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Black Ops 7 Launch Draws Fire for Always-Online Co‑Op Campaign as Multiplayer Shines

Day-one Game Pass access contrasts with stricter PC security requirements and early stability complaints.

Overview

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is out now across PC, PlayStation and Xbox, with a first‑ever day‑one release on Xbox Game Pass and retailer launch discounts reported in some regions.
  • The campaign shifts to an online‑only, four‑player format with no mid‑mission saves, a change widely criticized by reviewers and users with very low user scores noted on major platforms.
  • Multiplayer and Zombies modes earn stronger notices for gunplay and content, including the return of classic maps such as Express, Raid and Hijacked, with more classics slated for the first season.
  • PC players must have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled due to tighter Team Ricochet anti‑cheat measures.
  • Early reports cite issues like incomplete environment loading and crashes, alongside criticism of AI‑generated art assets used for loading screens and cosmetic items.