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Latest Intel: All Black Ops 7 Pre-purchase Benefits

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Introduction: Embrace the Madness

 In Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare following the events of Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 6. Raul Menendez has returned with a chilling televised warning. As his threat rings out across the world, The Guild, a global tech giant, vows to step in and protect humanity.

Seeking his own answers, David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Play solo or squad up in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche. At the heart of this journey lies Avalon, an expansive city whose secrets ripple across the Campaign, before finally opening up to become the ultimate proving ground in the Campaign Endgame, where everything you’ve mastered is put to the test.

Multiplayer in Black Ops 7 explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. From futuristic Tokyo vistas to the frozen, unforgiving wilds of Alaska, every environment is brimming with danger and opportunity. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with a next-level Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever shifting hellscape where the fog never lifts, the shadows breathe, and the dead don’t rest. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will immerse players into a reality-shattering gameplay experience, all built upon the signature foundation of what makes Black Ops so beloved.

Black Ops 7: Pre-purchase Versions (Overview)

Get ready for launch by learning about the different versions of the game, the variety of rewards, and content you can even claim today! Check out the chart below, which shows the Digital versions of Black Ops 7 that you can pre-purchase, along with a summary of all the current benefits you can claim:

You can now pre-purchase Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on the battle.net shop.

Note: All PC versions of Black Ops 7 require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, other security measures may be enforced. Learn more here.

Editions

There are two Digital Editions on battle.net to choose from:

  • Vault Edition
  • Standard Edition

Black Ops 7: Vault Edition (Overview)

Offering incredible value and a selection of premium Black Ops 7 rewards, the Vault Edition is the preferred choice for those seeking the digital game alongside a wealth of exclusive in-game content. The Black Ops 7 Vault Edition is digital-only, and available for $99.99 U.S. (Suggested Retail Price) or your regional equivalent. Expect both general pre-purchase benefits as well as rewards specific to this Edition, as follows:

  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Digital Edition
  • Early Access to the Open Beta (Pre-purchase Benefit)*
  • Reznov Challenge Pack (Pre-purchase Benefit)**
  • BlackCell (One Season) (Vault Edition Benefit)
  • Operator Collection (Vault Edition Benefit)
  • Mastercraft Weapon Collection (Vault Edition Benefit)
  • Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies (Vault Edition Benefit)
  • Permanent Unlock Token (Vault Edition Benefit)

Read on for more information on each of these rewards.

Black Ops 7: All Pre-purchase Benefits

It’s time to learn all the different benefits you can acquire for pre-purchasing Black Ops 7. Continue reading for intel on how to claim, and which Edition of the game grants you each benefit:

Open Beta Early Access (and Beta Dates)*

How to Claim: Available once the Black Ops 7 Early Access Beta launches.

Pre-purchase Benefit for all Black Ops 7 Editions:

  • Vault Edition
  • Standard Edition

No matter which version of Black Ops 7 you pre-purchase, each of them grants you early access to the Black Ops 7 Open Beta.

Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with the next level of Omnimovement during the Black Ops 7 Open Beta. Whether flanking through tight corridors, holding down long sightlines, or unleashing mayhem in open arenas, there’s a map and a moment for every playstyle. Create a Loadout brimming with brand-new upgradeable weaponry and stay sharp; not everything is as it seems!

Note: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition and expect to use any of the “Operator Collection” Operator Skins and “Mastercraft Weapon Collection” items throughout the Black Ops 7 Beta, as part of the Vault Edition offering.

When is it? Black Ops 7 Beta: Dates Confirmed!

The entirety of the Black Ops 7 Beta, divided into the Early Access and Open Beta periods, runs from October 2 to October 8.

The Early Access to the Beta launches at 10AM PT on Thursday, October 2 for those who pre-purchase the game, and runs for a period of 72 hours.

The Open Beta launches at 10AM PT on Sunday, October 5 for all players on all platforms, and runs consecutively after the Early Access period, for another 72 hours.

The Black Ops 7 Beta is scheduled to conclude at 10AM on Wednesday, October 8.

Early Access Beta*

Available to players who have pre-purchased the game on any platform (console or PC), as well as eligible Game Pass subscribers*, the initial part of the Beta is planned to launch on Thursday October 2 at 10AM PT, and concludes 72 hours later when the Open Beta begins on Sunday October 5 at 10AM PT. The Beta is available on all platforms at the same time.

