(BO7), released on November 14, 2025 (with some regions accessing it on November 13 via staggered rollout), is Treyarch and Raven Software's back-to-back Black Ops entry set in 2035. It continues the story from Black Ops 2 and 6, focusing on David Mason's team battling psychological warfare, mind-altering tech, and chaos with co-op campaign missions, futuristic multiplayer (Omnimove system, wall-jumping, overclocks), Zombies (largest round-based map ever: "Ash of the Damned"), 20v20 Skirmish, and Endgame mode.
Previews and beta impressions paint a mixed picture: strong on core multiplayer gunplay and innovation (8-9/10 vibes), but criticized for feeling iterative on Black Ops 6, fast TTK, SBMM/netcode woes, and Warzone integration.
- Multiplayer: Fast, satisfying gunplay with reliable weapons, Omnimove for flashy mobility (not dominant), strong scorestreaks (e.g., D.A.W.G. robots), and solid maps (16x 6v6 + 2x 20v20 at launch). Beta praised fundamentals but noted too-fast pacing, flinch/recoil issues (hurting MnK), utility spam, doors everywhere, and aim assist favoring controllers. Pros like FaZe Crowder call it "one of the better multis in years" (8/10); others worry about SBMM and spawns.
- Campaign: Ambitious co-op focus (up to 4 players, side objectives, open-world Endgame raids post-story), surreal psychological elements, and progression ties (battle pass XP, camos). Previews highlight replayability but clichéd story; early player takes call it short, "Warzone-ified," online-only, with bullet sponges—around 6-7/10.
- Zombies: Exciting with massive maps, survival modes, new perks (12 total, incl. Wispti), and wonder vehicles. Beta impressions: shines but feels like BO6 reskin in spots; mixed (4-8/10).
Player sentiment on X/Reddit is polarized—hype for MP/Zombies (7-9/10 from pros/creators), backlash on "CoD fatigue," neon aesthetics, and Warzone (2/10). Available day-one on Game Pass.
Overall preview verdict: 7.5-8/10 potential if launch patches address beta gripes (TTK, doors, SBMM). It's ambitious (co-op Endgame, interconnected modes) but risks feeling "too much" amid Battlefield 6 rivalry. Wait for full reviews post-November 14.
