The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is coming soon, but to help you decide whether to buy it or not, we offer you an overview of everything important regarding the beta, the prices, as well as editions and innovations.
The next installment of Call of Duty will be Black Ops 7 and there is already some information regarding the release, a beta, as well as the prices and content. We provide you with an overview of the most important information and then go into detail:
- Release: November 14, 2025
- Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Game Pass
- Standard Edition Price: €79.99
- Vault Edition Price: €109.99
- Is Black Ops 7 available in Game Pass? Yes.
CoD Black Ops 7: Release
When is the release? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be released on November 14, 2025, on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, and in Game Pass.
At what time is the release of CoD Black Ops 7? The exact time is currently unknown. If Activision plans the release like it did for Black Ops 6, you will be able to play at 0:00 via Game Pass, followed by the other platforms starting at 06:00 German time.
CoD Black Ops 7: Preload – When can you download?
When does the preload start? This is still unknown, but we estimate the preload to start 4–5 days before the actual release. That would be November 9 or 10, 2025.
How big is the download? Call of Duty has always been a large game. The size of the download is not known yet, but we estimate it to be around 80 GB.
CoD Black Ops 7: Will there be a beta?
Will there be a beta? Yes, there is expected to be one. Like with Black Ops 6, there will be two dates for the beta. One for pre-ordering a digital version and one open beta for everyone who is interested in Black Ops 7 and wants to test it first.
When does the beta start? There are two dates for the beta to remember:
- On October 2, the beta for pre-orders starts
- Anyone with an active subscription to Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass, or Game Pass Console will also automatically gain access to the pre-order beta
- On October 5, the open beta for all players begins
Will there be rewards? This is not yet confirmed, but it is likely that there will be rewards that you can earn during the beta. This often includes a skin, a blueprint for a weapon, stickers, and charms.
CoD Black Ops 7: Price and Editions
How much does Black Ops 7 cost? Black Ops 7 will be available in two different editions, which cost different amounts:
- The standard edition costs €79.99
- The vault edition costs €109.99
The editions of Black Ops 7 differ primarily in their content. Buyers of the vault edition receive, for example, operator packs, a gum pack for the zombie mode, and early access to the open beta. The following contents can be expected with the editions:
| Standard Edition | Vault Edition |
|---|---|
| A copy of CoD: Black Ops 7 | A copy of CoD: Black Ops 7 |
| Early access with pre-order for the closed beta | Early access with pre-order for the closed beta |
| – | 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 weapon collection – 5 mastercraft weapons |
| – | Ultra gum pack for zombies – 8 ultra rarity gums for Black Ops 7 |
| – | Permanent unlock token for Black Ops 7 (available at launch) |
CoD Black Ops 7 in Game Pass
Will BO7 be in Game Pass? Yes, Black Ops 7 will be included in Game Pass. On the day of release, you will be able to play the shooter on Xbox and PC with a “Game Pass” subscription.
CoD Black Ops 7 Platforms – Is BO7 on PS4?
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be released for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. On PC, the release will be on Steam, in the Microsoft Store, and on Battle.net. The shooter will also be available on the older console generations.
Here you can find Black Ops 6 in the various stores:
CoD Black Ops 7 Zombies – Will the mode remain?
What do we know about the zombie mode? The round-based zombies mode from Black Ops 6 is expected to return in the sequel. This time, however, the iconic four protagonists are back:
- Nikolai
- Takeo
- Richthofen
- Dempsey
They find themselves in the Dark Aether and must face a constantly changing hellscape. The story surrounding the Dark Aether is expected to continue with the protagonists from Black Ops 6 and pick up where it left off.
What is the campaign of CoD: Black Ops 7 about?
This is the plot: It is the year 2035. Black Ops 7 takes place 10 years after the events of Black Ops 2 and the antagonist is none other than Raul Menendez.
He has survived the events in 2025 and returns with white hair to stir up trouble. As David Mason, you take on the role of the commander of the JSOC elite unit.
You are on a secret mission in the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon and must stop the terrorist.
CoD: Black Ops 7: Innovations
What new features will Black Ops 7 have? Many innovations are expected in Black Ops 7. The following are known:
- The campaign can be played entirely in co-op, and the campaign will receive an endgame
- Progress for weapons and your account can also be earned in the campaign.
- Camo can now also be earned in the campaign.
- Weapon blueprints can be shared with friends
- There will now be weapon prestige, with 3 tiers:
- Tier 1 goes from level 1 – 50
- Tier 2 also goes like tier 1
- Tier 3 goes up to level 250
- Every weapon has two prestige levels, one a build-altering prestige attachment, unique weapon camos, and additional rewards.
- Daily and weekly challenges will ensure that you can earn new attachments in all modes
- Each mode will receive seasonal events
- Zombies is expected to have its largest map yet, with 5 objectives and wonder vehicles
- New movement option to Omni-Movement
Black Ops 7: Multiplayer & Prestige
What do we know about the multiplayer of BO6? The multiplayer will feature a total of 18 different maps at the launch of Black Ops 7: Sixteen 6v6 maps and two skirmish maps.
Old maps are also expected to return, including Hijacked, Express, and Raid. In addition to large and small maps, there will also be medium-sized maps.
Additionally, there will be a total of 30 weapons at launch, of which 16 are completely new. As usual, further weapons will be added with the seasons.
As for your account’s prestige, the system remains the same.
Good news for those who have invested a lot in Black Ops 6 is the “Content Transfer.” As with MW2 and MW3, you will be able to carry over your skins, weapons, and blueprints to the new installment – so nothing is wasted for now. This system will be activated with Season 1.
These were all the major details about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. As for the campaign, there are also more detailed information about the last mission you can expect. You can find out what they are here: CoD: Black Ops 7 is expected to have a mode in the campaign that has never been seen before – and it will seriously annoy some of you
