Overview
- The publisher said Black Ops 7 will be the final consecutive release from the same Call of Duty sub-line, ending the recent Modern Warfare and Black Ops back-to-back pattern.
- Activision confirmed the 2026 installment will not be a Black Ops game, and industry reports currently point to a rumored Modern Warfare 4.
- The company is prioritizing Black Ops 7’s live seasons with updates at least monthly that it says will be shaped by player feedback.
- A free weekend with double XP for multiplayer and Zombies is planned so players can try the game firsthand.
- The policy change follows a softer launch for Black Ops 7 compared with Black Ops 6, with reports of lower sales, reduced player counts, and largely negative user reviews.