On the multiplayer front, Black Ops 7 aims to recapture the gritty, boots-on-the-ground feel of its predecessors while introducing modern refinements. Rumors suggest a focus on close-quarters, tactical combat, with several iconic maps from earlier Black Ops titles making a return alongside new Cold War-inspired arenas.

Confirmed and rumored features include:

Weapon customization returning to BO7 Bot Lobbies Gunsmith-style systems

A new Operator progression system tied to espionage cells and factions

Modes like Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search and Destroy, and a revived Wager Match

The possible return of fan-favorite maps like Nuketown, Summit, and Firing Range, reimagined for the new title

A new ‘Spycraft'mode where players deploy gadgets, disguises, and deception tactics mid-match

Treyarch has reportedly focused on reducing the skill-based matchmaking (SBMM) intensity to strike a better balance between competitive and casual play, a move likely to be welcomed by longtime fans.

Zombies Mode: Back from the Dead

Of course, no Black Ops game would be complete without its signature Zombies mode, and Black Ops 7 is no exception. Early leaks suggest a Cold War-era outbreak scenario, where experimental bio-weapons developed by both NATO and the Eastern Bloc create a new breed of undead horrors.

Key details teased so far:

A return to the round-based survival format

New Wonder Weapons crafted from Cold War technology

Expanded storylines connected to both the Dark Aether saga and new Cold War conspiracies

Cold War-era military bases, abandoned research sites, and urban ruins as map settings

Rumors of a persistent world Zombies mode, with evolving objectives and story content delivered through seasonal updates

This could mark a return to form for the Zombies community after mixed reactions to buy Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies some of the experimental modes in recent installments.