Looks like your wallet can breathe—for now. A new leak suggests that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will launch at the same price point as its predecessor, avoiding that dreaded $80 price tag some fans were worried about.
Standard vs. Vault Edition – What’s the Damage?
According to Billbil-kun (aka the Nostradamus of gaming leaks), the next Black Ops entry is sticking with the usual $69.99 USD / €79.99 for the Standard Edition, and $99.99 USD / €109.99 for the Vault Edition.
The difference in Europe is due to VAT being baked into the price—so no, Europe isn’t just getting scammed.
For context, Black Ops 6 launched at the exact same price, meaning Activision isn’t hiking up costs… yet. Considering Microsoft’s push for Xbox Game Pass, though, this pricing strategy feels like they’re saying, “See? Game Pass is still the better deal.”
What’s in the Vault Edition?
While Activision hasn’t officially revealed Black Ops 7’s Vault Edition goodies, history gives us a pretty solid guess. Last year’s Vault Edition came with:
- Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
- BlackCell Battle Pass Bundle
- Mastercraft Weapon Collection
- GobbleGum Pack (because nostalgia hits harder than a headshot)
If past trends hold, expect a similar pile of flashy cosmetics and bonus packs designed to tempt you into coughing up that extra $30.
Why Fans Thought It’d Be $80
The fear of an $80 CoD wasn’t random. Microsoft recently tested the waters with The Outer Worlds 2, which originally dropped at that price in June before quietly getting a $10 price cut after fans went full rage-quit on pre-orders. With that backlash fresh, it seems Black Ops 7 dodged the bullet—for now.
When Will We See Gameplay?
As of now, no official gameplay reveal or release date for Black Ops 7 has been confirmed. But here’s the good news: Gamescom 2025 kicks off August 19–24, and industry insiders believe that’s when Activision will finally pull the curtain back.
So yeah, keep your eyes glued to Gamescom like it’s a nuke countdown—because Black Ops 7 hype is about to hit full throttle.
???? Final Take: Black Ops 7 isn’t hitting the $80 mark (bless), the Vault Edition will still be pricey, and the reveal is likely just days away at Gamescom. Time to stack some snacks and clear that hard drive space, soldier.
