Rumor: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's First Zombies DLC Map…

The first Zombies DLC map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 could take players to an out-of-this-world location, according to leaks posted on social media. The leaked Zombies map was hinted at just days before Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 goes live across multiple platforms, and is stated to be available during Season 1.

Once Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, players can access the first Zombies map, Ashes of the Damned, which is the largest round-based Zombies map in the franchise. Some of the locations that players can battle through include the Janus Towers Plaza, Blackwater Lake, and the Zarya Cosmodrome. At launch, Black Ops 7's Zombies mode will include changes from its October beta test thanks to player feedback, including a unique user interface, adjustments to various weapons, and carryover access to some Black Ops 6 items. A Cursed difficulty mode for Black Ops 7 Zombies will also arrive once a single player finishes all quests in Ashes of the Damned, though time will tell how long that could take.

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Black Ops 7 Zombies May Take Players Beyond Earth

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 may get a classic Zombies mode

Although Treyarch has kept a tight lip about some story details for Zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, a new leak claimed that fan-favorite game mode will take players to an unexpected location for its first DLC map. According to Call of Duty insider TheGhostOfHope on Twitter, the first DLC Zombies map is allegedly a space station called Astra Malorum, which was described as an observatory situated "atop a skull with a red glow" floating somewhere in space. Astra Malorum roughly means "Stars of Evil" in Latin, which could clue players in on what to expect. TheGhostOfHope stated that the Wonder Vehicle from Ashes of the Damned would take players to Astra Malorum, and that it would be involved throughout the Dark Aether storyline. Astra Malorum is stated to launch as part of Season 1.

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Additionally, TheGhostOfHope stated that Treyarch is planning at least five DLC maps for Black Ops 7 Zombies. Of course, rumors about Black Ops 7 before its anticipated November 14 launch must be taken with a fine grain of salt. As for what multiplayer fans can expect when Black Ops 7 arrives, various modes like Team Deathmatch and Control will be available out of the box.

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The Nuketown 2025 multiplayer map will be available six days later, on November 20. While Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will face stiff competition from Battlefield 6, it remains to be seen what surprises Treyarch has in store for its players.

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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.