Activision has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release worldwide on November 14, 2025, with no early access period for any mode or edition of the game.
No Early Access for Black Ops 7
Over the past week, rumors began circulating that the campaign and Zombies modes might go live earlier than the multiplayer version, based on reported pre-load data. Some fans even speculated that Activision might move up the launch by a week. However, all of that speculation has now been put to rest.
According to trusted Call of Duty source CharlieINTEL, who posted the clarification on X (formerly Twitter), Activision has not altered the release schedule in any way. The post clearly stated, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on Friday, November 14. There is no early access. There is no change to the release date.”
An Activision spokesperson has since backed up that statement, confirming that everyone – regardless of platform or edition – will gain access to the game at the same time.
What to Expect at Launch
While early access is off the table, Black Ops 7 still brings plenty of exciting features at launch. Players will be able to dive into a co-op campaign that takes them to diverse and cinematic settings – from Japan’s neon skylines to the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast.
The multiplayer mode is also shaping up to be massive. At release, players can expect 16 traditional 6v6 maps along with two large-scale 20v20 maps, giving both casual and competitive players plenty of variety from day one.
And for longtime fans of the undead, round-based Zombies is officially making a comeback. This time, players will battle through eerie environments tied to the Dark Aether storyline – a beloved and chilling part of the Black Ops universe.
The Bottom Line
Despite all the pre-release chatter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will stick firmly to its November 14, 2025 launch date. No one’s getting a head start this time – the battlefield opens to everyone simultaneously.
Whether you’re jumping into the campaign, testing your skills in multiplayer, or surviving wave after wave in Zombies, you’ll be doing it alongside the rest of the community from day one.
