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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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How to unlock all the Relics in CoD BO7 Zombies
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date: 2025-11-24T09:50:16.000Z
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: Light three candles and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Lawyer's Pen) Shoot the Mr. Peeks while using Aether Shroud and then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Teddy Bear) Take the Jump Pad at Janus Tower Plaza and shoot three purple dots. Then complete the trial at Vandorn Farm (Dragon Wings) 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) 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) 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) Play Cursed at Tier II and find the phone throughout the map. Then complete the trial at Blackwater Lake (Blood Vials) These Relics are meant as pinnacle rewards and they are quite challenging to earn. For the Lawyer's Pen and Dragon Wings, you can find a video walkthrough below from VermillionIchor: View oEmbed on the source website They also has a helpful video guide for the Teddy Bear relic: View oEmbed on the sou…

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CoD BO7 Season 1: Launch date, maps, weapons, more
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date: 2025-11-21T16:20:44.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: A massive content drop is incoming.
encoded: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is looking to go above and beyond the impressive post-launch content we saw in CoD BO6 with a bumper Season 1 filled with new content across Campaign, multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. The season is starting earlier than ever and will include several returning maps from previous CoD Black Ops games for the multiplayer. We will also see the addition of three Zombies maps, comprised of full-scale and Survival maps, as well as gadgets, perks and more. Here is what you need to know to get prepared for CoD Black Ops 7's Season 1 launch, all confirmed in a pre-release video from Treyarch. 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. 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. That leaves two maps yet to be revealed, which will likely be announced during the big information dump on the season the week before launch. On top of that, Treyarch will be dropping Nuketown 2025 o…

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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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When and where to get Double XP tokens and codes in CoD BO7
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date: 2025-11-18T17:13:14.000Z
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 once Season 1 begins in early December. 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 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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CoD BO7 Ranked Play release date speculation, everything we know
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date: 2025-11-18T16:14:33.000Z
creator: Echo Apsey
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Got some time to prepare to compete.
encoded: CoD BO7 brings a lot of features directly over from CoD BO6, but one feature that fans will have to wait for again this year is Ranked Play. For years at this point, CoD hasn't had Ranked Play at launch and that is the same for BO7, and in fact, BO7 players will have a long time to wait as the mode won't show up for a while. Treyarch teased the mode back at COD Next in September. So, here is when Ranked Play will arrive in CoD BO7 and what to expect from it. CoD BO7 Ranked Play release date speculation CoD BO7 Ranked Play will arrive with Season 2 in 2026. While we don't have an official date yet, Season 2 is likely to begin at the end of January, as it has for the last few years. It will likely launch alongside the new season or a week of two after it launches, to give the developers some time to ensure everything is running smoothly. So, you won't be waiting till the end of the Season. This is similar to what we saw with CoD MW2 and CoD MW3, as CoD BO6's ranked play release was early in Season 1. We should hear more about the mode and its planned release in January. As for ruleset changes, ranks, and how the mode will work exactly. Treyarch haven't really detailed anything about the changes they plan to make with Ranked Play in CoD BO7. Therefore, we can assume that it will be similar to how it worked in BO6, if not exactly the same. We will be keeping this article updated with the latest information as it is announced so stay tuned. You can rewatch COD Next below: Warning: The video below is age restricted and only available on Youtube. View oEmbed 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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CoD BO7 Dark Ops challenges: Full list for campaign, multiplayer and Zombies
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date: 2025-11-18T15:10:28.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Not so hidden anymore!
encoded: If you're after some swanky Calling Cards, in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, then you'll need to complete some of the many Dark Ops challenges on offer. Dark Ops challenges are hidden challenges that you can complete in-game to unlock all sorts of nifty Calling Cards to show off – these are different from the CoD BO7 Camo challenges. But they are hidden no more, as we've got the full list of campaign, multiplayer and Zombies Dark Ops challenges in CoD BO7 for you to check out. 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 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 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 Gift Horse – Kill an enemy with the Scorestreak you stole from their Care Package Nuked Out – Earn a Nuke in FFA without using Scorestreaks Reverse Card – Kill an enemy with the explosion caused by shooting an enemy piece of Equipment or Field Upgrade 1 time Trip Cap – Control all three objectives in Domination for three minutes straight CoD BO7 Zombies Dark Ops challenges Another Round – Reach Round 100 Armed to the Teeth – Have 3 Pack-a-Punch Level III, Legendary Rarity Weapons equipped with ammo mods and 8 perks active Box Addict – Get 30 different guns from th…

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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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All CoD BO7 camo challenges
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date: 2025-11-17T16:25:28.000Z
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: 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 Gold Multiplay…

