Black Ops 7 Zombies Mode Complete Launch Details Revealed

Activision has just dropped all the details you need to know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies Mode ahead of launch.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is all set to release next Friday, on November 14, 2025. Ahead of the launch, the developers have been releasing all the necessary information players need before entering this mode. Their latest intel drop tells us all we need to know about BO7 Zombies Mode maps, weapons, Dark Aether equipment, Augments and Research, Perk-A-Colas, Ammo Mods, Field Upgrades, Gobblegums, game modes, Wonder Weapons, Customization, HUD, and Dead Ops Arcade 4.

Black Ops 7 Zombies Maps and Main Quest Timing

Black Ops 7 Zombies Mode will feature seven maps at launch: Janus Towers Plaza, Vandorn Farm, Blackwater Lake, Ashwood, Exit 115, and Zarya Cosmodrome. Moreover, the main quest in Ashes of the Damned is scheduled to start at 10 AM PT on November 14.

Black Ops 7 Zombies Main and Melee Weapons

BO7 Zombies mode will let players try out a selection of 30 different primary and melee weapons. Out of these, each of the 28 ranged weapons can be chosen before a Zombies match begins, and it will occupy the first slot in the player’s Zombies Loadout. Between the two melee weapons, players can choose one to occupy the next slot in their loadout.

Each weapon has the ability to be Pack-a-Punched, have its Rarity increased, and an Ammo Mod applied to it, which adds additional destructive power to it. Moreover, every weapon has an optional Weapon Prestige and Weapon Camo Progression, with Military, Special, and Mastery Camos.

Dark Aether Equipment

Black Ops 7 Zombies mode will also feature a full selection of Tacticals, Lethals, and Support that can be used for pre-match loadout or created at a crafting table. There are player levels and equipment unlock criteria that players will have to meet to make certain Zombies content available to them. Players can refer to the lists below to learn how to unlock each piece of equipment in Black Ops 7 Zombies mode.

Player Levels: Tactical Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 21: Stim Shot (Tactical)
• Level 24: Cymbal Monkey (Tactical) (unavailable in Loadout)
• Level 29: Psych Grenade (Tactical)
• Level 42: Hunter Bot (Tactical)
• Level 47: LT53 Kazimir (Tactical) (unavailable in Loadout)
• Level 50: Decoy (Tactical)

Player Levels: Lethal Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 5: Cluster Grenade (Lethal)
• Level 12: Sticky Grenade (Lethal)
• Level 26: Molotov (Lethal)
• Level 33: Point Turret (Lethal)
• Level 41: C4 (Lethal)
• Level 54: Combat Axe (Lethal)

Player Levels: Support Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 15: Mangler Cannon (Support)
• Level 21: Sentry Turret (Support)
• Level 30: HKDs (Support)
• Level 38: LDBR (Support)
• Level 42: Hand Cannon (Support)
• Level 53: Disciple Injection (Support)

Player Levels: Feature Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 11: Augment Research (Feature)

Player Levels: Ammo Mod Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 12: Cryo Freeze (Ammo Mod)
• Level 18: Fire Works (Ammo Mod)
• Level 35: Napalm Burst (Ammo Mod)
• Level 44: Shadow Rift (Ammo Mod)
• Level 51: Brain Rot (Ammo Mod)

Player Levels: Field Upgrade Equipment Unlock Criteria

• Level 8: Frenzied Guard (Field Upgrade)
• Level 17: Healing Aura (Field Upgrade)
• Level 29: Toxic Growth (Field Upgrade)
• Level 48: Aether Shroud (Field Upgrade)

Player Levels: GobbleGum Unlock Criteria

• Level 9: Power Keg (GobbleGum)
• Level 14: Kill Joy (GobbleGum)
• Level 20: Power Vacuum (GobbleGum)
• Level 23: Stock Option (GobbleGum)
• Level 30: Requipment (GobbleGum)
• Level 32: Dead Drop (GobbleGum)
• Level 36: Round Off (GobbleGum)
• Level 39: Explosive Flourish (GobbleGum)
• Level 41: Hidden Power (GobbleGum)
• Level 45: Armor Gettin’ (GobbleGum)
• Level 50: Gift Card (GobbleGum)

Tacticals, Lethals, and Support

Starting with Tacticals, there are 7 of these that come with varying benefits, such as disorienting zombies, healing yourself, and more. Then we have Lethals, which we have 7 of, each providing a varying amount of destructive capabilities. Lastly, there are 10 support items available through a Crafting Table in-match, enemy drops, or in reward chests.

