During the Call of Duty League Championship 2025 Grand Finals, Treyarch associate design director Lawrence Metten provided insights into the upcoming game, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. He drew comparisons between this title and its predecessor, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, hinting at exciting developments ahead. Black Ops 7 is set to be a direct sequel, picking up the narrative after the events of Black Ops 2. The game was unveiled at the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8th, with the return of David Mason as the protagonist.
Set in 2035, players will follow Mason as he commands a Black Ops team against a cunning enemy that exploits fear as a weapon amidst escalating conflicts and psychological battles. There’s also a teaser for the return of Raul Menendez, the main villain from Black Ops 2. Activision has confirmed that Black Ops 7 will include a co-op campaign, the franchise’s beloved multiplayer mode, and a round-based Zombies experience—elements that fans cherished during the peak of the Black Ops 2 era. Metten highlighted the significance of Black Ops 2 for the series, assuring fans that those who enjoyed the competitive aspects of the previous title will find much to appreciate in Black Ops 7.
The response to the game’s trailer has been positive, and the development team is pleased with their creative liberties, as they are not bound by prior eras of Call of Duty. Players can look forward to experiencing new maps, weapons, and gear that reflect this creative freedom. While Metten did not disclose specific details about the upcoming reveal, he did confirm that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is expected to launch later this year on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S, with day one availability on Xbox Game Pass. Additionally, there are indications that the game might come to the Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise’s return to Nintendo platforms after more than a decade.