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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 Weapon Prestige: How to Prestige weapons explained
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date: 2025-11-17T14:13:00.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: How does it all work?
encoded: One of the best ways to show your progress in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is Weapon Prestige. Every time you Prestige a weapon in BO7, you reset your level to zero, but you'll gain some nifty skins to show off to your allies and enemies alike. So, how do you Prestige weapons in CoD BO7? Here's what you need to know. 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 particularly care about Camos, don't want to lose your Atta…

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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
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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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Will there be CoD BO7 early access? Speculation and potential access details
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date: 2025-11-06T12:43:27.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Could you be playing Black Ops 7 early?
encoded: When it comes to ranked multiplayer games, getting ahead of the wider competition by a few short days can make all the difference, and so you’ve got the lay of the Call of Duty land, we’ve got all there is to know about the purported CoD BO7 early access, along with release date speculation and how you supposedly can get in. What we do know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is whether or not it will include skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). We also have all the details about Black Ops 7 pre-orders, something that might be pertinent to any early access period, if such a thing should exist. But, if you’re a little confused about where Black Ops 7 fits in (there have been seven of them, after all), be sure to check out the Call of Duty timeline. But, will there be CoD BO7 early access? Read on to find out! Will there be CoD BO7 early access? Release date speculation Currently, there is no confirmation of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early access, but rumours and potential leaks suggest it would be a 72-hour period beginning 11th November 2025, three days before the CoD BO7 launch date. This date came by way of Forbes, which reported that a 72-hour early access would take place. The article was then updated to say “Originally, the article stated there would be a 72-Hour early access period beginning 11/11/25. Per Activision, that is incorrect. The release date is [14th November] “ In the world of generative AI, it’s becoming easier for dates and information to be hallucinated, even when looking up something on Google, meaning it is becoming easier than ever for simple facts to get bungled. Whether or not an Activision representative told Forbes that such a thing was happening, by mistake or otherwise, but wanted it to remain a surprise, remains to be seen. How might you get CoD BO7 early access? There is no way to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 early access, as currently, such a thing does not exist. However, rumours, leaks and potentially made-up information suggested players …

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Will CoD BO7 have SBMM? Skill-based matchmaking decision confirmed
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date: 2025-10-10T12:21:38.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Big changes!
encoded: One of the most controversial aspects of many modern shooters, and Call of Duty in-particular, is skill-based matchmaking. The SBMM systems in recent games like BO6 have been one of the main figures of blame for players not enjoying the game, and with Black Ops 7 approaching, the developers have made their decision. So, will there be SBMM in CoD BO7? Here's everything you need to know. Will CoD BO7 have SBMM? Skill-based matchmaking decision confirmed Developer Treyarch has now confirmed that matchmaking for BO7 will not contain SBMM, or rather, it will play a very small role. In a blogpost on the official Call of Duty website, the developer stated the following: "At launch, Open Matchmaking with minimal skill consideration will be the default for Black Ops 7 Multiplayer. Simply put, imagine the matchmaking experience of Open Moshpit from the Beta, but as the standard in Black Ops 7 on day one. "Our team feels strongly about providing players with a more varied experience, and the Beta proved to be a great opportunity to test this approach. We'll be sharing more details as we get closer to launch!" As detailed, the recent Black Ops 7 beta period featured a playlist wherein SBMM was heavily reduced, compared to BO6 levels. This meant that lobbies were largely filled with players from a wide range of skill levels, rather than players who are at a similar skill level, as in previous years. Having proven so successful in the beta, the same approach is being taken with the full release, though small tweaks to exactly how it works may come with it. The topic of SBMM has been a hot one in the Call of Duty fanbase for many years now, with many players believing it to be too punishing for players matched into higher-skill lobbies. Whether this proves to work out long-term for the game remains to be seen. 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…

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When does the CoD BO7 beta end? UK time confirmed
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date: 2025-10-08T10:02:10.000Z
creator: Rob Leane
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: When does the battle conclude?
encoded: When does the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta end? If you're asking that question, particularly here in the UK, you've come to the right place to find the answer. The CoD BO7 beta started on Sunday, meaning that players have had a decent amount of time to try out the game ahead of its full launch next month. To keep the party going and perhaps to deflect attention from another big shooter launch, Activision even made the bold move to extend the beta for an extra 24 hours beyond its original schedule. So, when does the CoD BO7 beta end? Keep reading and we'll explain all! When does the CoD BO7 beta end? Here in the UK, the CoD BO7 beta will end at 5pm BST on Thursday 9th October. You have until then to get maximum enjoyment from it. On the other side of the pond, this means American players will be booted out of the beta at 9am PT on Thursday. In central Europe, you have until 6pm CEST on Thursday to enjoy the BO7 beta. Below is a list of the CoD BO7 end times in various major regions around the globe. USA: 9am PT on Thursday 9th October UK: 5pm BST on Thursday 9th October Central Europe: 6pm CEST on Thursday 9th October India: 9:30pm on Thursday 9th October Japan: 1am JST on Friday 10th October Australia: 2.30am ACDT on Friday 10th October New Zealand: 5am NZDT on Friday 10th October And remember, if your time zone isn't on that list, you can always check how times compare using websites like World Time Buddy. Of course, the elephant in the room here is that Battlefield 6 is launching this week, which does make the timing of the CoD beta seem very deliberate. How much market share can the new Battlefield game pull away from CoD? Only time will tell, but it will certainly be interesting to see it all play out as a spectator. For now, though, you've got a few more hours to get the most out of the CoD BO7 beta. Have fun with it while you can! Read more: Call of Duty games order Best gaming chairs - pick your CoD throne Best gaming headsets - improve your audio View Ridd…

