Season 1 Update is right around the corner, and fans can not be more excited. Activision has recently revealed complete details of everything new coming to the game. Fans can expect some great additions to the Call of Duty formula in Black Ops Season 1. Players can officially try out Season 1 at launch on December 4.
Every single mode in the game is receiving significant new additions. Key highlights include the new Astra Malorum Zombies map and the Haven’s Hollow Resurgence map in Call of Duty: Warzone. This guide breaks down all the new maps, weapons, modes, and features coming in Black Ops 7 Season One.
Endgame: The Vast Avalon Expands
The Endgame mode is receiving substantial additions that expand the vast Avalon map experience.
New Skills and World Events
The Avalon map is now instantly accessible to all Black Ops 7 players as of November 21. Players can now take on multiple new Endgame World Events.
These challenging events include:
- Facing down a giant Zombies-inspired robot.
- Fighting off hallucinations near a neurotoxin outbreak.
- Engaging in combat with an advanced VTOL manifested by fear (arriving Mid-Season).
Players can power up with eight new Exotic Skills earned by completing these World Events. These skills allow you to strike with a deadly melee punch, resurrect yourself, or deal devastating critical damage in a variety of ways. During the Mid-Season, players will also obtain access to the all-new Phantom Skill Track.
Festive CODMAS
Players should also be excited to know that the CODMAS is coming to the Endgame. This event brings snowballs and gift-wrapped Supply Boxes into play across the map.
Multiplayer: New Maps and Classic Modes
The core Multiplayer experience is being refreshed with new environments and the return of fan-favorite modes.
New Maps and Scorestreak
At launch, players can deploy to more than six maps. This includes brand-new maps, Fate, Utopia, and Odysseus. Also returning is a remaster of the classic Standoff. The festive Sleighjacked map variant will arrive just before the CODMAS event.
Players will also be able to pilot the new Deadeye Drone Scorestreak. This aerial drone is equipped with a sniper rifle and features two new Overclock abilities to further customize its payload.
Fan-Favorite Modes Return
Six Party Modes are also returning in BO7 Season 1. These are the classic game modes players know and love. You can expect Prop Hunt and even Gun Game to return.
Zombies: Dark Aether’s New Evil
The Zombies mode is expanding with new environments and a progression path.
Astra Malorum and New Threats
A new round-based Zombies map is coming, the BO7 Astra Malorum. Players will seek out another Shadowsmith at a mysterious observatory. This map continues the Zombies story, exploring an evil presence festering in the Dark Aether.
Players will face the new O.S.C.A.R. Elite robot. You also have the chance to wield a new LMG-1 weapon. New traps can also be turned to the player’s advantage.
New Modes and Perks
CoD BO7 Season 1 introduces several new ways to play Zombies:
- Exit 115 Survival map: A new small-scale map for survival challenges.
- Directed mode: Provides a guided Main Quest experience for the Ashes of the Damned map.
- Cursed mode: A new difficulty setting for Astra Malorum.
The classic Perk Mule Kick is returning. You can chug Mule Kick to carry a third Primary Weapon, with added benefits gained from researching its Major and Minor Augments. Additionally, two new GobbleGums will arrive, joined by Equipment and Support returning from Black Ops 6. Players can compete on a 30-player Leaderboard on Astra Malorum to win Camo and GobbleGum rewards.
Warzone Integration and Resurgence
Call of Duty: Warzone receives its Black Ops 7 Season 1 integration next week.
Haven’s Hollow and Integration Details
The Season 01 integration brings detailed changes to movement, Loadouts, Perks, and Equipment.
A brand-new Resurgence map, Haven’s Hollow, is deploying. This map is located right in the cold Appalachian Mountains.
New POIs and Modes
Players can explore new Verdansk POIs, including the Signal Station. This location features an interactive element that rewards worthy squads with a view of their enemies. The remastered Factory, returning since its first appearance in Verdansk ’84, is also back.
A special CODMAS LTM (Limited-Time Mode) is also coming across Battle Royale and Resurgence.
The Arsenal and Seasonal Progression
Content is also coming to All Modes, including a refreshed arsenal and a new progression system.
New Weapons and Battle Pass
Players will face their enemies with an arsenal of seven new weapons arriving throughout the season.
These latest weapons are:
- Kogot-7 SMG
- Maddox RFB Assault Rifle
- Sokol 545 LMG
- NX Ravager Crossbow
- Ballistic Knife
- Sturmwolf 45 SMG
- Hawker HX Sniper Rifle.
BO7 Season One also brings a brand-new Battle Pass. This Pass will feature new Weapon Blueprints and Operator Skins. Deploy as Dorne via the Battle Pass. Getting this battle pass also allows players to get the Scorn Operator and Skin.
Season 1 is Coming!
The scope of Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Season 1 is immense. With major updates across Endgame, Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone, you’d better be ready with the BO7 boosting in advance from U7BUY. The December 4 launch promises a refreshed and exciting experience for all players.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does Black Ops 7 Season One start?
The Black Ops 7 Season 1 is scheduled to launch on December 4, 2025.
What are the new maps coming to Multiplayer?
Multiplayer is receiving around six new maps at launch.
- Fate
- Utopia
- Odysseus
- Standoff
- Sleighjacked
Is there a new Zombies map in Season One?
Yes, the new round-based Zombies map is Astra Malorum.
What is the new Warzone map?
The new Resurgence map being integrated with Season One is Haven’s Hollow. It is located in the Appalachian Mountains and is described as having “old school American charm”.
How do I get the Maddox RFB Assault Rifle?
The Maddox RFB Assault Rifle is one of the new weapons arriving throughout Season One. It will likely be unlocked through the Battle Pass tiers or via an in-game challenge.
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