With the integration of Black Ops 7, Season 01 brings major updates to Call of Duty: Warzone. Expect the following at launch on December 4:

·      Player Level reset, allowing you to level up and optionally Prestige across Co-Op Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone.

·      Access to all 30 Black Ops 7 launch weapons, plus the additional armaments coming to Season 01, each with specific Call of Duty: Warzone Camos to unlock.

·      All Weapons with access to Weapon Prestige and Prestige Attachments.

·      Weapon Build Sharing has been enabled for Black Ops 7 weapons.

·      Season 01 Operators.

·      Daily and Weekly Challenges.

·      Battle Pass and BlackCell progress.

Additionally, Call of Duty: Warzone features some gameplay adjustments and updates, including:

·       Movement: Tac Sprint is now part of the Sprinter Perk. Base movement speed has been increased to compensate. Players equipped with the Mountaineer Perk can also perform the new Combat Roll for added mobility. Test out Wall Jump and the Grapple Hook Tactical in Limited-Time Modes.

·       Loadout: Overkill is now a default advantage when you access your Loadout. There are no Wildcards. Your weapons now have a maximum of five attachments.

·       Equipment: Expect an updated selection of Tacticals, Lethals, and in-match Field Upgrades, including the Needle Drone Lethal, Pinpoint Grenade Tactical, Phantom Signal Tactical and Echo Unit Field Upgrade, some of which are ground loot only.

·       Equipment Interactions: New equipment interactions have been introduced, including:

·       Smoke Grenades now douse Molotov fire.

·       Stim Shots now remove the effects of Flash and Concussion Grenades.

·       Perks: The three Perk Slots have been restructured and updated, as detailed below, along with the addition of a new Adaptive Perk.

·       Expect further Comms and Patch Notes from Raven Software that go into more detail on all these updates and features.

Call of Duty: Warzone: Legacy Weapons

Weapons > Loadouts > Custom Loadouts > Primary/Secondary/Melee Weapon > Legacy

Armaments from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare® II, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 are still accessible and usable in Call of Duty: Warzone. They can be found by cycling through your Primary Weapon (or Secondary Weapon or Melee) slot in the Weapons Menu, all the way to the right, and “Legacy” Menu.

Though accessible in Call of Duty: Warzone (only), Legacy Weapons will not support the following Black Ops 7 features:

·       Weapon Prestige and Weapon Prestige Camos.

·       Black Ops 7 Weapon and Call of Duty: Warzone Mastery Camos.

·       New Black Ops 7 Reticle Challenges.

·       Access to Black Ops 7 Weapon Customization items.

·       Build Sharing and Build Codes.

Call of Duty: Warzone Armory

Career > Challenges > Armory

Any weapons you’ve yet to unlock from current or past games can be accessed after completing a Challenge in the Armory.

Call of Duty: Warzone Operators

Access every Operator you’ve accessed or unlocked across Modern Warfare II, Modern Warfare III, Black Ops 6, and now Black Ops 7 in the Operators menu, along with notes on how many Skins you’ve unlocked for the Operator, and their Finishing Move.

Call of Duty: Warzone: Available Equipment

Weapons > Loadouts > Custom Loadouts > Tacticals/Lethals

Expect to be able to choose the following Tacticals and Lethals in your Loadout, prior to securing additional Equipment and Field Upgrades during a match:

·       Tacticals

·       Concussion

·       Smoke Grenade

·       Psych Grenade

·       Decoy

·       Stim Shot

·       Heartbeat Sensor

·       Lethals

·       Frag

·       Sticky Grenade

·       C4

·       Claymore

·       Molotov

·       Combat Axe

Call of Duty: Warzone: New Offensive Equipment

Let’s dive a little deeper into the capabilities of the new Equipment coming to Call of Duty: Warzone at Season 01:

Tactical: Pinpoint Grenade (Ground Loot Only): Unlike the Snapshot Grenade, which offers a quick burst of intel, the Pinpoint Grenade provides sustained reconnaissance for a short duration. When active, it deploys tracking darts at enemies entering its radius, marking their positions for you and your squad. Each pulse can tag multiple targets over time, making it a powerful tool for coordinated pushes. Enemies can remove the dart if they act quickly, balancing its impact while keeping the intel flow strategic rather than overwhelming.

Tactical: Psych Grenade: An experimental projectile that causes confusion and chaos; a disorienting red gas that can spawn phantom facsimiles of nearby enemies, creating visual, audio, and minimap distortion within its radius. Use it to break line-of-sight, bait opponents into false engagements, or slip away while they chase ghosts.

Tactical: Phantom Signal (Ground Loot Only): This scrambles enemy awareness and exposes their position. When deployed, it forces up to three nearby foes to emit distorted audio cues while briefly revealing their locations on the compass. Their HUD flickers with interference during the effect, leaving them momentarily disoriented and vulnerable to pursuit.

Lethal: Needle Drone (Ground Loot Only): A compact, throwable mini-drone that detonates on impact — or with quick reflexes can be remotely steered and manually triggered within a brief six-second control window. Perfect for precision strikes in situations or for surprise plays, the Needle Drone delivers lethal accuracy.

Field Upgrade: Echo Unit: Deploy the Echo Unit to create a lifelike decoy that mirrors your Operator’s appearance and stance. Unlike traditional holographic projections, this advanced mimic replicates your current posture — standing or crouched — making it a convincing distraction for unsuspecting enemies.

Call of Duty: Warzone Available Perks

Weapons > Loadouts > Custom Loadouts > Perk 1/Perk 2/Perk 3

The last part of your Loadout planning requires you to inspect and choose three Perks from a total of 15, one each from a set of five in Perk slots 1, 2, and 3. Here are the available Perks, with more to find during a Match:

Perk 1 (Blue): Choose one of the following:

Scavenger: Improves Ammo and Resource acquisition.

Veteran: Improves equipment resistance and Long-Range weapon handling.

Mountaineer: Gain damage negation when falling.

Cold-Blooded: Gain immunity to tracking equipment, targeting systems, and electronic interference.

Grenadier: Improves explosive equipment and equipment handling.

Perk 2 (Red): Choose one of the following:

Quick Fix: Improves armor handling and health regen.

Alertness: Improves awareness.

Reactive Armor: Improves armory recovery and defense.

Bomb Squad: Gain explosive resistance and equipment negation.

Sprinter: Improves Sprinting and movement.

Perk 3 (Yellow): Choose one of the following:

Tempered: Improves armor.

Adaptive: Improves explosive defense, movement, and handling.

Tracker: Improves tracking and target acquisition.

Survivor: Improves health regeneration, revives, and provides one-hit protection against ballistic weapons.

Ghost: Improves stealth.

Expect more details on Perks from Raven Software in the days before and during Season 01 Launch.

The battle lines have been re-drawn, as the area of operations shifts to an isolated Appalachian town that feels straight out of another era. Though parts of the picturesque hamlet of Haven’s Hollow may look familiar, there are plenty of new areas to explore. It’s also the stage for fast-paced frenetic Resurgence gameplay.

Get a step ahead of the competition with a deeper look at the major POIs you’ll encounter in your deployments to Haven’s Hollow. 

The primary points of interest include:

• Mansion

• Pond

• Train Station

• Barn

• Research Center

• Main Street

• River Boat

• Coal Depot

• Lumbermill

Mansion

The Mansion will be instantly familiar site to anyone who played the Shattered Veil Zombies map in Black Ops 6. A giant T-Rex fossil — thankfully long dead — greets Operators by the staircase in the main hall, doorways on the first and second floor branching off into other rooms and levels. Take the stairs or latch onto an Ascender to reach the rooftop or move through the surrounding grounds like the courtyard and over the water toward the Research Center.

Pond

Watch out for snipers firing down from the ranger station overlooking the Pond. In the middle, a gazebo sits on a small island of land with a Zipline toward a covered bridge on one side and a rest area on the other. The water itself is shallow, though even then it’s advised to keep your boots dry, considering the many power positions overlooking the area in the circle of land that surrounds it.

Train Station

Engage in long-range skirmishes across the open expanse of the Train Station, a mostly flat area with the central station and a few smaller outbuildings making up a meager amount of interior space. Follow the tracks down to the bridge toward Main Street or explore the cliffside where the terrain cuts down near straight to the water.

Barn

Hit up the Barn to gather supplies in the main building or any of the surrounding homes supporting the operation, built on a flat block of land just uphill of Main Street.

As the center of the map, you’re bound to cross paths with enemy squads. Climb the ladder up the grain silo to dominate from above or post up in one of the houses and prepare an ambush.

Research Center

Explore Haven’s Lab and the smaller Data Center, the buildings surrounded by a parking lot and walking paths creating long sightlines on the outside. For closer combat, head into Haven’s Lab, a large three-level structure with an atrium in the middle. For even tighter brawls, head to the Data Center.

Main Street

The heart of Haven’s Hollow provides residents and tourists alike with a variety of amenities including a video rental store, ice cream shop, hardware store, and other folksy additions to make people feel right at home.

