The Call of Duty franchise has once again found itself at the center of attention, this time because of a major leak regarding Black Ops 7 edition prices. With the game still waiting for its full gameplay reveal, fans were left buzzing when trusted insider Billbil-kun revealed that both the Standard and Vault Editions of Black Ops 7 will cost the same as last year’s release.
According to the leak, the Standard Edition will be priced at 69.99 dollars in the United States and 79.99 euros in Europe. The Vault Edition, meanwhile, is set to retail for 99.99 dollars and 109.99 euros. The difference in U.S. and European pricing is due to VAT being included in Europe while U.S. prices exclude sales tax. For long-time fans, this is significant news because it shuts down recent speculation that Activision was preparing to increase the price to 80 dollars.
Why This Matters
This leak comes at a crucial time. The gaming community has been paying close attention to rising prices across the industry, especially after Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds 2 briefly experimented with an 80 dollar price point earlier this year. That decision led to backlash and a quick rollback after pre-orders slowed. The fact that Black Ops 7 will keep pricing steady is likely to reassure fans who were bracing themselves for yet another increase.
The Vault Edition Debate
The Vault Edition of Black Ops 6 divided the community last year. While it included extras such as the Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack, BlackCell Battle Pass Bundle, and a Mastercraft Weapon Collection, many argued that the value did not fully justify the extra 30 dollars. Despite this, the premium version still trended on digital storefronts, showing that fans were willing to pay more for exclusive content. If Black Ops 7 repeats this formula, it could once again dominate the charts, even with mixed opinions about whether the extras are worth it.
What Comes Next
At this stage, neither the official release date nor gameplay showcase for Black Ops 7 has been revealed. However, all signs point to Gamescom 2025 as the stage where Activision will finally pull back the curtain. The event begins on August 19 and runs through August 24, and fans are expecting to see both cinematic reveals and a closer look at what the campaign and multiplayer modes have to offer.
For now, what we know is simple but important. Black Ops 7 will not raise its prices beyond last year’s levels, and the Vault Edition will once again offer a bundle of exclusive content designed to tempt the most dedicated players. As anticipation builds toward Gamescom, the community is watching closely to see if the upcoming reveal matches the hype.
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