Liminal - 6v6 / 2v2 (Launch)

Descend into a live Guild procedure mid-test, where the patient’s response to the experiment actively rewrites the center of the map. When the subject is calm, a red pillar stands intact on a raised platform; when agitation spikes, it fractures and slams into a crater, throwing up fresh cover and new angles around the impact zone. 

When the subject accepts the procedure, the space shifts into a “nature” state, with organic growth reclaiming the central structure and subtly reshaping lanes and sightlines. Corridors feed the core from both sides, cutting past elevators on one flank and offices on the other, keeping rotations tight and fights constant as the room changes under pressure.

Primetime - 6v6 (Launch)

Let no obstacle stand in your way on Primetime, a new 6v6 Multiplayer map themed around a Japanese game show obstacle course. Battle over speed tracks, Wall Jump across bound pads, and rack up points on the board as Operators weave between supersized crates.

Make a splash across the Pool track running over the water, a catapult on either end providing quick access to the middle. To get out of the limelight, head to the close-quarters Backstage or head further out along the southern Cargo path running parallel to the course.

Vertigo - 6v6 (Launch)

First introduced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, Vertigo returns fully remastered and ready for action in Black Ops 7. The map features a new Japanese setting, though the layout will be familiar to veterans of the original.

Watch your balance as the wind whips by atop the massive skyscraper, newly refurbished as Guild property. A steep drop-off awaits careless Operators fighting along the outer perimeter amongst the Vents, Utility and Storage sheds, and alongside the Helipad. For sturdier ground, head to the inner walkway connected to the East and West Wing, which funnel players into a tight space with guardrails to keep you from plummeting to your demise.  

Zenith - 6v6 / 2v2 (Mid-Season)

Breach a luxurious cliffside abode in Zenith, a waterfall in the distance and pristine lighting guiding you through the immaculate grounds. Battle inside the building, marveling at the bleeding edge tech and expensive artwork, and check for details on the site intrusion in the Security room. 

For a sneakier approach, traverse the running water below, accessible from the outside and from a secret entrance via the inner Office. Take a good look at the bookshelf to discover the trigger mechanism.

Launch - 6v6 (Mid-Season)

The Launch map first introduced in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops returns! 

Deploy to this mid-sized map and fight the enemy team across the industrial facility, including the Fuel Yard, Loading, and the Launch Pad itself. Climb the stairwells to battle around the blast shield or fight below the rocket’s thrusters… just not when it’s taking off.

Black Ops Classic (Launch)

Wind back the clock in Black Ops Classic, a new throwback mode inspired by classic Black Ops gameplay. With simplified movement and streamlined Loadouts, this mode focuses on tactical positioning and classic multiplayer fundamentals built on the modern foundation of Black Ops 7. Jump into iconic throwback maps and core modes including Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint and Kill Confirmed.

Restrictions: No Overclock Abilities. No Perk Combat Specialty bonus.

Limited Selection: Scorestreaks, Perks, Lethal, Tactical, Wildcards, Melee Weapon, Field Upgrades.

Blueprint Gun Game (Launch)

Every plan needs a good outline. Blueprint Gun Game returns for its Black Ops 7 debut, challenging players to advance through a lineup of Weapon Blueprints. There are no Scorestreaks or Loadouts involved here, just plain old gun skill. Eliminate players with your weapons to advance to the next weapon. 

The first player to earn an elimination with every weapon wins. Eliminate enemies with a melee attack to set them back one weapon in the rotation, and use the intel provided by the persistent UAV to track down your next target.

6v6 Gunfight (In-Season)

Get ready to up the ante as Gunfight returns with a 6v6 spin. Players begin each round with the same pre-determined Loadout that changes every two rounds. Health regeneration and respawns are disabled, so make your shots count. If neither team is wiped out in the specified time, the Overtime Flag will spawn; capture it to secure the round win.

Team Blueprint Sharpshooter (Mid-Season)

Grab your squad and drop into Team Blueprint Sharpshooter, the 6v6 Multiplayer mode where Weapon Blueprints rotate every few seconds. Each weapon cycle swaps to the same new weapon for every Operator, testing your ability to adapt fast, fight hard, and push for victory.

Knife Fight (Mid-Season)

This time it’s personal. Ditch the ranged weapons in this melee-only take on the fan-favorite Gunfight mode that forces Operators into intense, close-quarters fights.