Fans of the Liberty Falls map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies will recognize the motel, comic store, and bowling alley amongst other infamous locations in this main thoroughfare of clustered buildings.

Riverboat

The pride of the town, Haven’s Gamble offers luxurious river cruises on a three-tiered paddleboat right on the water south of Main Street. A row of slot machines and card tables line the bottom level while a bar, grill, and stage adorn the top. Explore the outer deck on all three levels, firing on enemies in the water and inland. For quick access on and off, look to the covered walkways and the Ziplines attached to the front and back.

Coal Depot

The Coal Depot slopes in tiered levels downhill toward the Lumbermill, the two areas comprising Haven Hollow’s industrial sector. Coal Depot rewards creative tactical play; use its blend of tracks, train cars, coal piles, and interior spaces to set up flanking attacks and ambushes. Explore the center warehouse for loot or get up on the roof for a commanding view of the area. For a lower profile, hit up one of the smaller buildings on either side.  

Lumbermill

Two large buildings, connected by a central walkway, dominate the site, their open floorplans opening mid-ranged sightlines throughout the interior. A silo outside offers the perfect viewing platform covering the main road through town, and a trio of warehouses offer room to loot up and a place slip away from more populated areas of the map.

In addition to marking the release of Haven’s Hollow, the Season 01 update also brings two POIs to Verdansk, the brand-new Signal Station and the remastered Factory.

Signal Station

A new Guild complex arrives in the north of Verdansk, instantly recognizable by its three white spheres looking over the frozen lake and forest. Explore the main building featuring multiple levels of combat and a large central area where squads can interact with the facility to access additional map intel.

Outside, the road curves through a covered pathway at the base of the facility. Drive in, Zipline up into the main building, get what you need, and zip back out. The smaller warehouse by the helipad out front offers a more concealed area, good for ambushing enemies on the ground, the opposite garage offering similar advantages along the main road.

Factory

Players with experience in Verdansk ’84 will recognize this sprawling industrial site located just east of Superstore. Guild Rockets are being developed and stored in the updated Factory site, supported by an intricate system of worksites, silos, warehouses, and other supporting facilitates.

The dense cluster of buildings is packed with loot, well worth a stop if you can survive the trip. The iconic location is bound to draw a lot of attention, its tightly packed buildings giving squads lots of room to maneuver. Keep your comms active to stay one step ahead of the enemy, and for a near full view of the Factory exterior, send your best sharpshooter up the Ascender to the top of the control tower.

Drop into Haven’s Hollow, Rebirth Island, and the newly updated Verdansk and expect the following Modes, with additional Playlists as the season progresses:

·       Battle Royale, Battle Royale Casual

·       Resurgence, Resurgence Casual

Additionally, reports of anomalies appearing periodically throughout certain \[CLASSIFIED] locations appear to be valid. Further inspection is required at Mid-Season.

Polaris Vehicles Return with a Fresh Look for Season 01

Returning to Verdansk, heading to Rebirth Island, or dropping into Haven’s Hollow? Then plan your vehicle acquisition accordingly, Operator, as your preferred mode of transport is likely to be the Polaris RZR Pro R 4 UTV, and the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 ATV off-road vehicles, all arriving in Season 01 sporting a new, sleek, Black Ops 7 design.

RIDE. RESPAWN. REPEAT: Keep an eye out for the upcoming Polaris x Call of Duty give-away for a chance to win weekly prize bundles and the real-life, limited edition Polaris vehicles. Click here for more details[www.polaris.com].

The CODMAS Holiday season returns to Call of Duty: Warzone with CODMAS limited time events, whether you’re naughty or nice. Experience the ultimate holiday heist as you race to gather the most gifts before your rival squads decide to destroy them in this festival of chaos!

Also expect some festive decoration across Haven’s Hollow, Verdansk, and Rebirth Island as CODMAS begins!

Primary Weapon: Kogot-7 (Launch)

SMG, Battle Pass Page 3, Page 11 HVT Tier Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 39

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Excellent mobility and fast fire rate, but shorter-range capabilities and moderate recoil.

What the Kogot-7 lacks in punch, it makes up for with speed and mobility. This fast-firing, quick-handling SMG is perfect for Operators looking to get into the thick of things. Pepper enemies with hip fire up close or aim down sights for more distant foes, the weapon’s clean iron sights making it easy to acquire and track moving targets.

Prestige Attachment

Stock > Dual Wield: MFS Kogot-7 Akimbo

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Kogot-7

Primary Weapon: Maddox RFB (Launch)

Assault Rifle, Battle Pass Page 6, Page 14 HVT Battle Pass Blueprint

Levels: 43

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 40

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto assault rifle. Fast fire rate with a large ammo pool.

A favorite from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, the Maddox RFB returns to action in Black Ops 7. The weapon’s manageable recoil, fast fire rate, and large ammo pool make it ideal for sustained fights. The Maddox’s capabilities really begin to shine as you level up the weapon and gain access to more Attachments like the Extended Mag I, granting a Mag Size of 50 with no drawbacks. Look for other powerful additions to push the Maddox towards long-ranged precision or snappy, mid-ranged play.

Prestige Attachment

Barrel > Burst Barrel: 13” MFS Echo-Fire Barrel

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Maddox RFB

Melee Weapon: Ballistic Knife (Launch)

Melee, Weekly Challenge Reward, Week 1

Levels: 30

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: None

Customize Options: Camos (CM, MP, ZM, WZ).

Spring-action knife launcher. High melee damage and can fire retrievable blades as projectiles.

The Ballistic Knife returns, a staple Black Ops weapon that lets you pull off deadly ranged attacks with surprising speed and accuracy as the blade is fired from the handle, eliminating unarmored targets on contact. Pick up your fired blades in the environment to keep stocked up or equip the Scavenger Perk to refill your stash with every resupply.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Ballistic Knife

Primary Weapon: Sokol 545 (In-Season)

LMG, Event Reward

Levels: 39

MAGS: 3

MAG SIZE: 102

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto light machine gun. Can switch on demand between a slower fire rate with high accuracy and range, and a faster fire rate with higher damage and recoil.

When you need suppressive fire, few weapons outshine the Sokol 545 LMG, a beast of a weapon with a base Mag Size of over 100, the largest in its class. It’s also got the furthest damage range before suffering drop off penalties, making it a good choice for pinning down enemy marksman. For those looking to cover their squad and keep up the pressure over sustained fights, this is the tool for the job with two fire-rate switches to cater for almost every combat situation.

Prestige Attachment

Fire Mod > Rapid Fire Mod: MFS 48-Dread Burst Mod

\[\[CAPTION]] Converts the Sokol 545 into a powerful 6-round burst weapon, giving you the chance to recenter the weapon before unloading more rounds. Massively improved fire rate offset by reduced damage and range. Improved recoil control and mobility.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Sokol 545

Special Weapon: NX Ravager (In-Season)

Special, Event Reward

Levels: 30

MAGS: 15

MAG SIZE: 1

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Magazine, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (2).

Launches high damage bolt projectiles. Can be configured to fire explosive bolts that detonate a short time after impact.

Take aim with the NX Ravager compound bow, featuring quick loading bolts in a device that shoots accurately to great distances. Level up the classic Black Ops weapon to access a mid- and long-ranged Optic and the Explosive Crossbow Bolt Fire Mod for action star moments that blast the competition to pieces. 

Prestige Attachment

Magazine > Crossbow Bolt: Tribolt

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > NX Ravager

Primary Weapon: Hawker HX (In-Season)

Sniper Rifle, Event Reward

Levels: 38

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 7

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Bolt-action Sniper Rifle. Fast handling and mobility. Higher recoil and flinch. Hold breath while ADS to steady.

Black Ops 2 veterans may recognize this powerful Sniper Rifle, a bolt-action weapon that deals heavy damage with a high one-shot hit potential against unarmed enemies. When compared to the VS Recon (another bolt action rifle), the Hawker HX has a higher recoil and flinch and is generally less stable. It also takes a little longer time to rechamber between shots. But the handling and mobility are excellent, and this could be the go-to weapon for players that want to ADS and get shots off quickly.

Prestige Attachment

Barrel > Damage Barrel: \[CLASSIFIED] Barrel

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Hawker HX

Primary Weapon: Sturmwolf 45 (In-Season)

SMG, Event Reward

Levels: 38

MAGS: 4

MAG SIZE: 32

Mastery Badges: Yes

Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods

Customize Options: Skins, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (CM, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3).

Full-auto submachine gun. Very low recoil and good headshot damage. Lower handling, mobility, and range.

 The Sturmwolf 45 is a highly accurate SMG and extremely easy to use, making it an excellent choice for those needing precise hits on enemies, including headshots. Though it has slightly limited handling and mobility, and a shorter overall range compared to other SMGs, expect a recognizable, classic feel to this weapon, with a recoil pattern you may well remember!

