Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Pricing Leaked Ahead of Gamescom Reveal

Days before its grand Gamescom 2025 reveal, credible insider billbil_kun (via Dealabs) has exposed key details about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7:

• Standard Edition: $69.99
• Vault Edition: $99.99 (includes exclusive operators, blueprints & battle pass)
• Release Date: November 14, 2025

This confirms Activision won’t follow Microsoft’s abandoned $80 AAA pricing strategy after fan backlash.

Why This Pricing Matters

Industry Backtrack

• Microsoft tested $80 pricing with The Outer Worlds 2 but reverted to $69.99 after criticism
• Activision avoids repeating Xbox’s misstep amid inflation concerns
• Signals publishers fear player resistance to premium hikes

Edition Breakdown

Strategic Release Timing

• November 14 Launch: Positions against Battlefield 6 (October 10)
• Holiday Sales Window: Maximizes Q4 revenue
• Xbox Ecosystem Play: Day One on Game Pass Ultimate (multiplayer only)

What Gamescom Will Reveal (August 20, 2025)

Xbox promises:

“Epic twists, developer intel, and the official start of a bold new Black Ops chapter.”
Expect:

• Campaign gameplay featuring Milo Ventimiglia & Kiernan Shipka
• Multiplayer map showcase
• Round-based Zombies return confirmation
• Black Ops 7 Pre-order launch

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Key Takeaways

1. Pricing Win: $70 base price maintains industry standard despite inflation
2. Vault Edition Value: $30 premium aligns with Modern Warfare III’s offering (4,500 CP + skins)
3. Holiday Clash: Sets up showdown with Battlefield 6 (Oct 10) and GTA 6 (May 2026)
4. GamePass Strategy: Multiplayer likely day-one on subscription; campaign requires purchase

Official confirmation expected at Gamescom: August 20, 2025, 6 PM CET / 9 AM PT.