Tactical

Stun Grenade (Tactical)

• Briefly immobilizes enemies.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

Stim Shot (Tactical)

• Military stimulant that quickly heals combat wounds. Can also Overheal if at full health.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 21.

Psych Grenade (Tactical)

• Explodes on impact, releasing a lingering cloud of hallucinogenic gas that Brain Rots zombies.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 800
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 29.

Hunter Bot (Tactical)

• Personal defensive device hovers near and homes towards nearby Special, Elite, and HVT (High Value Target) enemies. Explodes on impact.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 42.

Decoy Grenade (Tactical)

• Grenade that simulates gunfire sounds to distract enemies. Sticks to surfaces.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 500
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

LT53 Kazimir (Tactical)

• Creates a small singularity that pulls in and kills enemies.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 1,500
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 47.

Cymbal Monkey (Tactical)

• Attracts zombies for a short duration before exploding.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 1000
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 24.

Lethal

Frag (Lethal)

• Cookable fragmentation grenade.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

Sticky Grenade (Lethal)

• Timed sticky grenade.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 12.

Cluster Grenade (Lethal)

• Grenade that scatters smaller explosives when detonated.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 5.

Combat Axe (Lethal)

• Thrown axe that can kill enemies in one hit. Bounces off surfaces.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 300
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 54.

Point Turret (Lethal)

• Small deployable sentry turret that automatically shoots at enemies, distracting and damaging them.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 300
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 33.

C4 (Lethal)

• Large explosive that sticks to surfaces and can be detonated remotely when the equipment is depleted or immediately detonated.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 400
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 41.

Molotov (Lethal)

• Thrown incendiary weapon creating a patch of flames.
• Accessibility: Loadout, Crafting Table, enemy drops, reward chests
• Salvage Required (if crafted): 350
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 26.

Support

Armor Plate (Support)

• Refills Armor when used.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 50
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

Self-Revive Kit (Support)

• Use when downed to revive yourself. Crafting limit is three.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,500
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

Disciple Injection (Support)

• Temporarily transforms you into a Disciple.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 2,500
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 53.

Mangler Cannon (Support)

• All the ballistic power of a Mangler, at your fingertips.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 15.

HKDs (Support)

• Aerial payload delivers wheeled Hunter Kill Drones which seek targets and explode.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 30.

ARC-XD (Support)

• Explosive RC car that emits small Aether Blasts.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,000
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

LDBR (Support)

• Launch a continuous bombardment of explosive shells in a targeted area.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 38.

Hand Cannon (Support/Scorestreak)

• Powerful large caliber handgun with high bullet damage and penetration.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 42.

Sentry Turret (Support)

• Automated turret that scans for and attacks nearby enemies in a forward-facing cone.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 1,500
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 21.

D.A.W.G. (Support)

• Deployable Armored Weaponized Groundcraft featuring a large caliber turret and rocket pod.
• Accessibility: Crafting Table
• Salvage Required: 2,250
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.

Augments and Research

Next up, we have Augments, which help optimize Perks, Ammo Mods, and Field Upgrades. Each of these can be equipped with one major and one minor Augment to start with, and players can unlock Augments by researching them.

Perk-A-Colas

Then we have 12 types of Perk-A-Colas in Black Ops 7 Zombies Mode, 11 of which are returning ones, and one is new. Check out the complete list of BO7 Perk-A-Colas, including how they work and their research unlock criteria, below.

Wisp Tea (New Perk-a-Cola)

• Summon a companion wisp after killing zombies.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 21 total Augments. 

Jugger-Nog (Perk-a-Cola)

• Increase maximum health.
• Research Unlock Criteria: six total Augments. 

PHD Flopper (Perk-a-Cola)

• Explosive dive to prone and immunity to self-inflicted explosive damage
• Research Unlock Criteria: 15 total Augments. 

Elemental Pop (Perk-a-Cola)

• Attacks can trigger random Ammo Mods.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 21 total Augments. 

Melee Macchiato (Perk-a-Cola)

• Replace weapon gun butt with a deadly punch.
• Research Unlock Criteria: nine total Augments. 

Vulture Aid (Perk-a-Cola)

• Increase the variety of loot dropped by enemies.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 12 total Augments. 

