When Does Black Ops 7 Release?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on November 14, 2025. Explore the roadmap leading to its launch, supported platforms, and more.

David Mason in Black Ops 7
Exploring the release date for Black Ops 7 (Image via Activision)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to release on November 14, 2025. Activision confirmed the launch date during the Gamescom: Opening Night Live earlier this month. It is the direct sequel to Black Ops 2 and will be set in the year 2035. The game will feature a co-op Campaign with David Mason in charge. But that isn’t all there is to it. The upcoming Call of Duty title will also feature a round-based Zombies mode set in the Dark Aether, and a robust Multiplayer experience with huge emphasis on futuristic warfare.

So, without any further ado, let’s take a closer look at all the important dates leading up to its release and the platforms you will be able to play Black Ops 7 on.

Black Ops 7 Release Timeline: Everything You Need To Know

The road to Black Ops 7’s release is nothing short of exciting. From beta tests to more intel drops, fans have a lot to look forward to before the game officially drops.

Here are some of the important dates leading to the game’s release:

  • Zombies Gameplay reveal: Mid-September.
  • Call of Duty NEXT: September 30, 2025.
  • Early Access Beta: October 3, 2025, to October 5, 2025.
  • Open Beta: October 5, 2025, to October 8, 2025.

These are some of the important events and dates leading up to the game’s release. For those unaware, Activision only gave fans a glimpse into the Zombies mode during Gamescom ONL. Real-time gameplay footage wasn’t revealed and is expected to drop next month. As for Call of Duty NEXT, it is the major show for the upcoming game. During the event, expect further intel drops about the game, more new announcements, and its integration with Warzone as well. Right after the event, the Early Access Beta for Black Ops 7 will go live, followed by the Open Beta.

Now that we’ve discussed the release roadmap, let’s also explore the supported platforms for the upcoming entry in the Call of Duty franchise.

All Supported Platforms for Black Ops 7

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be available on the following platforms:

  • PlayStation 4
  • PlayStation 5
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Windows PC via Steam, Battle.net, and Xbox App (Note: Windows PC requires TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot)

Apart from these platforms, the game will also be available on day one for all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers. Pre-orders are now live, and fans can grab the Standard Edition for $69.99 or the Vault Edition for $99.99. At the time of writing, Call of Duty hasn’t confirmed any port for Nintendo Switch 2.

That covers just about everything that you need to know about the release timeline for Black Ops 7, and the platforms the game will be playable on at release.


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