changes

Insert the Thanos sitting down and smiling gif here.

GamesRadar

Black Ops 7 beta brings back SBMM in a new playlist to "get solid feedback," and everyone still hates it

Call of Duty players aren't the happiest at the moment, you could say

Windows Central

Can't get enough of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's open beta? Good news — you got more time

We got a job to do — keep racking up those eliminations in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's open beta, now extended until Thursday, October 9.

PC Gamer

Activision extends the Black Ops 7 beta to wrap up just 24 hours before Battlefield 6 launches

After Battlefield 6's explosive beta, not as many folks are showing up to playtest Black Ops 7.

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