Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has already been heating up the franchise in ways fans didn't expect, but with Season 1 officially dropping on December 4, Treyarch is showing that they are absolutely cooking. The full roadmap is here, and it's loaded-new maps, fan-favorite remasters, classic party modes, a massive Zombies update, a brand-new Resurgence map in Warzone, and a weapon lineup that brings back several beloved guns, including what is basically the Ballista from Black Ops 2.

If this is a taste of what BO7 plans to bring to the table for the rest of the year, the community is in for something special. Here's the complete breakdown of everything coming in Season 1, why fans are excited, and what it all means for the future of the game.

A Map-Packed Season: New Arenas, Fan Favorites, and Holiday Variants Call of Duty Black Ops 7 Bot Lobbies

Season 1 launches with one of the most map-heavy updates we've seen in recent years. Treyarch isn't holding back-between new arenas, returning classics, and seasonal remixes, multiplayer players are eating good.

New 6v6 Maps

• Fate (Small Map)
Pulled straight from the Black Ops 7 campaign, Fate is designed as a fast-paced, chaos-heavy close-quarters environment. Players who love maps like Nuketown and Shoot House will likely find Fate scratching that same itch. Treyarch confirmed it works in both 6v6 and 2v2, which should make it a staple in smaller playlists.

• Utopia (Medium Map)
Utopia is a brand-new, visually striking 6v6 map that immediately drew comparisons to Vertigo from BO2 because of its futuristic design and neon-infused palette. Based on the tac-map preview, it looks like a three-lane layout-classic Treyarch philosophy-which typically results in smooth flow, consistent spawns, and competitive gameplay.

• Odyssey (2v2)
A compact map built for Gunfight-style modes. Tight, symmetrical, and fast-everything a 2v2 arena should be.

Returning Fan Favorites

This is where nostalgia hits hard.

• Standoff (BO2)
One of the most beloved Treyarch maps of all time is back. Competitive players and casuals alike know this map by heart, and its return alone is reason to celebrate Season 1.

• Meltdown (BO2)
A long-requested but rarely remastered map, Meltdown makes a surprising comeback. Its balance of long sightlines and close interior engagements will play beautifully with Black Ops 7's movement.

• Fringe (BO3)
Fringe, which also returned in Black Ops 6, is making its way into BO7 mid-season. With BO7's enhanced movement and wall-jumping mechanics, Fringe will feel closer than ever to its Black Ops 3 origins.

Seasonal & Variant Maps

• Slayjacked
A holiday-themed twist on Hijacked. Think snow, festive decorations, and chaos on the high seas.

• New Variant Map (Mid-Season)
Treyarch teased an additional map remix coming later in the season-likely similar to Slayjacked but themed around a different event.

Overall, this is the most map content we've seen in a single season in years, and it sets a promising tone moving forward.

Classic Modes Return Alongside New LTMs

Treyarch absolutely leaned into nostalgia with Season 1's modes.

Returning Party Modes

Prop Hunt

One in the Chamber

Sharpshooter

Sticks and Stones

Gun Game (In-Season)

These are the Call of Duty classics-fun, chaotic, replayable, and a major boost to casual longevity.

Holiday LTMs & More

CODmas: Holiday Havoc

CODmas: Snowfight

Takeover (In-Season)

Redacted mystery mode

While the CODmas modes are clearly seasonal fun, the Redacted mode has the community curious. Treyarch loves their surprises.

A New Scorestreak: The Dead Eye Drone

Multiplayer is picking up a brand-new toy in the form of the Dead Eye Drone, a remote-controlled killstreak that lets players manually pilot a destructive drone. Depending on its speed and damage, this could quickly become a mid-tier favorite among scorestreak setups.

Zombies: A Massive Update With New Maps, Weapons & Systems

Black Ops 7's Zombies mode has been well-received, and Season 1 is taking things even further.

New Round-Based Map: Astra Malorum

Fans have been buzzing about Astra Malorum, calling it one of the most visually impressive round-based maps Treyarch has produced in years. Thematically, it leans into cosmic horror and ancient technology-classic Black Ops vibes.

New Survival Maps

Exit 115
A diner-themed survival map reminiscent of OG Transit and Nuketown Zombies vibes.

