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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Launches November 14, 2025

11/5/2025

Summary

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Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch on November 14, 2025, with preloading starting on November 10 at 9 AM PT.
The game will unlock at midnight local time, with New Zealand players gaining access on November 13 at 3 AM PT.
Players on Battle.net and Steam can play starting at 9 PM PT on November 13.
Black Ops 7 will include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The game requires a minimum of 116 GB of SSD space for installation.

History

Historical Context

Launched on October 29, 2003, by Infinity Ward, Call of Duty initially focused on World War II combat, setting a new standard for first-person shooters. Its success led to over 500 million copies sold and $30 billion in revenue by 2022. The franchise's evolution reflects the gaming industry's shift towards immersive multiplayer experiences, exemplified by the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 in November 2025.

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Story summary

Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch on November 14, 2025, with preloading starting on November 10 at 9 AM PT.
The game will unlock at midnight local time, with New Zealand players gaining access on November 13 at 3 AM PT.
Players on Battle.net and Steam can play starting at 9 PM PT on November 13.
Black Ops 7 will include campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies mode, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The game requires a minimum of 116 GB of SSD space for installation.

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