I’ve been playing Call of Duty long enough to remember when the biggest preorder bonus you could expect was a poster from GameStop. Now the landscape has changed entirely.
With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 dropping Nov. 14, 2025, across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and launching day one on Game Pass, figuring out which edition to grab is its own kind of tactical mission. Here’s a rundown on the Standard and Vault editions, preorder bonuses, gameplay details, and why this Black Ops feels different from the rest.
Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Bundle preorders
The Standard Edition is your entry point into Black Ops 7, but it still comes with a lot. On consoles it is sold as a Cross-Gen Bundle, which means one purchase works across PS4 and PS5 or Xbox One and Series X|S. On PC, it is available digitally through Battle.net, Steam, or Xbox PC. When you preorder the Standard Edition you get the full game at launch on Nov. 14, early access to the Open Beta from Oct. 2-5 if you preorder or have Game Pass, and access to the public beta beginning Oct. 5.
Physical editions can be found below, with Walmart currently offering the cheapest rate at $69. That’s $0.99 cheaper, for those keeping score:
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for PlayStation 4/5 Cross-Gen Bundle — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target)
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for PlayStation 5 — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target)
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 for Xbox Cross-Gen Bundle — $69.99 (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target)
Digital preorders also include the Reznov Challenge Pack, which immediately unlocks the Reznov SOG Operator Skin in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, and lets you work toward unlocking the Reznov Stalingrad and Reznov Memory skins. The Standard Edition is priced at $69.99 whether you choose digital or physical. Physical copies have some quirks worth noting. The Xbox disc works for both Series X and One. The PS5 disc is PS5 only. The PS4 disc includes a PS5 digital code, though the disc must still be inserted to play the PS5 version.
Vault Edition preorders
The Vault Edition is the fully loaded digital option. It contains everything in the Standard Edition plus a large collection of extras that will matter if you play Call of Duty throughout the year. This includes the Operator Collection with four exclusive skins, the Mastercraft Weapon Collection with animated blueprints across weapon classes, and one season of the BlackCell Battle Pass, which delivers COD Points, tier skips, and exclusive content.
On top of that you get the Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies, as well as a Permanent Unlock Token to bypass progression on one item of your choice from day one. The Vault Edition costs $99.99 and is digital only. If you already preordered Standard digitally, you can upgrade for $30 through your platform store or in-game. Game Pass subscribers also have the option to buy the Vault upgrade while keeping the base game via their subscription.
Preorder bonuses and Game Pass
Every preorder, whether digital, physical, or through Game Pass, grants early beta access starting Oct. 2 and full open beta access from Oct. 5-8. Digital preorders and Game Pass users also receive the Reznov Challenge Pack, which is playable in Black Ops 6 and Warzone immediately, with all skins available in Black Ops 7 at launch.
If you’re looking to play Black Ops 7 day one on Game Pass, you’ll need an Ultimate Membership. There’s plenty of options available, including a Amazon Firestick and controller combo that includes Game Pass Ultimate. Here’s some options to get you ready for Black Ops 7:
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Xbox Digital Gift Card — $5-$100 (Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target)
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 Month) — $19.99 (Fanatical, Walmart, Target)
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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 Month) — $59.99 (Fanatical, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target)
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Xbox Wireless Controller (Electric Volt) + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $79.98
$89.98 -
Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $103.98
$134.97 -
Xbox Wireless Controller (Deep Pink) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $103.98
$134.97 -
Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black + USB-C Cable) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $109.97
$134.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller (White) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $179.97
$219.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller (Blue) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $179.97
$209.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller (White) + Fire TV Stick 4K Max + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $189.97
$229.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Core Controller (Blue) + Fire TV Stick 4K Max + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $189.97
$229.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller (Black) + Fire TV Stick 4K + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $203.98
$269.97 -
Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller (Black) + Fire TV Stick 4K Max + Game Pass Ultimate 1 Month Bundle — $213.98
$279.97
Gameplay, setting, and what’s new in Black Ops 7
This year’s entry is aiming to push the series forward while still staying true to its roots. Set in 2035, Black Ops 7 continues the threads of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. Raul Menendez has resurfaced with a chilling message, while David Mason leads a JSOC team into the Mediterranean city of Avalon. The Guild, a global tech giant, emerges as the new antagonist force, wielding psychological warfare instead of just brute military power. The story leans heavily into paranoia, deception, and the resurfacing of personal ghosts, all staples of the Black Ops formula.
For the first time since Black Ops 3, the campaign is fully co-op for up to four players. You can still play solo if you prefer, but the shared design is a significant shift. Treyarch has not confirmed full splitscreen support for campaign, but multiplayer and Zombies do support splitscreen on consoles, which will please couch co-op players. A new Endgame mode also enters the picture. It blends open-world gameplay with extraction shooter elements, turning Avalon into a sandbox of escalating challenges and objectives that are designed to be endlessly replayable.
On the multiplayer side, Black Ops 7 launches with 18 maps and a completely reworked movement system featuring wall-jumping, grappling, wingsuits, and omni-directional mobility. A new Skirmish Mode introduces 20-player large-scale battles with vehicles and aerial combat tools. Equipment overclocking adds another twist, allowing gadgets and streaks to evolve as you use them. Zombies remains a pillar, bringing back classic round-based survival on maps inspired by Black Ops 2’s TranZit, along with new Wonder Vehicles for traversing larger environments. Dead Ops Arcade 4 returns for pure chaos sessions.
Progression has been overhauled. It is now unified across campaign, multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, meaning XP, weapon levels, and challenges carry over no matter which mode you play. Only Double XP tokens and Gobblegums carry forward from Black Ops 6. Everything else resets, a choice Treyarch says was made in response to player feedback.