New Scorestreak

Scorestreak: Iron Rain (In-Season)

Weekly Challenge Reward

• Score: 825
• Mastery Badges: Yes

A high-altitude, player-controlled aircraft that provides a bird’s-eye view of the battlefield, allowing tracking and eliminating enemies from above.

Enjoy a birds-eye view of the action below while using this new medium cost Scorestreak designed to pummel enemy forces from above. When called in by the enemy, reach for your Launcher or run for cover.

Overclock Abilities

Active Camo: Keeps aircraft hidden. Attacking or taking damage temporarily breaks camouflage. 

Tactical Radar: Reveals and pings nearby enemies to allies. Grants bonus score when marked enemies are eliminated.

Season 04 Ranked Play Overview

Multiplayer Ranked Play gives players the ultimate competitive Call of Duty experience by offering the same settings, maps, modes, and weapon restrictions used by the Call of Duty® League™. 

Earn career rewards throughout the lifespan of Black Ops 7 Ranked Play, including Rank Skins and Win Challenge rewards.

Ranking System Update

Black Ops 7 Ranked Play is getting clearer in Season 04. The SR (Skill Rating) System has been completely overhauled to remove hidden MMR and instead provide full transparency over every single point of earned or lost SR. In Season 04, your SR gains and losses are driven entirely by your visible Rank and your performance relative to the Rank and performance of other players in the match. Outperform players in your Rank or above you and you’ll continue to climb, but struggle to beat players at your Rank or below you and big SR gains will be harder to come by.

SR gains and losses are broken down in detail in the updated Ranked Play Post-Match Summary after each match, so you know exactly what moved the needle. Here are the major changes coming with this SR System overhaul in Season 04:

Check out the Call of Duty blog for more details about Ranking System Updates.

Season 04 Ranked Play Rewards

Each season comes with its own seasonal rewards that that can only be earned throughout the duration of that season, including the following Weapon Blueprint, Large Decal, Calling Cards, and Weapon Camos:

• Get 10 Wins: Pro Issue MPC-25 SMG Blueprint
• Get 100 Wins: “Ranked Season 04 – 100 Wins” Large Decal
• Reach Silver Rank: “Ranked Season 04 – Silver” Calling Card
• Reach Gold Rank: “Ranked Season 04 – Gold” Calling Card and Weapon Camo
• Reach Platinum Rank: “Ranked Season 04 – Platinum” Calling Card and Weapon Camo
• Reach Diamond Rank: “Ranked Season 04 — Diamond” Calling Card and Weapon Camo
• Reach Crimson Rank: “Ranked Season 04 — Crimson” Calling Card and Weapon Camo
• Reach Iridescent Rank: “Ranked Season 04 — Iridescent” Animated Calling Card and Weapon Camo
• Finish Season 04 at the Top 250 Rank: “Ranked Season 04 — Top 250” Animated Calling Card and Animated Weapon Camo
• Finish Season 04 at the Top 250 #1 Overall: “Ranked Season 04 — Top 250 Champion” Animated Calling Card

New Survival Map: Fight off waves of undead denizens shambling through a hellish cul-de-sac in the Nuked Survival map. Use the resources available in the “future” incarnation of Paradox Junction to push for high rounds and earn rewards.

Totenreich Directed Mode, Starting Room: Take on the Main Quest with extra assistance as Directed Mode arrives for Totenreich and see how far you can get in Eidskallen Landing in the map’s Starting Room Mode. 

Introducing Rogue Run: Return to Ashes of the Damned in a roguelite twist on Round-Based Zombies. Survive each wave, choose your reward, then teleport to the next arena. Select one of five different playlists and earn permanent Rogue Run in-mode upgrades for completing each playlist challenge.

New Mid-Season Round-Based Map, GobbleGum: Following their cold descent into Totenreich, the crew heats things up as the battle relocates to a feudal Japanese castle set near a live volcano in the new Kowakujō Round-Based Map arriving in Season 04 Reloaded. Plus, get some much-needed combat assistance with the new Hellping Hound GobbleGum.

Be sure to check out the Call of Duty blog for a deep dive on Zombies updates.

Fortune’s Keep Refresh: The Resurgence map pool expands in Season 04 as the Fortune’s Keep Refresh arrives. Whether you’re returning to the location or visiting for the first time, this iteration supports the advanced movement mechanics and other features of Black Ops 7 along with a handful of updated micro POIs and other changes.

