Zombies returns in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, and there’s plenty to sink your teeth into, including the main quest that advances the story and provides a bunch of easter eggs.
Black Ops 7 releases on November 14, and Zombies is a huge part of the launch, with several maps planned, the return of Dead Ops Arcade, and plenty more teases.
For those wanting to dive immediately into the main quest in Black Ops 7, we’ve got all the details on when you can get your journey started.
When Does The Black Ops 7 Zombies Main Quest Launch?
The main quest in Black Ops 7 Zombies will be available from 10 AM PT on Friday, November 14.
This release is over 12 hours after the main release of Black Ops 7, so you will have to wait a little longer once you jump into the game for the main quest to go live.
Additionally, Directed Mode will not be available at launch or when the main quest goes live. Instead, Directed Mode will land at the start of Season 01 later in the year.
The table below shows the release times for the main quest in Black Ops 7 Zombies in major time zones across the world.
| Time Zone | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10 AM – Nov. 14 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12 PM – Nov. 14 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1 PM – Nov. 14 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 5 PM – Nov. 14 |
| Australian Standard Time (AST) | 3 AM – Nov. 15 |
Can You Play Zombies Before The Main Quest Launch?
Yes, Zombies will be fully playable as soon as Black Ops 7 launches, and you don’t need to wait for the main quest launch to jump into the mode.
However, many secrets will be locked at this stage, likely meaning you won’t have full access to all the available Wonder Weapons, and other Easter Eggs won’t be live.
You will be able to play the mode and level up your account, however, which is required to access features like Research, and Zombies will remain a great place to gain the XP needed to push through the early player levels in Call of Duty.
What mode will you be diving into first in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7? Let us know in the Insider Gaming Discord.
For more Black Ops 7, learn how to redeem Monster Energy rewards, and take a look at confirmation that there is no early access available.
