Introduction
The highly anticipated Call of Duty Black Ops 7 is making headlines again — this time due to a major leak revealing two new multiplayer modes. Ahead of its official summer reveal, a dev-only test message accidentally surfaced on the Xbox Call of Duty app, showing screenshots and details of the new game types: Skirmish and Overload.
20v20 Wingsuit Combat in Skirmish Mode
According to the leak first reported by CharlieIntel, Skirmish mode will be a massive 20v20 multiplayer battle across large, objective-based maps. The key feature? Wingsuits, allowing players to quickly flank enemies and reach tactical points faster than ever.
The official leaked description reads: “Two teams of 20 fight to complete objectives across a large map. Capture points, destroy payloads, and transmit valuable data. Use your wingsuit to flank and reach objectives before your enemy.”
This mode seems to borrow inspiration from Battlefield-style large-scale combat but adds a vertical mobility twist with wingsuits — a first for the Call of Duty Black Ops 7 franchise.
Overload Mode: EMP Warfare
The second leaked mode, Overload, is a more tactical 6v6 game mode that focuses on controlling and delivering a neutral EMP device to the enemy headquarters. It encourages teamwork, strategy, and careful coordination to rack up points.
As per the leaked message: “Two teams of six players fight to control a neutral EMP device that must be delivered to the enemy HQ. Reach the score limit and claim victory by delivering multiple EMP devices!”
Call of Duty Black Ops 7: First Consecutive Title in the Franchise
Activision confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during the Xbox Games Showcase, marking the first back-to-back Black Ops release in series history. The game is developed by Treyarch and Raven Software and will follow the events of Black Ops 2, set decades into the future. Fan-favorite protagonist David Mason will return.
The game is launching on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X later this year and will be available on Xbox Game Pass on day one.
What We Know So Far
- Developer: Treyarch and Raven Software
- Setting: 40+ years after Black Ops 2
- Campaign: Co-op story experience confirmed
- Multiplayer: Wingsuit (Skirmish), EMP mode (Overload), Zombies return
- Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
- Release Date: Late 2025 (TBD)
Official Reveal Coming This Summer
Activision has confirmed a full reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is scheduled for summer 2025
Conclusion
The leak of the new Skirmish and Overload multiplayer modes in Black Ops 7 has stirred excitement among the Call of Duty community. With vertical combat, objective warfare, and futuristic co-op campaigns in the mix, Black Ops 7 is shaping up to be one of the most innovative titles in the series Call of Duty Black Ops 7.
Stay tuned to our gaming section for official updates, beta announcements, and early gameplay breakdowns once the summer reveal hits.
Which new mode are you most excited to try: wingsuit chaos or EMP strategic combat?
