Lucky that we didnt listen to the internet Black Ops 7 isnt perfect, but Ill be sad to leave its incredible multiplayer behind for Modern Warfare 4

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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:00:00 +0000

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Despite a rocky launch, Black Ops 7 has delivered the best multiplayer Call
of Duty experience in years.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Were hurtling towards the October release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 , and it seems like
everyone has already forgotten about Black Ops 7 .

Last years entry wasnt perfect (I still stand by my verdict that it has one
of the worst campaigns in the series ), but if theres one area where it seriously delivers, its the core multiplayer experience. It took the strong foundations established in its predecessor, Black Ops 6, and refined them expertly, augmenting the slick omni-movement system with a new wall jump and finally cutting the awkward tactical sprint to save us all from sore thumbs. It was a compelling offering at launch, but over the last few months its become even better thanks to a steady stream of impressively expansive, high-quality updates. I cant think of the last Call of Duty game Ive stuck with this long after launch, and, having spent close to 400 hours playing
now, Im sad that it's coming to an end. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Quantity (and quality) (Image credit: Activision) Whats made Black Ops
7 s post-launch offering so enjoyable? Volume, for starters. Seasons 1 and 2 came packed with a whopping nine core maps each, offering a good mix of new arrivals, remastered classics, and some favorites carried over from Black Ops 6 .

Season 3 kept up the pace with another seven, adding to the massive 16 available at launch, meaning theres no shortage of combat environments to master, even as things begin to slow down, with the current Season 4 bringing just five. You may like Call of Duty is bringing back Black Ops 2 in a way nobody expected Modern Warfare 4 director explains the huge mechanical
changes shaping the next Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4 devs describe the game as 'the biggest' and 'most impressive' Call of Duty they've worked on (Image credit: Activision) Its not like just five is an insubstantial number either its still more than double what most seasons of 2022s Modern Warfare 2 would give you. Theyre all well-made maps with a good mix of aesthetics, ranging from the brightly colored neon skyscrapers of a futuristic Tokyo in Yakei to the psychedelic corridors of an imagined hospital in Paranoia.

Theres just so much more variety than you had in previous games, which seriously helps stave off boredom after hundreds of hours of play. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

You could argue that Black Ops 7 lacks a coherent visual direction and setting, and I would wholeheartedly agree, but, as disappointing as it is for someone who cares quite a lot about the series universe and lore, on a practical level the total abandonment of stodgy military theming opens the door to so many cool design possibilities.

You have maps filled with floating platforms to parkour off, buttons that
open secret passageways to reward those who pay attention to their surroundings, or magic portals that teleport you to the other side of the map to help you get the jump on the enemy team.

I cant remember the last time Call of Duty felt this experimental and free. Its reinvigorating. What to read next Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
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Youve got one-shot rifles galore, an SMG that loads with three magazines at once, a secondary thats somehow a full-size rifle that fires homing bullets, and an energy weapon that shoots slow-moving, glowing balls that can take out entire groups of foes.

The unlockable weapon attachments are delightfully nuts as well. Earlier this month, I spent a weekend grinding through weekly challenges to unlock the latest attachment for the XR-3 Ion sniper rifle.

Its a grip that transforms the unwieldy weapon into a literal minigun that shreds foes by rapidly firing high-power sniper bullets with a massive ammo pool, which I immediately deployed to rampage through the tiny Nuketown map
in some public matches. #cod #bo7 #CallofDuty pic.twitter.com/clCe6pNWcH June 26, 2026 It joins a pantheon of unapologetically bonkers additions, like the high-tech magazine for the Carbon 57 SMG that literally 3D prints new bullets in between shots so you never have to reload or the customized barrel that converts the Maverick X9 assault rifle into a long-range harpoon gun.

At this point, Im convinced the developers are trying to one-up themselves with something even crazier in every update and make no mistake, Im absolutely here for it.

Throw in a deluge of quality limited-time events with a strong line-up, free and paid rewards, some of the nicest-looking battle pass skins yet, countless progression systems to work towards, and its no wonder that Im logging in every day for more.

As a frequent visitor to a handful of Call of Duty subreddits, I know that Im not the only one having a great time either. We are very lucky that we didnt listen to the internet and bought Black Ops 7 , wrote one poster just last week , who praised the huge amount of content on offer. We are so lucky that we experienced the best Call of Duty multiplayer and zombies since 2015, they added.

Im also a little sad we only have 1 more Season left, responded a commenter, with another calling Black Ops 7 the Best COD of the 2020s. Sure, the
campaign underdelivered, but if were going off multiplayer alone, Im inclined to agree.

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