Activision has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will be featured during Gamescom Opening Night Live next month. The global gameplay reveal is scheduled for August 19, with the event starting at 2:00 PM ET, 11:00 AM PT, and 8:00 PM CEST. Host Geoff Keighley announced the news as part of the planned lineup for the show.
This is a notable shift from the usual approach to Call of Duty announcements. In previous years, new entries in the series were often unveiled through standalone events or dedicated showcases. Bringing the first detailed look at Black Ops 7 to Gamescom suggests Activision is using the larger platform to reach a wider audience. It is still possible that a separate event focusing on the game could take place later in the year.
Details about Black Ops 7 remain limited, but the upcoming reveal is expected to provide a deeper look at gameplay. The game was first teased during the Xbox Games Showcase earlier this summer. That teaser confirmed the setting in 2035 and hinted at themes involving global instability and covert operations. Shortly after the reveal, it was confirmed that the campaign will be fully playable in co-op, allowing players to experience the story together.
Multiplayer and Zombies modes, staples of the Black Ops series, are also expected to return, though no official information has been shared yet. The Gamescom appearance could provide the first extended footage of these modes, along with additional details on the game’s features and mechanics.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to release later this year on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox One. The game will support cross-generation platforms, continuing the franchise’s focus on accessibility across current and previous hardware.
Gamescom 2025 will take place from August 19 to August 24 in Cologne, Germany. Opening Night Live serves as the kickoff event for the week, with multiple major announcements planned. Fans can tune in on August 19 to see the first full gameplay showcase for the next chapter in the long-running series.
