The preseason update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was released on November 15, bringing general stability improvements, bug fixes in Multiplayer and Zombies, and updates to specific modes ahead of the first season launch. Patch notes were published by Treyarch.

The update includes basic adjustments aimed at improving game performance and fixing technical issues. In Multiplayer, developers fixed bugs related to mode selection, creating loadouts, and match stability. In Zombies, certain gameplay elements were updated, and multiple exploits on the Ashes of the Damned map were closed.

Developers also noted that the patch includes additional crash fixes and stability improvements, which will continue to be refined in future updates.

Full patch notes:

MULTIPLAYER

Playlists

• Addressed an issue where selected Game Modes in the Quick Play filter could sometimes become inverted if a player dismissed After-Action Report menus and continued matchmaking.

Custom Loadouts

• Addressed an issue that prevented players from easily creating Custom Loadouts 6-10 if Spanish was their selected game language.

Stability

• Various crash and stability updates.

ZOMBIES

Gameplay

• Ashes of the Damned: Closed multiple exploits on Ashes of the Damned that allowed players to avoid targeting from enemies

Stability

• Various crash and stability updates.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was released on November 14, 2025. After launch, the game received mostly negative reviews on Steam, with players criticizing technical issues and gameplay balance. Treyarch regularly releases preseason patches to fix bugs and improve stability ahead of new season launches.