Summary
TheXbox Games Showcase 2025 was definitely a sight to behold, announcing a lineup of epic video game titles for fans to look forward to. From the reveal ofPersona 4 Revivalto the unveiling ofClockwork Revolution, the slate of upcoming releases is sure to keep players busy in the months ahead. However, one of the biggest talking points from the showcase was undoubtedly the reveal of the next installment in theCall of Dutyfranchise.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7was officially announced to close out the Xbox Games Showcase, witha grippingBlack Ops 7teaser trailer. Serving as a direct sequel toBlack Ops 2,Black Ops 7’steaser packs in plenty of exciting reveals, along with a few subtle details that only the most eagle-eyed viewers may have caught. Here are7 details you may have missed in theBlack Ops 7teaser trailer.
This article contains spoilers for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 campaign. Proceed with caution.
1Potential Scorestreaks For Black Ops 7
D.A.W.G Scorestreak, Along With Several Other Drones, Can Be Seen
During the trailer, while David Mason is being shown The Guild’s “esteemed vision,” viewers are given a glimpse of various pieces of technology, all resembling drones. While many may dismiss this as simple world-building for the campaign, it could very well bethe first look at potential Scorestreaks inBlack Ops 7’smultiplayer.One of the drones also makes an appearance during the gameplay segment at the end of the teaser, confirming that at least one will be usable in game.
It’s fairly common for Scorestreaks to be adapted from existing mechanics or missions in the campaign, andthe drones showcased in the teaser may end up being usable in both modes.Whether that proves true will likely be revealed when more details aboutBlack Ops 7emerge in Summer 2025. With The Guild also serving as the weapon dealers for Pantheon inBlack Ops 6, they’ll likely also play a pivotal role in the campaign.
2The Potential Reveal Of The Canon Ending For Black Ops 2
Raul Menedez Is Back & David Mason Is Still Serving In The Military
One of the biggest moments in theBlack Ops 7teaser trailer is the reveal of Raul Menendez, whom David Mason quite literally name-drops. While this is an obvious detail, the presence of Raul Menendez does muddy the water, with some taking it as confirmation that sparing his life in theBlack Ops 2campaign is the canon choice. However,Menendez being alive contradicts key dialogue and intelfromBlack Ops 3, which confirmed his death inBlack Ops 2as canon.
During the teaser, subtle dialogue leading up to the reveal also supports the idea that Menendez did die inBlack Ops 2, with David Mason stating,“I watched you die.”This likely means Menendez’s return will be in spirit, or that Project Blackout was used to bring him back virtually, as outlined inBlack Ops 4, allowing him to serve as the main antagonist.
With David Mason also appearing to still be in the military in theBlack Ops 7teaser, this mayrule out theBlack Ops 2ending where he retires following his father’s death.This could subtly hint that the canon ending is the one where Alex Mason survives, though only time will tell if this is actually true.
3References To Past Black Ops Games
The Numbers Station & The Mission Time and Fate are Showcased
There are two notable references to pastBlack Opsgames hidden throughout the teaser trailer, easter eggs that longtime fans of the series may have picked up on immediately. When David Mason enters a room just before coming face-to-face with Raul Menendez, a series of monitors flicker on, revealing an interrogation chair at the center. This is, in fact,the same room where Alex Mason was heldduring much of the originalBlack Opscampaign.
But that’s not all.Black Ops 2also gets a subtle nod during the gameplay segment of the teaser. Later in the trailer,viewers can spot Menendez’s mansion from the mission Time and Fate, suggesting it may appear again in some form during theBlack Ops 7campaign—possibly within the mind of Raul Menendez or during a hallucination.
4June 20th, 2025 - Cordis Die
The Date For The Next Reveal Has Been Teased
In the official teaser, just before the gameplay snippets forBlack Ops 7play out toward the end, eagle-eyed viewers may notice“LOG 06/20/25”hidden in the unveiling of the game’s title. In canon, July 07, 2025, holds major significance inBlack Ops 2, as it’s the date when a YouTube video is uploaded in the campaign’s storyline, featuring Raul Menendez announcing his own assassination and becoming a martyr for the Cordis Die revolutionary movement.
The inclusion of this date is an obvious nod toBlack Ops 2, but placing it as a subtle easter egg within the trailer may alsohint at a significantBlack Ops 7reveal happening on Jun 17, 2025.This would be a fitting move, especially considering thatBlack Ops 7is a direct sequel toBlack Ops 2, though only time will tell if this is actually the case.
5The First Look At Avalon
Avalon Is Back & Will Serve As The Setting For The Co-Op Campaign
Towards the end of the teaser trailer, viewers are shown a brief glimpse of gameplay across various modes, including a shot of three soldiers diving into a large, open region. This area is actually Avalon, the previously scrappedWarzonemap. While this may spark excitement over a potential new large-scale Battle Royale map,Avalon was reportedly removed from its planned late 2025 releaseforBlack Ops 7’sWarzoneintegration, in favor of bringing back Verdansk.
Instead, according toprominent leaker TheGhostOfHope on X, this footage of Avalon is tied to the campaign and appears toshowcase the first look at co-op gameplay, already confirmed by Treyarch forBlack Ops 7’scampaign. This suggests that players may explore Avalon in story missions, similar to how they did inBlack Ops 6.
6The Return Of Optical Camouflage / Active Camouflage
Optical Camouflage May Be Usable In The Campaign
One of the more exciting details that viewers may have missed is the apparent return of Optical Camouflage, a feature first introduced inBlack Ops 2. During the gameplay teasers toward the end of the trailer, one segment showsDavid Mason appearing semi-invisiblebefore disabling his cloaking device to open fire.
This brief moment seeminglyconfirms that players will have the ability to turn invisible, at least during the campaign. A similar ability was also featured inBlack Ops 3as Spectre’s Specialist ability in multiplayer. Given Treyarch’s history with this mechanic, it’s not out of the question that semi-invisibility could make its way intoBlack Ops 7multiplayer as well, though how exactly it would function is unknown.
7First Look At Black Ops 7 Zombies Within The Dark Aether
Tranzit Seems To Be Back & Takes Players To The Dark Aether
The final shot of theBlack Ops 7teaser trailer offers a glimpse at what’s to come in the next Zombies installment. While this brief snippet doesn’t reveal too much, it, alongside confirmation fromthe officialCall of Duty: Black Ops 7announcement blog post, strongly suggests thatthe upcoming Zombies maps will take place within the Dark Aether.
If viewers look closely during the Zombies segment, the sky gives off a distinct purple hue, reminiscent ofthe Dark Aether environments seen inBlack Ops 6Zombies mapslike Liberty Falls and The Tomb. Players have also previously explored the Dark Aether inBlack Ops: Cold WarZombies, but full maps set entirely within the Dark Aether could bring some exciting surprises this time around.
The glow ofthe Mystery Box can also be seen in the backgroundfor a brief moment, confirming its return. On top of that, a series of headlights suddenly light up before the trailer closes, whichmay confirm the rumors of a potential Tranzit remasterforBlack Ops 7Zombies.
