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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 — Beta, Gameplay, and Expected PC Requirements
The wait is almost over. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially launching November 14, 2025, and players will get their first chance to try it during the upcoming beta in early October. With new gameplay systems, massive multiplayer offerings, and a mind-bending campaign, this could be one of the biggest Black Ops entries yet. Here’s everything you need to know — from beta dates to what kind of PC you’ll want to run it.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta details
The beta will feature a slice of Multiplayer, letting players try new maps, weapons, and mechanics ahead of launch.
Early access beta : October 2–5 (available to digital preorders + Game Pass Ultimate, PC, or Console subscribers)
Open beta : October 5–8 (free for all players on all platforms)
What’s new in Black Ops 7
Black Ops 7 is shaping up to be one of the biggest entries in the series yet. Here are just a few of the highlights:
Co-op campaign (up to 4 players): For the first time since 2015, you can squad up in campaign missions with bigger environments and shared progression.
Next-level Omnimovement: Wall jumps, mantling, and combat rolls expand traversal and open up new ways to outplay opponents.
Overclock system: Scorestreaks, Equipment, and Field Upgrades grow stronger the more you use them, adding new layers of strategy.
Skirmish (20 v 20 mode): Large maps, vehicles, wingsuits, and grappling hooks bring Warzone-style scale to traditional multiplayer.
Zombies return: The legendary round-based Zombies mode is back, dropping players into surreal environments with endless waves of the undead.
Visual upgrades: From real-time fog and fluid simulations to dynamic surface deformation, this is the most technically ambitious Black Ops yet.
These additions mean Black Ops 7 will likely demand more from your setup than Black Ops 6 — especially if you’re aiming for high refresh rates or 4K visuals.
Expected system requirements
Official PC requirements haven’t been announced yet, but if Black Ops 6 is any indication, players can expect something close to the following ranges:
Minimum
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or Intel Core i5-6600
RAM: 8 GB
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / Intel Arc A580
VRAM: 2 GB
Storage: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
Recommended
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update) or Windows 11 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600X or Intel Core i7-6700K
RAM: 12 GB
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 470 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 / Intel Arc A580
VRAM: 8 GB
Storage: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
Competitive / 4K Ultra
OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X or Intel Core i7-8700K
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6800XT or NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / RTX 4070
VRAM: 10 GB
Storage: SSD required with 102 GB available space at launch
Black Ops 7’s new tech features could push these numbers a little higher, especially at 1440p or 4K with ray-traced effects.
The best NZXT PCs for Black Ops 7
From smooth 1080p to high-refresh 4K, there’s a Player PC ready for the way you want to play Black Ops 7.
- Player One: Ideal for 1080p gaming, giving you an accessible entry point into Black Ops 7.
Player Two: Optimized for 1440p, this is the sweet spot for most competitive players.
Player Three: Designed for 4K and high refresh monitors, ready to handle Black Ops 7’s most demanding features.
Every Player PC also has a Prime version with an upgraded GPU for stronger performance. Both base and Prime models include upgrade options for RAM and storage , so your rig can keep up as games get more demanding.
Want access to the latest graphics cards without the big upfront cost or long-term commitment? With NZXT Flex, you can subscribe to a high-performance PC instead of buying outright. For example, you could play Black Ops 7 in 4K on a Flex Three with an RTX 5080 — the power you need today with the option to refresh or cancel anytime.
Final thoughts
The Black Ops 7 beta is your first chance to experience Call of Duty’s bold new direction — from surreal campaign missions to high-mobility multiplayer and returning Zombies. Make sure your PC is ready, and if you’re looking for a prebuilt system designed for this kind of performance, NZXT Player PCs have you covered.
