Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be officially revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19. There will be a livestream scheduled for 11am PT / 2pm ET / 8pm CEST. The event promises to feature new gameplay and developer commentary. Additionally, it will unveil what Activision calls the beginning of a “bold new chapter” in the Black Ops franchise.
Treyarch and Raven Software are developing the game. It is slated for release later this year on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC (via Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox PC). It will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
What we currently know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Black Ops 7 is set in 2035, over 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6. It continues a storyline that stretches back to Black Ops 2. Players will follow David Mason, son of Alex Mason. He leads a covert team against an enemy that uses fear, manipulation, and psychological warfare as its primary weapons.
Confirmed characters include Mike Harper, voiced again by Michael Rooker, and Emma Kagan, a newcomer portrayed by Kiernan Shipka. One returning antagonist is Raúl Menéndez, previously thought to be dead. Reports suggest he may return in an AI form, deepening the game’s themes of information warfare and digital conflict.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Core Modes and Features
As we know, the game is set to feature:
- A new co-op campaign set in a near-future conflict zone
- A revamped competitive multiplayer experience with original maps and futuristic weaponry
- A return to round-based Zombies, continuing the Dark Aether storyline
The movement system will evolve from previous entries, but will not include jetpacks or wall-running, keeping combat grounded.
In summary, the full Black Ops 7 reveal will stream live as part of Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 19. Viewers can expect a first look at gameplay, developer insights, and likely a release date reveal.
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