Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1 early patch notes: New maps, weapons & more details

Activision & Treyarch have revealed their post-launch plans

Wake up, Call of Duty fans! Treyarch has recently revealed their plans for Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1 and the new things they are going to drop after post-launch.

The game is set to release on November 14, 2025 and Treyarch claims that they will be doing their biggest post-launch update this time. It is expected to drop in mid-December and here’s everything you need to know about.

The biggest year in Black Ops history starts with BO7 launch, and it's just the beginning. Season 01 will be our most massive season yet 💥🚀 18 MP maps and 2 Zombies experiences on Nov. 14☢️ Nuketown 2025 on Nov. 20 🔥 7 Multiplayer maps in Season 01 🧟 3 Zombies maps in… pic.twitter.com/qeau4DVBiB

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) October 23, 2025

When does Black Ops 7 Season 1 launch?

There is no exact release date; however, it is expected around early or mid-December 2025. Some fans are also speculating that, based on previous patterns, it might be December 4, 2025, mirroring BO6’s three-week post-launch drop.

Everything announced for Black Ops 7 Season 1

Six new maps

Yes, this is true! Treyarch will be dropping six new maps for Season 1. Nuketown ’27 steals the show, debuting on November 20 with a colorful graphic makeover.

• Standoff: Tense, close-quarters CQB from Black Ops 2, now with modern destruction.
• Meltdown: That nuclear meltdown fave, rebuilt for frantic flanks and explosive plays.
• Yakei: Tokyo high-rise vibes echoing BO2’s Vertigo—verticality meets neon nights.
• Fate: Menendez’s Nicaraguan compound, glimpsed in the reveal trailer—jungle ambushes await.
• Utopia: Abandoned Aussie Guild lab, perfect for gadget-heavy holdouts.
• Odysseus: A nod to the BO2 mission, blending naval intrigue with island-hopping firefights.

Also Read: Is Call of Duty Black Ops 7 releasing on early November? (Updated)

Seven new weapons: From Bullpups to Throwing Blades

There will be seven new weapons added in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1, with three of them beign standout.

The Maddox is back from Black Ops 4—a bullpup AR with a high fire rate and quick handling for mid-range sprays. Feeling medieval? The Crossbow fires one-shot bolts (reload after each, no spam) for sneaky pickups. And the ballistic knife? Lethal slot filler—throw it for instant kills, then retrieve like a pro.

For others, there are only rumors around some SMG tweaks and LMG. I won’t be surprised if we might see some meta shaker in the mix as well.

Seasonal surge for Zombies in Black Ops 7 Season 1

Many fans and gamers love the zombies mode in Call of Duty. Treyarch knows this very well and that’s why we are also getting “Ashes of the Damned” co-op campaign.

But that’s not all, as there are three maps—two endless Survival slices carved from the campaign, plus a full round-based epic:

• Astra Malorum: Brand-new round-based brawl—expect Easter eggs tying into Raul Menendez’s lore.
• Exit 115: Survival mode on a foggy highway stretch—horde waves meet barricade builds.
• Zarya Cosmodrome: Cold War cosmodrome redux.

After reading and viewing all of this, you can easily guess that Treyarch has prepared a lot and wants to give the fans, the best post launch update for Black Ops 7.

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