Black Ops 7 vs Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

• Zombies is the reason to buy it.

  Players call the zombies mode fun and well built, and several say it’s worth picking up on sale for that alone.

• Some maps and movement work.

  Some players rate the multiplayer maps, and wall jumping adds an option in fights.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

• Round-based Zombies is back.

  Players welcome the return of round-based Zombies on Liberty Falls and Terminus, and some call it the best part of the game.

• The campaign is a step up.

  Many rate it above recent entries, with varied missions and a choice between stealth and going in loud.

• Gunfights feel quick.

  Players praise the gunplay and smooth movement, though some find the new movement too fast for the small maps.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

• Installs and PC checks block play.

  Installs run to hundreds of gigabytes, and launcher updates, shader downloads and Secure Boot or TPM checks stop the game from starting.

• The campaign disappoints.

  It can’t be paused, it’s built around co-op, and players find the writing weak.

• Matchmaking and cheaters spoil matches.

  Players describe sweaty lobbies, network trouble and cheaters, and some dispute their bans.

• Battle pass prompts dominate.

  Battle pass ads show at launch, and skins and bundles feel overpriced for a $69.99 game.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

• Store prompts and skins crowd the game.

  Battle pass and store pop-ups greet players at launch, and many find the skins out of place and overpriced.

• Installs and updates are enormous.

  Players report installs of roughly 250 to 400 GB through a shared Call of Duty launcher, and large updates that force restarts.

• Full price buys too little.

  Many feel $69.99 pays for a repeat of earlier entries.

• AI-made art angers buyers.

  Many object to art, emblems and some voice lines they say were made with AI.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Pick Black Ops 7 if you mainly play zombies with friends and can buy it on sale.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Pick Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 if you care most about multiplayer and the campaign, and can buy it on sale.