Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode: Everything you need to know
(Courtesy : Treyarch , Activision)
Hardcore hype, relics, how to unlock and more details
Call of Duty fans and zombie lovers are pretty excited as Treyarch is teasing a pretty hardcore Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode.
This will be coming to the game at the launch and bring back that old school Black Ops 3 grind to the game. There will be no loadouts, no minimap—just you, a pistol, and waves of zombies coming at you in madness.
Tension will rise, chaos will ensue and relic hunts will become more dangerous. Let’s check out more details in this article.
Catch Every Update, Anytime, Anywhere
Know more about Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode
You spawn in “Ashes of the Damned” with nothing but grit and a sidearm. Classic points trickle in for headshots and goals, pushing you to scavenge, strategize, and survive without the benefit of modern bonuses.
You get relics, the ancient artifacts, which are scattered across Dark Aether’s twisted timelines. Each of them is tied to the Zombies’ totem from history. These are also known as double-edged swords.
Reason? You can unlock buffs like enhanced mobility or enemy weaknesses, but you might get debuffs that amp the agony, like capping Perk-a-Colas at four or nuking Ammo Caches.
Unlocking Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode
Treyarch has already confirmed in the dev talk video that Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode will be available at launch.
You can unlock it if one player or team can manage to complete the Ashes of the Damned main quest in Black Ops 7 Zombies. This will be live within hours of the launch.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is officially releasing on November 14, 2025 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC.
FAQs
What is Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode?
Cursed is a hardcore Zombies variant reviving classic mechanics—no loadouts, minimap, or modern perks, focusing on relic hunts and survival with escalating debuff challenges.
How do Relics work in Black Ops 7 Zombies Cursed Mode?
Relics are themed artifacts offering buffs (e.g., enemy weaknesses) but with punishing debuffs (e.g., limited Perks); overcome them for rewards like blueprints or Calling Cards, with more added seasonally.
Will there be new Relics in future Black Ops 7 Zombies updates?
Yes—post-launch seasons will introduce map-specific Relics, expanding challenges and rewards to keep Cursed Mode evolving.
For more updates, follow Khel Now Gaming on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Telegram & Whatsapp.
Mahaksh Chauhan is a gaming journalist with a soft spot for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a strong understanding of game mechanics, he enjoys exploring what makes games special beyond just the gameplay. Inspired by titles like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh brings his own perspective to gaming stories. When he’s not writing or playing, he can usually be found watching anime or cheering for WWE superstars.