Overview
- Black Ops 7 is out now on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and PC, bringing a near-future setting with campaign, multiplayer and Zombies modes.
- The campaign requires a constant internet connection, cannot be paused, lacks checkpoints and offers no AI squadmates or selectable difficulty, leading to widespread criticism from solo players.
- Early critic aggregation sits around a Metacritic 84 and narrowly tops Battlefield 6’s score, though outlets note the small sample size and Forbes warns the rating is likely to fluctuate.
- Steam user reviews are currently Mixed, with reports of AFK kicks in campaign, performance issues such as stuttering and crashes, and frustration with mission design.
- Reviewers highlight tight gunplay, refined movement and a large launch package that includes the new Endgame PvE mode, Zombies updates and 18 multiplayer maps, though some balance concerns persist.