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CoD BO7 Weapon Prestige: How to Prestige weapons explained
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date: 2026-02-18T16:59:00.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: How does it all work?
encoded: If you're looking to show of your progress in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, then you'll want to know all about Weapon Prestige. In BO7, when you Prestige a weapon you reset your level back down to zero, but in exchange, you'll earn some nice skins that you can show off in-game. So, if that sounds good to you, then here's a quick overview of how to Prestige weapons in CoD BO7. CoD BO7 weapon prestige: How to prestige weapons explained Weapon Prestige works differently to regular the regular Prestige system, in that there are only three Prestige levels to go through. These are: Weapon Prestige 1 Weapon Prestige 2 Weapon Prestige Master To Prestige your weapon, you need to reach Level 50 with that weapon. You can then choose to Prestige, resetting your weapon's level and builds, locking all Attachments apart from Optic Attachments. Once you reach Level 50 in Weapon Prestige 2, you will unlock Weapon Prestige Master. This will allow you to level your weapon all the way to Level 250, at which point you'll unlock the special Universal Camo. Depending on the weapon, you may also receive a special Attachment and will permanently unlock all Attachments for that weapon. The specifics change from weapon to weapon, but here's a brief overview of what you'll earn from each Weapon Prestige in BO7: Weapon Prestige 1 Prestige 1 Camo Prestige Attachment Permanent Unlock Token Weapon Prestige 2 Prestige 2 Camo Prestige Weapon Charm Permanent Unlock Token Prestige Mastery Prestige Master Camo 1 (Level 100) Prestige Master Camo 2 (Level 150) Prestige Master Camo 3 (Level 200) Prestige Max Camo (Level 250) Weapon Prestige Max Icon (Level 250) All Attachments unlocked Should you Weapon Prestige in CoD BO7? Whether you should Weapon Prestige in BO7 entirely depends on what you want from the game. If you want to grind for Camos, especially if you tend to stick to particular weapons, then it may be worth Prestiging your weapons to try and get the Camos you like. On the other hand, if you don't…

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CoD BO7 Season 2 Reloaded: Release date speculation and what to expect
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date: 2026-02-16T15:00:42.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: It's DEFCON 1 for Nuketown!
encoded: Following on from the release of CoD BO7 Season 2, we are here to peddle CoD BO7 Season 2 Reloaded release date speculation as well as to ponder upon what to expect — such is the responsibility of gaming media outlets. Ahead of the official reveal, we do know some big details of the upcoming mid-season refresh, courtesy of Activison themselves. No doubt, we'll see further additions to the recently launched CoD BO7 Ranked Play, which has had hardcore Call of Duty League players and would-be's getting sweaty. Certainly, the multiplayer and Zombies modes are by far and away the best part about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 as noted in our review, so it’s great to see more content coming to the game. But, as for all things Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded, let’s get to it! CoD BO7 Season 2 Reloaded release date speculation Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 2 Season 2 Reloaded is likely to release Thursday 5 March 2026 or Thursday 12 March 2026. Mid-season refreshes, known as Reloaded, always land four to five weeks after the initial Season launches. With CoD BO7 Season 2 having launched 5 February 2026, four to five weeks later gives us the aforementioned dates. Once we get an official confirmation, we will update you in due course with all the details of the exact timings of the launch. CoD BO7 Season 2 Reloaded: What to expect Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2 Reloaded is likely to include new multiplayer maps and a new Zombies map, as well as a litany of weapons and skins. As noted in a separate article, Paradox Junction is coming as part of CoD BO7 Season 2 Reloaded, meaning Nuketown Zombies is on its way! As for what else to expect, Season 1 Reloaded brought about three new multiplayer maps, with Zarya Cosmodrome from Ashes of the Damned being made into a Survival map, so we could see Season 2 Reloaded bring about similar additions Again, once more concrete details emerge, we will update this page with all the juicy details! Read more: CoD BO7 missions: Full list a…

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CoD BO7 new Zombies map: Release date speculation for Paradox Junction
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date: 2026-02-09T11:55:05.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Nuketown's back!
encoded: Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is here, with plenty of content already arriving, and more scheduled for later down the line including new Zombies map Paradox Junction. It will be the seventh Zombies map added to BO7, following up on the likes of Ashes of the Damned and Zarya Cosmodrome. If you're excited to see what's up next for Zombies in CoD BO7, here's what you need to know about when we can expect Paradox Junction to release. CoD BO7 new Zombies map: release date speculation for Paradox Junction Paradox Junction will likely release in CoD BO7 in the first half of March 2026. Activision has confirmed via a recent blog post that Paradox Junction is set to launch as part of Season 2 Reloaded. Unfortunately, while we know this much, the official release date hasn't been confirmed yet. We predict, therefore that Paradox Junction could release on either 5th or 12th March 2026, as both of these dates roughly mark the halfway point of Season 2. What to expect from Paradox Junction in CoD BO7 Zombies. We don't know a huge amount about Paradox Junction thus far, except for that it appears to be a major revamp of Nuketown Zombies from Black Ops 2. A trailer was posted to some official Call of Duty social channels showcasing the Season 2 line-up of Zombies maps, though the new map was obscured behind writing. Seemingly by accident, vertical versions of this trailer that were posted to Instagram and Facebook have the map unobscured, revealing a slightly blurred, but ultimately unmistakable image of Nuketown. Beyond the fact that Paradox Junction is seemingly a big Nuketown remake, we'll have to wait for the next blog post to find out more. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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CoD BO7 Ranked Play release date: Everything we know
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date: 2026-02-05T11:40:33.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Got some time to prepare to compete.
encoded: Get ready to get sweaty, as the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play release date is upon us, and we've got everything you need to know, from maps to modes to ranks! It's customary that Ranked Play hasn't been available at launch in recent Call of Duty games, but it's finally time to dust off that control (or keyboard and mouse). With that, the Call of Duty League will soon kickoff, with the Major II Tournament taking place in march at Dreamhack in Birmingham. Ranked Play is your opportunity to break into the world of competitive Call of Duty esports, as you you will be playing by the same rules. But as for CoD BO7 Ranked Play and all it entails, read on! CoD BO7 Ranked Play release date CoD BO7 Ranked Play will arrive on 5th February 2026 with the launch of Season 2. This has been the case with the last couple of CoD titles, although they have typically launched a bit earlier, in January instead of February. While this is the currently confirmed release date, it may end up getting pushed back slightly if the developers need more time to fine tune everything, so that the launch goes smoothly. CoD BO7 Ranked Play explained Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked Play is described as having the " same rules, modes, maps, and Loadout restrictions as the Call of Duty League", meaning you can expect 4x4 matches, ranks, leaderboards and certain restrictions on weapons. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Ranked play is comprised of three modes: Search & Destroy, Overload and Hardpoint, and these have their own set of maps to play. To get your starting rank, you need to win three Placement Matches. As you compete, you will earn SR (Skill Rating), which will help progress your rank. In order to qualify for BO7 Ranked Play, you need to have 50 wins in Matchmade Multiplayer to ensure that you are a legitimate player and not some griefer looking to cause bother for folks. You can check out all the nitty-gritty rules on the Call of Duty League website. CoD BO7 Ranked Play ranks Below are all t…

