Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Releasing on November 14... Open Beta, Trailer, and Platforms Announced

Santa Monica, California — Activision officially announced today that the global release date for the latest installment of the annual franchise, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (hereafter referred to as Black Ops 7), is set for November 14, 2025. This title is a direct sequel to Black Ops 6 and Black Ops 2, and it has generated excitement since its initial reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase, with additional information released at Gamescom 2025.

• Release Date: November 14, 2025 (Global)

• Open Beta: Open on all platforms from October 5-8 (Early access for some Game Pass subscribers and pre-order customers in early October)

• Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC, and Xbox One, PS4

• Game Pass: Available to play on Xbox/PC Game Pass on release day

• Development: Treyarch · Raven Software (co-leads for two consecutive years following Black Ops 6)

The setting year is 2035. Over 40 years after Black Ops 6 (1990s) and 10 years after Black Ops 2 (2025), the world is shaken by unprecedented chaos and psychological warfare. David Mason and his team mobilize cutting-edge technology to counter the Manipulator, who weaponizes fear. The creators describe this installment as “the evolution of the Black Ops series and the most mind-bending experience.”

Celebrity Casting

• Milo Ventimiglia — David Mason

• Kiernan Shipka — Emma Kagan

• Michael Rooker — Mike Harper (returning from Black Ops 2)

Gameplay Innovations

• Omnimovement applied across all modes

• New parkour movements including wall-running and wall-jumping

• 20v20 Skirmish large-scale battlefield — supports new abilities like wingsuits and grappling hooks

• Carry Forward program resumes — some weapons and operators from Black Ops 6 will carry over to Black Ops 7

• Zombies mode returns

The cinematic debut trailer was revealed at the Xbox Games Showcase, and additional trailers along with a 17-minute Direct were showcased at Gamescom, hinting at the future war narrative and the return of iconic characters. Detailed videos will be released sequentially through official channels.

Black Ops 7 is available for pre-order, and Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play it immediately on release day. The beta early access will be provided to selected Game Pass subscribers and pre-order customers, with a full open beta taking place from October 5-8. Details on edition configurations, regional sales policies, and specific content will be announced separately in the future.

Call of Duty is developed based on a unified engine, and this title will also be produced through that pipeline. Treyarch and Raven Software are co-leading, with Activision's global studio network participating in the development.

Black Ops 7 marks the first time in the series that Black Ops titles are released consecutively for two years. It is designed to enhance continuity across story, gameplay, and service while reflecting community feedback, allowing players' combat identity and progression to flow naturally.

Activision stated, “We thank our players for their continued support, and on November 14, we will showcase an expanded Black Ops universe and next-generation combat experience through Black Ops 7.”