Treyarch has unveiled a range of updates arriving to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 based on feedback gathered during the beta weekend.
Changes to the FPS game’s multiplayer mode range from a new distribution of perks to aim assist adjustments.
Ahead of the title’s release on November 14th, 2025, Treyarch’s latest instalment of its Dev Talk series revealed numerous changes to various in-game mechanics.
Matt Scronce, Design Director at Treyarch, confirmed changes to the ability to aim down sight while sliding, diving, and wall-jumping. Players will have the option to aim down the sights of their weapons while moving by default. The Dexterity perk is no longer required.
Elsewhere, the developer has redistributed a handful of popular perks into other categories, providing greater choice when building a loadout.
The Tech Mask perk has moved to slot two, giving players the option to use it alongside Flak Jacket for increased resistance to lethal and tactical equipment. The change could impact the loadouts used in professional play.
Another notable change includes adjustments to aim assist. “Controller players are winning slightly more in close-range engagements, and keyboard and mouse players are winning slightly more at long range,” reveals Scronce.
As a result, Treyarch is looking at adjusting the power of rotational aim assist, aiming to close the gap between controller and mouse and keyboard players.
In the lead-up to launch, the developer is continuing to provide the Call of Duty community with regular updates. In September, Treyarch shared details on its Japanese-inspired maps that are available to play at launch.
Esports Impact
The changes unveiled during the Dev Talk could have a significant impact on Call of Duty esports.
More fluid movement mechanics have the potential to increase the skill gap further, while the redistribution of perks should encourage greater variety within the competitive meta.
With the Call of Duty League set to return in December, and three weeks until the game’s launch, it won’t be long until the community sees how the changes will impact competitive play.
