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BIZARRE: 5 - What They Never Told You

This classic Call of Duty title has returned to the Microsoft Store — it had been removed over hacking concerns

Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty: WWII was added to the Microsoft Store at the end of June, only to be removed on July 4 due to RCE hacks. 41 days later, WWII is back on the storefront.

Windows Central

Call of Duty's Smartest Decision In Years Is A Divisive One

In an effort to ditch goofy skins, 'Black Ops 7' is walking back its promise to let players carry forward their skins from last year's game. Is it the right call?

Inverse

As Battlefield 6 looms, Call of Duty vows to avoid goofy skins in Black Ops 7 — I agree it "needs to feel authentic," but will the devs keep their word?

In the wake of the Battlefield 6 Open Beta and criticisms of Call of Duty's wacky over-the-top skins, the Black Ops 7 devs want to preserve "the identity of Call of Duty."

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Activision owns up to ugly Call of Duty skins, reverses course on Black Ops 6 skins transferring and promises "authentic" skins for Black Ops 7 – a game that is already selling cyborgs and murder robots

"Black Ops 7 needs to feel authentic to Call of Duty and its setting"

GamesRadar

‘We hear you’: Bowing to fan backlash, Black Ops 7 will not include Black Ops 6’s silly cosmetics ‘to feel authentic’ to the ‘identity of CoD’

Winds of change are blowing in BO7.

Destructoid

Activision finally acknowledges Call of Duty skins problem, decides cosmetics won't carry forward in Black Ops 7: 'Some of you have said we’ve drifted from what made Call of Duty unique in the first place. That feedback hits home'

"In Black Ops 7, bundles and items will be crafted to fit the Black Ops identity."

PC Gamer

Treyarch on Black Ops 7: “We wanted to do something absolutely unique”

Treyarch invited us to visit their studio and talk about the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and embracing the madness in a new psychological narrative with deep roots.

Windows Central

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Black Ops 7 lead says FPS fans are "eating" thanks to the head-to-head release with Battlefield 6, "but if you want maximum variety..." play the new Call of Duty game

"I think because we've been working on Black Ops 7 for so long. It has a really strong vision"

GamesRadar

The excuse for Call of Duty's AI controversy is a bit ridiculous

If it was an accident, why's it still there?

Creative Bloq

A boundless excitement for Battlefield 6 loomed large over Call of Duty's deflating Black Ops 7 reveal

At a time when Battlefield feels fresh again, Call of Duty looks entirely expected.

PC Gamer

All confirmed Black Ops 7 features – Campaign, multiplayer, Zombies, Warzone

Here's a rundown of everything we know so far about each mode.

Destructoid

Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 just another ‘lazy’ addition to the franchise?

The 20-year-old series has been getting industry flak, with accusations of predatory monetisation and in-game bugs. But the latest instalment offers obvious bang for your buck

The Guardian - UK

I hope you like Black Ops 7, because it's upping the grind (again) so you'll be playing it forever

'Till you're 90.

PC Gamer

Black Ops 7 release date, platforms, early access, open beta, and gameplay reveal

Embrace the madness in this futuristic Black Ops title.

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Black Ops 7 to launch with 16 Mastery weapon camos, including ones unlockable in campaign for the first time ever

Camo grinders, we are so back.

Destructoid

Black Ops 7 multiplayer will launch with 30 weapons and 18 maps, including several Black Ops 2 favorites for each

M8A1, my beloved. Welcome back.

Destructoid

Black Ops 7’s co-op campaign culminates in a DMZ-like ‘Endgame’ activity for 32 players in an open-world map, plus it has unlockable weapon camos

A totally new campaign experience is coming.

Destructoid

All Scorestreaks in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 (so far)

Light up the sky or cover the ground in advanced weaponry.

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Windows Central

INTERVIEW: "We wanted to do something that was absolutely unique," — Treyarch Studios embraces the madness of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Treyarch invited us to visit their studio and talk about the development of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and embracing the madness in a new psychological narrative with deep roots.

Destructoid

Black Ops 7’s Zombies mode has the ‘biggest round-based map ever’ and a new ‘Wonder Vehicle’ to traverse it

Venture into the Dark Aether again.

GamesRadar

Black Ops 7 is fighting franchise fatigue in the most unexpected of ways with an ambitious co-op adventure which Treyarch believes can "redefine what campaign can be in Call of Duty"

Gamescom 2025 | An inside look at Call of Duty Black Ops 7 ahead of its release this November

PC Gamer

Analyst says EA plans to milk Battlefield for everything it's worth: 'Their goal is three studios making Battlefield on a 3-year basis, so they can get to Battlefield annually'

EA is reportedly building up to Call of Duty's exhaustive 12-month cycle.

Windows Central

Everything we know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — official Gamescom reveal, release date, pre-orders and more

Activision has finally revealed campaign details for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 including a release date and more. Here's what we know, and what we're still waiting to find out when COD Next happens in September.

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 rated by the ESRB — and it looks like we're not going to be free of the weed-themed skins any time soon

The ESRB's rating summary of Black Ops 7 includes mentions of a rifle with a bong attachment and player characters "smoking joints".

Windows Central

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is being fully revealed at Gamescom 2025 — here's when to tune in

Activision, Treyarch, and Raven Software are unveiling Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Opening Night Live at Gamescom 2025.

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