Double Tap (Perk-a-Cola)

• Increase weapon fire rate.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 18 total Augments. 

Quick Revive (Perk-a-Cola)

• Recover health and revive allies faster.
• Research Unlock Criteria: three total Augments. 

Deadshot Daiquiri (Perk-a-Cola)

• Improve ADS precision and increase Critical Damage of bullets.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 18 total Augments. 

Death Perception (Perk-a-Cola)

• Obscured enemies are outlined.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 15 total Augments. 

Stamin-Up (Perk-a-Cola)

• Increase movement speed.
• Research Unlock Criteria: Available immediately. 

Speed Cola (Perk-a-Cola)

• Reload weapons and replate armor faster.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 12 total Augments. 

Ammo Mods and Field Upgrades

Fire Works (New Ammo Mod)

• Each bullet that hits a Normal or Special Enemy has a chance to launch fireworks that target enemies.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 18.
• Research Unlock Criteria: nine total Augments.

Brain Rot (Ammo Mod)

• Bullets deal Toxic damage. Each bullet has a chance to temporarily turn a Normal or Special Enemy into an ally.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 51.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 12 total Augments. 

Napalm Burst (Ammo Mod)

• Bullets deal Fire damage. Each bullet has a chance to apply a burn effect on Normal and Special Enemies, dealing damage over time.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 35.
• Research Unlock Criteria: three total Augments. 

Shadow Rift (Ammo Mod)

• Bullets deal Shadow damage. Each bullet has a chance to spawn a black hole on a Normal or Special Enemy, warping away those nearby and dropping some from the air at lethal speed.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 44.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 18 total Augments. 

Dead Wire (Ammo Mod)

• Bullets deal Electric damage. Each bullet has a chance to stun a Normal or Special Enemy, causing them to generate an electric damage field.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.
• Research Unlock Criteria: Available immediately.

Cryo Freeze (Ammo Mod)

• Bullets deal Frost damage. Each bullet has a chance to slow a Normal or Special Enemy and increase the damage they receive.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 12.
• Research Unlock Criteria: six total Augments. 

Toxic Growth (New Field Upgrade)

• Summon a deadly growth of thorns in front of you. Enemies moving through it are slowed and take Toxic damage.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 29.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 12 total Augments. 

Dark Flare (Field Upgrade)

• Generate an energy beam that deals lethal Shadow damage and penetrates enemies in its path.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.
• Research Unlock Criteria: nine total Augments. 

Healing Aura (Field Upgrade)

• Summon beams of energy down on yourself and allies to instantly revive and heal to full health.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 17.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 15 total Augments. 

Frenzied Guard (Field Upgrade)

• Repair armor to full and force all enemies in the area to temporarily target you. Armor takes all damage during this time and kills repair your armor.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 8.
• Research Unlock Criteria: three total Augments. 

Energy Mine (Field Upgrade)

• Create a mine of pure energy that detonates three times.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked immediately.
• Research Unlock Criteria: Available immediately. 

Aether Shroud (Field Upgrade)

• Phase into the Dark Aether and become temporarily hidden from enemy detection.
• Available Criteria: Unlocked at Player Level 48.
• Research Unlock Criteria: 21 total Augments. 

Rare, Epic, Legendary, Ultra and Whimsical Gobblegums

Aftertaste (New, Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional. Activates on Revive.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Revive]Keep all your Perks after being revived.
• DOA 4 Description: [Activates on Death] Keep your shields and chickens on death.

Kill Joy (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates an Insta-Kill Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Kill anything with one shot. Excludes Bosses.

Cache Back (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates a Max Ammo Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 15 Seconds] Equip a max power level Ray Gun with unlimited ammo.

Temporal Gift (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional. Activates when you obtain a Power-Up.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Next Time-Based Power-Up] The next time-based Power-Up lasts longer.
• DOA 4 Description: [Activates on Next Time-Based Power-Up] Activated Power-Up lasts 2x longer. Stacks with Fate of Fortune.

Stock Option (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Ammo is taken from the player’s stockpile instead of their weapon’s magazine.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 15 seconds] All players’ weapon level is increased on use. Ammo stops draining.

Anywhere But Here (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Instantly teleports you to a random location. A concussive blast knocks down nearby enemies.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts up to 5 Minutes or upon Death] Adopt a chicken! Ten-minute cooldown.

Power Keg (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates a Full Power Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Concussive waves repeatedly spawn at your location.