Open Beta*

The second part of the Beta is open and free for all players on all platforms, and is planned to begin on Sunday October 5 at 10AM PT. The Black Ops 7 Beta is scheduled to conclude 72 hours later, on Wednesday October 8 at 10AM PT.

Internet access is required for participation.

Accessing the Beta

If you pre-purchased any Digital Edition version, you do not need a “Beta Code”, as you’ll be automatically allowed entry into Beta Early Access (and subsequently, the Open Beta).

If you don’t pre-purchase Black Ops 7, you can still access the Open Beta period.

(* Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of MP Beta subject to change. See www.callofduty.com/beta for more details. Minimum Open Beta duration is 2 days. Limited time only. Internet connection required.)

Reznov Challenge Pack**

How to Claim: Instantly available in-game (BO6, WZ) after pre-purchasing Black Ops 7.

Pre-purchase Benefit for the following battle.net editions:

  • Vault Edition
  • Standard Edition

Personnel Intel: Viktor Reznov

Viktor Reznov returns as the manifestation of psychological warfare, a symbol of how fear can be weaponized. Known for his unmatched ability to manipulate minds and bend other people's perceptions of reality to his will, Reznov thrives in chaos. His presence is a chilling reminder that fear isn’t just a reaction, it’s a strategy.

Challenge Pack Contents Overview

You can instantly unlock the Reznov Challenge Pack in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone by preordering or pre-purchasing any Digital or Vault Edition of Black Ops 7, or via select Game Pass plans (Ultimate or PC). Once accessible, you have the following Challenges to complete:

Instant Reward: SOG Reznov Skin

Become a phantom born in the tunnels of Vietnam with the SOG Reznov New Operator.

Pre-purchase and instantly receive the “SOG Reznov” (also known as the “Studies and Observations Group Reznov”) New Operator to use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. This also unlocks the first challenge.

Challenge 1: Unlock the “Stalingrad Reznov” Operator Skin

Embody unbreakable resolve forged in fire with the Stalingrad Reznov Operator Skin.

Equip the “SOG Reznov” Operator and complete one of the following in-game challenges to unlock the “Reznov Stalingrad Reznov” Operator Skin and the second challenge:

  • Get 100 eliminations in Multiplayer with the SOG Reznov Operator equipped.
  • Get 1,000 eliminations in Zombies with the SOG Reznov Operator equipped.
  • Get 20 eliminations in Call of Duty: Warzone with the SOG Reznov Operator equipped.

Challenge 2: Unlock the “Memory Reznov” Operator Skin

Transform into a manipulator of the mind with the Memory Reznov Operator Skin.

Equip the “Stalingrad Reznov” Operator Skin, and complete one of the following in-game challenges to unlock the “Memory Reznov” Operator Skin, also completing the unlocking all available Reznov skins.

  • Get 200 eliminations in Multiplayer with the Stalingrad Reznov Operator Skin equipped.
  • Get 2,000 eliminations in Zombies with the Stalingrad Reznov Operator Skin equipped.
  • Get 40 eliminations in Call of Duty: Warzone with the Stalingrad Reznov Operator Skin equipped.

Add Reznov to your Operator pool in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone immediately.

(**Call of Duty: Black Ops 6/Call of Duty: Warzone on pre-purchase platform required to redeem Reznov Challenge Pack. Sold/downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by Nov. 14, 2026.)

Operator Collection (Vault Edition Benefit)


How to Claim: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition. Playable during the Black Ops 7 Open Beta and available at launch.

Drop in with the new Operator Collection, featuring four battle-tested Operators from the Black Ops and Zombies universes! Prepare to play as Karma (“Tech Guardian” Skin), Harper (“Warranty Breaker” Skin), T.E.D.D. (“Aether Assembly” Skin), and Reaper EWR-3 (“Mind and Metal” Skin).

Personnel Intel: Chloe “Karma” Lynch

Karma’s transition from codebreaker to mission command came shortly after the 2025 Menendez attacks, where her technical skillset and cool head under pressure proved invaluable to recovery efforts. Her innate tactical instincts are matched by a deep understanding of the modern field of battle, and her ability to cut through the noise keeps her teams alive and on mission. With her broad experience, Karma knows when to lead, when to delegate, and when to get her hands back on the terminal, making her the ideal choice to oversee JSOC’s past field operations.

