In a nutshell

• Activision confirms no more back-to-back Modern Warfare and Black Ops releases, shifting to unique yearly experiences.
• Black Ops 7 kicks off with a free trial for Multiplayer and Zombies, plus a Double XP weekend.
• Season 01 is touted as the biggest live season in Call of Duty history, shaped by ongoing community feedback.

Activision has released an update addressing community feedback and outlining plans for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.

Free Trial for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Players will soon have the chance to experience Black Ops 7 firsthand. Next week, Activision is launching a free trial for both Multiplayer and Zombies, along with a Double XP weekend. This move allows fans to judge the game for themselves and provide feedback directly to the developers.

Season 01: Largest Live Season Ever

The team confirmed that Season 01 of Black Ops 7 is the biggest live season in Call of Duty history. Ongoing community feedback will shape future seasonal updates, with developers promising to “overdeliver” on expectations.

The goal is to ensure Black Ops 7 earns its place as one of the best entries in the Black Ops series.

Changing Release Strategy

In a significant shift, Activision announced it will no longer release back-to-back Modern Warfare and Black Ops titles. Instead, the focus will be on delivering unique yearly experiences that push innovation beyond incremental updates.

While details remain under wraps, the team teased that the next era of Call of Duty is already in development, promising surprises that will advance both the franchise and the FPS genre.