Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is a competent, occasionally brilliant multiplayer shooter that charges too much money for what it is in 2026. The multiplayer is genuinely good — new movement mechanics, tight map design, satisfying gunplay. The campaign is forgettable. Warzone integration works better than it has in years.
The game is worth $35. It costs $51.40. That gap is the entire problem.
The issue isn't quality — it's pricing. This is a franchise that reliably drops 50–60% within 6 months of launch. Black Ops 6 launched at $69.99, hit $29 on Kinguin by April 2024. History is extremely clear on what to do here: wait.
CoD games follow a predictable pricing arc. Here's what the data says:
| Month | Price (Kinguin) | Change | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch (Oct 2025) | $63.00 | Launch price | First week spike |
| Nov 2025 | $57.00 | −10% | Settled down |
| Dec 2025 | $54.00 | −5% | Holiday dip |
| Mar 2026 | $51.40 | −5% | Slow decline |
| Now | $51.40 | Current | Still falling |
| Predicted Jun 2026 | $32–35 | −38% | Season 3 + 6mo mark |