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CoD BO7 pre-orders: All versions and what to expect from each one
type: item
date: 2025-08-19T20:06:29.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: The versions, Mason, what do they mean?
encoded: David Mason is coming back, and if you want to be there day of – or earlier – you’ll want to get up to speed with CoD BO7 pre-orders, all the versions and what platforms it's coming to. The details have come alongside a gameplay trailer, which revealed the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date too! We don’t even have to wait until release to get our grubby mitts on some BLOPS7 goodness, as by pre-ordering, you can get some goodies for Black Ops 6 and Warzone! But as for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 pre-orders, read on! What is the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 pre-order price? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will cost £69.99 or £99.99, depending on which version of the game you purchase. Currently, for PlayStation, you can pre-order the Standard/Cross-gen or Vault edition from the PlayStation Store. Xbox owners can pick up the Standard/Cross-gen or Vault Edition from the Microsoft Store, or play it day one with Xbox Game Pass, though this will only net you the Standard/Cross-gen edition without paying extra for the upgrade. On PC, you can pre-order CoD: BO7 on Steam, Battle.net, or pick up the Standard/Cross-Gen or Vault Edition from the Microsoft Store. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 versions explained – All editions and pre-order bonuses Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is coming to current and last-generation consoles and PC. With Microsoft now owning Activision, you can also play the Standard/Cross-gen version day one on Xbox Game Pass. As for the versions available for purchase, there are two, which we’ll go over below! Cross-Gen/Standard This is the standard version of Black Ops 7 and costs £69.99. It includes the base game and runs on PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. For pre-ordering, you’ll unlock early access to the open beta as well as receive the Reznov Challenge Pack for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. This includes Reznov SOG Operator Skin, with more variations available to unlock by completing challenges across different modes. The Standard/Cross-gen version can be pre-ordere…

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date is finally confirmed
type: item
date: 2025-08-19T18:33:11.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: News
description: Unclassified.
encoded: At Gamescom 2025, we finally got a confirmed release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and there isn’t long to wait! Set in 2035, CoD BO7 is a direct sequel to 2024’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, something we haven’t seen in the Call of Duty series for a long time. It certainly looks absolutely bonkers as well, taking place across the globe, and also in bizarre twisted versions of reality. There’s David Mason, there’s robots, dropships, a co-op campaign and more. And as for when you can get your hands on it: the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date is 14th November 2025. On 30th September, even more will be revealed about the new Black Ops game, in the dedicated online live event that is Call of Duty Next. If you’re sold already, though, you can already get your CoD BO7 pre-orders in. If you do pre-order the game, you'll get some nifty bonuses for Black Ops 6 multiplayer, so you won't even have to wait for a BLOPS7 taste! To learn about the game, you can find even more details on our main page for CoD BO7. BO7 wasn't the only big reveal at Gamescom Opening Night Live, either! Check out our reaction video below to see what else was in the show, from Fallout to LEGO Batman, or read our Gamescom Opening Night Live recap article. View oEmbed on the source website We'll be bringing you coverage from the Gamescom show floor all week, so watch this space for more! You can also subscribe to our YouTube, Tiktok and podcast feeds to keep up to date. Fancy yourself a CoD monster? Try out the quiz below to prove it! View Riddle on the source website Read more: Call of Duty games order Best gaming chairs - pick your CoD throne Best gaming headsets - improve your audio 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 reveal event: Confirmed date, UK time and how to watch
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date: 2025-08-11T10:54:58.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: A chance to show up the Call of Duty opps.
encoded: It’s about time that CoD BO7 is revealed properly. And we’re happy to announce that there is a confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal date coming soon! Though there has already been much reportage on BLOPS 7, it still feels odd that we’re getting a direct sequel only one year on from Black Ops 6. Usually, each CoD studio has a good few years to develop a title, but seemingly, Treyarch and Raven Software already have more in store for us. Who knows, then, when we might see another Infinity Ward or Sledgehammer Games CoD? But, in the here and now, it’s more black operations, with duty calling us to play. CoD BO7 reveal date confirmed The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal will take place Tuesday 19th August 2025. Microsoft confirmed the news on an Xbox Wire post, detailing the reveal to be part of Opening Night Live at Gamescon. And if the reveal itself isn’t enough, the post says to “tune into Call of Duty social channels after the show for even more exclusive content". No doubt, we will have a deluge of Black Ops 7 content to sink our teeth into. After the record-smashing Battlefield 6 open beta, all eyes are on how CoD is going to respond. CoD BO7 reveal UK time The CoD BO7 UK reveal time will be sometime between 7PM – 9PM BST on Tuesday 19th August 2025. The two-hour window is when the main show of Opening Night Live Gamescom takes place, and will see a slew of other games being revealed and announced. If we had to hazard a guess, we reckon the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 reveal will occur towards the end of the show, as it will likely be one of the bigger reveals of the event. There aren’t too many games that could eclipse a Call of Duty reveal, and games that can, such as GTA 6, usually do their own thing on their own time. View Green Video on the source website How to watch CoD BO7 reveal The CoD BO7 reveal can be watched on any major streaming platform such as YouTube, Twitch or X (formerly Twitter). No links have gone live yet, but it has been the same for th…

