When Does Season 1 Release for COD Black Ops 7?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is easily the biggest Black Ops title to date, launching with a wide variety of content for fans to sink their teeth into. While the Co-Op Campaign definitely falls short, Multiplayer is fast and competitive, while Zombies takes players into the darkest chapter yet with Ashes of the Damned.

While the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may still be fresh in the minds of many players, Season 1 is already on the horizon, bringing fans the biggest seasonal launch yet. While players may be wondering when Black Ops 7 begins in their region, Treyarch has provided details over on their official Season 1 blog. Here is when to expect Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1.

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When Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 Release?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 1 begins December 4 at 9 AM PT across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC (via Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox for PC). Prior to its launch, all platforms will be able to pre-download the update, with Battle.net likely receiving the pre-load first, allowing players to jump in as soon as the season goes live.

The launch of Season 1 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will also mark the end of the Black Ops 6 Season 6 Battle Pass, so if you have not unlocked all the rewards just yet, you can continue to level up the Battle Pass by playing either Black Ops 6, Warzone, or Black Ops 7. For a full breakdown of when Black Ops 7 Season 1 starts in your region, check below:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 & Warzone Season 1 Full Breakdown

New Multiplayer Maps & Game Modes

Season 1 marks the biggest drop for Multiplayer of any Season 1 before it, bringing players eight Multiplayer maps to dive into. These include returning maps like Standoff from Black Ops 2, alongside brand-new locations never seen before, such as Utopia and Odysseus. These maps will be spread out across Season 1’s launch and Season 1 Reloaded, with the release schedule being as follows:

• Fate (Launch)
• Utopia (Launch)
• Odysseus (Launch)
• Standoff (Launch)
• Sleighjacked (In-Season)
• Meltdown (Season 1 Reloaded)
• Yakei (Season 1 Reloaded)
• Fringe (Season 1 Reloaded)

Next up is a collection of additional game modes, with some returning fan-favorites like Prop Hunt and One in the Chamber, while others, like Takeover, introduce a brand-new ruleset. Here is every mode coming with Season 1:

• Prop Hunt (Launch)
• One in the Chamber (Launch)
• Sharpshooter (Launch)
• Sticks and Stones (Shortly after Launch)
• Gun Game (Shortly after Launch)
• Holiday Havoc (In-Season)
• Snowfight (In-Season)
• Takeover (Season 1 Reloaded)

Astra Malorum Zombies Map, Survival Maps, & Ashes of the Damned Directed Mode

On the Zombies side, the biggest content drop for Season 1 is the arrival of Astra Malorum, dropping as soon as Season 1 debuts on December 4 at 9 AM PT. Players jumping in will be taken to the outskirts of space within the Dark Aether, where they will face new enemies, wield the LGM-1 Wonder Weapon, and progress through the Astra Malorum Main Quest. Mule Kick also makes its arrival alongside Astra Malorum, a returning Perk from past titles.

That’s not all, as additional Survival Maps also arrive. Players will be able to jump into Exit 115 and Zarya Cosmodrome Survival, each of which is are POI from Ashes of the Damned. Speaking of Ashes of the Damned, the Directed Mode for the launch map arrives with Season 1, giving players additional rewards for completing the Main Quest. Side Easter Eggs will be disabled in Ashes of the Damned Directed Mode.

Season 1 also sees the return of some content from Black Ops 6 Zombies, notably the arrival of Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, and more. All Augments unlocked for said content in Black Ops 6 will carry over when Season 1 releases, but also expect new Augments to unlock. These are as follows:

• Light Mend Ammo Mod
• Shatter Blast Ammo Mod
• Tesla Storm Field Upgrade
• Frost Blast Field Upgrade
• Mister Peeks Field Upgrade

Wrapping up the Zombies side is the debut of two new GobbleGums, Elemental Exposure and Slaylist. Elemental Exposure allows players to automatically deal the elemental damage that matches their target’s weakness, while also making players invulnerable to all hazards in Dead Ops Arcade. Slaylist, on the other hand, simply plays a random Zombies song.

Endgame World Events & More

Endgame is receiving post-launch support in Season 1 with a bunch of new World Events. These will roll out throughout the entire Season 1 launch window, with the first being the Colossus of Avalon, where players can battle the giant robot from the Black Ops 2 Origins Zombies map.

The Toxic Tyrant World Event launches in-season, bringing in the Z-Rex from Shattered Veil, followed by Wraith Wing with Season 1 Reloaded. That’s not all, as new skills also enter the mix with the Exotic Skills and the Phantom Skill Track.

Warzone Integration & Haven’s Hollow Resurgence Map

Season 1 also kicks off the Warzone integration with the latest premium Call of Duty title. This means players will be able to use Black Ops 7 weapons, equipment, Operators, movement mechanics (including only base sprint by default), and more inside Call of Duty: Warzone starting December 4. The Warzone Camos for all Black Ops 7 weapons will also become available at this time, officially kicking off the next camo grind.

On top of the integration with Black Ops 7, Warzone also receives a new Resurgence map for Season 1. Dive into Haven’s Hollow, a town in the Appalachian region, not too far from where Liberty Falls is set in Black Ops 6 Zombies. Jump into classic Resurgence action as you explore points of interest like the Mansion from Shattered Veil, the Barn, Research Centre, and more.

Verdansk also sees some exciting updates with the arrival of the new Signal Station and Factory points of interest. As for in-season content, expect festive-themed CODMAS LTMs to arrive later in the season.

New Weapons & Loadout Options

Black Ops 7 brings 7 additional weapons for players to grind for and unlock, most of which are accessible through the Season 1 Battle Pass, whereas others will be reserved for limited-time events. These weapons include the Maddox RFB from Black Ops 4, the Ballistic Knife, Kogot-7 SMG, and more.

• Kogot-7 SMG: Launch
• Maddox RFB Assault Rifle: Launch
• Ballistic Knife Melee Weapon: Launch
• Sokol 545 LMG: In-Season
• NX Ravager Special Weapon: In-Season
• Hawker HX Sniper Rifle: In-Season
• Sturmwolf 45 SMG: In-Season

On top of new weapons, players can also look forward to 11 new attachments, 6 of which have been confirmed. These are as follows:

• Akita Scorchlink Akimbo: Season 1 Weekly Challenge Reward
• Redwell Shade-X Suppressor: Season 1 Weekly Challenge Reward
• CODA 9 Adaptive Discharge Mod
• AK-27 Battle Scar Conversion
• M8A1 Full Auto Conversion
• MPC-25 Contrabloom Laser

Last up are some additional Scorestreaks and Equipment options. The only brand-new Scorestreak for the launch window is the Deadeye Drone, a remotely piloted drone equipped with a Sniper Rifle. As for everything else, a range of carryover Scorestreaks and Equipment from Black Ops 6 will be making their way into Black Ops 7 with the Season 1 Reloaded update.

Limited-Time Events

The final set of content drops for Season 1 is a series of limited-time events scheduled throughout the entire Season 1 launch window. So far, only three events have been confirmed, plus the weekly challenge events for Season 1. However, you can expect three more to roll out with Season 1 Reloaded. These events are as follows:

• Season 1 Weekly Challenges: Unlock Ballistic Knife, Camos, and more
• Rally Point: Unlock NX Ravager Crossbow and more
• Naughty and Nice: Unlock Sokol 545 LMG and more