Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to release for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on November 14. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, it's set in 2035, offering a near-futuristic twist on its depiction of warfare. It will be available in two editions, and a beta is planned prior to launch. It’s available for preorder now (see it at Amazon). Read on for the details.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - Standard Edition
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The standard edition retails for $69.99. Preordering it comes with early access to the open beta, starting on October 2. The PS4 version includes a code for a free PS5 upgrade.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - Vault Edition
The digital-only vault edition retails for $99.99, so it’s $30 more. In addition to the game itself, here’s what you get with this edition:
- BlackCell (1 Season) - Includes: Battle Pass, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 CP and more
- Operator Collection - 4 Operator Skins: Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D. and Reaper EWR-3
- Mastercraft Collection - 5 Mastercraft Weapons
- Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies - 8 GobbleGums of Ultra rarity for Black Ops 7
- Permanent Unlock Token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch)
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Preorder Bonus
Preorder any version of Black Ops 7 and you’ll get early access to the open beta. Early access runs October 2-5. Additionally, two retailers have their own preorder bonus.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta
A beta will happen in October. Early access to the beta, which comes with preorders, runs October 2-5. Everyone else can play starting October 5.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Be on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
If you’re an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscriber on PC or Xbox, you can play the game without having to purchase it. You can even play it on Xbox Cloud. It will be available on the service on day one. Note that Game Pass Ultimate subscribers get access to the standard edition. If you want to upgrade to the vault edition, you can do that here for $30.
What Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a sequel to last year's installment – something that doesn't usually happen in the CoD release schedule, which in the past has hopped around between mini-series and development studios. In a first for CoD, the two games were developed concurrently by Treyarch and Raven Software.
Black Ops 7 takes place in 2035, which means it picks up a couple decades after Black Ops 6 (which is set in 1991), but also after the future missions in Black Ops 2 (which are set in 2025). Let's just say the timeline is somewhat complicated.
The campaign this time around can be played solo or co-op. As usual it's a globetrotting story, with levels set in places like Japan and the Mediterranean coast. The main theme of the plot seems to be fear and psychological warfare. To that end, hallucinogenic drugs play a role in the story, adding a surreal quality to at least some of the levels.
Multiplayer mode kicks off with 16 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. There's a new multiplayer mode called Skirmish that's a large-scale, multi-objective mode. Round-based Zombies mode is back. There's a lot packed into the game. Check out our Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hands-on preview for more info.
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