Last night’s Xbox Showcase 2025 dropped many surprises for the gaming community. Including the brand new Xbox Handheld Console, Exclusive games, and future titles. One of the more shocking announcements came from Activision, revealing Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. The announcement left the community divided and confused, as the last entry in the series, Blak Ops 6, just came out last October in 2024. Fans are left wondering with one question–isn’t it too early for a Call of Duty Black Ops 7?
Xbox Games Showcase 2025
Microsoft held its annual Xbox Games Showcase as part of the Summer Game Fest 2025. Revealing new titles coming to the Xbox console, along with new games and surprises. And the big reveal of the new Xbox Handheld console, made in collaboration with ASUS. The showcase hosted many exclusive games like Blood of the Dawn Walker, Grounded Two, and more.
During the show, one announcement left the fans confused and skeptical, which was the reveal of Black Ops 7. Activision’s announcement of the next entry in the Call of Duty series, featuring a new storyline, characters, and gameplay mechanics. The announcement has been met with widespread criticism from the community, with much of the discussion trending negatively. Reflecting growing dissatisfaction with the release of a Black Ops Game too soon.
Black Ops 7 Story, Setting, and Features
The New Black Ops 7 will take place during the year 2035, where the world is on the brink of Chaos. Players will follow the returning David Mason, Son of Alex Mason, in a psychological warfare plot. The event of Black Ops 7 will take place after BO2 and BO6, nearly 40 years after the story of BO6. Players will have to fight back against a new emerging threat that weaponizes fear above all else.
The new campaign promises a solo or co-op story where players can join their friends. Utilise near-future weaponry in the multiplayer or descend into the heart of the Dark Aether. With the continuation of the next chapter in the Zombies Storyline.
So What’s New in Call of Duty Black Ops 7?
Apparently, from what we have seen so far, the answer is Nothing. There is nothing that will separate BO7 from the recent BO6 release, apart from the co-op campaign. Yes, the continuation of the Black Ops 2 story sounds promising, if done well. Fans weren’t exactly clamoring for a new Black Ops, and yet here we are. With Black Ops 7 arriving faster than anyone asked for. The inclusion of a Zombie Mode, which in itself is the continuation of the last, feels less like fan service and more like a recycled cash grab from Activision.
Much like Modern Warfare 3 (2023), BO7 already reeks of being more DLC than a full-fledged release. With only minor tweaks to the HUD and some surface-level changes, many fans see it as BO6.5 at best.
The reveal trailer’s comment section says it all: fans are disappointed, frustrated, and concerns grow for the franchise’s future. Another year, another COD. At this rate, we will hit Black Ops 10 before GTA VI sees the light of day.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Release Date & Platforms
Currently, the release date for Black Ops 7 is under wraps, with a more in-depth look at the game scheduled for Summer 2025. But this much is confirmed that Black Ops 7 will release by the end of 2025 for the Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5. It is also likely that the game will be a day-one release on Xbox Game Pass.
Isn’t it too early for a Black Ops 7 Release?
The release of Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is far sooner than anyone anticipated, and it’s not looking good for the series’ future. A title release so early, where the last game is still 5 months out from its release, marks significant doubt in the evolution of the COD franchise. Fans are raining negative comments all over the internet with many taking to social media to post memes and poking fun at the game.
Only time will tell what is actually going on with Black Ops 7 until Activision reveals more about the game in the next few months. Until then, stay locked in to Driffle Blogs for the latest gaming news, guides, and more. And as always, drop your thoughts in the comments below.
