- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will feature a handful of multiplayer maps set in Japan
- This includes Toshin, a city map set in the middle of a near-future Tokyo
- The setting reflects the game’s core themes, according to the developers
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will feature 18 multiplayer maps at launch, with a number of them set in a near-future Japan.
It is the first time that the country has been so prominent in one Black Ops title, where it appears “not just as a backdrop, but a large region woven throughout the experience,” according to Miles Leslie, associate creative director at developer Treyarch, in a deep-dive trailer at Tokyo Game Show 2025.
He explained that the land offered “the right tone, scale and contrast” to help “ground” the narrative and mechanics of the game.
“The region’s mix of tradition and innovation reflects the themes at the heart of Black Ops 7,” added Treyarch design director Matt Scronce.
These ideas were evident in last month’s multiplayer beta, which let players explore the all-new map Toshin.
Located in the center of Tokyo, Toshin is a dense urban environment filled with authentic details. Traditional Japanese architecture is placed next to futuristic buildings, decorated with bright neon lighting and eye-catching anime-style advertisements.
The map is even home to a cat cafe and an atmospheric karaoke bar that reflects the playful culture of the real city.
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Toshin pairs nicely with Den, a map set in an ancient Japanese castle not too far from the streets of Tokyo. This environment wasn’t available in the beta, but what we’ve seen so far shows a stark contrast between old and new.
Now occupied by the high-tech The Guild faction, the castle has been equipped with modern elements such as server rooms. These sit right next to traditional features like a peaceful indoor zen garden.
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Returning classics like Express and Raid have also been overhauled to match the new aesthetic that transports the action to the environments to help even familiar layouts feel fresh.
All these maps will be available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 when it launches on November 14 for PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Xbox One.
If you’re eager to get one last taste of the game ahead of its release, publisher Activision recently announced a matcha pop-up in London, England that you can attend for free.
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