Prestige Attachment

Magazine > \[CLASSIFIED]

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Sturmwulf 45

Season 01 hits hard with 11 different Weapon Attachments to earn. Five of them can be unlocked via Prestige Attachments as detailed previously in this blog. A further six are available throughout Season 01 as Weekly Challenge rewards. Let’s go for a weapon inspect:

Akita Scorchlink Akimbo (Launch Window)

Akita Shotgun, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Stock > Operator Mod: Akita Scorchlink Akimbo

Why wield only one full-auto Shotgun when you can have two? With this Attachment equipped, you’re granted dual capabilities coupled with Belt Fed Ammo Capacity and an Overheat mechanic, with a slight dip in damage range and hipfire spread to compensate for the barrage of rounds. Blocks other Magazines.

Redwell Shade-X Suppressor (In-Season)

All Weapons with Muzzle Attachments, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Muzzle > Operator Mod: Redwell Shade-X Suppressor

Suppress your weapon while simultaneously improving vertical and horizontal recoil control at a slight cost to damage range and bullet velocity, helping to keep you on target and off the radar.

Additional Attachments

The rest of the Attachments that are earned across Season 01 Weekly Challenges, plus other Loadout rewards, are yours to discover as the weeks go on!

Season 01 kicks off with the “Rally Point” Community Event which tasks all players to work together to complete community missions to unlock rewards for all. Participate in other events throughout the season to earn additional rewards, including new Weapons, Blueprints, Camos, Operator Skins, and more.

Event: Rally Point (CM, MP, ZM, WZ)

Rewards Include: New Weapon: NX Ravager Crossbow (Special), Covert Viable Operator Skin, Elimination Tracker Gunscreen

It’s up to the community to work together on this one. Take on Personal Missions unlocked over the course of the Event to unlock rewards for yourself, while also contributing to Community Missions alongside the global Call of Duty community that all players progress together. When Community Milestones are reached all players who’ve participated in the Event will receive the reward, including the all-new NX Ravager Crossbow Special Weapon. Hit major milestones and unlock exclusive rewards including the new NX Ravager Crossbow Special Weapon.

Event: Naughty and Nice (CM, MP, ZM, WZ)

Rewards Include: Sokol 545 LMG, “Sweet Tooth” Peacekeeper Mk 1 Blueprint, “Oh Fudge” Kara Marksman Rifle Blueprint, “Snowfall” Animated Camo

Santa’s watching, Operators! Complete Naughty Challenges to reveal rewards in bags of Coal or stay on your best behavior and with Nice Challenges that unwrap Festive Gifts. Rewards include the new Sokol 545 LMG, an opposing pair of Weapon Blueprints, and an Animated Weapon Camo. Which List will you make this year?

Career > Challenges > Weekly Challenges

Complete challenges every week of the season to unlock new Loadout items, Camo rewards, and XP. Beginning with Season 01, the Weekly Challenges Menu, accessible via the Lobby or the Challenge Hub in the Career Menu, give you the chance to earn new Attachments, Scorestreaks, Weapons, and more by completing Challenges in all modes.

Note: The first two of the six additional Attachments available throughout Season 01 are described earlier in this blog.

At the start of Season 01, immediately check the Weekly Challenge menu to see the available rewards and the challenges required to access them. Complete any six challenges across any (or all) of the four supported modes — Co-op Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, or Call of Duty: Warzone — to unlock the weekly Loadout reward, Check the menu again the following week for the next gameplay reward.

Completing challenges also rewards XP, and this is a great way to rise through the Levels. If don’t worry if you miss a week; as long as you’re playing Black Ops 7 during any part of Season 01, all the previous Weekly Challenge Challenges and rewards are still accessible, up to the point the season concludes.

Week 1 Reward: Ballistic Knife: For the first week of Season 01, a brand-new Melee Weapon is your reward: Make sure you’re rapidly completing Weekly Challenges to unlock the Ballistic Knife!

Seasonal Camos (Weekly Challenges)

In addition to Attachments, Weapons, and Scorestreaks on offer throughout the season, players can earn two seasonal Weapon Camos, both of which are Universal (they can be equipped to any weapon)!

Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 1: “Feedin’ Time” (Animated) Complete the first part of the season’s Weekly Challenges to obtain a new Universal Animated Camo (which can be applied to any weapon). For Season 01, this occurs at the end of Week 5.

Weekly Challenge Weapon Camo 2: “Coral Streaks” (Animated) Complete all of the Weekly Challenges across the entire season to obtain a new, Universal Animated Camo.

Armory Access

After a season concludes, any Weekly Challenge Loadout items that you didn’t manage to unlock can be unlocked by completing Challenges via the Armory (Career > Challenges > Armory).

Battle Pass Overview and Improvements

Up to 1,100 COD Points, 11 Operator Skins, 26 Blueprints and Weapons, and 119 Total Rewards. Welcome to the Black Ops 7 Season 01 Battle Pass.

Before we dive into some of the content available in the Season 01 Battle Pass, let’s take a moment to detail some of the player-focused improvements you can expect as you unlock the rewards throughout the Battle Pass:

·       Unlock Timing: The team has taken learnings from Black Ops 6’s Battle Pass completion times and made tuning adjustments for a more satisfying journey. The result: each season’s Battle Pass in Black Ops 7 will be more rewarding for your time spent in-game, no matter where you’re playing across all parts of the game.

·       Shorter Initial Pages: Earlier pages in the Black Ops 7 Battle Pass can now be completed faster with fewer tiers needed to unlock HVT content at the end of the page, while later pages in the Battle Pass will contain more rewards. This means players will earn more high-value content sooner across all 100 tiers.

·       Battle Pass Tokens via Daily Challenges: For the first time, we’re adding the ability to earn Battle Pass Tokens through completing Daily Challenges, which are now available not only in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, but also Co-Op Campaign and Endgame (another first!). On certain days in the season, completion of your bonus Daily Challenge will grant you a Battle Pass Token, which can be used right away.

Fight Back and Fight Hard with the Season 01 Battle Pass

As the latest adversary to join the roster of Black Ops operators, General Alden Dorne leads the Season 01 Battle Pass with a measured fury and the latest in The Guild’s line of protective military hardware.

The Season 01 Battle Pass content features an impressive collection of Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more, including up to 1,100 COD Points, 119 total rewards, 23 of which are completely free to earn, including two new Base Weapons.

There are a number of ways to access the Battle Pass:

·      Purchase the Season 01 Battle Pass for 1,100 COD Points.

·      Purchase the Season 01 Battle Pass Bundle for 2,400 COD Points, which also grants you 20 Tokens to use.

·      Best Value: Or upgrade to the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition if you haven’t already, which includes a host of immediate additional rewards, as well as full access to both the Battle Pass and one Season of BlackCell content!

Once you purchase the Battle Pass, you immediately unlock the Instant Rewards Page, including the following items:

·      10% Battle Pass XP Boost

·      The “Linked” Reticle for your Optic Attachments.

·      The “Chain of Command” Legendary Blueprint for the X9 Maverick Assault Rifle.

·      The “Rank and File” Large Decal for your weapon.

·      The new “Adjutant” Operator Skin for Dorne plus the “Adjutant BlackCell” variant for those who purchase BlackCell. This Operator is also unlocked for you to use.

The Season 01 Battle Pass features 119 pieces of unlockable content (excluding BlackCell) including two new (and free) Base Weapons, and more. Make sure you focus on the following Pages to obtain these weapons:

·      Free Unlock: Kogot-7 Submachine Gun: Page 3 Completion Reward

·      Free Unlock: Maddox RFB Assault Rifle: Page 6 Completion Reward

Season 01 Battle Pass Completion Rewards

Players who purchase and complete the Season 01 Battle Pass will earn the following Page completion rewards:

·      200 COD Points

·      The “Dissonance” Legendary Blueprint for the AK-27 Assault Rifle

·      The “No Slowing Down” Animated Calling Card

·      The “Energized One” Animated Emblem

·      A “Gift Card” Ultra GobbleGum

·      The “Disharmony” Operator Skin for Dorne and “Disharmony BlackCell” Skin for those who purchase BlackCell.

BlackCell Offerings

War is evolving. Bring BlackCell dominance to the fight with the brand-new BlackCell Operator Scorn, exclusive to BlackCell. This autonomous frontline enforcer is joined by a cast of tactical Operators and Weapon Blueprints earned exclusively through BlackCell.

BlackCell owners can access the Season 01 Battle Pass via the exclusive BlackCell Page, instantly unlocking the following items:

·      The “Scorn” BlackCell Operator Skin. This Operator is also unlocked for you to use.

·      1,100 COD Points

·      The “Ultimatum” Mastercraft Blueprint for the Carbon 57 SMG with Triangular Yellow Tracers and Shimmering Deletion Death FX

·      The “Heavy Fire” Companion Finishing Move, featuring Dorne’s pet D.A.W.G.

·      The “Clock Out” Gun Screen you can attach to any weapon that accepts it.

·      The “BlackCell” Clan Tag (showcased in Lobbies and Winner’s Circles).