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CoD BO7 Season 2: Release date, UK start time and what to expect
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date: 2026-01-28T12:39:55.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Content of Duty.
encoded: While Season 1 didn't get off to the best of starts, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2 release date is almost here, and there's plenty of new content to look forward to. The best part of BO7 has been the multiplayer – we said as much in our review – so seeing even more of it is very much welcome. Right now, the ongoing Fallout event is keeping us busy while we wait for the new season, but players are getting antsy! With the success of Battlefield 6, CoD needs to get back to its best and prove why it's been the king of shooters for so long, and Season 2 could be the start of it. So, for the CoD BO7 Season 2 release date, start time and what to expect, read on! When does CoD BO7 Season 2 release? Confirmed date and UK start time The Call of Duty Black Ops 7 release date is 5th February 2026 with an expected start time of 5PM or 6PM GMT. For those not in Ol’ Blighty, you can expect CoD BO7 Season 2 to go live at the following times, give or take an hour: US West Coast (PST) – 9am US Mountain (MST) – 10am US Central (CST) – 11am US East Coast (EST) – 12pm Central Europe (CET) – 6pm South Africa (SAST) – 7pm Singapore (SGT) – 1am, 9th January Japan (JST) – 2am, 9th January Australia East Coast (AEST) – 4am, 9th January New Zealand (NZST) – 6am, 9th January Once we have a solid announcement, we will update you as soon as possible, but the above should be a fairly accurate prediction! What to expect from CoD BO7 Season 2 Currently, it’s up for debate exactly what will be included in CoD BO7 Season 2, as nothing has been officially announced as of yet. But, judging by prior seasons, it’s safe to assume that we can expect a litany of new maps, weapons, modes, LTMs, blueprints and attachments. It’s also likely that we’ll see a new CoD Zombies Map, with new quests and an Easter Egg that requires you to jump through hoops and follow absolutely bonkers steps to find. Once we have the official lay of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 2 land, we’ll update you in due course…

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CoD BO7 Fallout event: How to get all skins, weapons and TV show content
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date: 2026-01-09T12:40:57.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: CoD, CoD never changes.
encoded: It's finally here – Fallout has landed in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and there's plenty to unlock. The whole event is styled after the Fallout TV show, since season 2 is currently ongoing. Whether you're after the Power Armor Maximus or The Ghoul Operators, or one of the nifty new weapon skins, this is one event you don't want to miss out on. So, if you're looking for help on how to unlock all the skins, weapons and more from the CoD BO7 Fallout event, here's what you need to know. CoD BO7 Fallout event: How to get all skins, weapons and TV show content CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded brings a bunch of new Fallout content which can be unlocked in free and premium event passes. Everything in the free pass can be unlocked for, you guessed it, free! The premium pass, however, will cost you 1,100 CoD Points, or £8.39 / $9.99. There are a total of 20 rewards to unlock, with 10 in each pass. Here's the full list of rewards in the Fallout event: Free Pass Dweller (Operator Skin) Enjoy Your Stay (Loading Screen) – Level 01 1 Hour (Double Weapon XP Token) – Level 02 Power Pose (Emblem) – Level 03 1 Hour (Double Level XP Token) – Level 04 Wanderer (Operator Skin) – Level 05 Smooches (Sticker) – Level 06 Vault Boy (Weapon Charm) – Level 07 Vault-Tec (New Weapon Camo) – Level 08 Sturmwolf 45 (New Base Weapon) – Level 09 Premium Pass Power Armor Maximus (New Operator) Torch Blade (Melee Weapon Blueprint) – Level 01 Minigun Teardown (Finishing Move) – Level 02 Brotherhood's Armament (Weapon Blueprint) – Level 03 Maximus (Operator Skin) – Level 04 Brotherhood Launch (Calling Card) – Level 05 Bobble-Head Bobble (Emote) – Level 06 Power Armor Helm (Weapon Charm) – Level 07 Wasteland Buck (Weapon Blueprint) – Level 08 The Ghoul (New Operator) – Level 09 There will be a Lucy MacLean Operator coming to the game later down the line, but she will be part of a shop bundle instead. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Gu…

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CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded: Release date, UK start time and what to expect
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date: 2026-01-07T17:25:38.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Get ready to Reload!
encoded: We're already well into the first season of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and Season 1 Reloaded is about to arrive. It's the latest in a slew of huge content updates for BO7, introducing all sorts of new maps, weapons and more to the game. So, if you're excited for another refresh, here's when CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded starts, and what you can look forward to. When does CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded release? Confirmed date and UK start time CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded releases on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 5pm GMT. If you're elsewhere in the world, and are wondering what time the Season 1 Reloaded will launch for you, here's the start time in your time zone: US West Coast (PST) – 9am US Mountain (MST) – 10am US Central (CST) – 11am US East Coast (EST) – 12pm Central Europe (CET) – 6pm South Africa (SAST) – 7pm Singapore (SGT) – 1am, 9th January Japan (JST) – 2am, 9th January Australia East Coast (AEST) – 4am, 9th January New Zealand (NZST) – 6am, 9th January What to expect from CoD BO7 Season 1 Reloaded Naturally, as with any major content update, there's a huge amount to look forward to in Season 1 Reloaded. The biggest addition is that we'll be getting three new Multiplayer maps, including one brand-new map and two returning ones: Yakei (6v6 / 2v2) Meltdown (6v6) Fringe (6v6) Zombies will also be getting some updates, with the Zarya Cosmodrome from Ashes of the Damned becoming its own Survival map, and the Astra Malorum map receiving a Directed mode. In the Campaign, we'll be getting two new world events, though the only one we know about is the Wraith Wing, focused on a Guild aircraft with cloning capabilities. On the weaponry front, we only know about two new weapons joining the game thus far: Hawker HX (Sniper Rifle, FKA Ballista Sniper) Sturmwolf 45 (SMG, FKA UMP45) Last but not least, we're also getting a collaboration with Fallout to celebrate the TV show's ongoing season 2. There isn't much to go on yet, but a short teaser appears to hint that Lucy, Maximus and Th…

