Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 release date official verdict revealed

Following rumours from a renowned Call of Duty leaker about the release date for Black Ops 7 changing, developer Treyarch has given an official verdict on it.

Black Ops 7 is currently scheduled to release on 14 November on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC but the reputable leaker, who posts on X / Twitter as @TheGhoseOfHope, claimed last month the date could be brought forward.

The leaker recently reiterated those claims and said there was still a chance that could happen less than a month out from the given date.

But Treyarch has confirmed the release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is still as planned and nothing is changing.

A social media post said: "We're less than a month away from Black Ops 7's launch on 14 November!"

This was posted shortly after @TheGhostOfHope said there was a chance the release date could be brought forward.

@TheGhostOfHope posted: "Seems like there's some evidence of a potential release date change for Black Ops 7 where it could move up a week.

"Not sure I buy it yet but would be a pleasant surprise if it happens."

These claims divided gamers before and it remained that way if the comments on @TheGhostOfHope's recent post were anything to go by.

One social media said: "I'd prefer they just do campaign early access and leave the 14 November date for the rest of the game. But I doubt that'll happen again."

Another commented: "Could be for digital editions, not sure about the logistics of physicals this close to launch."

"The current release date works PERFECTLY with everything I have going on, if they move it up I'm cooked," one said. "Might be the only year I wouldn't want Call of Duty earlier LMAO."

Another said: "I hope I'm so ready."

"PLEASE @Treyarch," one pleaded.

Another mused: "Interesting rumours, would definitely shake things up if true. Early campaign access could make sense logistically but a full-date shift seems tricky so close to launch."

One commented: "I doubt they change it so soon but I really want them to 😭"

And another speculated: "CAMPAIGN EARLY ACCESS???????"

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is the latest entry into the Call of Duty series and is a direct sequel to the beloved Black Ops 2, following a team of agents led by David Mason.

At launch, the game will have 16 6v6 multiplayer maps, including some returning fan favourites from the franchise, plus two 20v20 maps.

A hugely popular feature that will be carried over from the open beta is Open Matchmaking, meaning that lobbies will feature players with a much wider skillset instead of games being skill-based and it will make finding games much quicker.

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