The highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is implementing groundbreaking security measures to create a fairer gaming environment, with Activision making two crucial features mandatory for PC players. While the official release date remains unconfirmed, industry insiders speculate a late 2025 launch window for this next chapter in the legendary FPS franchise.

Activision has officially announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will receive its worldwide reveal during Gamescom's Opening Night Live on August 19. This showcase event will likely follow series tradition by announcing the concrete release date, expected to fall in the October-November timeframe that has become standard for Call of Duty releases.

The publisher has unveiled two critical security requirements for PC gamers: Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) and Secure Boot. These technologies represent Activision's most aggressive anti-cheat initiative to date, with TPM 2.0 providing hardware-level security and Secure Boot preventing unauthorized software from loading during system startup.

Unlike previous titles where these features were optional, Black Ops 7 will mandate both security measures at launch. Activision plans to retroactively implement these requirements in Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6 following their Season 5 updates, marking a significant shift in the franchise's approach to cheating prevention.

These security enhancements will work alongside the existing RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system to maintain competitive integrity. Activision assures players that neither feature will impact game performance, remaining inactive during actual gameplay. The publisher will also implement in-game notifications to alert players if their systems don't meet the new security requirements.

Beyond security updates, rumors suggest the controversial Carry Forward system might return, allowing players to transfer cosmetic items from Black Ops 6. This potential feature has divided the community, with some players welcoming the continuity while others argue it could disrupt the new game's aesthetic cohesion.

Despite these technical requirements, excitement for Black Ops 7 continues to build. Early promotional activities have already begun, with special edition Monster Energy cans appearing in stores featuring QR codes that unlock in-game rewards. While the exact nature of these rewards remains undisclosed, their early availability demonstrates Activision's commitment to building anticipation for the 2025 release.