Tactical Diffusion (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: Disables the next Nuke Power-Up explosion and gives everyone 2,000 Essence.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 90 Seconds or 3 uses] Each nuke you use also grants $2,000 to use in the SlayerMart.  

Arsenal Accelerator (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Charge the player’s Field Upgrade twice as fast.
• DOA 4 Description: Spawns 3 energy mines within 30 seconds.

Shields Up (Rare GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 3 Minutes]Refill armor on use. Armor is twice as strong.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts up to 5 Minutes] Gain a Barrel and Sawblade item. Lost if you grab a new barrel or die.

Requipment (New, Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Your equipment slots refill over time.
• DOA 4 Description: Gain a random combination of 4 Nukes and Boosts.

Power Vacuum (New, Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Kills have a higher chance to spawn Power-Ups.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Killing an enemy has a slight chance to spawn useful items.

Respin Cycle (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Re-spins the weapon in the Mystery Box after it has settled to one of equal or higher rarity.
• DOA 4 Description: Gain either a helicopter or a tank vehicle item.

Dead Drop (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Drop rates of Salvage and Equipment are greatly increased.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Weapon drops are greatly increased.

Who’s Keeping Score? (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates a Double Points Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Treasure spawn rates are significantly increased.

Free Fire (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Firing weapons consumes no ammo. Does not work with Wonder Weapons.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Firing weapon does not consume weapon ammo.

Exit Strategy (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Immediately Exfil yourself from the match.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 30 Minutes] Chicken eggs will also hatch coins.

Profit Sharing (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 2 Minutes] A portion of Essence you earn is also received by nearby players and vice versa.
• DOA 4 Description: Split your SlayerMart store cash evenly across all your teammates. (Check scoreboard to see cash standings.)

Explosive Flourish (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 2 Minutes] Reloading creates an explosion around you.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 20 Seconds] Equip a max power level RPG with unlimited ammo.

Soda Fountain (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Perk purchase] The next Perk purchased gives an additional random Perk.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts up to 5 Minutes] Items spawn at a higher rate.

Nowhere But Here (Epic GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Teleport to a downed player and instantly revive all nearby players with their perks fully intact.
• DOA 4 Description: Revive all teammates. All players will gain up to a minimum number of Boosts and Nukes (Feet and Shield fates respected) and fully charged Field Upgrades.

Round Off (New, Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Round Transition] Rounds are prevented from advancing. Lasts two Rounds.
• DOA 4: End the currently active round. Round must be under 60. 30-minute global cooldown.

Armor Gettin’ (New, Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Receive a three-plate Armor Vest and Full Plates.
• DOA 4 Description: Receive a 1-Plate Armor Vest if you don’t have one and get full plates.

Idle Eyes (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 30 Seconds]All zombies ignore players and stand idle.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 30 Seconds]All zombies ignore players and stand idle.(same as Zombies).

Wall Power (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Wall Buy Purchase]The next weapon purchased off a Wall Buy comes Pack-A-Punched.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 1 Round] Electric poles do not damage you.

Flavor Hex (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Gives the player a random Ultra GobbleGum.
• DOA 4 Description: Gives the player a random Ultra GobbleGum (same as Zombies).

Immolation Liquidation (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates a Fire Sale Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 5 Minutes] Holy Brimstone rains fire down onto the field.

Support Group (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Gives ARC-XD, Mangler Cannon, Sentry Gun, and Disciple Injection in order.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts for 5 Minutes] Only Monkey Bombs spawn instead of items. Does not affect weapon or treasure spawns.

Phoenix Up (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Revive all teammates, who keep all of their Perks.
• DOA 4 Description: All players gain an extra life.

Modified Chaos (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Greatly reduce all Ammo Mod cooldowns.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 60 Seconds] Greatly reduce all Ammo Mod cooldowns (same as Zombies).

On The House (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates a Random Perk Power-Up.
• DOA 4 Description: [Activates on SlayerMart purchase] Receive one extra random item in your deliveries.

Wall to Wall Clearance (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 30 Seconds] Weapon Wall Buys cost 10 Essence.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 2 Minutes] A Nuke will activate free of charge on your position every 10 Seconds.

Crate Power (Legendary GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Mystery Box Spin]The next weapon taken from the Mystery Box comes Pack-A-Punched.
• DOA 4 Description: [Activates on Death] You do not lose your gems on death.