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How to unlock all the Relics in CoD BO7 Zombies
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date: 2025-12-12T13:15:16.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Where to find each one to make your experience more challenging.
encoded: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 fleshes out the Zombies mode substantially by adding quite a lot of replayability, challenge, and pinnacle rewards to chase. One of the bigger changes comes in the form of the Relics, which act as additional difficulty modifiers. But, if you have three, six or nine of them equipped you can earn a variety of bonuses from Golden armour to level four pack-a-punch weapons, to an ultra weapon rarity. Here's what you need to do to unlock each and every Relic in CoD BO7 Zombies right now. Keep in mind that you need to reach round 20 in a match and have completed the main Easter egg quest in Ashes of the Damned and interacted with the tablet at the end of the Easter egg. How to unlock all CoD BO7 Zombies Relics To get each relic, you need to do the following in Ashes of the Damned or Astra Malorum: Light three candles and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Lawyer's Pen) [Ashes of the Damned] Shoot the Mr. Peeks while using Aether Shroud and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Teddy Bear) [Ashes of the Damned] Take the Jump Pad at Janus Tower Plaza and shoot three purple dots. Then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Dragon Wings) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier I and reach round 40. Find the two wine bottles, place them in Blackwater Cabin and then shoot them in the order they exploded. Then complete the trial at the Cosmodrome. (Focusing Stone) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier I and reach round 40. Kill the Doppelghast with a jump pad and then complete the trial at the Cosmodrome. (Vril Sphere) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and reach round 60 and complete a round without taking any damage. Then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake (Bus) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and beat the Easter egg in the match. Reach round 60 and then save and quit the match. Load into the game and then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake. (Dragon) [Ashes of the Damned] Play Cursed at Tier II and find the phon…

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How to activate the music Easter egg in CoD BO7 Astra Malorum explained
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date: 2025-12-05T13:32:32.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: One of the hardest music easter eggs in Zombies.
encoded: Astra Malorum in CoD Black Ops 7, like most Zombies maps these days is packed full of Easter eggs and, as usual, has a music Easter egg. But, this time, the Easter egg is a gruelling one, requiring you to complete the majority of the steps of the Easter egg in order to access the area with the final pair of headphones to activate. Thankfully, there isn't anything more complex you need to do than any of the other music Easter eggs, but you will need to complete most of the Easter egg steps to reach the secret area. Here is a breakdown of the three headphone locations to activate the song, which brings back Avenged Sevenfold to the series. Keep in mind, there are slight spoilers below for the Easter egg and main storyline of Astra Malorum. CoD Black Ops 7 Astra Malorum Music Easter egg Guide To activate the Astra Malorum Easter egg, you need to hold the reload/interact button on three sets of headphones: On the display case in the Machina Astralis next to the Mystery Box location In the corner of the Luminarium outer hallways in a cabinet, next to the path to the Abyssal Rim On Mars, in the corner next to the suspended objects Once finished, the song Magic by Avenged Sevenfold will play. There may be a possibility that you can activate the portal to Mars or visit it in a different way that hasn't been discovered yet, bypassing the need to complete the Easter egg steps. We will keep this article updated with more information if this changes. You can see all three locations in the video below from Watchful Wolf: View oEmbed on the source website If you want a full guide to the Easter egg, check out the breakdown from MrRoflWaffles: View oEmbed on the source website Read more: CoD BO7 missions: Full list and all rewards Yellowstone boss revealed to be working on epic Call of Duty movie adaptation – full details here Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The…

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CoD BO7 camo challenges: Full list and how to complete them
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date: 2025-12-05T12:50:28.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: The grind begins...
encoded: CoD BO7 has made some much wanted changes to the camo grind this year, by simplifying things slightly but still keeping the bones of the CoD BO6 system that players enjoyed. Some challenges are easier, but there are still around a dozen camos to earn for each weapon in each mode, alongside special camos for reaching Prestige Master 250 with every weapon in the game. Some of these camos bring back classic Black Ops camos from older games. A full breakdown of the system can be found here. As for the challenges to complete across Campaign Co-op, Multiplayer, and Zombies here is the full list for each weapon type in the game: Full list of CoD BO7 camo challenges The full list of CoD BO7 camo challenges are: Prestige Each Weapon - Prestige 1 Weapon Camo (unique to each weapon) Prestige Each Weapon Twice - Prestige 2 Weapon Camo (unique to each weapon) Reach Prestige Master With Each Weapon - Prestige Master Weapon Camo (unique to each weapon) Reach Prestige Master Level 250 With Each Weapon - Prestige Master Weapon Camos (four camos, with one unique to each weapon) Get 80 Headshots - AR, SMG, LMG, Marksman Rifle, Pistol Multiplayer Military Camos Get 80 Point Blank Kills - Shotgun Multiplayer Military Camos Get 80 One Shot Kills - Sniper Rifle Multiplayer Military Camos Get 50 Kills or Scorestreak Destructions - Launcher Multiplayer Military Camos Get 80 Kills - Melee Weapon Multiplayer Military Camos Complete Three Special Weapon Challenges (unique for each weapon) - Multiplayer Special Camos Get 3 Kills Without Dying with ARs/SMGs/Shotguns/LMGs/Marksman Rifles/Sniper Rifles/Pistols/Melee Weapons - Shattered Gold Multiplayer Camo Get 10 Double Kills or Better with ARs/SMGs/Shotguns/LMGs/Marksman Rifles/Sniper Rifles/Pistols/Melee Weapons - Arclight Multiplayer Camo Get 5 Kills Without Dying 3 Times with ARs/SMGs/Shotguns/LMGs/Marksman Rifles/Sniper Rifles/Pistols/Melee Weapons - Tempest Multiplayer Camo Get 3 Kills in a Single Match 10 Times with Launchers - Shattered G…

