In a surprising turn of events, a developer-only playtest for the highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been unintentionally leaked to fans through the official Call of Duty app. What was meant for internal eyes only now includes thrilling new multiplayer modes that could redefine gameplay!

As reported by the gaming news outlet CharlieIntel, a crucial message was mistakenly sent to all Xbox users. "An internal, developer-only Black Ops 7 playtest was set to begin this weekend," they explained, revealing insider details that many eager gamers weren’t expected to see yet.

Among the juicy tidbits unveiled were the unannounced modes named Skirmish and Overload. Skirmish promises exhilarating 20v20 battles where players will need to capture objectives and utilize unique wingsuit mechanics to outmaneuver their opponents. Imagine gliding past enemies and seizing victory—sounds intense!

Then there's Overload, described as a strategic showdown between two teams of six, tasked with capturing and delivering EMP devices to win. The objective-focused gameplay could lead to some nail-biting moments as players strive to outsmart and outplay each other.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 promises to be a landmark installment, being the first game to consecutively follow its predecessor in the Black Ops series. This was recently announced at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025. Matt Cox, the General Manager of Call of Duty, emphasized their commitment to delivering a continuous and captivating experience for players, highlighting the distinctiveness of the Black Ops brand.

Fans can expect a star-studded cast with Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka, and Michael Rooker leading the charge. Ventimiglia will take on the role of David Mason, while Shipka introduces a fresh character, Emma Kagen. Rooker is also set to reprise his iconic role as Mike Harper from Black Ops 2, which adds an exciting layer for long-time fans.

In other news, Activision is still in the spotlight due to their controversial in-game advertisements in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, which they claimed were a mistake. With Black Ops 7's price likely increasing to $80, following Microsoft's announcement of a price hike for first-party titles, gamers are keeping a close eye on this evolving narrative.

And as a nostalgic nod, don’t forget that the beloved duo Beavis and Butt-Head have made a quirky cameo in Black Ops 6, proving that surprises are never far from the franchise.