Black Ops 7 reveal trailer brings back iconic antagonist from death

Call of Duty Black Ops 7 was recently announced in the Xbox Games Showcase 2025 livestream. This was followed by an official trailer being uploaded on the main Call of Duty YouTube channel. The trailer begins with Mason being welcomed into a futuristic Guild office. This is a massive surprise announcement for the entire community, as no information about this release was provided before the Xbox event.

This article will highlight the upcoming Call of Duty Black Ops 7 game and the return of one of the most iconic characters in the game.

Note: Parts of this article are subjective and reflect the author’s opinion.

Raul Menendez returns in Call of Duty Black Ops 7 alongside David Mason

David Mason is showcased in the trailer talking to the CEO of the Guild. The character follows a butterfly into a screen, and the scene quickly shifts to a dystopian future plagued by destruction. The trailer shifts to a cityscape view and then provides fans with a glimpse of Raul Menendez crushing the same butterfly in his hands. The character delivers a powerful dialogue and says:

“Fear is a powerful thing, David Mason.”

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The trailer then shifts to Mason in combat equipment and concludes with the title screen. A short montage of different maps and modes is showcased, hinting at several new features and gameplay items coming to Warzone as well as a new potential Zombie mode. The official teaser description on Call of Duty’s YouTube channel confirms that the game will take place in the year 2035 and will feature David Mason leading a team, and fight to stop the world from collapsing into complete chaos.

It is important to note that the exact release date has not been confirmed for Black Ops 7 at the time of writing this article. The devs will likely release more details trailers in the future, closer to the game’s official launch date.

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