Modes: Fight for your slice of Verdansk in the 52v52 Clash mode arriving at launch. In the Mid-Season, be the first squad to cycle through every weapon in Squad Gun Game.

A New Season in Rebirth Island: The snow has melted and a new season arrives in Rebirth Island. Hang up your snow gear, enjoy the fresh breeze, and push toward that next victory.

New Gameplay Features: Gain access to a mobile Black Market with the new Shadowlink Contract exclusively available in Fortune’s Keep Refresh. Get safely back on your feet into cover with the Advanced Self Revive, and later in the season, see if you have what it takes to acquire and complete the difficult Champion’s Quest.

Resurgence Ranked Play: Rank up and earn rewards in a new season of Ranked Play: Resurgence including unique Weapon Camos you won’t want to miss.

Be sure to check out the Call of Duty blog for a deep dive on Warzone updates.

Primary Weapon: KRS-7.62 (Launch)

Marksman Rifle, Battle Pass Page 3 HVT, Page 12 HVT Battle Pass Blueprint

• Levels: 38
• MAGS: 3
• MAG SIZE: 10
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
• Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (END, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Semi-auto marksman rifle. High damage and great mobility, limited by significant first shot recoil.

Strong and steady, the KRS-7.62 offers a reliable two hit elimination against unarmored enemies up to 25 meters out, an easy double tap when fighting up close with a third shot required for more distant targets. The weapon’s fast recentering speed makes it easy to stay on target for follow up shots, making this a great option combining accuracy and punch for a powerful contender across all modes.

Prestige Attachment

Barrel > 15" MFS Incursion Barrel

Specialized barrel provides a significant improvement to bullet penetration damage, bullet velocity, and visual recoil stabilization. Blocks Fire Mods.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > KRS-7.62

The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the KRS-7.62 (above): Prestige 1: “Pathways.” Prestige 2: “Garden.” Prestige Max: “Horde.”

Primary Weapon: CBRS-3 (Launch)

SMG, Battle Pass Page 6 HVT, Page 15 HVT Tier Battle Pass Blueprint

• Levels: 36
• MAGS: 3
• MAG SIZE: 60
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
• Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo and Reticle Unlocks (END, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Full-auto submachine gun with a high capacity, rechambering magazine. Well-rounded with excellent range and recoil.

With 60 rounds in the base model, the CBRS-3 features the largest magazine in its weapon class, capable of reaching 75 rounds with the Redwell Sprocket Mag. This gives the SMG great sustaining power in larger fights, though keep in mind that the magazine requires some manual rotation throughout the firing process.

Prestige Attachment

Magazine > MFS Carousel Fast Mag

Lightweight magazine containing 60 rounds that rechambers on its own to reduce the interruption to sustained fire. Improves reload speed and handling.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > CBRS-3

The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the CBRS-3 (above): Prestige 1: “Spectrogram.” Prestige 2: “Fluid.” Prestige Max: “Chameleon.”

Secondary Weapon: Grimhawk (In-Season)

Special, Weekly Challenge Reward

• Levels: 30
• MAGS: 3
• MAG SIZE: 25
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: Optic, Barrel, Magazine
• Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo Unlocks (END, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Full-auto specialized rifle. Fires low-velocity homing rounds that lock onto targets.

Make the enemy pay for opening fire on your position with this Special Weapon that fires rounds with light homing capabilities against targets shooting their weapons. The Grimhawk’s low velocity rounds require some getting used to as the projectiles rapidly drop. Watch the curvature from the trace fire and adjust your aim accordingly, getting a little extra help when your target fires back.

Prestige Attachment

Barrel > Long Barrel

Modified barrel enabling homing behavior for rounds fired from hip at close range but sacrifices ADS homing functionality. Improves hipfire spread and movement speed.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Grimhawk

The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Grimhawk (above): Prestige 1: “Bloom.” Prestige 2: “Dragon Dance.” Prestige Max: “Raindrop.”

Primary Weapon: VX Compact (In-Season)

Assault Rifle, Event Reward

• Levels: 42
• MAGS: 3
• MAG SIZE: 25
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
• Customize Options: Blueprints, Camos and Reticle Unlocks (END, MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Full-auto assault rifle. Best-in-class rate of fire and excellent handling, offset by lower range and ammo capacity.

