Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is shaping up to be a monster update, with Activision and Treyarch pushing hard to deliver the busiest opening season the series has had in years. The roadmap covers every corner of the game, packing in fresh maps, returning classics, new modes, and a sizeable overhaul for Zombies and PvE players.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 launch trailer

Multiplayer is getting the first big wave. Fate, Utopia, and Odysseus arrive as brand-new launch maps, backed by a remastered Standoff to kick things off. The mid-season update brings Yakei and a rebuilt Meltdown, with Fringe dropping later to round out the map pool. Fan-favourite party modes are also making a comeback. Prop Hunt and Gun Game drop early, followed by One in the Chamber, Sharpshooter, and Sticks & Stones. A festive Takeover mode will appear toward the end of the year. Seven new weapons are also being added for anyone looking to expand their loadouts.

Zombies fans have their own set of updates. Astra Malorum pushes the narrative forward, Exit 115 brings a new survival challenge, and returning upgrades and fresh traps widen the toolkit.

PvE Endgame gets four new events, eight new Exotic Skills, and a holiday event designed to give the mode more long-term pull.

Black Ops 7 has only been on shelves for a short time, and although it’s behind Battlefield 6 in early sales, it still has plenty of room to build momentum as the year comes to a close.

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