Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Explains How Matchmaking Will…

Ahead of the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14, Treyarch has provided more details about how multiplayer matchmaking will work. The developer has already revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will release with primarily Open matchmaking, but there will be another option for players to choose from.

As with previous Call of Duty games, Black Ops 7 will have a suite of multiplayer maps and modes for players to check out at launch. While Black Ops 7 comes with a brand-new campaign and a Zombies mode, multiplayer matches are the main draw for many fans. Treyarch has already conducted an open beta for the game in October, giving fans a taste of the action. Based on the feedback, the developer revealed that Black Ops 7 would have Open matchmaking with minimal skill consideration at launch. However, the developer has given some more details about what to expect on November 14.

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Black Ops 7 Will Include Different Matchmaking Types at Launch

In a post on social media. Treyarch gave a rundown of how matchmaking would work once Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches. Unsurprisingly, the developer revealed that most of the playlists will feature Open matchmaking, meaning that skill will only be minimally considered. According to the developer, this should be similar to the open beta experience in Black Ops 7. However, Treyarch went on to reveal that there will be an exception. Specifically, a rotating Moshpit playlist will be available where skill will more heavily impact matchmaking. Additionally, skill will be an important consideration for Ranked Play when it comes to the game in Season 02.

Fortunately, Treyarch noted that the type of matchmaking used for each playlist will be labeled, helping players select the experience that is right for them. It remains to be seen what the distribution of players will look like between the playlists. The developer also restated that persistent lobbies will be a part of the multiplayer experience.

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While most players were glad to see Treyarch confirm its plans to have an Open matchmaking system used primarily at the launch of Black Ops 7, others were unhappy to see the reveal of a skill-based Moshpit playlist. The concern is that more playlists could adopt this matchmaking in the future. Ultimately, the community will have to wait and see how the developer adjusts the game in the coming months.

With the release date almost here, players will soon be able to check out Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s game modes and make their own judgments on the matchmaking systems. Beyond the bevy of maps and modes available at launch, more content is promised for the game in the coming weeks, including Nuketown.

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Released: November 14, 2025
ESRB: Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
Developer(s): Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher(s): Activision

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In Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch and Raven Software are bringing players the most mind-bending Black Ops ever.

The year is 2035 and the world is on the brink of chaos, ravaged by violent conflict and psychological warfare. David Mason leads an elite JSOC team on a covert mission to the sprawling Mediterranean city of Avalon. While there, they discover a sophisticated plot that won’t just plunge the world into chaos, it will pull them into their own haunting pasts.

Squad up or go solo in an innovative Co-Op Campaign that redefines the Black Ops experience. Take on high-stakes challenges across a wide spectrum of environments, from the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche.

Multiplayer explodes out of the gate with 16 electrifying 6v6 maps and two 20v20 maps at launch. From futuristic Tokyo vistas to the frozen, unforgiving wilds of Alaska, every environment is brimming with danger and opportunity. Master a cutting-edge arsenal and outmaneuver your enemies with an evolved Omnimovement system.

In Treyarch’s legendary Round-Based Zombies mode, the nightmare begins where reality ends. Trapped in the heart of the Dark Aether, the crew is thrust into a vast, ever-shifting hellscape. This isn’t just survival. It’s a descent into madness.