Activision has released the first cinematic trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Zombies mode. The trailer showcases the full cast of characters taking part in this year's storyline for the first time. The event takes place partly on the Ashes of the Damned map, where all eight heroes meet each other.
The updated team includes: Gregory Weaver, Dr. Elizabeth Grey, Major Mackenzie Carver, Maya Aguinaldo, Tank Dempsey, Takeo Masaki, Nikolai Belinsky, and Dr. Edward Richtofen. Detailed character biographies are published on the blog on the official Call of Duty website.
The trailer doesn't feature gameplay, but it does showcase the visual style and atmosphere of the upcoming mode. More information about Zombies is expected to be revealed in late September during the Call of Duty Next event, which will take place on September 30.
The release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, including the Zombies mode, is scheduled for November 14, 2025. Before the game's release, in early October, an open beta test will take place, in which anyone can participate.
Activision previously announced on its blog that cosmetic items and weapons from Black Ops 6 would not be carried over to the new installment. The decision was in response to player complaints about the series' so-called "identity crisis."