·      The “BlackCell No.1” HUD Theme (available in the Career > Customize > HUD Presets Menu).

BlackCell owners get access to page after page of additional exclusive rewards — an additional 21 in total — within the Season 01 Battle Pass, including:

·      Seven BlackCell-exclusive skins, including:

o   Instant Reward Page: The “Adjutant BlackCell” Skin for Dorne (Instant Reward Page)

o   BP Completion Page: The “Disharmony BlackCell” Skin for Dorne

o   Page 2: The “Mauler BlackCell” Skin for Dempsey

o   Page 4: The “Ravage BlackCell” Skin for Zaveri

o   Page 7: The “Reboot BlackCell” Skin for Anderson

o   Page 9: The “Chemtrail BlackCell” Skin for Richtofen

o   Page 12: The “Wayward BlackCell” Skin for Samuels

·      Seven BlackCell-exclusive Weapon Blueprints:

o   Page 1: The “Firing Line BlackCell” Blueprint for the MXR-17 Assault Rifle

o   Page 5: The “Wolfhound BlackCell” Blueprint for the Echo 12 Shotgun

o   Page 8: The “Liquid Cooled BlackCell” Blueprint for the Razor 9mm SMG

o   Page 10: The “Drumbeat BlackCell” Blueprint for the XM325 LMG

o   Page 11: The “First Light BlackCell” Blueprint for the Kogot-7 SMG

o   Page 13: The “Reconditioner BlackCell” Blueprint for the M8A1 Marksman Rifle

o   Page 14: The “Neuroslicer BlackCell” Blueprint for the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle.

There are 140 total item rewards (Battle Pass and BlackCell related) for those who fully complete the Season 01 BlackCell Battle Pass.

As usual, players who upgrade to BlackCell after purchasing the Battle Pass will also receive 1,100 COD Points back.

BlackCell Bonus: Extra Daily Challenges: Players with BlackCell will also receive an additional Daily Challenge (shown above) throughout Season 01 for Co-op Campaign’s Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone, giving you even more options to level up during matches!

Vault Edition Bonus: Remember that one of the many benefits of purchasing the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition is complete access to one Season of BlackCell, which includes the Battle Pass and BlackCell, included in the purchase of the Vault Edition. If you wish to claim the host of additional benefits including the Operator Collection, Mastercraft Weapon Collection, Ultra GobbleGum Pack, and a Permanent Unlock Token as well as BlackCell access, be sure to upgrade today!

Gear up for Season 01 with new Operators including General Alden Dorne, BlackCell’s Scorn, and the original Replacer, with additional \[CLASSIFIED] Operator reinforcements blasting their way into Season 01 Reloaded.

Scorn (BlackCell, JSOC, Launch)

“Scorn” Skin: BlackCell Instant Reward Page

Scorn operates as an autonomous frontline enforcer specializing in high-risk, short-window missions. Outfitted with full-body reactive plating and the latest in assault technology, he is custom built for direct engagement. Training in urban suppression and armored breach tactics combined with off-the-carts physical metrics provide innumerable advantages when deployed to CQB environments. No known military record has been linked to Scorn, but rumors tie him to multiple black-budget research programs — the existence of which the CIA vehemently denies.

Alden Dorne (Battle Pass, Guild, Launch)

“Adjutant” and “Disharmony” Skins: Battle Pass Instant Reward Page, Battle Pass Completion Page

Intelligent and ruthless, Dorne rose through the ranks of The Guild in Emma Kagan’s shadow, acting as her right-hand man and all-purpose fixer. His cunning mind is offset by a streak of uncontrollable rage, but his willingness to do the unthinkable makes him dangerous in ways Kagan never was. Now, with The Guild under his control, Dorne has set his long dormant plans in motion.

The (Original) Replacer (JSOC, Launch Window)

“The Replacer” Skin

As a thank you to our community, at the start of Season 01, we’re gifting everyone who owns Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 The Replacer Operator, in his original black suited attire, sporting a Black Ops “7” pin in his lapel.

Very little is known about The Replacer and that’s just how he likes it. Birthdate, dietary restrictions, favorite subspecies of spoon-billed sandpiper? You don’t need to know.

Call of Duty®: League: CDL Launch Pack 2026

Suit up and gun like the pros with the 2026 Call of Duty® League® Launch Pack, launching in celebration of the new CDL season. The CDL Launch Pack 2026 will be in store on December 4 and come with 12 items and four separate Operators (with a Skin for each):

·      2026 CDL Home Competitor (JSOC, Male)

·      2026 CDL Home Competitor (JSOC, Female)

·      2026 CDL Away Competitor (JSOC, Male)

·      2026 CDL Away Competitor (JSOC, Female)

·      “Ego Fade” Camo (Universal)

·      “The Hard Carry” Calling Card

·      “I’m Beaming” Calling Card (Animated)

·      “Locked On” Weapon Charm

·      “Built Different” Large Decal

·      “Lanimal” Emblem

·      “No Shot” Spray

·      “Cold Crown” Emblem (Animated)

·      Later on in Season 01, CDL Team Bundles will also be launching in the Store.

Get ready for more exciting content to arrive in the Season 01 Store, including the “Aerial Dominance” Bundle including an Operator Skin for Anderson, the “Dead Wrangler” Bundle with an Operator Skin for Takeo, and the “Legend Reborn” Bundle with an Operator Skin for Mason. See more of the season’s upcoming content in the Season 01 BlackCell, Battle Pass, and Store Bundle blog, next week.

Unlock a wealth of Double XP plus the Universal Weapon Camo “Veiled Aurora” simply by verifying your email! Verifying your Call of Duty account email helps strengthen security and combat cheating. Once you complete this verification, expect the following to be added to your Call of Duty Account:

·      1 Hour 2XP Level Tokens (x5)

·      1 Hour 2XP Weapon Tokens (x5)

·      1 Hour 2XP Battle Pass Tokens (x5)

From iconic apparel to detailed collectibles, every offering over at the Gear Shop is a critical hit for Call of Duty fans. And the Black Friday sale allows you to lock, load, and save up to 50 percent off! The mission is simple; click here, and purchase before December 1 to claim your savings.

Purchase Black Ops 7 today and ensure you’re accessing every single part of this Call of Duty experience, from the vast Avalon landscapes of the Campaign Endgame to the best-in-class Multiplayer, as well as the deep and horrific Dark Aether investigations across time and space in Zombies!

In what could be best described as a hostile takeover, General Alden Dorne completes his power grab with a definitive move against Kagan, and forces Mason along for the ride, trapping him in his own mind.

When Mason wakes from his hallucinatory hell, Dorne has “invited” Mason to the beginning of a new empire for The Guild, high atop the balcony overlooking the futuristic metropolis of Utopia.

Welcome to Project Synapse.

As tThe Guild claws its way back from the ashes of defeat at the hands of David Mason, Alden Dorne, once the trusted right hand of CEO Emma Kagan, seizes his moment. In a ruthless coup, Dorne casts Kagan aside forever, claiming the throne and reshaping tThe Guild’s destiny.

His vision is merciless: capture David Mason at all costs and unlock the secrets buried within the C-Link, the cutting-edge neural tech possessed only by JSOC’s elite.

This is more than revenge. It’s the dawn of a new era, forged in blood and ambition.

Get ready for the biggest Season 01 ever, including new free and premium content when Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7 Season 01 goes live on Thursday, December 4 at 9AM PT across all platforms.

With Endgame now instantly accessible and available to all Black Ops 7 players, it’s time to team up, drop into Avalon, and explore this massive new landscape, complete objectives, increase your power, unlock unique Weapon Camos, and take on new threats! Keep pushing into escalating zones of difficulty, calling on other squads to assist if the challenges are too great. Then be sure to exfil safely to maintain your Combat Rating and live another day.

You’ll need to face down threats and build up your Operators’ Combat Rating, Skills, and Abilities, as Season 01 brings four multi-stage Events into the mix to challenge players. You’re advised to be at least Combat Rating 45, call up your squad, and bring your highest Rarity Weapons to the fight. Exotic Weapons will certainly help to turn the tide of battle!

World Event: Colossus of Avalon (Launch Window)

Recommended CR: 45 or higher

A giant mechanical contraption towers over the Avalon terrain, leaving a bloody path in its wake. Expect an emergency announcement breaking into your comms to alert all Operators within the Avalon combat zones to converge on this massive metal threat. Consult your Tac-map for the expected arrival area, and once certain criteria are met, you can watch the terrifying titan fall from the skies, visible across most of the map.

To claim the bounty of rewards on offer for defeating this behemoth, you may need reinforcements outside of your own squad. Tool up, study the giant for weaknesses, expose its core, and take it out! Fail, and the Colossus will blast off into orbit, so don’t delay in your aggression.

Operator Advice: Toppling this colossus will be tough, and smaller robotic enemies are likely to be encountered, so you may wish to think about equipping Black Hat (Minor Ability) or Abilities that assist in your evasion or movement capabilities. As always, Crash Cart (Major Ability) will be an excellent choice to keep you and your squad upright in the battle to come!

