BO7 Maps: Multiplayer, Zombies, and Beta Location

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launching on November 14, 2025, mastering the new features is paramount. The game's increased movement speed and new Omnimovement mechanics make understanding every lane, power position, and flanking route more critical than ever. This guide provides an overview of the full BO7 launch map roster. We'll explore all the maps, including the 6v6 arenas featured in the beta, and the expansive battlegrounds designed for the new Skirmish mode.

BO7 Launch Map Roster

At launch, Black Ops 7 will feature 18 unique maps: 16 for core 6v6 modes and 2 massive maps for the new 20v20 Skirmish mode.

New 6v6 Maps

• Blackheart (Available in Beta)
• Cortex (Available in Beta)
• Exposure (Available in Beta)
• Imprint (Available in Beta)
• The Forge (Available in Beta)
• Toshin (Available in Beta)
• Colossus
• Den
• Flagship
• Homestead
• Paranoia
• Retrieval
• Scar

Remastered 6v6 Maps

• Express (From Black Ops 2)
• Hijacked (From Black Ops 2)
• Raid (From Black Ops 2)

Skirmish 20v20 Maps

• Mission: Edge
• Mission: Tide

The Beta Maps: What Early Access Taught Us

The BO7 beta gave us six maps that provided a clear snapshot of the new multiplayer design. Here are the key takeaways from the beta map rotation:

• Blackheart: A tiny offshore platform built for pure chaos. Gunfights are almost exclusively frantic, close-quarters combat. Use the surprising verticality mantle spots and lower decks to get angles on the main platform.
• Cortex: A cliffside research facility that rewards smart rotations. This map is all about awareness. Smart lane swaps through the center building or along the cliffside flank can quickly collapse the enemy's spawn. Holding the central server room provides powerful map control.
• Exposure: A map with a classic three-lane feel set in the open Outback. Fights are defined by the long, open lanes, making Assault Rifles powerful for locking down sightlines. The central rock formation is a major hot-spot for all objective modes.
• Imprint: A snowy robotics site defined by hard choke points. Expect major engagements at the main gates and in the central fabrication room. Use the exterior sneak routes to bypass the central meat grinder and secure a flank.
• The Forge: A unique arena map featuring a dynamic, rotating central wall. This moving element constantly links and splits the lanes, creating a shifting hot zone that is vital for objective play.
• Toshin: A neon-lit Japanese shopping district with a collapsed monorail. It's an SMG paradise in the tight market stalls and arcades. The outer streets and the monorail itself provide clean, elevated sightlines.

How BO7 Maps Are Built

To out-play your opponents, you need to understand why the maps are designed the way they are. Treyarch's primary goal for BO7 multiplayer is readability. This means reducing visual noise that plagued previous titles. The single biggest change is the removal of all manual doors. This simple change creates a door-free flow, preventing players from being sound-cued, trapped by an interaction, or slowed down.

Almost every 6v6 map adheres to one predictable design. It creates clear paths to engagement and, most importantly, more predictable spawns.

• In TDM and Domination, you typically have a safe anchor lane, a risky mid lane, and a flank lane.
• In Hardpoint and Search & Destroy, these lanes define the critical rotations and common pre-aim spots.

This focus on clarity also applies to lighting and color. Each biome has a distinct palette, making operators stand out. BO7 uses verticality to create headies (head-glitch spots) that must be respected.

