COD Black Ops 7’s Zombies Mode Could Be The Biggest Yet

Quick Overview

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies launches on November 14th featuring six distinct locations connected by a series of roads and an upgradeable vehicle called "Ol' Tessie," which acts as the primary mode of transport and can be summoned back to the garage, while also introducing a new challenging difficulty mode called "Curse Mode" that features new side quests and experiences that harken back to classic round-based Zombies mechanics.

Key Points: Black Ops 7 Zombies launches on November 14th, 2024. The main map, 'Ashes of the Damned,' encompasses six distinct locations connected by roads and featuring the upgradeable vehicle, 'Ol' Tessie' (0:06, 0:45). Ol' Tessie's primary purpose is point-to-point transportation, unlike the bus in Black Ops 2's 'Transit' map, and it can be summoned back to the garage (0:50, 1:50). The game introduces 'Curse Mode,' a high-difficulty mode inspired by classic round-based Zombies, which will unlock after the main quest is completed (3:40, 4:06). The new Perk-a-Cola, 'Wisp Tea,' summons deadly thorns that slow down zombies after they kill an enemy (5:23). The original cast of voice actors, including Nolan North, Stephen Blum, and Fred Tatasciore, return for the main story mode (3:04). New and returning major and minor perk/field upgrade augmentations are included, such as the 'Toxic Growth' field upgrade (5:41).

Context: This video provides a preview of the Zombies mode in the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, featuring interviews with Design Director Kevin Drew and Associate Narrative Director Dan Laufer from Treyarch. They discuss the structure of the main map, 'Ashes of the Damned,' which utilizes an explorable vehicle called 'Ol' Tessie' for travel between six unique locations, and detail new features like 'Curse Mode' and new perk augmentations that build upon previous Zombies experiences.

Detailed Analysis

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies mode, launching November 14th, features the 'Ashes of the Damned' map comprised of six interconnected locations: Blackwater Lake, Janus Towers Plaza, Van Dorn Farm, Blackwater, Exit 115, and Zaria Cosmodrome (1:53-2:01). Unlike 'Transit' from Black Ops 2, the primary transport vehicle, a pickup truck nicknamed 'Ol' Tessie,' is upgradeable and can be summoned back to the garage (0:44, 1:50). The developers, Kevin Drew and Dan Laufer, explain that the vehicle adds layers to the experience, especially for players who enjoy exploration and puzzle-solving (4:34). The game will feature both standard and 'Curse Mode,' a high-difficulty mode that harkens back to classic round-based Zombies mechanics, offering new side quests and unlocking further difficulty customization (3:38, 4:05). New augmentations include 'Wisp Tea,' which summons deadly thorns to slow zombies, and 'Toxic Growth,' which spawns deadly thorns in front of the player (5:23, 5:41). The original Zombies cast, including Nolan North and Stephen Blum, will return with dialogue that changes based on which crew member is active (3:04). The overall package is described as the most feature-rich Zombies experience to date.