Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Will Nerf Shock Baton, Buff SMGs for Zombies at Launch

Treyarch also confirms that Amalgams, Parasites, Manglers and other enemies from Black Ops 6 will not be returning this year.

Posted By | On 22nd, Oct. 2025

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Zombies

After its beta for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, Treyarch has revealed new details, changes, and a few clarifications on Zombies. First off, the Shock Baton is getting nerfed, and the Saw Blade Trap will cost more while performing less effectively.

However, SMGs will receive a buff and deal more damage when very close to enemies. The Doppelghast also won’t be on every Survival map since the team wants every map to feel different. Don’t expect to see Manglers, Vermin, Parasites, or Amalgams, though, as they won’t be returning from last year’s game.

Other notable features include unique HUD themes with more coming after release. Cursed mode (which offers a substantially more challenging experience) will also become available when the Main Quest, “Ashes of the Damned,” has been finished. Finally, the developer is keen on a “super Easter Egg” for when the game ends, though it’s unknown when that could be.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches on November 14th for PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Check out more details for Zombies, including the new Wonder Vehicle, here.


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