This year’s Xbox Games Showcase revealed *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7*, surprising fans with a revisit to the subseries, which typically avoids directly returning to the same storylines (akin to *Modern Warfare* in 2007, succeeded by *World at War* in 2008).

Taking place in 2035, *Black Ops 7* serves as a direct continuation of 2012’s *Black Ops II*, reintroducing well-known characters such as David Mason and Raul Menendez. The trailer investigates themes of future-technology paranoia, addressing the timeless sci-fi inquiry: At what point does cutting-edge technology transcend into the realm of magic? In this narrative, a terrorist exploits such advanced technology, evolving into a cyberpunk Scarecrow.

There’s no official release date yet, but a comprehensive reveal is anticipated this summer.