- Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 will feature a handful of multiplayer maps set in Japan
- This includes Toshin, an urban map set in the middle of a near-future Tokyo.
- The setting reflects the central themes of the game according to the developers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 It will feature 18 multiplayer maps at launch, some of which will be set in a near-future Japan.
It is the first time that the country occupies such a prominent place in a Covert operations title, which appears “not just as a backdrop, but as an important region woven throughout the experience,” according to Miles Leslie, associate creative director at developer Treyarch, in an in-depth preview at Tokyo Game Show 2025.
He explained that the country offered “the right tone, scale and contrast” to help “ground” the game’s narrative and mechanics.
“The region’s combination of tradition and innovation reflects the central themes of Black ops 7“added Treyarch design director Matt Scronce.
These ideas were evident in last month’s multiplayer beta, which allowed players to explore the new Toshin map.
Located in the center of Tokyo, Toshin is a dense urban environment packed with authentic details. Traditional Japanese architecture sits alongside futuristic buildings, decorated with bright neon lights and eye-catching anime-style advertisements.
The map even houses a cat cafe and an atmospheric karaoke bar, reflecting the playful culture of the real-life city.
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Toshin pairs very well with Den, a map set in an old Japanese castle not 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 the old and the new.
The castle, now occupied by the high-tech faction The Guild, has been outfitted with modern fixtures such as server rooms. These sit alongside traditional elements such as a tranquil indoor Zen garden.
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Returning classics like Express and Raid have also been revised to match the new aesthetic, transporting the action to the stage to help even familiar designs 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 try the game one last time before its release, publisher Activision recently announced a matcha pop-up in London, England that you can attend for free.
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