Call of Duty fans, get ready for a wave of nostalgia. During a quick Q&A, Treyarch design director Matt Scronce confirmed that post-launch updates for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will bring back remastered maps from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. It’s the clearest sign yet that this year’s Black Ops entry is leaning into the series’ golden era, with classic battlegrounds returning alongside modern gameplay refinements.
Black Ops 7 is positioned as a narrative follow-up to Black Ops 2, revisiting the era of Raul Menendez and David Mason, son of Alex Mason from the original Black Ops. Early chatter suggests the game will amplify that throwback vibe, with mechanics inspired by earlier Call of Duty titles and a visual tone that’s more vibrant than the grittier look of Black Ops 6—closer to the style seen in Black Ops Cold War.
At launch, multiplayer is expected to feature 16 core 6v6 maps, including 13 brand-new arenas and three remastered favorites from Black Ops 2. Among the returning classics, Express and Raid are already on the cards, with Hijacked also rumored to be part of the day-one lineup. Beyond the 6v6 rotation, two larger maps are planned for Ground War to add variety and scale.
Here are the additional maps currently lined up for launch:
– The Forge
– Toshin
– Exposure
– Cortez
– Scar
– Den
– Homestead
– Colossus
– Imprint
– Dry Dock
– Retrieval
– Paranoia
– Black Heart
Post-launch, expect more Black Ops 2 remasters to roll out over time. Community wishlists are already filling up, with players calling for tight, pressure-cooker maps like Yemen and mid-range favorites like Plaza. Long-requested classics Standoff and Meltdown are also widely speculated to make a comeback, having surprisingly avoided remasters despite their popularity.
Whether you’re itching to relive the glory days or explore fresh layouts, Black Ops 7 looks set to blend new content with fan-beloved maps in a way that respects the series’ roots. Keep an eye on official updates as Treyarch details the full post-launch roadmap and confirms which Black Ops 2 battlegrounds are up next.
