Overview
- Circana reports Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was November’s No. 1 game in the U.S., extending the franchise’s 18-year launch‑month streak, yet full‑game dollar sales fell by a double‑digit percentage versus Black Ops 6 and the title ranks No. 7 year‑to‑date.
- Analyst Mat Piscatella says Battlefield 6 is extremely likely to finish 2025 as the U.S. best‑seller, highlighting stiffer competition for Call of Duty this year.
- Activision is promoting Black Ops 7 with a free multiplayer trial from December 16–22 that includes 20+ maps and limited Zombies access, alongside price cuts of up to 30%.
- Availability on Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass is cited as a factor reducing tracked full‑game revenue, underscoring limits of dollar‑sales comparisons.
- Infinity Ward urged fans not to trust unverified reports and signed off with “See you in 2026,” as unconfirmed leaks circulated about a 2027 Sledgehammer‑led new sub‑series; Activision has also said it will avoid back‑to‑back releases within the same sub‑series.