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Black Ops 7 Could Launch Early

Possible Early Release for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Hinted by Leaker

A well-known Call of Duty insider has hinted that Black Ops 7 might arrive earlier than originally planned.

The game is currently scheduled to launch on November 14, which is a bit later than the usual late-October or early-November release window the franchise typically follows. However, new claims from leaker TheGhostOfHope suggest that the release could be pushed up by a week.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on October 20, the leaker shared:

“Seems like there’s some evidence of a potential release date change for Black Ops 7 where it could move up a week. Not sure I buy it yet but would be a pleasant surprise if it happens.”

If this rumor turns out to be accurate, Black Ops 7 could hit shelves on November 7 instead. That said, even the leaker emphasized that this isn’t confirmed, so fans should treat it cautiously until Activision makes an official statement.


Why Might the Release Date Change?

Following the leak, players have been speculating about why Activision might want to move the date forward. One popular theory is that it could be a strategic decision to compete with Battlefield 6, which launched on October 10 and is already breaking records.

Others believe the shift might tie into the rumored free-to-play battle royale mode, expected to arrive after October 28 when Season 1 begins. Launching earlier could help build momentum heading into that release.

Of course, there’s also a simpler explanation: Call of Duty titles often offer early access for players who purchase deluxe or special editions. An earlier date could simply reflect that pre-order bonus window.

Additionally, some fans have requested early access to the campaign mode, giving them time to finish the story before diving into multiplayer. If Activision listens to that feedback, an early campaign release could explain the rumored new date.


For now, nothing is official — so while a November 7 launch would certainly be exciting, the safest bet remains that Black Ops 7 will arrive on November 14 as initially planned.