Introduction
Call of Duty is still the king of first-person shooters, no question. And now, 2025’s shaping up to be wild, thanks to Black Ops 7—everybody’s buzzing, thanks to a mess of leaks and some actual official word here and there. We’ve got scraps about when it’s dropping, how much it’s gonna cost, where you’ll be able to play it, and some hints about the story. So, yeah, if you’re a COD junkie, this is your moment.
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Treyarch and Raven Software are tag-teaming development again, which, honestly, is great news if you’re into the Black Ops flavor of chaos. And get this, rumor has it (well, courtesy of that Dealabs leaker Billbil-kun) we’re looking at a November 14, 2025, release. Classic COD timing—right before the holidays, just in time for everyone to blow their savings. PC, PlayStation, and Xbox squads are all good. Nintendo Switch 2? Ehh, looks like you’ll have to wait for your slice.
No Switch 2 at launch, even though Nintendo’s shiny new console supposedly has the muscle for big games now. Honestly, it’s weird, especially after that whole “10-year COD deal” with Nintendo, but maybe porting takes forever, or they’re just dragging it out for maximum hype. Microsoft keeps saying, “Don’t worry, it’s coming!” but, you know, we’ll see.
Long story short: Black Ops 7 is coming in hot, November 2025, and it’s shaping up to be the usual COD spectacle. Switch 2 folks, hang tight. Everyone else? Get ready to lose sleep and friendships, as always.
If you’re itching to play on Switch 2, just hang tight—a big announcement’s probably dropping in 2026, maybe sooner if we’re lucky.
Here’s the scoop on platforms:
- PC (Steam, Xbox PC app, Battle.net)
- PlayStation 4 & 5
- Xbox One & Series S/X
Notice who’s missing?
No Switch 2 at launch, even though Nintendo’s shiny new console supposedly has the muscle for big games now. Honestly, it’s weird, especially after that whole “10-year COD deal” with Nintendo, but maybe porting takes forever, or they’re just dragging it out for maximum hype. Microsoft keeps saying, “Don’t worry, it’s coming!” but, you know, we’ll see.Price Tag & Editions
Not as bad as people feared. Standard Edition is sticking at $69.99 (Europe gets gouged as usual at EUR 79.99). Vault Edition jumps to $99.99, which, yeah, is a lot, but you’ll end up with some snazzy skins, early access, and whatever else they decide to toss in. Physical copies are happening too, so if you’re old-school and like actual discs, you’re covered.Preorders & Hype Plans
Pre-orders go live right after the official reveal at Gamescom (August 20, 2025, mark your calendars), and you know there’ll be early campaign access or a beta weekend to sweeten the pot. They’ve done this a million times, and it always gets fans hyped up and arguing on Reddit for months.
The Story—Jumping to 2035
We’re jumping to 2035—so, near-future tech, but not full-on sci-fi lasers everywhere. David Mason’s back (yup, Alex Mason’s kid from Black Ops 2), which is a nice touch for the OG fans. The devs are promising some wild new combat stuff: drone wars, cybernetic soldiers, the works. Could be awesome, could be a mess, but at least they’re trying new things.Multiplayer & Gameplay—What’s Cooking?
No bombshells yet, but we all know the drill:- Classic maps mixed with new, futuristic ones
- Guns: both real-world and fancy prototypes
- Zombies mode? It’s Treyarch, so, duh, obviously
- Cross-play across everything except, well, Nintendo (for now)
Long story short: Black Ops 7 is coming in hot, November 2025, and it’s shaping up to be the usual COD spectacle. Switch 2 folks, hang tight. Everyone else? Get ready to lose sleep and friendships, as always.
Nintendo Switch 2 – Still Waiting, Folks
Alright, so here’s the deal: Black Ops 7 isn’t coming to Switch 2 on day one. Shocker, right? Honestly, it’s almost guaranteed to drop there eventually. Nintendo’s new console can finally handle those beefy third-party games that made the old Switch wheeze like a busted vacuum. Microsoft and Nintendo are basically BFFs these days, so the holdup is probably just them making sure the game doesn’t run like a slideshow. Classic.If you’re itching to play on Switch 2, just hang tight—a big announcement’s probably dropping in 2026, maybe sooner if we’re lucky.
Call of Duty’s Big Glow-Up
Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard in 2023? Yeah, that was wild. Black Ops 7 is the first big Call of Duty under the new regime, so it’s kind of a big deal—like, “everyone's watching what happens” big. And all the Game Pass rumors? People are buzzing that Black Ops 7 could hit Game Pass on release day. No official word yet, but if it happens, watch Game Pass numbers explode.Quickfire FAQs
When’s Black Ops 7 dropping?
Leaks are pointing to November 14, 2025. Official word’s expected at Gamescom, so keep your eyes peeled.Where can you play it?
Pretty much everywhere except your smart fridge: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S. Switch 2 gets it later—just gotta wait your turn.How much to cough up?
Standard Edition: $69.99. Vault Edition (for the fancy folks): $99.99.Zombies mode?
Not officially confirmed, but c’mon, it’s Treyarch—Zombies is basically a lock at this point.Who’s the main dude?
You’re back as David Mason. If you played Black Ops 2, you know the guy.
Wrapping It Up
Black Ops 7? Yeah, it’s gonna be huge. November 14 is the date to circle (unless something wild happens), and you’ll be paying the usual $70 (or $100 if you gotta have the Vault). Launching on PC, Xbox, PlayStation—Switch 2 folks just gotta be patient. Microsoft’s making nice with Nintendo, so you’ll get your turn.The big reveal’s coming August 19 at Gamescom Opening Night Live. Expect fireworks (or at least some dramatic music and a fancy trailer). With Treyarch and Raven at the helm and David Mason back in action, Black Ops is about to get even wilder.
Grab your snacks. This one’s gonna be a ride.
Cheers!
