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Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1: Release Time, New Maps, Modes, and All New Features

Last month’s release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 didn’t exactly land the way most of us expected. The game received mixed reactions from fans, and if you’ve been keeping an eye on Metacritic, you probably noticed it slipping to the bottom of the franchise rankings. Sales in Europe are also declining, as per GDC reports, since launch. But Treyarch clearly isn’t backing down. Instead, the studio is pushing forward with a content-heavy Season 1 — something they’re calling “the biggest season in franchise history.”


And honestly, after seeing everything included, it’s clear why they’re confident. Season 1 is massive. I’ve broken it all down so you can get the full picture of what’s coming.


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Season 1 Release Date & Global Launch Times

Black Ops 7 Season 1 officially launches on Thursday, December 4, 2025, going live simultaneously across all platforms and regions. Warzone’s Black Ops 7 integration arrives on the same day, so both experiences are getting overhauled together.


Here’s when you can log in to your regions:

  • Los Angeles – 9:00 AM, Dec 4

  • New York / Toronto – 12:00 PM, Dec 4

  • London – 5:00 PM, Dec 4

  • Paris / Berlin – 6:00 PM, Dec 4

  • Athens – 7:00 PM, Dec 4

  • Moscow – 8:00 PM, Dec 4

  • Dubai – 9:00 PM, Dec 4

  • New Delhi – 10:30 PM, Dec 4

  • Singapore / Beijing – 1:00 AM, Dec 5

  • Tokyo – 2:00 AM, Dec 5

  • Sydney – 4:00 AM, Dec 5

  • Auckland – 6:00 AM, Dec 5


And like previous years, the seasonal content rollout will arrive in two parts. The mid-season update is expected “in the new year,” according to Treyarch.


What's Coming in Season 1


New Weapons (7 Total)

  • Maddox RFB – Battle Pass

  • Kogot-7 SMG – Battle Pass

  • Sokol 545 LMG – In-season event

  • Sturmwolf 45 SMG – In-season event

  • Hawker HX Sniper – In-season event

  • NX Ravager (Special) – In-season

  • Ballistic Knife – Weekly challenges


Six New Attachments

  • Akita Scorchlink Akimbo

  • MPC-25 Contrabloom Laser

  • M8A1 Autostrike-X8 Conversion

  • CODA 9 Adaptive Discharge Mod

  • AK-27 Battle-Scar Conversion

  • Redwell Shade-X Suppressor


Two Operators

  • Dorne

  • Scorn


Six Seasonal Events

  • Rally Point

  • Naughty & Nice (CODMAS)

  • Astra Malorum Zombies event

  • Three more yet to be revealed


Multiplayer

Multiplayer fans are getting one of the biggest map drops in recent CoD history.


Nine Maps

  • Fate (new)

  • Utopia (new)

  • Odysseus (new)

  • Standoff (remaster)

  • Sleighjacked (variant, in-season)

  • Meltdown (mid-season remaster)

  • Yakei (new, mid-season)

  • Fringe (returning mid-season)

  • Unknown map variant (mid-season)


Nine Game Modes

  • Prop Hunt

  • One in the Chamber

  • Sharpshooter

  • Sticks and Stones (in-season)

  • Gun Game (in-season)

  • CODMAS: Holiday Havoc limited-time event (in-season)

  • CODMAS: Snowfight limited-time event (in-season)

  • Takeover (mid-season)

  • Unknown game mode arriving in-season


Zombies


Three Maps

  • Astra Malorum (round-based)

  • Exit 115 (survival)

  • Zarya Cosmodrome (survival)


Four Modes

  • Ashes of the Damned

  • Astra Malorum (mid-season)

  • CODMAS: Jingle Hells limited-time mode (in-season)

  • CODMAS: List Keeper's Challenge limited-time mode (in-season)


Other Additions

  • New O.S.C.A.R enemy

  • LGM-1 Wonder Weapon

  • New ammo mods and field upgrades

  • Mule Kick returns

  • New Gobblegums


Endgame (PvE)

Endgame is getting a surprising amount of support in Season 1.


Four World Events

  • Colossus of Avalon

  • Toxic Tyrant

  • Wraith Wing (mid-season)

  • TBD event


Eight Exotic Skills

  • Mega Punch: deadly melee strike

  • Conjuration: summon Toxin Butterflies

  • Echo Shell: reduces damage from behind

  • Celebration: mortar rounds triggered by equipment damage

  • Frost Cloud: slows enemies with frost effect

  • Resurrection: temporary invulnerability once per match

  • Shattered Shield: stun/damage enemies when armor breaks

  • Graviton Reaction: melee hits spawn black holes


Phantom Skill Track

  • Ambush: stronger critical hits from behind

  • Fast Melee: faster melee speed

  • Trap Avoidance: traps take longer to detect you

  • Silent Movement: quieter footsteps, reduced detection

  • Elusive Target: reduces enemy shooting accuracy

  • Decoy: deploys Echo Unit when taking heavy damage


And yes — even this mode is getting festive CODMAS items like snowballs and themed supply boxes.


Warzone

The Warzone overhaul might be one of the biggest highlights for many players. Here’s what you’ll notice right away:


Maps & Gameplay

  • New Haven’s Hollow map

  • Verdansk reworks including a new Signal Station POI

  • Remastered Factory POI


Modes

  • Battle Royale casual

  • Resurgence casual

  • Weekend limited-time modes

  • Holiday Rush limited-time mode (in-season)

  • High Octane (mid-season)

  • Unknown mode arriving in-season


Loadout Changes

  • BO7 weapons fully integrated

  • Max five attachments

  • Overkill now default

  • No Wildcards

  • Weapon build sharing supported


Movement Updates

  • Default Tac-Sprint removed

  • Faster base sprint speed

  • Combat roll with Mountaineer perk


Warzone will also introduce new perks, new tactical equipment, and win-streak rewards later in the season.


Final Thoughts

Season 1 genuinely feels like Treyarch’s attempt to win back the crowd, and if you ask me, this is exactly the kind of heavy-hitting update the game needed. Whether you love Zombies, grind multiplayer, spend your nights in Warzone, or jump between everything, you’re going to have something new to check out on December 4.

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