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When and where to get Double XP tokens and codes in CoD BO7
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date: 2025-12-05T12:30:14.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Where to get the tokens to rank up faster
encoded: CoD BO7 XP gain is pretty generous in multiplayer, but can be quite slow in the other modes and as such you may be looking for some of the Double XP Tokens to use. But, how can you get them? The answer is you can't right now, but here are the sources where they will be available from. How to get CoD BO7 Double XP Double XP Tokens will be obtained from the Battle Pass or via the Free Gift in the Store. Double XP will also be available during Double XP weekends, which will be announced by Activision prior to them taking place. You will also see the Double XP weekend reflected in game, whether there is double XP, double weapon XP, or double Battle Pass XP. On top of that, the Double XP Tokens you have accumulated in other games and Warzone will carry over to this game, so you can start with a huge chunk of Double XP Tokens if you want. Although, it is worth saving them for when a Double XP weekend is on so you can boost your XP gain even further. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to kill OSCAR in CoD BO7 Astra Malorum explained
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date: 2025-12-05T11:43:23.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: You need to be resourceful to defeat OSCAR.
encoded: Astra Malorum is a vastly different map to Ashes of the Damned in CoD Black Ops 7, offering a tighter more intense experience set on a floating skull orbiting Saturn. One of the key differences is OSCAR, a roaming boss-like enemy that is incredibly hard to kill and quite deadly thanks to his attacks. These attacks consist of little UFO drones that protect OSCAR, that need to be destroyed before you can damage him properly, and an attack that causes Zombies to target you if you are shot by him. While OSCAR is slow, allowing you to easily avoid him by moving around the map, he can be quite annoying to deal with and there are some ways to kill him, although it will require a bit of effort to kill him effectively. How to kill OSCAR in CoD Black Ops 7 Astra Malorum OSCAR can be killed in several ways with traps around the map: Use the telescope on the organ near the pack-a-punch machine and focus it on the sun. Have OSCAR walk into the center of the room under the beam which is fired. Collect three Absolute Zero shards from Aetherium Crystals around the map by shooting them with a weapon with Cryofreeze ammo mod. Use these on the rocket in the museum and have OSCAR walk by it's rear. Place the damaged drone, wires, and car battery inside the projector in the Luminarium and activate the laser trap. The easiest of these is the beam of sunlight in the pack-a-punch room. Once you have obtained the harmonic components from around the map, use it on the organ in the room with the power to be able to turn on power. From there, shoot the moving mechanisms on the wall throughout the room in the order they start moving. Once OSCAR is near, interact with the telescope next to the keys of the organ and hover the crosshair over the sun. If you get kicked out, you can instantly look back through the telescope to find the sun. This will cause a beam of light to fire on the central platform in front of the organ and pack-a-punch and instantly killing OSCAR once he walks under it. You ca…

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CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes: What changes in the update today?
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date: 2025-12-04T12:05:56.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: PlayStation
subject: PlayStation 4
subject: PlayStation 5
subject: Xbox
description: Far from a concise list...
encoded: As we have come to expect, there are a dizzying number of new features, tweaks and bug fixes in the Call of Duty BO7 Season 1 patch notes, but we’ve got all the changes in the update laid out for you! If you want a more bite-sized version of what to expect in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch notes, you can check out the Black Ops 7 roadmap ,which goes over when you can play it and what’s being added to the update. To make sure you get the most out of the update, be sure to read up on when and where to get Double XP tokens and codes in CoD BO7. It's also worth noting that before you dive into the new Zombies map, Astra Malorum, you'll want to unlock all CoD BO7 Zombies Relics. That’s quite enough waffling on from us, however. Read on to get the scoop on the full CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes! What’s new in the CoD BO7 Season 1 patch? The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 patch brings a whole slew of content, from new maps, challenges, weapons, game modes and more. The following maps have been added to the rotation: Utopia (6v6) Fate (6v6) Odysseus (6v6 / 2v2) Standoff (6v6) Party games make a return too, with the following modes available to play: Prop Hunt One in the Chamber Sharpshooter Sticks & Stones (Week 2) Gun Game (Week 2) CoD Zombies gets a new map, Astra Malorum, that features a new enemy, the Observation System and Carnifex Adjudicator Robot (O.S.C.A.R.). But to take them on, you can use these new weapons: Kogot-7 - SMG (Battle Pass) Maddox RFB - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass) Ballistic Knife - Melee (Weekly Challenge Reward: Week 1) NX Ravager - Special Weapon (Event Reward: Week 2) There’s also a great deal of tweaks, buffs and nerfs to weapons, attachments and perks, as the community gets to grip with new and emerging metas. But if you want to see it all in full, read on! CoD BO7 Season 1 patch notes Below are the full patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, courtesy of Activision: Weekly Challenges Complete challenges every week of the seas…

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CoD BO7 Season 1 roadmap: Launch date, maps, weapons, more
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date: 2025-12-01T17:00:44.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: A massive content drop is incoming.
encoded: The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 roadmap is here, giving us a sneak peek at all the post-launch content coming to the Campaign, multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone. We don't have long at all to wait, with the Season 1 release date arriving only a few weeks after BO7's November launch, and is set to see some iconic CoD maps make a return. We'll also get a few Zombies maps added, including full-scale and Survival maps, gadgets, perks and more. So, if you want a look at the CoD BO7 Season 1 roadmap and are curious when Season 1 starts, we've got you covered. When is the CoD Bo7 Season 1 launch date CoD Bo7 Season 1 will be released on 4th December 2025. While we don't know the launch time just yet, it is likely to be around the same time as previous Call of Duty updates: US West Coast (PT) – 9am US Mountain (MT) – 10am US Central (CT) – 11am US East Coast (ET) – 12am UK (GMT) - 5pm Central Europe (CET) – 6pm Singapore (SGT) – 12am, 5 December Japan (JST) – 1am, 5 December Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 3am, 5 December New Zealand (NZDT) – 5am, 5 December The season is also likely to be split into two sections, with the Season 1 Reloaded update dropping sometime in early-mid January 2026. View oEmbed on the source website CoD Black Ops 7 Season 1 new maps Season 1 of CoD Bo7 will see seven new 6v6 maps come to the game. These include Fate, Odysseus and Utopia. On top of that, Season 1 will see Standoff and Meltdown return from CoD Black Ops 2 in remastered form. Fate takes place in the Nicaragua compound at the beginning of the campaign. Odysseus takes inspiration from the CoD Black Ops 2 mission of the same name and has several close-quarters hallways onboard the USS Barack Obama from that mission. Finally, Utopia is set in an abandoned Guild facility in Australia. You can watch the trailer for these maps and Standoff below: View oEmbed on the source website That leaves two maps yet to be revealed fully, which will arrive during the Season 1 Reloaded update in Januar…

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CoD BO7 Dark Ops challenges: Full list for campaign, multiplayer and Zombies
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date: 2025-11-25T11:25:28.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Not so hidden anymore!
encoded: There are Calling Cards galore in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, but to get them, you're going to have to complete some of the game's many Dark Ops Challenges first. These are secret challenges that can be completed across the Campaign, Zombies and multiplayer, rewarding you with some nifty Calling Cards to show off in-game – just be aware that they're different from Camo challenges! But if you don't want to faff around with secret challenges, we've put together a list of CoD BO7 Dark Ops Challenges so you can jump straight in and start ticking them off. CoD BO7 Dark Ops challenges: Full list for campaign, multiplayer and Zombies At the moment, there are 24 Dark Ops challenges we know about in BO7, although two of these are no longer obtainable – more on that down below. As and when we unlock more of them, we'll be sure to update this list. We've split the challenges up into their respective game modes to make them easier to parse – here are all of the CoD BO7 Dark Ops challenges: CoD BO7 Campaign Dark Ops challenges Absolute Loss – Beat Menendez using only machetes in the Exposure Mission Dream Team – In Endgame, successfully Escape from Zone IV 25 times Exotic Arsenal – Get an Elimination with 6 different Exotic Weapons Green Thumb – Beat the Nightmare in the Distortion Mission without taking any damage Monkeying Around – In Endgame, find and complete a dive course and a parkour course Overpowered – In Endgame, earn 1,000,000 total Power Pest Control – Defeat the Endgame Final Boss Undaunted – Survive the horde of Fears in Mission: Suppression CoD BO7 Multiplayer Dark Ops challenges Brutal Killer – Earn a Brutal medal Nuclear Killer – Earn a Nuclear Medal Relentless Killer – Earn a Relentless medal Castled – Get 10 kills without leaving one Objective zone Frenzy Killer – Get 5 rapid kills without dying Mega Killer – Get 6 rapid kills without dying Ultra Killer – Get 7 rapid kills without dying Circus Act – Get a Bankshot kill with a Combat Axe Extreme Precision – Get …

