Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14, 2025. The game is available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles and on PC via Battle.net, Steam, and Xbox on PC. It will also be offered at launch through select Xbox Game Pass plans. On PC, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are required.
Is there early access to the full game?
No. There is no early access period for the full game. Black Ops 7 unlocks at the same time for everyone on November 14, regardless of which edition you buy.
Why the 72-hour rumor appeared
In the lead-up to launch, a rumor circulated that Vault Edition owners would get 72 hours of early access. That’s not the case. Official materials list November 14 as the release date and do not advertise early unlocks for any edition.
What the Vault Edition actually includes
The Vault Edition is about cosmetics and add-ons, not early playtime. It includes everything in the Standard/Cross-Gen edition plus:
- BlackCell for Season 1 (Battle Pass access, 20 Tier Skips, 1,100 COD Points, and associated rewards)
- Operator Collection
- Mastercraft Weapon Collection
- Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
- Permanent Unlock Token
- Reznov Challenge Pack
- Guild Override Weapon Camo
If you’re choosing between editions, make the call based on these bundled items, not on any expectation of early gameplay.
What did have early access: the open beta
The only early access tied to Black Ops 7 was for the open beta. Players who pre-ordered or had qualifying Game Pass subscriptions could join the early access beta starting October 2 at 10AM PT, with general access opening on October 5. The beta concluded on October 9.
Key dates and access at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Full game release | November 14, 2025 |
| Early access to full game | No — same launch timing for all editions |
| Editions | Standard (Cross-Gen) and Vault Edition |
| Vault Edition adds | BlackCell (S1), Operator Collection, Mastercraft Weapon Collection, Ultra GobbleGum Pack, Permanent Unlock Token, Reznov Challenge Pack, Guild Override Weapon Camo |
| Open beta timing | Early access Oct 2 (10AM PT), open to all Oct 5, ended Oct 9 |
| Platforms | PlayStation, Xbox, PC (Battle.net, Steam, Xbox on PC) |
| Game Pass | Available at launch on select plans |
| PC requirements | TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot required |
Bottom line: don’t pay extra expecting a head start. Plan around a single global launch on November 14 and pick your edition for the content you want.
