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In 2025, the Call of Duty franchise, once dominant in the gaming industry, was dethroned due to poor reception of Black Ops 7 and fierce competition from games like Battlefield 6 and ARC Raiders, which attracted both casual and dedicated players with innovative gameplay and community engagement. Despite its decline, Call of Duty remains a major player, but industry analysts suggest it may need to innovate further to regain its top spot.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, despite being the best-selling game of November, is already heavily discounted at Best Buy and other retailers, likely due to lower-than-expected sales and fan response, prompting Activision to reconsider its release strategy and offer aggressive discounts shortly after launch.
Xbox is offering a Free Play Days event until December 21, allowing Xbox Game Pass subscribers and others to play a selection of recent and older games for free, including Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Fallout 76, with some titles available to all players without a subscription.
The Black Ops 7 Day One patch notes reveal extensive updates including weapon balance tweaks, movement adjustments, XP rate increases, new challenges, and map changes, aimed at refining gameplay and balancing multiplayer and Zombies modes.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launching on November 14, 2025, features a new co-op campaign set in 2035 with a storyline involving the villain Raul Menendez, The Guild, and hero David Mason. The game introduces an expansive co-op experience called Endgame, where players explore Avalon, take down strongholds, and unlock progression across modes, including multiplayer and Zombies. Pre-orders offer exclusive content, and the game is available across multiple platforms with integrated progression and new gameplay mechanics.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launching on November 14 for PS5 and PS4, features a redefined co-op campaign set in 2035 with a new replayable Endgame experience where players face escalating threats in Avalon, unlock customization, and battle against the return of Menendez and new enemies like The Guild, blending legacy characters with a fresh near-future storyline.
Activision announced that Black Ops 7 will be available for preload starting November 10, with the game officially launching on November 14. The preload includes reorganized Black Ops 6 and Warzone content, and players can reduce download size by uninstalling unused content. Early players will enjoy double XP rewards, and the game will feature new maps, modes, and operators at launch, available on multiple platforms including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to launch on November 14 for PC, with preloading available from November 10. The game features extensive PC customization, support for various hardware, advanced upscaling technologies, and enhanced security measures. System requirements range from minimum to ultra settings, supporting high FPS and 4K gameplay, with pre-order bonuses and support for handheld devices. The game is developed by Beenox in partnership with Treyarch, ensuring a tailored experience for PC players.
Activision has released the launch trailer and PC specifications for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, set to release on November 14, 2025. The game features modest PC requirements and is optimized for supported handheld PCs like the ROG Xbox Ally, though detailed performance info for these devices is lacking. The specs range from minimum to 4K gaming, with a focus on smooth performance and UI scaling for smaller screens.
Xbox Game Pass is adding Black Ops 7 and other titles in November, but some notable games like Stalker 2 and Frostpunk are leaving the service, prompting players to consider purchasing those titles if they want to keep them.
Microsoft announced the Xbox Game Pass November 2025 Wave 1 lineup, featuring major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14, along with several indie and popular titles launching throughout the week. The lineup includes games like Dead Static Drive, Sniper Elite: Resistance, and Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris, with some titles leaving the service on November 15.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is not performing strongly on Steam wishlists two weeks before release, possibly due to increased competition from Battlefield 6 and other factors like platform preferences and market shifts, raising questions about its potential success and Activision's strategy moving forward.
Activision's Treyarch is making several changes to Black Ops 7, including removing skill-based matchmaking and keeping persistent lobbies, in an effort to attract players back from Battlefield 6 and revive the classic multiplayer experience, despite concerns about competition.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's beta has been extended by 24 hours with a new map, Toshin, and double XP, seemingly to compete with Battlefield 6's release on October 9. The beta has faced matchmaking issues, and post-beta, attention shifts to Black Ops 6's Halloween event and Battlefield 6's launch, with both franchises planning extensive post-release content to attract players during the holiday season.
The Black Ops 7 beta revealed community frustrations over doors and high time-to-kill rates, while also showcasing effective anti-cheat measures and ongoing debates about skill-based matchmaking, with the game aiming to compete with Battlefield 6 upon release.