Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch worldwide on November 14, 2025, across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC — but not on Nintendo’s Switch 2 at release. Microsoft announced the date during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live event, alongside a new trailer teasing the game’s story.
The latest entry in Activision’s long-running shooter franchise picks up 40 years after the events of Black Ops 6. The campaign follows David Mason, played by actor Milo Ventimiglia, and a team of covert operatives as they confront an adversary who “weaponizes fear above all else.” While exact details remain under wraps, the series’ trademark mix of paranoia-driven storytelling and near-future technology is once again front and center.
The absence of a Switch version at launch is notable. In 2023, as part of its efforts to win regulatory approval for its acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft signed a 10-year agreement with Nintendo to bring Call of Duty titles to Nintendo platforms with “full feature and content parity.” Although Black Ops 7 will eventually reach the Switch 2 later in 2025, the delay could frustrate Nintendo players expecting simultaneous access.
For most players, however, availability remains broad. The game will launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Steam, and Battle.net, with Xbox Game Pass subscribers getting access on day one. This makes Black Ops 7 one of the highest-profile Game Pass launches of the year.
The release also arrives in a competitive window. Battlefield 6 is set to launch just a month earlier on October 10, positioning two of the genre’s biggest franchises against each other heading into the holiday season. Early buzz around EA’s rival shooter suggests it could be one of the strongest entries in years, giving Call of Duty fans plenty to weigh before November.
Despite the crowded calendar, Call of Duty retains one of the most loyal fanbases in gaming, and the Black Ops name in particular has historically drawn strong engagement. Whether Black Ops 7 can balance its experimental narrative with the competitive multiplayer expectations of its audience will determine if it can hold its ground against Battlefield and other fall releases.