World Event: Toxic Tyrant (In-Season)

Recommended CR: 45 or higher

Initial Comms suggest a second major threat to Operators within the Avalon theater of combat: In an event codenamed “Toxic Tyrant,” the emergency alert system breaks into your usual combat chatter to warn you of a severe neurotoxin outbreak occurring in Avalon. Stemming the outbreak requires your top-tier team talent and weaponry, as the enemies spilling out of these fear-based summoning anomalies are powerful and unrelenting.

With time running out, you’ll need to focus on finding the source of this terror and try not to lose your mind entirely when facing the final, large-scale threat let loose by this hallucinatory biological weapon.

Additional World Events: Wraith Wing (Mid-Season)

Recommended CR: 45 or higher

The challenges in Endgame will only intensify as the season progresses.

In the Mid-Season, keep your eyes to the sky in search of a VTOL manifested by fear, in the Wraith Wing World Event. This advanced Guild aircraft appears to have cloning capabilities with very lethal consequences as this squadron seems hellbent on eliminating as many JSOC Operators as it can. Disable it, fire at the exposed aircraft, and down that bird.

In addition, expect a fourth World Event to truly test your skills.

Speaking of which:

Unlock eight new Exotic Skills that change up gameplay in a variety of strategically viable ways and at the Mid-Season, unlock the new Phantom Skill Track.

New: Exotic Skills (Launch)

Exotic Skills are powerful additions acquired by completing World Events via a special Exotic Skill Case, which randomly awards you one of the following Exotic Skills. You can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill. If you earn a subsequent Exotic Skill Case, you have one of two options:

·      Upgrade the currently equipped Exotic Skill.

·      Replace the currently equipped Exotic Skill.

With each World Event completion, you can equip and upgrade one Exotic Skill from the following:

Mega Punch: Replaces your weapon butt with a deadly punch that knocks back enemies and deals more damage.

·      First Upgrade: Hits more enemies.

·      Final Upgrade: Chance to trigger a Photon Round that damages enemies and drops a healing capsule.

Conjuration: Kill enough enemies to summon Toxin Butterflies that harass and damage enemies.

·      First Upgrade: Further increase in damage dealt by Toxin Butterflies.

·      Final Upgrade: Greater increase in damage dealt by Toxin Butterflies.

Echo Shell: Significantly reduces damage taken from behind.

·      First Upgrade: Further reduction of damage taken from behind.

·      Final Upgrade: Greater reduction of damage taken from behind.

Celebration: Enemies damaged or affected by Equipment have a chance to trigger Mortar Rounds that target enemies.

·      First Upgrade: Further increase in chances to trigger Mortar Rounds.

·      Final Upgrade: Greater increase of chances to trigger Mortar Rounds.

Frost Cloud: Enemies damaged or affected by Equipment have a chance to trigger a Frost Cloud that slows enemies.

·      First Upgrade: Also damages enemies.

·      Final Upgrade: Affected enemies will transfer frost to nearby enemies.

Resurrection: On fatal damage, become temporarily invulnerable instead of dying. Available once per match.

·      First Upgrade: Gain full health after surviving.

·      Final Upgrade: Instead of surviving fatal damage, receive a Permanent Self Revive that recharges when not downed.

Shattered Shield: Stun and damage nearby enemies when Armor Plates break.

·      First Upgrade: Final break gives you temporary invulnerability.

·      Final Upgrade: Final break triggers a Photon Round that deals damage and drops a healing capsule.

Graviton Reaction: Taking melee hits can spawn a Black Hole that damages and displaces enemies.

·      First Upgrade: Also triggered by ranged attacks.

·      Final Upgrade: Also triggers on enemies in an area around the affected enemy.

Skill Track: Phantom (Mid-Season)

Strike unseen and vanish fast, slip past danger, land critical blows from the shadows.

Ambush: Critical hits from behind on unaware enemies deal more damage.

Fast Melee: Faster Melee speed.

Trap Avoidance: Traps and Mines take longer to detect you. Undetectable when fully upgraded.

Silent Movement: Quiets movement and reduces enemy detection distance.

Elusive Target: Reduces accuracy of enemies shooting at you.

Decoy: Taking significant damage deploys an Echo Unit that distracts enemies.

With CODMAS comes extra festivities in the Endgame! Hunt down frozen projectiles and keep an eye out for holiday-themed Supply Box gifts.

The Black Ops 7 Co-op Campaign offers a host of unique rewards to unlock, as well as Global XP and a dedicated Weapon Camo track. Here’s what you can earn throughout the Campaign:

·      “Irides One” M15 MOD 0 Blueprint

·      “Phantom” Shadow SK Blueprint

·      “Razorfire Vertex” Ryden 45K Blueprint

·      “Grounded” Mason Operator Skin

·      55,000 XP + more rewards

Remember that your Level, Prestige, and Weapon Levels all progress across Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone™.

Additionally, Endgame is fully integrated into both Daily and Weekly Challenges, the latter of which allows you to unlock more Loadout Items including weapons and Attachments, as well as Camos. And don’t forget the major Weapon Camo progression for all 30 launch weapons as well as the seven Season 01 weapons; to unlock the Military, Special, and Mastery Camos specific to the Campaign and Endgame, including the fabled Molten Gold, Moonstone, Chroma Flux, and Genesis Camos!

Utopia (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Huge towers line the horizon of this futuristic city, a refuge for the rich courtesy of The Guild. The striking environment offers plenty of opportunities to get creative with Wall Jumping and parkour-style movements over a loose three lane design balanced between interior and exterior spaces.

Once a cutting-edge Guild research facility built for The Guild’s isolation and innovation, this site now serves as the nerve center of Project Synapse under Alden Dorne’s command. Towering structures pierce the skyline, remnants of a forgotten future now repurposed for ruthless ambition. The layout blends sleek interiors with exposed exteriors across a loose three-lane design, offering dynamic opportunities for wWall runsJumps, parkour maneuvers, and creative combat flow.

See the residence of the future in the Display Home and take a load off by the Restaurant and Garden Statue. In the center, the Showroom displays a cross section of the city, while the outer lanes border the edges of the map which drop far down below. Watch your step or risk falling away from this lap of luxury.

Fate (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6, Small-Sized

Revisit a twisted version of Raul Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound where giant machetes slice up the sky and chunks of the environment hang suspended in the air as if time were frozen.

David is dragged back into the nightmare he’s tried to forget—: a fractured memory where fear and regret over Raul Menendez take physical form. Step into a warped vision of Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, now twisted beyond recognition: colossal machetes carve through the sky, and shattered pieces of reality hang suspended as if time itself has splintered.

This dreamlike map features a clearly defined three-lane layout built on a floating landmass in the sky. Fight in the central Courtyard and through the Church or take to the outer lanes where the land drops down nothingness and portals provide instant access to different areas of the map; come out the other side ready to fight.

Odysseus (Launch)

Brand-New, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

Engage in close-quarters combat and non-stop action as you explore the Deck overlooking a runway with aircraft frozen in mid-explosion, a red mist floating in the skies above.

The team steps into a distorted hallucination aboard the scarred deck of the USS Obamaa familiar carrier, a place etched deep into David’s past. Close-quarters combat dominates as you fight across the deck overlooking a runway frozen in chaos: aircraft locked mid-explosion, debris suspended in time, and a crimson mist bleeding across the sky.

Bring the fight up close in the Barracks and jump up into the ceiling Vent to crawl over and drop down into the Brig. On the Bridge, the hallucination intensifies as the front window blasts outward, glass shards held suspended in the air.

Standoff (Launch)

Remaster, 6v6, Medium-Sized

Remastered for Black Ops 7, Standoff returns with greater visual fidelity than ever before. Revisit your favorite spots on this classic mid-sized map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 that played a huge role in casual and competitive play.

Flames erupt from the central tower over the Main Road where a tank and statue mark the intersection in view of the Store, Hostel, House, and Warehouse, each with a second-story viewpoint over the street. Move in close behind the stone walls by the tower to keep out of view or swing around to toward the Gas Station and Graveyard Alley to skirt the outer edge.

Sleighjacked (In-Season)

Variant, 6v6, Small-Sized

Hijacked gets more than just a holiday makeover in this wild festive map variant. The luxury boat has taken to the skies at night, hooked up to a herd of reindeer flying over the city.

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Dubbed “Smooth Sleighing” for the holidays, this rethemed classic is lit up with garlands, lights, wreaths, and other decorations all celebrating the season of giving.

Yakei (Mid-Season)

Brand-New, 6v6/2v2, Small-Sized

The sky’s the limit. Chase enemies over the rooftops of a cluster of buildings in this Japanese cityscape, the night sky casting an eerie glow over the Ducts, Vents, and other industrial components.

