What to know

  • Black Ops 7 launches with 18 multiplayer maps, including 16 6v6 maps and 2 large 20v20 maps for a new Skirmish mode.
  • A total of 19 maps will be available before the first season, including the iconic Nuketown 2025 arriving shortly after launch.
  • Sixteen multiplayer modes are available at launch, featuring classics like Team Deathmatch and Domination alongside new modes like Overload and Skirmish.
  • Multiplayer matches include persistent lobbies and Hardcore variants, with gameplay balanced for competitive and casual experiences.

Black Ops 7's multiplayer component is set for a major launch on November 14, 2025, boasting a strong variety of maps and game modes. This breadth of content is designed to satisfy longtime fans and new players alike, balancing innovation with the nostalgia of familiar classics.

List of multiplayer maps at launch

At launch, players will have access to 18 multiplayer maps, with Nuketown 2025 scheduled for release during the pre-season on November 20, making the total 19 maps pre-Season 01. The maps vary in size and player capacity:

Map Name Match Type Size
Blackheart 6v6, 2v2 Small
Colossus 6v6 Small
Cortex 6v6, 2v2 Small
Den 6v6 Medium
Exposure 6v6 Medium
Express 6v6 Medium
Flagship 6v6, 2v2 Small
Hijacked 6v6 Small
Homestead 6v6 Small
Imprint 6v6 Medium
Nuketown 2025 6v6 Small (from Nov 20)
Paranoia 6v6, 2v2 Small
Raid 6v6 Medium
Retrieval 6v6 Medium
Scar 6v6 Medium
The Forge 6v6 Medium
Toshin 6v6 Medium
Mission: Edge Skirmish 20v20 Large
Mission: Tide Skirmish 20v20 Large

The roster includes fresh maps and fan-favorite remasters from previous Black Ops titles, with careful map design emphasizing classic three-lane structures for balanced gameplay.

Multiplayer modes available at launch

Sixteen game modes feature at launch, blending classic gameplay with new experiences designed to keep players engaged:

  • Overload (new mode)
  • Team Deathmatch
  • Domination
  • Search and Destroy
  • Kill Confirmed
  • Free-For-All
  • Hardpoint
  • Kill Order
  • Control
  • Face Off Moshpit (scorestreaks disabled)
  • Skirmish (20v20 large scale, new mode)
  • Gunfight
  • Face Off Domination (scorestreaks disabled)
  • Face Off Team Deathmatch (scorestreaks disabled)
  • Face Off Kill Order (scorestreaks disabled)
  • Face Off Kill Confirmed (scorestreaks disabled)

Persistent lobbies help maintain player groups across consecutive matches, improving social and team experiences within multiplayer.

Black Ops 7 includes 24 playable operators, some requiring unlock criteria or premium editions. The new Overload mode also serves as the competitive game mode for the Call of Duty League, reflecting Treyarch and Activision’s push to integrate esports pathways into multiplayer.