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CoD BO6 season 5 release date: Early patch notes explained
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date: 2025-08-05T15:49:45.000Z
creator: Alex Raisbeck
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
subject: PlayStation
subject: Xbox
description: Two more to go!
encoded: Although players are already turning their minds towards Black Ops 7, in the short-term we've got the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 5 release date to look forward to. But even though the developers are hard at work on the sequel, Season 5 is already shaping up to be a big one, with new maps, weapons and modes coming to the game. So, with what could be the second-to-last season of Black Ops 6, here's when the Season 5 release date is and what's coming in the early patch notes. When is the CoD BO6 Season 5 release date? Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 4 is currently scheduled to release at 5pm on 7th August 2025. This is the UK launch time, so here's how that translates to a few other time zones: US West Coast (PDT) – 9am US East Coast (ED) – 12pm Central Europe (CEST) – 6pm Australia East Coast (AEST) – 2am 8th August New Zealand (NZST) – 4am 8th August While this is the confirmed date at the time of writing, you can't account for everything, and there's always a chance that the update could be pushed back due to unforeseen reasons. What to expect from CoD BO6 Season 5: Early patch notes explained There's a lot to go through, so we've split everything up into a few different sections to make things easier to read. Zombies finale Perhaps the biggest piece of content coming to the game in Season 5 is the grand finale of the Zombies storyline. The final map – Reckoning – will see the gang explore the Project Janus Headquarters as their swan song before BO7 releases. This will, of course, introduce a new main quest, unique rewards and new zombie types, but there are a couple of big new additions too. A new Elite enemy called Uber Klaus, a zombie in a mech suit, will be introduced, and you'll be able to take it down with the new Gorgofex Wonder Weapon, a gun that fires "a slug of Aether-based energy". Multiplayer maps and modes We're getting three maps to start Season 5, with a fourth joining mid-season. These are: Runway (Launch) Brand-New, Core, 6v6, Medium-Sized Ex…

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CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded: UK launch time and what to expect
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date: 2025-07-02T17:03:53.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Gaming
subject: Technology
subject: Call of Duty
description: Become Cornholio.
encoded: It’s hard to keep up with everything new in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, but you can get up to speed here on everything from the CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded UK launch time to what to expect from the mid-season update. Much like Fortnite, a brand collaboration with a beloved animated series is sending fans wild, and Call of Duty looks even more unrecognisable as a result – but it is really funny if we’re being honest. No doubt, developers Treyarch will pull out even more surprises before Black Ops 7 launches later this year, but it’s hard to imagine how they will top this. CoD BO6 Season 4 was already big enough, though, so be sure to check out the patch notes for that, as there may be content you missed out on! But there’s plenty to sink our teeth into now, so let’s get to it! CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded release date Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Season 4 Reloaded launches on 3rd July 2025. In terms of upcoming video game release dates, CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded stands alone for about a week, but Mecha Break released the day before, so if you usually play with a group, you might be down a few members if they’re away being distracted by some anime-mecha goodness. And speaking of release dates, who knows when we might see Black Ops 7, but it will be sometime between now and the end of the year at least. However, there’s plenty of Black Ops 6 to enjoy in the here and now! When is the CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded UK launch time? The UK launch time for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 4 Reloaded is 5pm BST. Perfect then for finishing work or school and coming home to some CoD! If your commute isn’t too long, that is… We have our fingers crossed in the hopes that traffic will be light! If you're stuck in the depths of the rush hour, you can at least keep yourself from being bored silly on the bus if you bring along a Nintendo Switch or the new Switch 2. The Steam Deck OLED would also do the trick nicely, as long as you’re not behind the wheel! What to expect in CoD BO6 Season 4 Reloaded…

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