High above the neon-soaked streets, the rooftops of a dense Japanese city become the stage for betrayal. Tech and lightLights pulse through the skyline as Alden Dorne closes in on David Mason. Navigate a labyrinth of ducts, vents, and industrial structures under an eerie night glow, where vertical combat and relentless pursuit turn every ledge into a fight for survival.

Use your Wall Jump to leap over gaps with sheer drops below and flank enemies through the Maintenance passage and around Electric equipment. Yakei fits plentiful tactical opportunities across its three-lane layout; make the most of them and rule the rooftops for the win.

Meltdown (Mid-Season)

Remaster, 6v6, Medium-Sized

A fan-favorite from Black Ops 2, Meltdown returns in remastered form for the very first time with modern visuals, dynamic lighting, and molten-hot action. This mid-sized industrial map features a nearly symmetrical layout in a classic three-lane design as Operators traverse the nuclear power plant’s administrative buildings, cooling tower, and around the turbine down by the water.

There’s room for every playstyle to shine here, with multiple power positions looking down over the action and iconic flank routes like the central underpass giving close-ranged Loadouts the means to close the distance.

Fringe: Returning Black Ops 6 Map (Mid-Season)

At the Mid-Season update arriving in the new year, players will return to Fringe, first introduced in Black Ops 3, and subsequently remastered reimagined for Black Ops 6 in Season 04. Visit the grand opening of the Rolling Hills distillery, an idyllic locale surrounded by open roads, barns, and rustic structures that offer multiple routes for engagement, now with additional traversal options via Wall Jump. Clash along the main Road or push into the Bar for close-quarters combat. Keep an eye out for sharpshooters perched in the upper Barn and along the Bridge — and brace yourself when fighting through the tight confines of the Loading route.

Nuketown 2025 (Preseason)

Remaster, 6v6, Small-Sized

Released as part of the Preseason offering shortly after launch, Nuketown 2025 is back in remastered form with stunning visuals, a redefined combat flow, and explosive action that redefines the classic map. Drop into this retro-futuristic vision of suburbia and start slaying.

More at Mid-Season: Prepare for an additional, \[CLASSIFIED] map variant added to the pool at Season 01 Reloaded!

Prop Hunt (Launch)

Returning Mode

Disguise yourself as a prop and evade notice from searching Operators in this fan-favorite Party Mode challenging players to notice what’s not quite right in the environment. Props whistle every 30 seconds, so be ready to move and even change shape or drop a decoy if the enemy is on to you. Teams switch roles between rounds, from hiding as props to seeking them out before the round timer is up.

One in the Chamber (Launch)

Returning Mode

Each Operator spawns with a pistol, one bullet, a Combat Knife, and three lives. The only way to earn another bullet is to eliminate another Operator. In this free for all, every shot that lands counts as an elimination, so keep your aim steady and start dancing when encountering enemy fire. When only two players remain (check this), a UAV begins to scan the area, forcing the remaining targets into a fight.

Sharpshooter (Launch)

Returning Mode

Put your skills to the test in this free-for-all match where every Operator is given the same randomly selected weapon. Every 45 seconds, the weapon changes to a new random weapon for all players, and this cycle continues throughout the match.  

Sticks & Stones (Launch Window)

Returning Mode

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Armed with a Crossbow, Ballistic Knife, and Combat Axe, players battle in a free-for-all earning points for each elimination. Keep slaying to outscore the enemy but beware — those who fall victim to the Combat Axe lose all their points. Watch your back and aim your own axe to take down players with the highest scores.

Gun Game (Launch Window)

Returning Mode

Eliminate enemies and be the first to cycle through every weapon tier in this party mode where every Operator starts out with the same weapon. With each elimination, your weapon is advanced to the next tier. Eliminating enemies with a melee attack will demote them to the previous tear and vice versa, so don’t let anyone get up close!

Takeover (Mid-Season)

New Mode

Take what’s yours in this highly playable, dynamic objective mode. Two teams of six fight over three neutral territories, earning a point for each zone they control. Highest score at the end wins the game. When all three of the zones are captured, there’s a slight cooldown before all three territories move to a new set of locations within the map.

Focus your tactics on capturing a neutral zone with your squad, as the capture time shortens with multiple Operators in the territory. You can even slow down your opponents’ capture time by defending a zone, even if you’re out-gunnedoutgunned, leading to some impressive tactical plays across a match.

Holiday Havoc (In-Season)

CODMAS LTM

It’s prime time for the holidays. Drop into this festive moshpit combining your favorite modes with holiday cheer. Eliminate enemies to unlock bonuses like Quick Regen, Spring Speed, and Movement Speed, helping to patch up your wounds while propelling you into the next fight. Holiday Care Packages will also occasionally drop, with a high chance to pull some top-tier Scorestreaks!

Snowfight (In-Season)

CODMAS LTM

Arm yourself with snowballs replenished from piles scattered across the map. Eliminate enemies by hitting them with snowballs to win the round. No respawns.

New Scorestreak (Launch Window, Multiplayer Only)

Weekly Challenge Reward

Scorestreak: Deadeye Drone

Type: Lethal

Score: 575

Mastery Badges: Yes

Remote piloted aerial drone equipped with a small magazine sniper rifle. Unlock via Weekly Challenge.

Take to the skies remotely with the Deadeye Drone to harass and eliminate enemies with its onboard rifle. Soar over the environment and look for target indicators marking the position of enemy Operators.

Overclock Abilities

Extended Mag: Larger magazine allows for more shots.

Grenadier: Attached grenade for aerial bombing.

Expand Your Arsenal: Returning Black Ops 6 Loadout Content (Mid-Season)

Prepare to unleash havoc on your enemies with some tried and trusted ordnance as a drop of Black Ops 6 Loadout content arrives in Black Ops 7 at Mid-Season, including a Tactical, two Lethals, two Field Upgrades, and eight Scorestreaks! Expect the following to be added to your Loadout choices. Note that Overclock Abilities are not available for these items:

Tactical: Shock Charge

A deployable electrical trap that sticks to surfaces and releases a pulse that stuns and damages enemies.

Lethal: Impact Grenade

A precision grenade that detonates instantly upon impact for quick, controlled eliminations.

Lethal: Thermo Grenade

Deploys a volatile fuel-air mix that ignites after a brief delay, engulfing targets in a powerful blast.

Field Upgrade: Morphine Injector

Grants a temporary safeguard against fatal damage, triggering a Last Stand state. Teammates can revive you, or you can self-revive by securing an elimination.

Field Upgrade: Tactical Insertion

Marks a chosen spot as your next respawn location, ideal for maintaining pressure or rejoining the fight fast.

Scorestreak: Archangel Launcher

A shoulder-fired launcher that deploys remote-piloted rockets, allowing precise strikes from afar. Fires two per magazine.

Scorestreak: Combat Bow

A lightweight bow armed with explosive arrows that detonate on impact, leaving behind fiery zones of denial.

Scorestreak: Death Machine

A heavy minigun with extreme fire rate, deep ammo reserves, and devastating penetration power.

Scorestreak: Dreadnought

A heavily armed gunship outfitted with multiple cannons, rocket pods, and a Daisy Cutter payload for wide-area destruction.

Scorestreak: Grim Reaper

A semi-automatic rocket launcher that fires up to four rockets per cassette-style clip, with rapid reload capability for sustained fire.

Scorestreak: SAM Turret

Deploys an automated missile system that locks onto and destroys enemy aerial Scorestreaks.

Scorestreak: Strategic Bomber

A stealth aircraft that unleashes a massive carpet bombing run over a designated target zone.

Scorestreak: War Machine

A burst-fire grenade launcher that fires impact-detonated rounds from an oversized magazine for high-volume explosive firepower.

Note: All of this returning Equipment may be used to complete Daily or Weekly Challenges, and have Medals to earn, which allows you to unlock your trophies and further XP with a wider choice of arsenal.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7: Season 01 Zombies

The heroes continue their perilous journey in search of another Shadowsmith, with their path leading them to a mysterious observatory, a relic ripped from the early 20th century now drifting silently within the shimmering rings of Saturn.

Once a beacon of human curiosity and discovery, the observatory has become a ghostly monument suspended in time, its rusted domes and fractured telescopes watching endlessly over the planet’s swirling bands. Within its hollow corridors, secrets of the past, and the next step in their quest awaits.

Astra Malorum: The Stars of Evil

An insatiable hunger for knowledge of the cosmos. A powerful, evil presence within the Dark Aether. Twisted rituals that grew in intensity. In the cold depths of space, a century-old observatory guards a gateway to a dead world.

The unknown of the galactic void awaits….

This sentinel robot — a remnant of mid-20th Century cinematic imagination — has somehow become an animated, stalking menace that roams the dark halls of the Observatory. Known as the Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (or O.S.C.A.R. for short), this Elite entity seems to be persistent in assessing and neutralizing threats, slowly hover-patrolling areas where a disturbance has occurred.

Using a Detection Field to scan the environment in methodical sweeping motions, should a threat be determined, O.S.C.A.R. switches to Combat Mode. At this point, countermeasures are deployed:

·      Drone Shield: A smaller, mobile robot tethers itself to O.S.C.A.R., keeping it immune to all incoming damage. Additional Drones should be expected should a more protracted battle occur.

