Black Ops 7 Age Rating Hints at Premium Content Carryover from BO6
▼ Summary
– Call of Duty fans speculate that Black Ops 7 will allow players to carry over skins from Black Ops 6, based on references to weed-related content in the ESRB rating.
– The ESRB confirms Black Ops 7 will be rated M 17+ and available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, and Xbox One, with in-game marijuana references.
– Some players are unhappy about premium content like skins transferring to Black Ops 7, calling it a “huge L.”
– Black Ops 7 is the first consecutive release in the sub-series, featuring actors Milo Ventimiglia, Kiernan Shipka, and Michael Rooker, and new multiplayer modes.
– Activision recently pulled controversial in-game ads from Black Ops 6, and Black Ops 7 is expected to cost $80, up from $70 for its predecessor.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s recent ESRB rating has sparked speculation among fans about potential content carryover from its predecessor, Black Ops 6. The game, confirmed for PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and last-gen consoles, received an M for Mature 17+ rating, with one particular detail catching players’ attention. The rating mentions weapons featuring “marijuana/joints/paraphernalia,” including characters inhaling from a bong-like rifle attachment or smoking joints during execution sequences.
This description has led many to connect it to Black Ops 6’s Dank Days Tracer Pack, a premium bundle filled with weed-themed cosmetics like weapon skins, charms, and finishing moves. If accurate, this could mean premium content from Black Ops 6 will transfer to the sequel, a move that has divided the community. While some players welcome the continuity, others have voiced frustration, with one fan bluntly calling it a “huge L” for the franchise.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, Black Ops 7 marks the first back-to-back release in the sub-series. During its reveal at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Call of Duty’s General Manager Matt Cox emphasized the team’s goal to deliver a connected experience. The game’s cast includes Milo Ventimiglia as David Mason, Kiernan Shipka as newcomer Emma Kagen, and Michael Rooker returning as Mike Harper from Black Ops 2.
Leaked details from a developer playtest also revealed new multiplayer modes like Skirmish and Overload, along with a 20v20 wingsuit option, adding to the hype. However, the game hasn’t been without controversy. Activision recently pulled in-game ads from Black Ops 6 and Warzone, calling them an accidental “feature test.”
Adding to the discussion, Black Ops 7 is expected to launch at $80, following Microsoft’s announcement of a price hike for first-party titles. Whether players are ready to pay more for carryover content remains to be seen, but the debate is already heating up online.
(Source: IGN)