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Best CoD BO7 Warden 308 loadout, best attachments, class setup
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date: 2025-11-24T09:59:41.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: The best loadout and class setup for the Warden 308 in CoD BO7 to one-shot players with the rifle.
encoded: CoD BO7 has some strong weapons already and one surprise contender for the best weapon in the game is the Warden 308. This revolver-based marksman rifle is capable of dealing one-shot kills to the upper body and head, so pairing it with a low magnification scope can turn the weapon into a one-shot kill monster that allows you to go on crazy kill streaks and obtain chain kills with very little effort. After playing around with the weapon for a bit, we have put together the definitive best CoD BO7 Warden 308 loadout and the class setup to run with it. CoD BO7 Warden 308 best loadout The best loadout for the Warden 308 in CoD BO7 is: Optic: Millimeter Scanner or Greaves Ultra Zoom Muzzle: Outlaw Silencer Barrel: 15.4 LTI Phalanx Barrel Stock: FTAC Hybrid Stock Fire Mods: MFS Snap Trigger For starters, you will want to alter the default iron sights and if you want something that adopts a more run-and-gun playstyle then the Millimeter Scanner is an underrated and excellent optic. This returns from Black Ops 2 and allows you to briefly see the shadows of enemies through walls periodically, which is a handy benefit. But, even ignoring it, the overall zoom, frame, and reticle is clean, easy to keep track of in a fight, and perfect for both long range and close range firefights. Alternatively, the Greaves Ultra Zoom is a good option if you are looking for the weapon to fill a traditional "sniper rifle" playstyle. The Outlaw Silencer is a great second attachment, keeping you off the radar, while the 16.2" Artmeis-D1 Barrel will boost your damage range and bullet velocity, offsetting the negative effect of the Warden 308's prestige attachment the MFS Snap Trigger. This boost your fire rate, making you even more deadly. Finally, the FTAC Hybrid Stock helps to boost your mobility while walking and aiming and allowing you to remain competitive when you aren't locking down choke points. CoD BO7 Warden 308 best class setup Elsewhere in the class setup, you want to run: Secondary: V…

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CoD BO7 Astra Malorum release window, teasers, rumours, more
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date: 2025-11-21T16:15:35.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: A trip out of this world.
encoded: CoD BO7 has already begun teasing information about the Season 1 Zombies map, which is called Astra Malorum. This map is a huge change from what we see with Ashes of the Damned, as it's set to take place off Earth and is likely to feature some strong references and callbacks to the Zombies storyline while Treyarch begins tying things together. Here is a full breakdown of what we know about the new map, teasers from Treyarch, and what to expect. CoD BO7 Astra Malorum release window Astra Malorum will release for CoD BO7 during Season 1, likely at the start of the Season on 4th December 2025. This is what we saw with Black Ops 6's DLC modes and the map will be completely free for everyone to play. The map has already been revealed and was being teased by Treyarch just days after the game's release. This reveal confirms the rumours and leaks from The Ghost of Hope, a well-known Call of Duty leaker, who said this map is set on a space observatory on a skull. This intro cinematic is pretty insane with the crew being fired out of the Entity's mouth from the easter egg of Ashes of the Damned inside Tessie. With rocket propelled thrusters, Tessie barrels towards the space observatory and lands on the skull rock with the observatory, setting us up for the start of the map, which will begin outside the observatory, before we move inside. This map seems to be pulling together a lot of the lore and details from across the different games and storylines to hopfully deliver a satisfying conclusion to the story. View oEmbed on the source website CoD BO7 Astra Malorum Teasers Before the trailer, Treyarch had already begun teasing Astra Malorum with posters of various artefacts from the Zombies timeline. They seem to be on display at the Thurston Planetarium Exhibition on the space station. These include the first teaser which references Josiah Shem who was a key figure in CoD Black Ops 6's Zombies storyline. View oEmbed on the source website Following that, the next teaser referenc…

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CoD Black Ops 7 voice actors and cast - the full actor list
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date: 2025-11-21T13:58:32.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: TV
subject: Call of Duty
description: A stacked, celebrity cast.
encoded: CoD Black Ops 7 has a stacked campaign cast, as has become standard with games in the series. Because Black Ops 7 is a direct follow up, there are a lot of returning characters and cast members too. Sprinkled in the cast there are some new faces too, played by some well-known actors and actresses. Here is a full rundown of the campaign cast members: CoD Black Ops 7 cast The CoD Black Ops 7 cast consists of: Milo Ventimiglia - David Mason Kiernan Shipka - Emma Kagan Michael Rooker - Mike Harper John Eric Bentley - Eric Samuels Frankie Adams - Leilani "50/50" Tupuola Y'lan Noel - Troy Marshall Find out more about them below. Milo Ventimiglia as David Mason David Mason returns from the campaign of Black Ops 2 and is played by Milo Ventimiglia. Ventimiglia is most known for his role in This is Us, appearing in over 100 episodes of the TV show. He has also appeared in Creed II as Robert Balboa, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and more recently, the Land of Bad film. Kiernan Shipka as Emma Kagan Kiernan Shipka is one of the most well-known members of the cast, playing the game's main villain, Emma Kagan. She has appeared in a lot of shows and films, including 2024's Twisters, Longlegs, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, and more. This is her first big video game role. Michael Rooker as Mike Harper You've probably seen Michael Rooker before as he has appeared in countless shows and films. He played Yondu in the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise and Merle Dixon in The Walking Dead, just to name a few. He has also voiced several characters in games before, including Vikke in the original Lollipop Chainsaw, and the RePOP remaster that released in 2024. He also voiced Touchdown in Crime Boss: Rockay City. Rooker returns to the Black Ops series after voicing the Harper in Black Ops 2 all the way back in 2012. John Eric Bentley as Eric Samuels John Eric Bentley is well known for his voice work that spans two decades, voicing characters from across franchises and anime, including The Sev…

