Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 brings exciting news for dedicated fans of the legendary Black Ops 2, as developer Treyarch Studios has officially confirmed that the upcoming first-person shooter will include freshly remastered maps from the 2012 classic title. These are maps that have never received the remaster treatment before, marking a significant departure from the series' tendency to recycle the same few maps annually. It appears that Black Ops 7 is set to break this pattern by reintroducing beloved battlegrounds that haven't been seen in over ten years.

This announcement is particularly thrilling for veteran Call of Duty enthusiasts who have followed the series since the early Black Ops installments. Given that Black Ops 7 serves as a direct sequel to Black Ops 2, this development aligns perfectly with fan expectations. The game was initially unveiled in June, with a comprehensive global reveal occurring during Gamescom Opening Night Live last month. Set a decade after the events of Black Ops 2, the new installment will welcome back iconic characters including Raul Menendez and David Mason for an entirely new, mind-bending campaign experience.

Although Call of Duty fans haven't had hands-on experience with Black Ops 7 yet, the initial reveal received mixed reactions from the community. While a sequel to Black Ops 2 has been highly anticipated for years, the announcement trailer faced criticism from players who threatened to pre-order Battlefield 6 instead. However, Treyarch's recent revelations might make fans reconsider their stance. During a Twitter Q&A session, Treyarch's Design Director Matt Scronce responded to a fan inquiry about including previously unremastered Black Ops 2 maps with a simple yet promising: 'Uh, yeah, you can.'

Over the years, numerous Black Ops 2 map remasters have appeared in subsequent titles. For instance, Black Ops Cold War brought back Slums, Standoff, Hijacked, Raid, and others throughout its lifecycle. Nevertheless, several maps have remained exclusive to Black Ops 2, including Yemen, Aftermath, Cargo, Overflow, Plaza, and many more. While not all these maps achieved the same legendary status as Standoff or Raid, their return through Black Ops 7's seasonal updates will undoubtedly excite longtime series followers.

Enthusiasts eager to experience the next Black Ops chapter will be pleased to learn that the open beta for Black Ops 7 is merely weeks away. Although the beta likely won't include any Black Ops 2 remasters, it will provide players with their first opportunity to test the game's revolutionary movement system, new weapons, maps, and additional features. Players who have already pre-ordered Black Ops 7 will gain early access to the open beta starting October 2, while general access begins on October 5.