What the VX Compact lacks in damage per shot it makes up for with a blistering fire rate. At 25 rounds in the base magazine, this weapon chews through its supply fast, though its manageable recoil and minimal muzzle flare makes tracking targets seamless. It’s well worth getting some practice under your belt; once you’ve unlocked the Fast Mag Prestige Attachment, you’ll be mowing down targets with little downtime. Just watch that ammo count.

Prestige Attachment

Magazine > MFS Impetus Fast Mag

Extended magazine that auto-ejects to achieve the fastest possible reload speed and improves bullet deviation and recoil stabilization.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > VX Compact

The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the VX Compact (above): Prestige 1: “Vacation.” Prestige 2: “Well-Worn.” Prestige Max: “Unseen Eyes.”

Melee Weapon: Executioner’s Duet (Mid-Season)

Melee, Event Reward

• Levels: 30
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: None
• Customize Options: Blueprints

Melee weapon. High damage, short range, and very fast attack speed.

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > Executioner’s Duet

The Universal Weapon Prestige Camos for the Executioner’s Duet (above): Prestige 1: “Labyrinth.” Prestige 2: “Pop.” Prestige Max: “Radiance.”

Primary Weapon: AN-94 (Mid-Season)

Assault Rifle, Event Reward

• Levels: 42
• MAGS: 3
• MAG SIZE: 30
• Mastery Badges: Yes
• Attachments: Optic, Muzzle, Barrel, Underbarrel, Magazine, Rear Grip, Stock, Laser, Fire Mods
• Customize Options: Blueprints, Camo Unlocks (MP, ZM, WZ), Accessories (1), Decals (1), Stickers (3)

Fully automatic assault rifle. First two rounds fire at a faster rate. Slower handling and mobility.

Veterans of the series will immediately recognize this classic weapon featuring a burst mechanism in which the first two shots of every trigger pull fire at a much faster rate compared to subsequent shots. Toggle the weapon’s firing mode to switch between full auto and a variant of semi-auto featuring the rapid double shot with every attack. Whichever firing mode you choose, hitting your target with the initial burst is crucial to downing foes fast, so take aim and hit the mark.  

Prestige Attachment

Barrel > 15” MFS Triumvirate Barrel

Camos Confirmed: Weapon Prestige > AN-94

LTI Stentorian Brake (Launch)

Most Weapons, Battle Pass Page 7

Attachment > Muzzle

Heavy muzzle device to improve Horizontal Recoil and Bullet Deviation with a slight fire rate improvement. Firing with this attachment reveals your position and direction on the mini-map in real time.

M10 Breacher Argus Lever (In-Season)

M10 Breacher Shotgun, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Stock

Lever-action conversion for the M10 Breacher. Faster fire rate with an improved starting pellet spread that becomes deadly accurate while ADS. Removes weapon charging.

XR-3 Ion Vulcan Minigun (In-Season)

XR-3 Ion Sniper Rifle, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Underbarrel

Transforms the XR-3 Ion into a rotary machine gun.

DS20 Mirage Dual Fire Kit (In-Season)

DS20 Mirage Assault Rifle, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Underbarrel

Replaces ADS with additional high-damage, semi-automatic firing capabilities.

Velox 5.7 Carbine Chassis (In-Season)

Velox 5.7 Pistol, Weekly Challenge Reward

Attachment > Barrel

Converts the Velox 5.7 into a lightweight, full-auto weapon with stock and grip customization.

Illicit Cargo Camo Event (END, MP, ZM, WZ)

Rewards Include: Remastered Weapon Camos from Black Ops III, and the new VX Compact Assault Rifle.

A mercenary will do anything for the right price. Unlock the new VX Compact Assault Rifle and contraband remastered Weapon Camos smuggled in from Black Ops III titles by completing Weapon Class Challenges in Multiplayer, Zombies, Endgame, and Call of Duty: Warzone. And yes, there’s a Mastery Camo for unlocking all eight Camos in the Event across all four modes.

Nuked Challenge Event (ZM)

Rewards Include: Weapon Camos, Weapon Blueprint

Complete challenges within the new Nuked Survival map in Zombies to earn themed rewards including two new Weapon Camos, a Weapon Charm, and the “Crack in Space” REV-46 SMG Weapon Blueprint.

More Events in the Mid-Season

Look forward to additional events arriving in the Mid-Season and beyond, including the Summer of Action Daily Login Event, Ranked Series Events for Multiplayer and Resurgence, a new event for the new Mid-Season Round-Based Zombies Map, and more.