Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is here, so now is the time to get caught up on the story so far. The lore of this franchise is expansive, from the battlefields of World War 2 to virtual reality adventures.

The late 2000s were a period where shooters blossomed, largely in part to the ongoing popularity of Halo, newcomers like Gears of War, and the rise of Activision’s cultural juggernaut, Call of Duty.

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. November 9, 2025 marks the 15-year anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops' release. Below, we look at how it departed from previous Call of Duty ...

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially here, months after the reveal of a concrete release date dropping during the Gamescom 2025 schedule. And now that the new game is out, we're here to help you ...