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CoD BO7 meta, best guns to use in multiplayer
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date: 2025-11-20T12:59:52.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: The best and strongest guns to use in multiplayer right now.
encoded: CoD BO7 has one of the best selection of guns in a long time, with some excellent weapons to use across the categories. On top of that, there are some great Field Upgrades and grenades that can give you the edge in multiplayer matches whether you are playing in the skill-based playlists or with open matchmaking. Here is a breakdown of the current meta dominating the multiplayer in CoD BO7, and some strong loadout combinations to use: CoD BO7 meta The current BO7 meta consists of: Best guns: M15 Mod 0, Dravec 45, Warden 308, X9 Maverick Best equipment and field upgrades: Psych Grenade, Stim, Mute Field, Drone Pod, These guns are the best in their categories for a variety of reasons. The M15 Mod 0 is the first assault rifle you unlock and it remains the strongest. It is consistent, with good stats and a great damage profile that makes it one of the most predictable guns in the game. Another consistent weapon is the Dravec 45. This SMG acts more like an AR-SMG hybrid with its low recoil, high magazine size, and mobility. It's an incredibly easy weapon to pick up and get used to and once you outfit it with attachments that boost its damage profile, you can easily outshoot several Assault rifles at medium-long distances. If you are looking for something with a faster fire rate then the Ryden 45K is a good backup. On the other hand, for weapons that can provide decent long rang damage, the X9 Maverick is a great pick. This is a burst assault rifle that can kill in just one burst if all your shots hit, making it incredibly deadly when you are holding down choke points, watching angles, or locking down corridors. Finally, the Warden 308 is a monster. This marksman rifle is capable of one-shot kills to the upper body and head, meaning if you are precise with your shots you can kill someone almost instantly. The weapon has already become infamous with players using it to go on crazy killstreaks. So, it is worth adopting a slower playstyle to make the most of the Warden 308. W…

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CoD Black Ops 7 Twitch Drops explained - how to earn them
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date: 2025-11-19T17:14:43.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Free rewards to bag right now!
encoded: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, like most recent games, has some Twitch Drops for you to earn. You will need to put some significant investment into watching a Twitch stream, but the loot is some of the more exciting loot we have seen from Twitch Drop campaigns in recent years. Here is how to earn them, and what you get for watching Twitch streams of the game. How do CoD BO7 Twitch Drops work? To get CoD BO7 Twitch Drops rewards, you need to link your Twitch and Call of Duty accounts and watch specific Drops-enabled Twitch streams for up to four hours. To get CoD BO7 Twitch Drops rewards, follow these steps: If you haven’t already done so, you can head to Twitch to create an account You will need to head to create an Activision account in CoD BO7 if you haven't already. Link your Call of Duty account to your Twitch account Watch Drops-enabled Twitch streams You'll find your CoD BO7 Twitch Drops rewards on the Drops Inventory page Claim those rewards Head in-game and you should find your Twitch Drops items in your customisation/loadout Once you’ve followed all of the steps outlined above, you should earn free items to use in-game, including a new weapon blueprint. The items you get include the Black Ops Swirl camo at 1 hour, the To Battle! weapon charm at 2 hours, the Armed to the 7th emblem at 3 hours watched, and the Calculated Dravec 45 blueprint for 4 hours watched. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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CoD Warzone Blackout release window, gameplay changes, more
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date: 2025-11-19T17:10:12.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: The return of the original battle royale experience
encoded: CoD Warzone is entering its sixth year of content following its release in early 2020. Treyarch is now looking to bring the battle royale back to its origins with the return of Blackout, the original battle royale experience which released with CoD Black Ops 4. Unlike Warzone, this was a part of the main Call of Duty game that year and had a lot of differences to modern battle royale games. But, with Treyarch bringing it back, how will it go over and will there be any major changes? Here is what we know. CoD Warzone Blackout release window CoD Warzone will get the Blackout-style experience in Spring 2026. This will likely be during Season 3, which should begin sometime in March or April. One thing to note is that Blackout is in reference to the gameplay style and not the original map. That isn't coming back. Instead this gameplay experience will take place on the new map, Avalon, which is in the regular battle royale and the co-op campaign endgame in Black Ops 7. Therefore, fundamentally this will be a gameplay experience shift, rather than a new map to play on. What made Blackout different? Blackout was a distinctly different battle royale experience to Warzone. It focused far more on looting and finding items, instead of the depth and customisation we see in Warzone today. You were only given a default pistol to use, and then had to find attachments, weapons, equipment and perks as you played in the map. This made the experience much more challenging than Warzone as you had to keep track of more items and constantly search for upgrades. You weren't just jumping in with a loadout and sticking with it for the match. It also discouraged camping because your power came directly from the loot and items you found in the world and not your loadout. Therefore, Blackout will likely be a mode that spawns you in with just a pistol and reconfigures ground loot to be more impactful with you finding attachments, individual perks, and powerful weapons in high-traffic areas. If y…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 review - A strong multiplayer and Zombies mode offsets a dull and poor campaign
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date: 2025-11-19T17:00:37.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: Review
description: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 shines with a nostalgic multiplayer experience and a strong continuation of Zombies, even if the campaign is a big step back.
encoded: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a fascinating game, in that it is a direct follow-up to last year’s Black Ops 6 that, for the most part, abandons everything that made it one of the strongest releases we have seen for a while. As a result, Black Ops 7 feels like a muddled release that doesn’t quite warrant a new game, even if the multiplayer and Zombies are an excellent refinement of its predecessor's offerings. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s campaign is also a direct follow-up to 2012’s Black Ops 2. Main character David Mason is Alex Mason’s son, and the game connects characters from across the Black Ops timeline like Troy Marshall from Black Ops 6. There are even some fun nods to the beloved Black Ops 1 that offer some highlights. Emma Kagan, the CEO of evil robotics company The Guild is using Raul Menendez and a Fear Toxin to consistently torment Mason and the other characters with nightmares from their past or their worst fears. This is where Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s campaign gets pretty wacky. The series has always played around with supernatural or Lynchian narrative beats, but here it feels like a runaway train, and not in a good way. After the first mission, and once you kind of accept this is the nonsense we're dealing with, it isn’t as jarring to see a huge horde of Zombies support you as you break out from Vorkuta prison, or have to fight a giant Harper who spits out attacks from his mouth. Alas, it isn’t really what I wanted from the Black Ops 7 campaign. Previous campaigns in the series were memorable because they kept things grounded while fiddling around with some of these ideas. The bigger, more fundamental problem with the campaign is that it just feels like it wasn’t treated with the care and respect that campaigns in the series usually receive, especially after the excellent Black Ops 6 campaign last year. Here you blaze through everything in about four hours, hopping between the linear levels and exploring Avalon, the endgame map, which is like a gia…

