The next chapter in Activision’s long-running franchise appears to have a date with players later this year. While Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has already been confirmed for a 2025 launch, a string of reliable leaks suggests that November 14 is when fans will finally get their hands on it.

Although Activision has yet to lock in the official date, several trusted insiders names that have accurately revealed Call of Duty details in the past have pointed to mid-November. The timing makes sense. For nearly two decades, the series has launched around this period, giving the holiday season a reliable blockbuster to anchor the gaming calendar.

A Familiar Pattern

Looking back, the Black Ops subseries has a history of arriving right around the same week in November. Black Ops Cold War dropped on November 13, while Black Ops II did the same years earlier. If these leaks are accurate, Black Ops 7 would continue that pattern almost to the day.

This year’s release carries extra weight because it’s the first time Treyarch has delivered back-to-back entries in the Black Ops saga. Following the success of Black Ops 6, which took players deep into a Cold War thriller, the upcoming game reportedly pushes the timeline forward by decades, setting events some 40 years later.

What to Expect at Gamescom

Even if the release date is still technically unconfirmed, fans won’t have to wait long for more clarity. Activision has already promised a major reveal during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live on August 19. The showcase is expected to highlight not just the campaign, but also the return of two-player co-op a feature that has long been requested by the community.

The campaign itself has been teased as something more ambitious than before, with reports claiming the final mission may even blend single-player and multiplayer elements together. If true, it could represent one of the boldest experiments the series has attempted in years.

Platforms and Availability

Black Ops 7 will be launching across nearly every major system: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. There have also been rumors about a version for Nintendo’s next console, though Activision hasn’t confirmed anything on that front.

Pricing details are also swirling. Some reports suggest that the game may avoid Microsoft’s $80 price tag, keeping it closer to the traditional $70 standard. With pre-orders expected to open shortly after Gamescom, those details should become clearer soon.

Until Activision makes it official, November 14 remains a well-supported rumour rather than a locked-in fact. Still, given the consistency of the leaks and the series’ historical release windows, few would be surprised if the date holds true.

For now, all eyes are on Gamescom, where the first real gameplay showcase will either confirm the speculation or set the record straight. Whether it lands exactly on November 14 or not, one thing is certain: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is poised to dominate the conversation as we head into the final months of 2025.