Black Ops 7 (CoD 2025) might not have paid LTMs after all

Call of Duty 2025, which is currently rumored to be Black Ops 7, will reportedly not feature paid LTMs. Recently, @charlieINTEL on X reported that the upcoming COD game won't have game modes locked behind a paywall, as it was previously rumored to. This means players may have access to all the limited-time events and modes in the upcoming game, irrespective of whether they have bought the Battle Pass or not.

Black Ops 7 (CoD 2025) might not feature pay-to-play modes

Black Ops 7 (CoD 2025) might not lock down game modes and limited-time events behind a paywall. For those unaware, on May 4, 2025, @TheGhostOfHope on X reported that the next Call of Duty title will have limited-time game modes only accessible to those who buy the Battle Pass.

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This caused outrage in the community. Numerous fans and content creators had criticized the monetization system that was proposed in the leaks. The rumor that was originally shared by @TheGhostOfHope, is now being claimed to be false.

This means even if players don't pay for the Battle Pass, they may still have access to all the limited-time modes and events the upcoming game will bring.

As it currently stands, Call of Duty 2025 will be a direct sequel to 2012's Black Ops 2 and continue the storyline of David Mason in the near future.

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