The hype is real. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is on the horizon, and with it, a new chapter in the Zombies saga is about to unfold. Following the recent reveal of the “Ashes of the Damned” cinematic trailer, fans are buzzing with questions and theories. While we haven’t seen any gameplay just yet, the trailer itself has given us a tantalising glimpse into what awaits.
So, what is “Ashes of the Damned”? It’s the first Zombies map for Black Ops 7, and from the looks of it, it’s going to be a wild ride. The story picks up right where Black Ops 6‘s “Reckoning” Easter egg quest left off. Our familiar crew—Weaver, Elizabeth Grey, Mac Carver, and Maya Aguinaldo—find themselves suddenly transported from their battle atop Janus Towers into the terrifying, otherworldly dimension of the Dark Aether.
But they aren’t alone. In a move that has the community in a frenzy, they are joined by new incarnations of the original Zombies crew: Edward Richtofen, “Tank” Dempsey, Nikolai Belinski, and Takeo Masaki. This is a massive moment for the lore, as these aren’t the Ultimis or Primis versions we’ve seen before. Treyarch has confirmed they are “never-before-seen incarnations,” leaving us to wonder about their backstory and how they ended up in the Dark Aether.
The cinematic trailer wastes no time in introducing a new, menacing antagonist. A mysterious figure with a cowboy hat and a sinister southern drawl appears, carrying what look like caged, zombified skulls. This villain, rumoured to be a character named “The Great Voice,” proceeds to drain the life essence from both teams, leaving them with glowing purple eyes and a semi-zombified appearance. It seems our heroes will not only have to fight off hordes of the undead but also contend with this powerful new threat as they try to reclaim their souls and escape the Dark Aether.
The trailer also teases the map itself. Based on the visuals, it appears “Ashes of the Damned” is a recreation of the Janus Towers plaza, but in a warped, Dark Aether version. The developers have also hinted that the map will be the largest round-based map to date, with some suggesting it will be a spiritual successor to Black Ops 2‘s fan-favourite “Tranzit” map, complete with a new “Wonder Vehicle” to help traverse the sprawling environment.
With the game set to launch on November 14th and the multiplayer beta kicking off on October 2, we can expect more details to drop soon, especially at the Call of Duty: Next event on September 30. Until then, the community will be busy dissecting every frame of the “Ashes of the Damned” trailer, eager to uncover more secrets before we get to experience this new chapter for ourselves. One thing is for certain: Black Ops 7 Zombies is poised to bring together two iconic crews for what looks like an epic and soul-shattering fight for survival.
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