·      Tesla Field: An offensive electrical arc crackles out of O.S.C.A.R.’s carapace, searing damage into any nearby threats. Expect additional electrical offense when O.S.C.A.R. engages in close-quarter fighting.

·      Attack Drones Hologram: A Drone Hologram is deployed from O.S.C.A.R.’s chest cavity, and travels directly towards a perceived threat. Should the hologram connect with that threat, any nearby undead entities are attracted to attack in a fiercely enraged state.

·      Internal Circuitry Projectile: Should a threat become unreachable, O.S.C.A.R. produces non-critical internal parts from its interior and hefts them at a threat.

Mastery Badges Available for this Weapon

The Little Green Menace launches saucer squadrons that exterminate enemies like the lower life forms they are. Shoot for the stars!

A retro-sleek artifact with unique target acquisition and annihilation qualities, the LGM-1 shoots out partly autonomous saucer-like projectiles that swarm nearby targets with miniature (but potent) laser fire.

This small squadron of independent spacecraft prioritizes the closest targets and depends on weapon aiming. These flying discs then track and circle enemies, before returning to the LGM-1 for replenishment.

Stellar Dissector

Cut up zombies with fatal laser beams

Cost: 1,000 Essence

A central feature of the Observatory’s Luminarium is an archaic celestial beamcaster that has been attached to a tall tesla coil. When exploring this astral pavilion, this contraption might do more than catch your eye.

Bomb zombies with Astronomer Rockets

Cost: 1,500 Essence

If you were to visit the Stargazor’s Courtyard once certain criteria were met, you may encounter a rusting, mechanical turret with an ornate crank and rustic rocket repository. Perhaps the rows of missiles encased in sticks of dynamite might come in handy if you and your crew find yourself in a bit of a pickle?

The Main Quest for Astra Malorum goes live when the map releases with Season 01 on December 4. Complete the Main Quest to earn the following:

·      A new \[CLASSIFIED] Operator Skin for \[CLASSIFIED], Calling Card, and 10,000 XP.

·      Complete Astra Malorum Mastery Challenge for another Calling Card and 5,000 XP.

·      Obtain the necessary Intel — Audio Logs, Documents, and Artifacts — to earn a third Calling Card and another 10,000 XP.

·      Players who complete the Main Quest before Directed Mode arrives for this map will also earn a unique Calling Card variant.

Astra Malorum also comes with six new Calling Card Challenges, with an animated Mastery Card for completing the entire set. Players can access the set from the Map select screen in the Quest Reward/Intel widget, or via the Zombies Calling Card Challenges menu in the "Maps" category. There might even be some new Dark Ops Challenges to discover!

Welcome to Reba’s Diner! Today’s specials are carnage stew and mayhem hash. This is one exit you don’t want to take — unless, of course, you’re looking for trouble. More information below:

There are even more Modes coming to Black Ops 7 Zombies in Season 01:

Standard

Access Round-Based Zombies with limited guidance on both Ashes of the Damned and Astra Malorum. Recommended for intermediate players.

Directed - Ashes of the Damned

Return to Ashes of the Damned with a guided Main Quest experience. Rounds advance with progression with a maximum round cap of 15. Recommended for casual or new players. Complete to obtain the following:

·      The “Bushwalker” Skin for Maya, as well as a Calling Card and 5,000 XP.

·      There’s also an additional Calling Card and 10,000 XP for obtaining all necessary Intel.

Directed: Astra Malorum: Expect to access Directed Mode on Astra Malorum at Mid-Season.

Survival: Exit 115

Survive as many rounds as possible in this isolated location from Ashes of the Damned with everything you need to put up a fight. The more rounds you survive, the more rewards you can earn:

·      “Chef’s Special” Animated Emblem and 1,000 XP (reach Round 10)

·      “Ravaged” Charm and 2,500 XP (reach Round 25)

·      “Perkaholic” Ultra GobbleGum and 5,000 XP (reach Round 50)

Survival: Expect to enter Zarya Cosmodrome in Survival at mid-season!

Cursed: Astra Malorum:

No guidance. Limited HUD and loadout. Point system inspired by Black Ops 3. Search for six new Relics to further increase difficulty after completing the map’s Main Quest. All further information, including Relics and rewards, is \[CLASSIFIED].

Holiday Modes: Jingle Hells (Astra Malorum): Take the fight to the undead in Jingle Hells, a limited-time holiday variant of Astra Malorum. This festive twist on Round-Based Zombies brings snow, ice, and holiday chaos to the battlefield. Gather snowballs, battle through freezing weather as you attempt to complete the Main Quest in these freezing conditions.

·      Snowballs & Snowball Piles: Collect snowballs from piles around the map to freeze zombies. Frozen enemies are easier to eliminate and may drop holiday presents.

·      Holiday Presents: Frozen zombies can drop presents whose loot quality improves as the rounds climb higher. Present loot includes weapons, equipment, support and upgrade items.

·      Naughty or Nice (Power-Up): Pick up a stocking to test your luck. Nice drops multiple holiday presents, while Naughty spawns timed waves of Ravagers.

·      Snowmen: DestoryDestroy them to find random loot. However, they may be hiding a zombie inside!

·      Freezing Weather: While outdoors, players will begin to freeze will lower their movement speed.  At round one, players move at 85% of their standard speed. As rounds progress, the map grows colder, with the slowdown capping at 50% movement speed.

·      Barrel Fires: Ignite barrel fires in outdoor areas to create permanent warmth zones that cancel the freezing effect.

Additional Tuning Adjustments
Zombies have reduced health in the early rounds to help squads build momentum. All players start with bonus essence and salvage to accelerate early crafting and upgrades.

Note: These tuning adjustments do not apply to List Keeper’s Challenge.

Rewards
Completing the Main Quest earns exclusive seasonal rewards, including a Holiday Calling Card, Ultra GobbleGum, and bonus XP.

Holiday Modes: List Keeper’s Challenge (Astra Malorum)

A different storm has settled over Astra Malorum. The Main Quest is replaced by a chain of mysterious objectives delivered through the unseen hand of the List Keeper.  Every task builds on the next, each demanding more control, awareness, and resolve than the last. Can you prove you have the virtues necessary to be recorded onto the List?

The List Keeper’s ChallengesEach objective brings a new test. Some are easier to tackle solo, while others benefit from teamwork. Depending on where you struggle... and you will... you may find that changing your party size makes all the difference.

Rewards
Players who impress the List Keeper earn unique seasonal rewards, including a Holiday Calling Card, Ultra GobbleGum, and bonus XP as trophies for those who answered the Keeper’s call and endured what followed.

Season 01 brings a variety of new Astra Malorum Pack-a-Punch camos to unlock, some of which are displayed above. Each has specific unlock criteria, with some being trickier to obtain than others. Note that any PAP Camo you’ve previously unlocked while exploring Ashes of the Damned can be chosen as your preferred PAP Camo here, too.

Drink to carry an extra weapon. Unlock 15 total Augments to begin this Research.

If you’re concerned about bringing too few guns to face down unruly undead hordes, take a swig of Mule Kick and increase your weapon capacity with room to carry an additional Primary Weapon, along with some additional augmentations to your ammo and Equipment carrying capacity.

Major Augments

·      Pack Mule: You can carry more stock ammo. This applies to all your Primary Weapons, and the amount varies depending on the type of weapon. Includes Wonder Weapons.

·      Free Throw: Chance to keep Equipment when used. Does not apply to the Combat Axe. This means when you throw non-retrievable equipment, like a Decoy or Molotov, there’s a chance your ammo count remains the same.

·      Ol’ Reliable: Your third Primary Weapon is recovered when you repurchase Mule Kick. Does not apply to limited-quantity weapons (like certain Wonder Weapons). Your weapon now no longer falls to the ground and is instead stored within a realm out of your grasp… until Mule Kick is used again.

·      Multi Pack: Pack-a-Punching a weapon might cause another weapon you are carrying to upgrade to the same PAP level. This includes your dedicated Melee Weapon. If the upgrade doesn’t happen, the chances of it happening in the future increase.

Minor Augments

·      Fully Equipped: You can carry more Equipment. This allows you to carry one additional Tactical, and one additional Lethal.

·      Plate Hunter: You can carry an extra Armor Plate. Note this adds one to your Plates in reserve, not currently worn and protecting you.

·      BOGO: Crafted Equipment grants an additional Equipment up to the maximum capacity. This allows you to craft one item and get another one for free, if you have the inventory capacity.

·      Kick Back: Get a discount on Perks. This applies to purchasing Perks at machines, and the discount is significant.

Bullets deal Light damage. Each bullet has a chance to transform a Normal or Special Enemy’s health into a Healing Glyph that moves to nearby injured allies. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7.