Pick Maps That Fit Your Playstyle

• Aggressor (Dravec 45, Razor 9mm, Peacekeeper Mk1). You thrive on chaos and speed. You need maps with narrow midlines, tight corners, and "pocket" flanks that let you chain routes and get in the enemy's face. Your good maps are Blackheart, Hijacked, Toshin, The Forge.
• Flanker / Pusher (Suppressed Dravec 45, M15 Mod 0). You are the team's scalpel. You avoid the main three-lane clash. You need maps with ventilation shafts, ladders, or water routes that bypass the primary confrontation. Your good maps are Cortex, Imprint, Raid, Express.
• Anchor / Objective Control (MXR-17, M15 Mod 0, MK. 78). You are the wall. You need long, clean lanes and defensible power positions near Domination flags or Hardpoint rotations. Your goal is to hold down a sightline and cut off rotations. Your good maps are Exposure, Raid, Express, Homestead.
• Long-Range (M8A1, VS Recon, XR-3 Ion). You control the open spaces. Prioritize maps with outer lanes, rooftops, and cross-map sightlines. Your effectiveness depends on how accurately you land critical hits on enemies moving between targets. Your good maps are Exposure, Homestead, Mission: Edge (Skirmish), Cortex.

Skirmish 20v20: A Different Macro-Game

Skirmish mode in BO7 isn't merely a scaled-up 6v6 experience. It is a distinct tactical mode that demands different strategies. The two launch maps, Mission: Edge (urban) and Mission: Tide (coastal), are large enough to accommodate vehicles and new traversal tools. Grappling hooks and wingsuits change flanking routes entirely, allowing you to reach rooftops or bypass chokepoints in seconds.

Your loadout needs to adapt. You will engage in more sustained fights, so ammo capacity and optics for mid-to-long range are crucial. Always consider carrying a launcher to deal with the added threat of enemy vehicles.

Season Plan: What to Expect After Launch

The first new content arrives just days after launch on November 20 with the iconic Nuketown 2025. Looking further ahead, Season 1 is confirmed to be a massive content drop, bringing a total of seven new multiplayer maps and three Zombies maps. The confirmed Season 1 Multiplayer maps include:

• Fate
• Utopia
• Odysseus
• Yakei
• Meltdown (From Black Ops 2)
• Standoff (From Black Ops 2)
• Sleighjacked (A themed reskin of Hijacked)

BO7 Zombies Maps

Alongside the extensive Multiplayer map roster, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 features a full co-operative (PvE) Zombies mode. Based on the official launch roadmap, the game will feature two Zombies maps on day one, with a major expansion planned for Season 1.

Launch Maps (Available November 14)

At launch, players will have access to two distinct Zombies maps:

• Ashes of the Damned: This is the primary, feature-rich, round-based Zombies map. It has been designed as the most beginner-friendly location, allowing new players to effectively learn the mode's core mechanics, perks, and the Pack-a-Punch activation process.
• Vandorn Farm (Survival): This is the second launch map, categorized as a "Survival" map. This is the same small, enclosed location that participants had access to during the Open Beta. It is focused on classic, wave-based survival, with key objectives being the activation of power and the Pack-a-Punch machine located in the barn.

Future Content (Season 1)

Support for Zombies will not be limited to the two launch maps. The official roadmap confirms that Season 1 will deliver a significant content expansion, including three all-new Zombies maps:

• Astra Malorum
• Exit 115 (Survival)
• Zarya Cosmodrome (Survival)

Stay One Step Ahead

Memorizing routes is just the beginning. The mark of a skilled player is when the map becomes ingrained in their mind. You need to develop an intuition for enemy positioning, know when to switch between offensive and defensive strategies, and consistently outperform in any game mode. The meta will shift, and new gear and arenas are already on the way. But the player who develops true map awareness and masters their movement will always be one step ahead.

FAQ

How many maps in BO7 beta and do they rotate by playlist?

There were six maps in the BO7 beta. Yes, they rotated: four were available in Early Access, and the last two (Blackheart and Toshin) were added to the Open Beta playlists.

What are the must-try Call of Duty BO7 multiplayer maps for new players learning spawns and lanes?

New players should start with Exposure to learn classic three-lane fundamentals and Hijacked to quickly understand dynamic spawn logic on a small map.

Are BO7 zombies maps harder than launch MP arenas, and which locations are most beginner-friendly?

The difficulty of Zombies (PvE) and Multiplayer (PvP) isn't comparable, as one scales by rounds and the other by opponent skill. The launch Zombies map, "Ashes of the Damned," is the most beginner-friendly location.