One of the Most Subtle Features in Black Ops 7 is Its Coolest Detail

Oh man, where to start? So, there was this Xbox Games Showcase, right? And everyone was basically on the edge of their seats. Mainly ’cause they were going to announce something big, and spoiler alert, it was Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Yeah, they dropped the bomb (no pun intended) that it’s a direct follow-up to Black Ops 2 from way back in 2012. Makes you think, doesn’t it? Like, why now?

So, here’s the thing, people are kinda… anxious, let’s say. With Modern Warfare 3 feeling like a shaky sequel to Modern Warfare 2, there’s this looming anxiety that Black Ops 7 might flop. But hey, let’s not jump to conclusions, right? I mean, the trailer—yeah, watched it like five times—it’s got all these snazzy tech vibes, kinda meshing the world of Black Ops 2 and 3. No idea why it felt so fresh, but it did.

And then there was this interesting twist. Apparently, there’s been some chatter about the game coming to Nintendo Switch 2. Crazy, huh? Microsoft and Nintendo, sort of buddying up. All rumors for now, but still exciting stuff.

Now, let’s talk aesthetics, shall we? So, the game skips a bit into the future, into the 2030s. Which, if you think about it, feels like a decade I should be worried about my hairline… Anyway, the narrative has to wrap up Black Ops 2’s loose ends. Mason and Menendez are back—and Harper! Thank goodness Rooker’s still on board; can’t imagine anyone else doing it justice.

Oh, and classic trope alert: Zombies are back. But, there’s a twist — co-op campaigns. I remember the times I stayed up late arguing with friends whether to take out a zombie or let it be. Seems they just can’t resist, can they?

And about the game’s ecosystem, it’s kind of this smushed-up timeline thing, set between the older games’ narratives. There’s talk of robots, humanoid ones at that. Makes me wonder if we’re talking metal or something more humanoid. The Guild, whoever they are, seems to be the mastermind behind a lot of this madness.

Honestly, it’s the blend of tech from Black Ops 2 and 3 that’s got people buzzing. If the trailer’s any clue, they’re trying to streamline this chaotic timeline. Personally, I’m just here for the ride. Whether or not it all makes sense in the end, well, that’s part of the fun, right?