Zara Cosmodrome (Mid-Season)
A darker, more atmospheric survival arena, adding more replayability for players who love pure high-round challenges.

Gameplay Updates

Season 1 brings a surprising amount of content:

New enemy: Oscar

New Wonder Weapon: LGM-1

New ammo mods

New field upgrades

Mule Kick returns

New GobbleGumsPair this with "4 new world events" and "8 new exotic skills," and it's clear Treyarch is treating Zombies as a full-strength pillar of the BO7 experience-not an afterthought.

Warzone: A New Resurgence Map & Major Gameplay Changes

Even though Warzone has been in a rough spot, Season 1 might give it the shot in the arm it desperately needs.

Brand-New Resurgence Map: Haven's Hollow

A fully original location, Haven's Hollow aims to reset the pace of Resurgence gameplay with new POIs and tighter flow. Treyarch's track record with Resurgence maps is good, so hopes are high.

Verdansk Updates

Signal Station POI

Factory (Remastered)

While small additions, these continue the evolution of Warzone's most iconic map.

New Modes & LTMs

BR Casual & Resurgence Casual for relaxed gameplay

Holiday Rush LTM

High Octane

Weekend LTMs

Major Gameplay Adjustments

Season 1 introduces some wild experimental LTMs:

Grapple Hook Mode

Wall Jump LTM

Default Tac Sprint removed

Increased sprint speed

Combat roll with Mountaineer perk

For players craving extreme movement, these LTMs will feel like a throwback to BO3 and BO4 mobility.

Win Streak Rewards

In-season, players can unlock exclusive camos simply by going on win streaks-an incredible incentive for competitive squads.

Weapons: The Strongest Launch Lineup in Recent Memory

Weapons are where Season 1 truly goes wild, combining classic favorites with brand-new tools.

Launch Weapons

• Maddox RFB (Assault Rifle)
A legendary BO4 AR returns. Fast fire rate, plenty of ammo, and stable recoil-perfect for aggressive players.

• Kogot 7 (SMG)
A new SMG heavily inspired by the MP7. Fast, agile, and even capable of running Akimbo, which is sure to create some wild close-range builds.

Unlockable Weapon

• Ballistic Knife
Earned through weekly challenges. A fan favorite returning with style.

In-Season Weapons

• So-Cal 545 (LMG)
A switch-fire LMG able to toggle between accuracy mode and damage mode.

• Sturmwolf 45 (SMG)
Low recoil, great headshot damage-perfect for accuracy-focused players.

• NX Ravager (Crossbow)
A classic crossbow variant returning for fans of high-skill weapons.

• Hawker HX (Sniper Rifle)
This is the big one. The Hawker HX is confirmed to be a spiritual successor to the Ballista from Black Ops 2. Faster than the Versus Recon, with high one-shot potential but more recoil and slower rechambering. The sniper community has already lost its mind over this.

New Attachments & Conversion Kits

Season 1 adds a range of new attachments that fundamentally change how some weapons function:

Akimbo for Akita shotguns

M8A1 Auto-Strike conversion

AK-27 Battle Scar kit

Red Well Shade X suppressor with recoil control buffs

These kits continue Treyarch's movement toward deeper weapon customization-something fans have been asking for since BO4.

Events, Operators, and Weekly Challenges

Weekly challenges return, offering:

New attachments

Seasonal animated camos (Feeding Time & Coral Streaks)

Weapon unlocks like the Ballistic Knife

New operators and premium bundles round things out, as expected for a new season.

Final Thoughts: Is This Treyarch's Best Season 1 Ever?

Judging by the roadmap, Black Ops 7 Season 1 might be one of the most content-rich season launches in Call of Duty history.
Players are getting:

10+ maps

Nostalgic favorites

A massive Zombies expansion

A new Resurgence map buy BO7 Bot Lobbies

A full weapon lineup with iconic returns

Classic modes like Gun Game and Prop Hunt

New LTMs across multiplayer and Warzone

Rewarding weekly challenges

Win streak unlocks

And the Ballista… basically returning

It's an unreal amount of content for the very first season of a new Call of Duty.