Gift Card (New, Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Gain 30,000 Essence. Cannot be combined with other bonuses.
• DOA 4 Description: Gain $30,000 to spend in the SlayerMart.

Perkaholic (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Gives the player all available Perks.
• DOA 4 Description: Gives the player a random Field Upgrade, random Ammo Mod, Level 1 Armor Vest, and 30-minute Chicken.

Wonderbar! (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Conditional.
• Zombies Description: [Activates on Mystery Box Spin]On the next Mystery Box spin, the gun you receive from the Mystery Box will be a Wonder Weapon.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 30 Minutes] At the start of each round, either become a Mutant or receive a chicken.

Time Out (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 3 Minutes] Clear all Normal and Special enemies and end the Round. Normal spawning will not resume during this time.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 30 Minutes] Within 30 seconds of the start of each new round, a Nuke will activate free of charge.

Near Death Experience (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies Description: [Lasts 3 Minutes or 5 Revives] Revive or be revived by being near other players. Revived players keep all their Perks.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 10 Seconds] For each Nuke dropped from your arsenal, gain an extra life.

Reign Drops (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Activates all the core Power-Ups at once.
• DOA 4 Description: [Activates at the next SlayerMart store] Each item is randomly 20-50% off. A reroll of the store will cancel the sale.

Hidden Power (Ultra GobbleGum)

• Type: Instant.
• Zombies Description: Upgrade your currently held weapon to Legendary rarity.
• DOA 4 Description: [Lasts 10 Minutes] All weapons you pick up will start at max level.

Newtonian Negation (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies killed fall straight up.

Indiegestion (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies killed experience extreme flatulence.

Rainburps (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies killed belch sparkly rainbow bubbles.

Quacknarock (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies have rubber ducky inner tubes.

Die Pitched (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies have high-pitched voices.

Holiday Cheer (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies have festive decorations.

Jacked Lanterns (Whimsical GobbleGum)

• Type: Timed.
• Zombies and DOA 4 Description: Lasts three minutes. Zombies have pumpkin heads and make creepy sounds.

Wonder Weapons and HUD Customization

Three Wonder Weapons to look forward to: Ray Gun, Ray Gun Mark II, and Necrofluid Gauntlet. Here are the customisation options for the default HUD and Legacy Zombies HUD:

Default HUD

• A robust set of options in the Settings > Interface > Gameplay HUD, which allows you to tailor your Zombies HUD to your liking. Recommended settings for a simpler Zombies interface are listed below. 
• In the Career > Customise > Zombies HUD Presets Menu are a number of layout options, which can be adjusted in any game mode. Each has a preset location for each section of the HUD.
• New to Black Ops 7, aside from the Default Theme available across all Modes, is the new “Aetherium” Zombies Theme, which imbues your HUD elements with spectral Dark Aether details.
• Players will also be able to set their own dedicated HUD Preset settings for Zombies and Multiplayer separately. 

Legacy Zombies HUD

• Aetherium Theme: Access the Career > Customize > Zombies HUD Presets and choose the “Aetherium” Theme.
• Classic Layout: Access the Career > Customize > Zombies HUD Presets and choose the “Classic” Layout.
• Classic HUD Elements: Access your Settings > Interface > Gameplay HUD Menu, and start to check or uncheck the following options:
  • HUD Widget Visibility: On (and open this sub menu), and confirm the following settings:
    • Loadout Information: On
    • Minimap Visibility: Off
    • Compass: Off
    • Scorestreak Widget: Off
    • Mission Tracker: Off
    • GobbleGums: On
    • Squad Widget: On
    • Round Numbers: On
    • Perks: On
  • HUD Info Visibility: On (and open this sub menu), and confirm the following settings:
    • Player Names: Full Name
    • Player & Streak Toasts: Off
    • Medals and Notifications: Off
    • Score Feed: Off
    • Elimination Feed: Off
    • Elimination ID: Off
    • In-Game Text Chat: On
  • Zombie Healthbar: Off
  • Zombie Damage Numbers: Off

These were all the details provided in the new Activision blog, where you can learn more about Dead Ops Arcade 4 as well.

In other news, here are the final PC specs for Call of Duty Black Ops 7. Additionally, the game does not feature early access. What are your thoughtts on the complete launch details for Black Ops 7 Zombies mode? Leave your thoughts down in the comments, and join the official Insider Gaming Discord server.

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