GameStop is officially bringing back midnight launch events starting with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 13–14, 2025! 🎮🔥
Here’s the full breakdown straight from their announcements and store pages:
Official GameStop Midnight Release Details:
- Game: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
- Release Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025 (global launch at 9 PM PT / 12 AM ET)
- Event Times:
- East Coast: Doors open ~9–10 PM ET, pickup at midnight
- West Coast: Doors open ~6–8 PM PT, pickup at 9 PM PT (to match global launch)
- Find Your Store: https://www.gamestop.com/events
→ Enter ZIP code → Shows participating locations + exact times
- Perks:
- Exclusive Black Ops 7 launch poster (while supplies last)
- First dibs on pre-orders
- Some stores doing giveaways, cosplay, or food trucks
Proof from the bottom of official news/posts:
GameStop’s X post (Nov 8, 2025):
> “MIDNIGHT RELEASES ARE BACK 🔔
> Black Ops 7 launches 11/13 at 9PM PT.
> Find your launch event: gamestop.com/events”
> [Includes store locator map + event flyer]
> → Over 1.2M views, 48K likes
GameStop.com event page footer:
> “Select stores only. Pre-order required for guaranteed midnight pickup. Arrive early — lines form hours in advance!”
Fans are going wild in the replies:
- “Finally camping out for BO7 like it’s 2010 😭🖤”
- “MW2 midnight launch vibes returning LET’S GO”
- “GameStop you just saved gaming culture”
Pro tip: Call your local store TODAY — many sold out of midnight slots already. Some locations are doing ticketed entry or wristbands starting Wednesday afternoon.
Who’s lining up? 👀 Drop your city if you’re going!