Black Ops 7 vs Battlefield 6: Which shooter is for you?

Battlefield 6 and COD Black Ops 7 both aimed for a Fall 2025 release, but which one will emerge victorious as the dominant shooter? We find out.
The Battlefield franchise fell on hard times after the disastrous BF 2042, but much to the joy of FPS lovers, Battlefield 6 is a true return to form. This puts it and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on a collision course, competing for the spot of best modern war sim and online first-person shooter of late 2025.

Of course, Call of Duty has also fluctuated in quality over the past few years, with Black Ops 7 also designed to be a comeback story of sorts. Of course, both games can—and likely will—succeed independently of each other. However, which one will come out on top? After all, comparisons between the two are inevitable – not to mention fun!

Important Points

• Battlefield 6 has huge maps that put team play at the centre. 
• Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 focuses more on solo-play and kill-based matches. 
• Dice’s Battlefield features vehicles such as jets, tanks, and helicopters. 
• Treyarch is bringing the signature fast-paced, smaller-scale action in Black Ops 7.

2025 is going out with a bang

Despite player backlash on the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 beta, the game remains the same. The fast-paced and action-packed gunplay is still intact in Treyarch’s latest shooter. While players are fatigued by another Black Ops, the tight controls, slick sticky aiming, and fast movement are some of the best in the genre. If you prefer to reach the action within a few seconds, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 would fulfil your requirements. 

Battlefield 6 multiplayer remains faithful to what made the franchise so successful. Large-scale warfare rewards teamwork more than solo achievements. Sure, getting kills in the game is fun and can be helpful, but achieving objectives is more important. The cinematic action, which also includes environmental destruction, is thrilling, mainly if you stick with your squad. 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gameplay is faster and somewhat arena-styled. Player movement and quick shooting skills are essential if you want to do well in matches. Slides, bunny hopping, and dolphin dives are all there to help you move faster. 

Battlefield 6 features more deliberate, tactical movement. You won’t be able to outrun a good sniper in the open. With four different classes, it’s better to play your role rather than go for kill streaks. Moving with your squad is the key to staying alive in Battlefield. 

Large Vs Small Maps

One of the most significant differences between Battlefield 6 and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7  is the map design. Call of Duty favors smaller maps, usually built for 6v6 team battles. The smaller scale means you get to the action faster and, of course, die faster as well. Intense close-quarters fights are always on the menu, especially if you avoid sniper lanes. Camping is also a good way to at least get a few kills in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. 

Battlefield 6 features large-scale maps that are designed for significantly larger teams. The maps cater to both vehicles and infantry, so the scale is usually massive. Throw in jets, and you need a ton of room to maneuver the fast-moving aircraft. Dogfights and tank battles are a usual occurrence in a typical Battlefield match. 

The tight, purpose-built maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 are static, with no surprises. Battlefield 6 features environmental destruction, so there is usually a tank or a helicopter trying to destroy your camping spot. Matches also feature 128 players divided into two teams, significantly larger than the teams in Black Ops 7. 

How’s the Matchmaking?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is finally getting rid of SBMM (Skill-Based Matchmaking) in default lobbies. Open matchmaking with minimal to no skill consideration is on the table. Usually, with SBMM on, every match you play is against players of similar levels. While it lowers the chance of getting spawn-stomped, the matches also feel sweaty. 

Battlefield 6 also features SBMM in its modes. However, it prioritises factors such as player location, servers, and ping. It does factor in some skill, though, but it’s just to balance the team rather than pit players of similar skill against each other. With 64 players per team, the SBMM cannot be as strict as in previous Call of Duty games, anyway. 

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies is back, and it’s bigger than ever. Plenty of fans play Black Ops games just for the Zombies mode. The zombies mode feels more baked than it was in Black Ops 6, too. Treyarch included Zombies in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta for the first time, a positive signal for zombie fans. 

Both games come with a single-player campaign. Battlefield is set in 2027, while Black Ops 7 is in 2035. Battlefield 6 features a revamped Portal mode that lets players create custom games and maps. A Battleroyale mode is expected to launch in the future as well. The Battleroyale will feature franchise signature features like environmental destruction, class gadgets, and vehicles. 

Conclusion:

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will keep you on your toes; it’s fast, it’s action-packed, and the matches are rapid. The smaller maps keep the action happening at all times. However, it’s a kill-based arcade shooter; most of the time, no teamwork is necessary. 

Battlefield 6’s action is more deliberate. That doesn’t mean there isn’t any action; it’s not a military sim. With 64 players on each team, chaos finds its way to the spawn points. With the ability to spawn on your squad members, you can always stay where the fighting is. 

Get Black Ops 7 if you just want to shoot enemies and do great, or want to shoot zombies in co-op. Get Battlefield 6 if you like squad gameplay, classes, and vehicles in your shooters. 

FAQs

What’s the Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 price?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Standard Edition is priced at $70, and the Vault Edition costs $100. The game is also included in the Xbox Game Pass subscription service and will be available day one to subscribers. 

When is Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releasing?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7‘s release date is November 14, 2025. 

Is Black Ops 7 on PS4?

Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC, and current-gen consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. Battlefield 6 is available only on current-generation hardware and PC. 

Are there zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7?

Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies is bundled with the game. 

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