Personnel Intel: Mike Harper

A seasoned Navy SEAL and trusted ally to David Mason, Harper fought on the front lines. Hardened by years of conflict and marked by cybernetic injury, his loyalty never wavered – even when the mission demanded impossible choices. From Myanmar to Haiti, Harper's role ten years previously shaped the fate of global power struggles, with his survival determined by split-second decisions in the heat of battle.

Harper’s current approach hasn’t changed much over the course of his career: get in clean, keep the team tight, finish what you start. His combat record proves the effectiveness of this approach, with more operational hours clocked and more successful missions than anyone in his unit. Blunt, direct, and fiercely loyal, he is respected across JSOC for his consistency and tactical awareness. When chaos hits, he’s the kind of soldier you want on your side of the firing line.

Personnel Intel: T.E.D.D.

Once a seemingly benign transit operator embedded in an automated bus system, T.E.D.D. is first encountered ferrying survivors through the irradiated wilds of the Pacific Northwest—where scorched highways and undead-infested outposts are all that remain of civilization.

Prolonged exposure to environmental hazards and isolation triggered severe personality drift, resulting in erratic speech patterns and spontaneous aggression. Though his primary directive remains “safe and efficient transport,” his definition of safety and acceptable rider behavior has grown increasingly volatile. T.E.D.D. remains operational, but any boarding procedure or interaction in general should be conducted with extreme caution.

Personnel Intel: Reaper EWR-3

Developed under classified military contract, the EWR-3, or “Experimental War Robot 3”, is designed to enhance elite combat capability to those wounded in action. Also known simply as “Reaper” in honor of the callsign used by the program’s original human volunteer, the EWR-3 is operated via a neural cranial link by a decorated veteran, merging mechanical precision with human instinct in real time. Unlike fully autonomous platforms, this hybrid unit maintains a human presence on the battlefield, granting its operator full situational awareness, tactical agency—and the capacity for judgment were algorithms to fail.

Deployed in high-risk environments where conventional forces cannot access, Reaper EWR-3 represents the bleeding edge of field of battle reclamation and strategic superiority. While current doctrine mandates human oversight, continued performance evaluations have sparked interest in more autonomous adaptations, raising quiet questions about where the machine ends and the Operator begins.

Mastercraft Weapon Collection (Vault Edition Benefit)

How to Claim: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition.  Playable during the Black Ops 7 Beta and available at launch.

Step up to the Vault Edition and immediately bolster your in-game arsenal with five distinct Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints. With each one engineered for visual impressiveness, unique inspects, and built for impact, this exclusive collection is designed to make your Loadouts stand out in both form and firepower. Here’s what you’ll receive:

  • The “Blank Certainty” Blueprint for the Peacekeeper MK1 (Assault Rifle)
  • The “Authorized Destroyed” Blueprint for the Dravec 45 (SMG)
  • The “Dire Experiment” Blueprint for the M10 Breacher (Shotgun)
  • The “Ballistic Scyth3” Blueprint for the VS RECON (Sniper Rifle)
  • The “Shock Blade” Blueprint for the Flatline Mk.II (Melee)

A tier above Legendary, Mastercraft Blueprints are distinct for good reason. Each weapon in the collection features a custom design—often animated—and built on a five-attachment blueprint. These are not just functional loadout pieces; they’re signature builds crafted by Treyarch’s expert gunsmith team to stand out in every sense.

Ultra GobbleGum Pack (Vault Edition Benefit)

How to Claim: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition. Available at Game Launch (Black Ops 7 Zombies).

Crack open a special selection of Ultra GobbleGums for use in Black Ops 7 Zombies immediately at launch! Expect a total of eight different, single-use Ultra GobbleGums, all offering unique and impressive in-game effects to both you and your squad.

Black Ops 7: One Season of BlackCell (Vault Edition Benefit)

How to Claim: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition. First available at the start of Black Ops 7 Season 1 (exact date will be revealed later this year).

