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Black Ops 7 Launch Triggers Backlash Over Always‑Online, No‑Pause Campaign

Early reactions highlight frustration with a co‑op‑first campaign that disrupts solo play.

Overview

  • Players say the campaign cannot be paused, requires a constant connection, boots idle users, and offers no checkpoints, risking total mission restarts.
  • Solo players face missions designed for four with no AI teammates and must enter lobbies or matchmaking even to begin the story.
  • Steam user reviews are Mixed as PC players report stuttering, crashes when alt‑tabbing, and inconsistent input feel alongside design complaints.
  • Critics' early scores are generally positive around a Metacritic 84, though samples are limited and opinions on the campaign's direction are sharply divided.
  • Released November 14 on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox with day‑one Xbox Game Pass access, the game has no announced fixes for these campaign limitations in the coverage cited.