The team does promise that the Black Ops 7 campaign will have a satisfying ending. Set in 2035, this game will be the ultimate conclusion of story threads set up in both Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. The four playable characters are familiar faces in David Mason, Mike Harper, and Eric Samuels, but one newcomer to the series is Leilani Tuuola.

Activision accidentally leaked an advertisement for Black Ops 7, confirming release date, mechanics, and more features ahead of the big Gamescom reveal.

FIRST LOOK: NEXT LEVEL OMNIMOVEMENT Omnimovement is more dynamic than ever, with enhanced movement tuning and the addition of Wall Jumps for fluid traversal. Additionally to further refine the movement in #BlackOps7, Tactical Sprint will shift into a selectable Perk. pic.twitter.com/LOhz0nowlt

The veteran character actor plays Mike Harper, one of four members of Black Ops 7’s SEAL Team Six squad who was first seen in Black Ops 2, but is even grizzlier in his new 2035 form. Also on the team are the returning Eric Samuels and David Mason,

According to sources who wished to remain anonymous as they couldn’t talk about the game’s plans, Black Ops 7’s hotly rumored ‘Avalon’ map, which was initially planned as a Battle Royale map, will be the title’s 12th and final mission in the Black Ops 7 campaign.

Gamescom 2025 officially begins with the Opening Night Live show in the evening of August 19, 2025. The trade fair, held at the Koelnmesse exhibition center in Cologne, will then open its doors the following day on August 20, though only for trade visitors, members of the media, creators, and other specific ticket holders.