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Is CoD BO7 on Xbox Game Pass?
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date: 2025-11-19T13:07:26.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: Xbox
description: Will CoD come back to the service?
encoded: It's finally here! Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has now officially launched, but is it on Xbox Game Pass? One of the big focuses of Activision Blizzard being bought by Microsoft was whether or not future CoD games would come to Xbox's subscription service. So, with the game now available to play, do you need to buy it or is CoD BO7 on Game Pass? Here's what you need to know. Is CoD BO7 on Xbox Game Pass? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. Like with its predecessor, Black Ops 6, BO7 is a day one launch for Game Pass, although not every tier will be able to play it. BO7 will only be playable for those subscribed to the Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass tiers, meaning anyone on the Game Pass Premium and Game Pass Essential tiers will not be able to join the action. If you're a PC player, then the PC Game Pass option is far and away your best bet, as it means you'll be able to play the game on release day for only £13.49 / $16.49 per month. In comparison, following its recent price rise, Game Pass Ultimate will set you back £22.99 / $29.99 per month, though we do have a guide on how you might be able to get it a bit cheaper. Alternatively, you could still pre-order the game, as that will get you permanent access to it, and will save you money in the long-run, though that assumes you're only using Game Pass to play CoD. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to complete CoD BO7 Ashes of the Damned music Easter egg
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date: 2025-11-18T16:38:58.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: The original duo is back for a new track.
encoded: CoD BO7 makes a lot of changes to its Zombies mode, mostly by bringing back the TranZit format of map, with a large open area to explore and a vehicle you are using to get around. But one returning aspect is the original duo who made some of the best songs for the mode. Yep, Kevin Sherwood and Elena Siegman are back with a new song called Turn to Ashes and you can activate it within the new map Ashes of the Damned. Much like CoD BO6, you will need to find three sets of headphones to start the song and hear it in game. Here is where you can find each set: CoD BO7 Ashes of the Damned music Easter egg guide The first pair of headphones can be found right after you spawn in the Server Room at Janus Towers Plaza. It is in a cabinet opposite Quick Revive. The second pair of headphones is located in Ashwood, in the buildings above the main section with the Tessie garage. Turn on the power, and then go to the back alcove of houses in the west. On the left is a path past an Exfil phone booth. Follow it and take the zipline. Look on the beams on the roof to the left to find the headphones. The final pair of headphones is in Exit 115 in a black truck on the western edge of the area. It is just under a streetlamp by the gas station. This is one of several Easter eggs found within the map, including the lengthy main Easter egg quest, which is the longest in recent modern Zombies history. You can find a full breakdown of that here. Read more: CoD BO7 missions list: How many missions are in the main campaign? CoD BO7 Weapon Prestige: How to Prestige weapons explained How to get to the endgame final boss in CoD BO7 Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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How to get to the endgame final boss in CoD BO7
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date: 2025-11-17T17:03:12.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Prepare to grind that combat rating.
encoded: CoD BO7 has added a brand new aspect to its campaign in the form of the Avalon endgame mode, which has its own progression, activities, as well as a final boss. But, getting to that final boss is easier said than done, as it is located within the challenging Tier IV area of Avalon, and requires a lot of grinding to defeat it. Here is what you need to do and how you can take on Dr Falkner. How to Reach CoD BO7 Endgame's final boss Choose an Operator and complete objectives and secure Comms Towers to level up your combat rating. Level up your combat rating to at least Level 45 (ideally Level 50-60) Travel to the Toxin Source Island in Zone IV Shoot all the Red Flower Spores on the walls and environment on the island until the boss spawns (you need to shoot quite a lot) Defeat Dr. Falkner This boss fight isn't anything special, with it simply being a bullet sponge until you defeat it fully. But, it is quite challenging and a long fight, so if you can bring some team mates to help you then it is worth playing co-op to take on Dr Falkner. Once defeated, you can obtain a Exotic Ghostmind sniper rifle weapon blueprint, as well as a unique skin for the operator you used. You can confirm your kill of Dr Falkner, to exfil from Avalon and see a unique cutscene, tagging onto the end of the campaign. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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CoD BO7 Ashes of the Damned Easter egg: How to complete every step
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date: 2025-11-17T14:23:50.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Prepare for a long Zombies match
encoded: CoD BO7 offers up one of the most complex Easter eggs in a Zombies map in quite some time. There are so many steps that it can be easy to get lost in among everything else going on in Ashes of the Damned. The CoD BO7 Ashes of the Damned Easter egg took the longest for anyone to solve in modern history and sets up an exciting set of events for the rest of CoD BO7. Here is a full overview of the main steps to complete the Easter egg. CoD BO7 Ashes of the Damned Easter egg: How to complete every step The full list of steps for the COD BO7 Ashes of the Damned Easter egg are as follows: Grab TEDD's head from the server room Restore power at Blackwater Lake Restore power at Ashwood Install the Pack-A-Punch on Tessie Drive to Exit 115 and Reba's Diner Obtain the Freezer Key from killing zombies in the diner Open the freezer in the diner Install the Abomination Beam from the Freezer onto Tessie at Ashwood Restore power at Vandorn Farm Return to Janus Towers Plaza and kill the Uber Klaus from the truck container Pick up the Stabilizer Chip from the Uber Klaus Activate Friendly Klaus in Ashwood Drive to Zarya Cosmodrome and call in Klaus by the broken machine near Wisp Tea Complete the challenge from the machine and grab the Aether Barrel Insert the Aether Barrel into the pump at Blackwater Lake and complete the task of killing zombies Repeat this at Ashwood and Varandon Farm Interact with the cube in the cellar at Varandon Farm Look at the symbols on the cube Track down these symbols by using a Jump Pad between the farm and Janus Towers Plaza (the symbols are on the rooftops) Interact with the three symbols on the cube in a different order until you get the correct combination Interact with the eye on the box to obtain the Necrofluid Gauntlet Fend off the zombies that spawn and destroy the green orbs with the gauntlet Kill a Zursa Bear and obtain the Mysterious Limb Travel to Ashwood and use Wisp Tea while killing Zombies to show an image in the mirror in the Tailor Shop Onc…

