COD: Black Ops 7 – Release Date & Gameplay Breakdown

Black Ops 7 officially launches on November 14, 2025. The game brings a seven-pillar structure (Campaign, Zombies, Endgame, Dead Ops, Multiplayer, Skirmish, Warzone). Below you'll find dates, beta info, carry-over rewards, and drop/unlock tables to help you prep.

Release Date & Platforms

Detail	Info
Release	November 14, 2025 (Worldwide)
Platforms	PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
Price	$70 / €70
Beta Dates	Oct 2 (Early Access), Oct 5–8 (Open Beta)

Zombies Perks & Pack-a-Punch Costs

Zombies is back with Dark Aether story + classic survival maps. Here's what's confirmed:

Perk	Location (Beta Build)	Cost (Points)
Juggernog	Barn – Farm Zone	3,500
Speed Cola	Diner Rooftop	3,000
Stamin-Up	Power Station Tunnel	2,500
Pack-a-Punch	Central Chamber (activate 3 switches: Farm, Diner, Power)	5,000

Pro tip: Always secure Juggernog first—BO7 zombies hit harder at early rounds.

If you're grinding perks and upgrades in Zombies, don't forget that bo7 bot lobbies can make early rounds way smoother—perfect for testing Juggernog routes, Pack-a-Punch timing, and farming points without wasting real matches.

Beta Rewards & Carry Over Items

Reward / Carry Over	How to Unlock	Transfers to BO7
Double XP Tokens	Earned from BO6 events	Yes
GobbleGums	Pre-event rewards & BO6 stash	Yes
Operator Skins	BO6 cosmetics	❌ No
Weapon Blueprints	BO6 loadouts	❌ No

Translation: Grind XP tokens in BO6 now, ignore flashy skins—they won't follow you.

Multiplayer & Skirmish Unlocks

During the October Beta, here's the planned weapon/progression unlocks:

Level	Unlock
Level 4	Custom Loadouts
Level 10	Skirmish Mode Access
Level 15	First Killstreak (UAV Drone)
Level 20	AR Unlock (M8A7 – fan favorite)
Level 25	Tactical Perk: Ghost
Level 30	LMG Class Weapon

Beta caps progression around Level 30. Don't stress maxing it—focus on learning maps.

Prep Checklist Before Launch

Clear storage (150GB+). COD installs are massive.
Preorder if you want early beta (Oct 2).
Grind XP tokens in BO6 now. They carry over.
Learn maps early in beta. Saves you from first-week stomps.
Stay flexible. Treyarch usually tweaks guns and modes in the first 2–3 weeks.

Recap

Launch Date: Nov 14, 2025
Beta: Oct 2 (early), Oct 5–8 (open)
Game Pillars: Campaign, Endgame, Zombies, Dead Ops, Multiplayer, Skirmish, Warzone
Carry Over: Only Double XP tokens & GobbleGums
Zombies Key Costs: Juggernog (3,500), Pack-a-Punch (5,000)
Multiplayer Beta Cap: Level 30

Bottom line: Black Ops 7 isn't just “another COD”—it's packing more modes than BO6, grounding cosmetics, and rewarding prep work now.

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