Prepare for a significant update on the next installment in the renowned first-person shooter franchise. The official “worldwide reveal” for *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* has been confirmed and is slated to take place during Gamescom Opening Night Live this coming August.
Industry figurehead and organizer of the event, Geoff Keighley, made the announcement, setting the stage for what is expected to be a major showcase. Fans should mark their calendars for **Tuesday, August 19th**. The broadcast is scheduled to commence at 11 AM Pacific Time / 2 PM Eastern Time / 8 PM Central European Summer Time. The official Call of Duty communication channels promptly responded with an animated graphic teasing the game and a succinct message: “See you soon.”
This confirmed reveal event follows the game`s initial public appearance back in June during the Xbox Games Showcase. Interestingly, Activision`s strategy for that first announcement was notably understated, a tactic they themselves described as aiming for a “Beyonce approach” – essentially, dropping the news without extensive pre-reveal fanfare. It appears the August event will be the moment for a comprehensive unveiling, moving beyond the initial teaser.
Developed collaboratively by Treyarch and Raven Software, *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* transports players to the year 2035. The development teams have expressed an ambition to make this title the “most mind-bending” entry in the *Black Ops* series to date. A noteworthy aspect of this release is that it marks the first time Activision has scheduled *Black Ops* games for consecutive yearly launches, signifying a potential shift in their long-term franchise planning.
In addition to the primary game offering, integration with the widely popular free-to-play battle royale title, *Call of Duty: Warzone*, is anticipated. New content and updates tied directly to *Black Ops 7* are expected to arrive in *Warzone*. The initial teaser trailer for *Black Ops 7* even included what many interpreted as a potential tease for a brand new *Warzone* map, further fueling speculation among the community.
Confirmed Talent and Platforms
The game`s narrative is set to feature a voice cast including established actors. Milo Ventimiglia, known for his roles in television series such as *This is Us* and *Gilmore Girls*, will portray the character David Mason. Kiernan Shipka, recognized from *Chilling Adventures of Sabrina*, joins the cast as Emma Kagan. Furthermore, Michael Rooker, known for his work in *Guardians of the Galaxy*, is confirmed to be reprising his role as Mike Harper, a character previously featured in *Black Ops 2*, which will likely resonate with veteran players of the series.
*Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* is scheduled for release later this year and will be available across multiple platforms, ensuring broad accessibility for players. Confirmed platforms include PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. While a version for the rumored successor to the Nintendo Switch was not part of this announcement, both Activision and Microsoft have previously stated their commitment to bringing the *Call of Duty* franchise to Nintendo platforms in the future, suggesting this possibility remains open for subsequent titles or later releases.
With the date now firmly established, the focus shifts to Gamescom, where the full scope of *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* developed by Treyarch and Raven Software will finally be revealed to the global audience.
Callum Darby