Last introduced in Season 01 Reloaded of Black Ops 6, Light Mend offers you the chance to heal at the expense of your foes’ constitution. Ineffective against Elite enemies (unless an Augment is applied), Light Mend has a chance to activate on Normal and Special zombies, conjuring a glyph of light that moves to the nearest injured player and is absorbed, healing them.

Major Augments

·      Antibiotic: The Healing Glyph damages enemies that touch it, but this also reduces its lifetime.

·      Big Game: Light Mend can activate on Elite Enemies, dropping three more Healing Glyphs and doing more damage.

·      Dual Action: Consuming a Healing Glyph will temporarily allow you to heal faster.

·      Booster Shot: The Healing Glyph can now overcharge health.

Minor Augments

·      Longer Life: The Healing Glyph lifetime is increased.

·      Extra Strength: The Healing Glyph replenishes more health when consumed.

·      Express Remedy: Increase the range that the Healing Glyph will move to an ally.

·      Mitosis: Each activation has a chance to create an extra Healing Glyph.

Bullets deal explosive damage. Each bullet that hits a Normal or Special Enemy has a chance to create an explosion that destroys armor. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7.

Last introduced in Season 04 of Black Ops 6. Shatter the armor of standard and Special undead, unleashing an area blast whether armor breaks or not. The Shatter Blast effect triggers at random with a brief cooldown, ensuing some chaotic but vicious takedown potential. While Elites resist the direct blast (unless you’re well into your Augment Research), nearby explosions can still take their toll, so group the horde close when using this Ammo Mod.

Major Augments

·      Big Game: Shatter Blast can activate on Elite Enemies.

·      Blast Chain: Shatter Blast has additional detonations.

·      Blast Repair: When Shatter Blast destroys enemy armor, some of your armor is restored.

·      Blast Shield: Damaging multiple enemies with Shatter Blast temporarily mitigates damage you receive.

Minor Augments

·      Blast Zone: Increases the size of the explosion.

·      Blast Boost: Increase the explosion damage.

·      Blast Wave: Normal Enemies are knocked down by the explosion.

·      Blast Through: Weapons with Shatter Blast deal more damage through armor.

You and nearby allies will generate electric fields that stun and damage enemies. Unlock six total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7.

Last introduced in Season 01 Reloaded of Black Ops 6. Activate Tesla Storm to bathe the undead with Aether-infused electricity, chaining bolts between you and nearby teammates to stun and damage anything zombified in your path. Use it to cut a line through clustered enemies, alleviate a more desperate revive, or to turn the tide if you’re caught in a tight spot.

Major Augments

·      Transformer: The field’s damage is increased by the number of allies that are connected.

·      Shockwave: On activation, release an explosion that stuns and deals Electric damage to nearby enemies.

·      Static Discharge: On activation, create a lethal surge of electricity around you.

·      Haywire: Periodically send out electric charges that stun and damage enemies while the Tesla Storm is active.

Minor Augments

·      Power Grid: increase the range that the electric tether can connect to allies.

·      Overclocked: Your movement speed is increased during Tesla Storm.

·      Lithium Charged: Increase Tesla Storm duration.

·      Amped: Increase the Tesla Storm stun and damage radius.

Create a blizzard that deals lethal Frost damage on activation and slows enemies that enter it. Unlock 9 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is brought into Black Ops 7.

Last introduced in Season 03 Reloaded of Black Ops 6. Encase nearby undead in a freezing shockwave, slowing their advance and leaving them brittle enough to shatter with follow-up strikes. Perfect for crowd control or clutch revives, Frost Blast can allow you to regroup and retaliate before the next round begins.

Major Augments

·      Ice Slick: Enemies within the blizzard may be knocked down.

·      Flash Freeze: Normal Enemies within the blizzard will be frozen solid and are killed when damaged.

·      Frost Cast: The blizzard moves forward when activated.

·      Stone Cold Stronghold: Incoming damage is mitigated while you’re inside the blizzard.

Minor Augments

·      Extension: Significantly increase the blizzard’s duration.

·      Frostbite: Increase damage to frozen enemies.

·      Extra Charge: Increase Max Charges by one.

·      Deep Chill: Enemies continue to be slowed after leaving the blizzard.

Summon Mister Peeks to our reality. Unlock 21 total Augments to begin this Research. Any Augment Research undertaken in Black Ops 6 is carried forward into Black Ops 7.

Last introduced in Season 05 of Black Ops 6. Deploy Mister Peeks, a devious dancing decoy that captivates and confuses the undead. Nearby Normal and Special zombies are drawn into his orbit before he detonates in a burst of energy and confetti. Use him to clear clustered hordes, quell advancing waves, or buy a moment to revive teammates. Mister Peeks brings equal parts distraction and destruction to any match.

Major Augments

·      Dance Party: Mister Peeks becomes the life of the party.

·      Arcane Fury: Mister Peeks becomes a master of the elements.

·      Apex Hunter: Mister Peeks focuses all attacks on the strongest nearby enemy other than bosses.

·      Peek Health: Heal rapidly while near Mister Peeks.

Minor Augments

·      Social Butterfly: Increase Mister Peeks’ attraction radius.

·      Peeks’ Favor: Mister Peeks is good to have around near Mystery Box locations.

·      Party Animal: Increase Mister Peeks’ dance duration.

·      V.I.B. Discount: Mister Peeks will offer an ammo discount to VIBs (Very Important Buddies).

Crack a tooth and bring the elements to your next Zombies encounter, as well as some memorable tunes, with the following two new GobbleGums:

Elemental Exposure (New, Epic GobbleGum)

Type: Instant.

Zombies Description: \[Lasts 3 Minutes] Your weapons will always inflict damage of the target’s Elemental Weakness.

DOA 4 Description: For the next ten minutes, you are invulnerable to all hazards. Not effective in the Boss Arena.

Slaylist (New, Whimsical GobbleGum)

Type: Instant.

Zombies Description: Plays a random Zombies song.

Expect an impressive increase in your Crafting Table equipment, as well as available Tactical and Lethal projectiles, as a variety of returning Black Ops 6 Equipment becomes available both in-game and in your Loadout.

Returning Tactical: Shock Charge

Electrical device that sticks to surfaces and electrocutes enemies, stunning them.

Accessibility: Loadout Menu, Crafting Table

Carry Capacity: 3

Salvage Required: 500

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Lethal: Impact Grenade

A grenade that explodes on impact.

Accessibility: Loadout Menu, Crafting Table

Carry Capacity: 3

Salvage Required: 350

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Lethal: Thermo Grenade

Creates a large fuel-air cloud that explodes after a duration.

Accessibility: Loadout Menu, Crafting Table

Carry Capacity: 4

Salvage Required: 350

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Support: War Machine

Powerful burst-fire grenade launcher with grenades that explode on impact. Large magazine.

Accessibility: Crafting Table

Salvage Required: 2,250

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Support: Grim Reaper
A semi-automatic rocket launcher that fires up to four rockets from a single cassette-style clip. Comes with two extra clips for rapid reloading.

Accessibility: Crafting Table

Salvage Required: 2,000

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Support: Death Machine

Heavy minigun with a fast fire rate, high penetration, and a large ammunition capacity.

Accessibility: Crafting Table

Salvage Required: 1,750

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Returning Support: Combat Bow

A lightweight bow equipped with explosive arrows that detonate on impact, creating patches of flames.

Accessibility: Crafting Table

Salvage Required: 1,250

Available Criteria: Available Mid-Season.

Season 01 brings a new Leaderboard Event to Zombies, giving players a chance to compete to earn Camos, GobbleGums, and additional rewards. At launch, brave the inky void as well as the zombie onslaught at Astra Malorum and take home more than just bragging rights.

The higher your placement in Leaderboard Event, the greater the rewards you’ll earn when the event ends including Camos and GobbleGums. Additionally, players can complete Leaderboard Challenges to unlock a Knife Blueprint and Weapon Charm

New updates and improvements arrive in DOA 4 with Season 01, including:

·      New Modes & Playlist Updates

o   Full Leaderboard reset

o   Hardcore Playlist added. Good Luck!

o   First-Person Mode introduced to the Normal Playlist.

·      Gameplay Improvements

o   Improved enemy targeting for more natural proximity-based behavior.

o   Adjusted enemy melee behavior.

o   Crawler zombies now expire 8 seconds after dismemberment.

o   Boss health rebalanced.

o   Updated barrel damage values.

o   Pole hazard lethality tuned.

o   Fixed issue where the Abomination enemy could spawn outside the map.

o   Player collision improved when boosting.

·      SlayerMart & Items

o   Multiple SlayerMart bug fixes.

o   Various SlayerMart price adjustments.

o   Added cooldowns and restrictions to select gums and store items.

·      Fates & GobbleGums

o   Fate of Firepower tuning updates.

o   Divine Shield Fate bug fixes.

o   Fate upgrades no longer apply to purchased temporary Fates.

o   Various GobbleGum fixes.

·      Stability & Controls

o   General stability fixes.

o   Improved save/load reliability.

o   Some controller input issues resolved.