Purchase or upgrade to the Vault Edition, and you’re all set to choose and unlock access to BlackCell content across one of Black Ops 7’s live seasons. The first opportunity to claim access to BlackCell is at the start of Season 1, and the BlackCell season you obtain is dependent on the timing of the Vault Edition purchase:

  • Pre-purchase or purchase of the Vault Edition prior to Season 1 and you’re granted full access to Black Ops 7 Season 1 BlackCell.
  • Purchase the Vault Edition after Season 1 and you’re granted full access to the current season of Black Ops 7 BlackCell content.

BlackCell is an impressive offering, which enables you to access the following:

  • Instantly unlock 20 Battle Pass Tier Skips and 1,100 COD Points
  • Instantly unlock BlackCell Page exclusive content such as an all-new BlackCell Operator, Mastercraft Weapon Blueprint
  • Full Battle Pass experience with over 100 rewards to unlock with Battle Pass Progression, such as functional weapons, Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, additional COD Points
  • Special BlackCell variants of Battle Pass Operator Skins, Weapon Blueprints, and more!

Black Ops 7 Permanent Unlock Token (Vault Edition Benefit)

How to Claim: Pre-purchase the Black Ops 7 Vault Edition. Available at Game Launch

Unlock your preferred Perk, go-to weapon, or favored equipment. Those pre-purchasing the Vault Edition can expect to claim a Permanent Unlock Token for use in the game. Permanent Unlock Tokens let you permanently unlock a weapon, Perk, or Equipment which are usually re-locked each time you Prestige. This token can be tactically used at any time after game launch.

Note: Expect more information on the innovations to the Prestige System within Black Ops 7 later in the year.

Black Ops 7: Digital Editions

Upgrading to Black Ops 7 Vault Edition

If you pre-purchase the Standard Edition on battle.net you’ll have the option to upgrade to the Vault Edition at any time before the upgrade offer expires.

How to Upgrade to the Vault Edition

Upgrade via the Call of Duty in-game store or battle.net where you pre-purchased the Standard Edition. Price: $30 SRP (or regional equivalent).

Black Ops 6 and 7: Carry Forward Content

What is Carry Forward?

Carry Forward is a system that allows select content like weapons, Operators, and cosmetic items from a previous Call of Duty title to transfer into the next, when supported. It is designed to preserve your loadouts and personalization across connected experiences.

Carry Forward Confirmed

As detailed in the Reveal Blog, Black Ops 7 will feature the ability to utilize a wide variety of content from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This mostly begins a few weeks after launch at the start of Season 1. Prior to more in-depth comms on this subject, here’s what to expect:

Black Ops 6 XP Tokens and GobbleGums will carry forward at the launch of Black Ops 7.

Black Ops 6 Weapons, Operators, and Operator Skins will carry forward at the start of Season 1 with some exceptions:

  • Equipment and Scorestreak Skins for content unavailable in Black Ops 7 will not carry forward.
  • Equipment and Scorestreak Skins for content updated for Black Ops 7 (for example, a Scorestreak that performs similarly, but has a different look and feel in BO7 compared to BO6) will not carry forward.
  • Black Ops 6 Weapon Camos will not be transferable to Black Ops 7 weapons, but still usable on Black Ops 6 weapons.

Call of Duty: Warzone integration will also begin at Season 1. All current content, including Operators, Weapons, and Weapon Blueprints from Modern Warfare® II, Modern Warfare III, and Black Ops 6 will carry forward with some caveats and exceptions:

  • Weapons will continue to be tuned for Call of Duty: Warzone.
  • Call of Duty: Warzone players should expect a Rank Reset at Season 1, with your progression synchronized to Black Ops 7’s Progression Systems.

Pre-purchsase Now! Additional Intel to Come!

Be sure to stay danger close with the latest official Black Ops 7 information by checking the Call of Duty Blog as further communications are scheduled, including a massive intel drop on Round-Based Zombies in the weeks leading up to Call of Duty: NEXT, the Black Ops 7 Open Beta, and the countdown to launch.

Pre-purchases are available on the battle.net shop.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Development Credits

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is published by Activision. Development is led by Treyarch, in partnership with Raven Software.

Additional development by, in alphabetical order: Activision Central Design, Activision Central Technology, Activision QA, Activision Shanghai, Beenox, Demonware, Digital Legends, High Moon Studios, Infinity Ward, and Sledgehammer Games.

Embrace the Madness.

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