Gamers, gear up! The leaves are falling, the air's crisp, and the adrenaline is pumping because it's autumn 2025, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer is here, ready to rock your world. After 20 hours of relentless gameplay, I can confidently shout from the rooftops that the multiplayer action this year is nothing short of explosive!
The maps are meticulously crafted playgrounds of chaos, setting the stage for the thunderous action where the updated Omnimove system takes center stage. Imagine zipping around corners, pulling off stunts, and letting loose like never before! Oh, and did I mention the exhilarating choice between skill-based or traditional matches? It's liberating! Get ready to switch between modes as you like, a feature that Treyarch totally nailed this time around.
Let's address the elephant in the room—the ever-so-controversial skill-based matchmaking (SBMM). It's a classic case of love it or hate it, creating a Schroedinger's CoD scenario. With the ability to choose your matchmaking mode, everyone's a winner. Traditional matches can be humbling and frustrating, but isn't that what makes victory oh-so-sweet for the medium-skilled warriors among us?
Flashback to Black Ops 6, where Treyarch and Raven Software refreshed the CoD experience with a dazzling polish. From maps that cater to every playstyle to firepower that feels just right, it was an epic ride. While this year's iteration doesn’t reinvent the wheel, it amplifies the foundational thrills of multiplayer combat. Are the guns flawless? Not entirely. Are mid-match leavers annoying? Absolutely. But let's not forget, when Treyarch hits its mark, it's like a headshot from across the map—satisfyingly accurate!
If you're aching for unique modes, you might feel a tad let down, but the intensity of the core gameplay more than makes up for it. So, rev up your assault rifles and embrace the frenzy. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 multiplayer might not be perfect, but it sure as hell brings the heat in a way that's utterly epic! Game on!