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CoD BO7 missions list: How many missions are in the main campaign?
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date: 2025-11-17T11:24:51.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Your missions, should you choose to accept them...
encoded: While the multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone always get the spotlight, there are still plenty of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 missions to complete in the game's campaign. This year's campaign, which can be completed solo or co-op, includes a star-studded cast, with the likes of Milo Ventimiglia (Gilmore Girls, This Is Us), Kiernan Shipka (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Michael Rooker (Guardians of the Galaxy) joining the fray. So, if you're wondering how many CoD BO7 missions there are to take on in this year's campaign, here's the full list of campaign missions and the campaign rewards to boot. How many missions are in the CoD BO7 campaign? There are 11 missions in the CoD BO7 campaign, we can confirm now that the game is out. There's should be enough here to keep you busy for a few hours but, of course, you'll probably spend much longer playing Multiplayer and Zombies over the course of the next year. That being said, Activision as envisioned a new endgame experience to keep you in a campaign mood for a while longer, so let's see how that goes down before we uninstall the campaign altogether. View Green Video on the source website Full list of CoD BO7 campaign missions The full list of CoD BO7 campaign missions looks like this: Exposure Inside Distortion Escalation Disruption Collapse Fracture Quarantine Suppression Breakpoint Containment Keep on reading and we'll explain the rewards that you'll receive for each of those missions. CoD BO7 campaign rewards You'll earn 5000 XP for each mission in the CoD BO7 campaign (that's 55,000 XP in total, if you were wondering) – but that's not all! The full list of CoD BO7 campaign rewards goes like this: Exposure - rewards with 5000 XP and the Irides One weapon blueprint Inside - rewards with 5000 XP and the Ratted Out decal Distortion - rewards with 5000 XP and the Phantom weapon blueprint Escalation - rewards with 5000 XP and the Sniper, No Sniping emblem Disruption - rewards with 5000 XP and the Lock-In Shock emote Collap…

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CoD BO7 Monster Energy promo: All rewards and how to get them explained
type: item
date: 2025-11-14T14:46:43.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: What's that coming over the hill, is it a Monster Energy promotional event for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7?
encoded: Is it that time of year again already? Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has launched into the world, and, right on queue, CoD's annual collaboration with Monster Energy has kicked into gear. Yep, that's right. Monster has teamed up with CoD again and you can pick up some decent rewards if you're willing to pick up one of those black and green cans at your local shop. So, what's up for grabs this year and how do you go about redeeming any goodies you're entitled to? Keep on reading and we'll get straight to it. When is the CoD BO7 Monster Energy event? The CoD BO7 Monster Energy event is live now, and it will run until 31st March 2026. So, there's no massive rush on getting involved, but there's also nothing stopping you from cracking on and earning all of these rewards sooner rather than later. But how do you go about redeeming them? That's the next thing we're going to explain. View Green Video on the source website How to redeem CoD BO7 Monster rewards To process to earn and redeem CoD BO7 Monster Energy rewards goes like this: Buy a can of Monster Energy and find the code under the ring pull Head to the Redeem section on the Monster website Create an account and log into it On the Redeem page, enter the code from the can This will be converted into an Activision code When prompted, head to the Call of Duty website and enter your new code If you see the 'Success' screen, well done! You should receive your rewards next time you open the game And that's all their is to it! But what exactly is up for grabs here? Let's get to that, shall we? Full list of CoD BO7 Monster Energy rewards The full list of rewards for the Monster Energy promo in CoD BO7 is as follows: One can — Large Monster Decal and Double XP for 15 minutes Two cans — Peacekeeper MK1 Hyper Green weapon blueprint and Double XP for 15 minutes Three cans — Green Fury operator skin and Double XP for 15 minutes Four cans — VS Recon Green Thunder weapon blueprint and Double XP for 15 minutes Five cans — Daylight Ripp…

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All the Call of Duty games in order - Complete series list
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date: 2025-11-14T14:02:28.000Z
creator: Joe Julians
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: Evergreen
description: From the Second World War to the future and everywhere else in between, here's how to play the Call of Duty games in release or timeline order.
encoded: It's only been 22 years since Call of Duty first launched, but in this time we've been back to WWII and forward to a high-tech future. With new games in the series arriving all the time, CoD has solidified its status as one of, if not the biggest shooter out there. If you're thinking of taking a trip back through CoD history, but don't know which order the games all came out in, we've got you covered. And if you're looking to play them all in timeline order, we've got you covered there, too! Going through all the games will take you around 130 to 170 hours, which is still less time than it would take you to 100% Baldur's Gate 3, so you had better hop to it. Here's a full list of every Call of Duty game in both release date order and story order. How to play the Call of Duty games in release order Of course, the story-following timeline order isn't the only way in which you could play through the Call of Duty games. If you want to play the CoD games in the order they came out, this is the order you'll want to follow: Call of Duty (2003) Call of Duty: United Offensive (2004) Call of Duty: Finest Hour (2004) Call of Duty 2 (2005) Call of Duty 2: Big Red One (2005) Call of Duty 2 (Mobile) (2006) Call of Duty 3 (2006) Call of Duty 2 (Windows Mobile) (2007) Call of Duty: Roads to Victory (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Nintendo DS) (2007) Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (Mobile) (2007) Call of Duty: World at War (2008) Call of Duty: World at War: Final Fronts (2008) Call of Duty: World at War (Nintendo DS) (2008) Call of Duty: World at War (Mobile) (2008) Call of Duty: Zombies (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2: Force Recon (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Mobilized (2009) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: Reflex Edition (2009) Call of Duty: Classic (2009) Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) Call of Duty: Black Ops (Nintendo DS) (2010) Call of Duty: Black Ops Mobile (2010) Call of Duty: Black …

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date, launch time, New Zealand trick and more
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date: 2025-11-13T11:57:56.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Back to Black.
encoded: The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now mere hours away, and players are already seeing if the sneaky New Zealand trick will get them in a bit early. Between Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders, 2025 has been massive for shooters and BO7 will be looking to reclaim CoD's crown as the king of shooters. And Activision is pulling out all the stops to make that happen, whether that's its new stance on SBMM or all the incredible Zombies content we have to look forward to. So, if you want to get started on CoD BO7 as soon as you can, here's what you need to know about the release date, launch time, New Zealand trick and more! Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date and UK launch time Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release on 14th November 2025 at 5am GMT, Activision has confirmed. In case you're in another time zone, here's what time Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release for you: US West Coast (PST) – 9pm, 13th November US Mountain (MST) – 10pm, 13th November US Central (CST) – 11pm, 13th November US East Coast (EST) – 12am, 14th November Brazil (BRT) – 2am Central Europe (CET) – 6am South Africa (SAST) – 7am UAE (GST) – 9am Singapore (SGT) – 1pm Japan (JST) – 2pm Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 4pm New Zealand (NZDT) – 6pm Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 New Zealand trick explained At the time of writing, Black Ops 7 has launched on consoles in New Zealand, and if you're desperate to join in, you can use the New Zealand trick to get in on the action too. First things first, you'll need to log into your Call of Duty Account on the Activision website and change your location to an address in New Zealand – it doesn't matter what you choose, as they don't require any kind of verification. Next, boot up your console, head to settings and change your timezone to Wellington, New Zealand. Give your console a quick restart to sync everything up, and the next time you boot up BO7, assuming your console is linked to your Activision account, you should be able to start playing. Call of Dut…

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