Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 arrived on November 14, 2025, bringing back one of the franchise’s most challenging features: Dark Ops challenges. These hidden objectives have returned to the series, offering players exclusive calling cards and bragging rights for completing some of the game’s most demanding feats.
What Are Dark Ops Challenges?
Dark Ops challenges are secret objectives that don’t appear in your mission log like regular challenges. Players must discover them independently, making them some of the most rewarding and difficult achievements in the game. Completing these hidden challenges unlocks exclusive calling cards that showcase your skills and dedication.
Black Ops 7 Dark Ops Challenges: Complete List
Treyarch has introduced numerous Dark Ops challenges across Black Ops 7’s various game modes. Here’s the full breakdown of what you can unlock right now:
Campaign Dark Ops
The campaign features hidden challenges tied to specific missions:
Undaunted – Survive the horde of Fears in Mission: Suppression
Multiplayer Dark Ops
Competition-focused players can earn these challenging rewards:
Frenzy Killer – Get a Frenzy Kill Medal (5 rapid Kills)
Mega Killer – Get a Mega Kill Medal (6 rapid Kills)
Ultra Killer – Get an Ultra Kill Medal (7 rapid Kills)
Chain Killer – Get a Chain Kill Medal (more than 7 rapid Kills)
Relentless Killer – Earn a Relentless Medal (20 Kills without dying)
Brutal Killer – Earn a Brutal Medal (25 Kills without dying)
Nuclear Killer – Earn a Nuclear Medal (30 Kills without dying)
Trip Cap – Control all 3 objectives in Domination for 3 minutes straight
Reverse Card – Kill an enemy with the explosion caused by shooting an enemy piece of Equipment or Field upgrade
Zombies Dark Ops
The Zombies mode features some of the series’ most demanding challenges:
Armed to the Teeth – Have 3 Pack-A-Punch Level III, Legendary Rarity Weapons equipped with Ammo Mods and 8 Perks active
Invincible – Survive to round 50 without being downed
Harbinger of Doom – Get 100 kills with a single scorestreak in Zombies
Box Addict – Buy 30 Weapons from the Mystery Box in a single match
Countdown – Kill an Elite enemy with a jump pad
New Man – Kill 1,000 Zombies with each of the 8 dedicated crew operators
Beta-Exclusive Dark Ops (No Longer Available)
Two Dark Ops challenges were exclusive to the beta period and have now expired. These calling cards cannot be obtained:
Best of the First – Earned by getting 1,000 eliminations in Multiplayer during the beta
Tip of the Spear – Earned by reaching Round 50 in a single zombie survival match during the beta
Where to Buy Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Black Ops 7 is now available across multiple platforms and regions. Here’s where to purchase the game:
United States
Digital Editions:
Steam – $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Vault Edition
Battle.net – $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Vault Edition
Microsoft Store (Xbox App) – $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Vault Edition
PlayStation Store – $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Vault Edition
Xbox Store – $69.99 Standard, $99.99 Vault Edition
Physical & Key Retailers:
Amazon US – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
G2A – Key codes for Steam and Xbox
GameStop – Physical copies for all platforms
United Kingdom
Digital Editions:
Steam – £59.99 Standard, £79.99 Vault Edition
Battle.net – £59.99 Standard, £79.99 Vault Edition
PlayStation Store – £69.99 Standard, £79.99 Vault Edition
Xbox Store – £59.99 Standard, £79.99 Vault Edition
Physical & Key Retailers:
Amazon UK – £49-£59.99 for physical copies
Very – £59.99 PS5
Keys for Games – Steam keys from £27.83
Australia
Digital Editions:
PlayStation Store – A$99 Standard, A$129 Vault Edition
Xbox Store – A$99 Standard, A$129 Vault Edition
Physical & Key Retailers:
JB Hi-Fi – A$89 Cross-Gen Bundle (Xbox or PS5)
EB Games Australia – A$49 with trade deal
Amazon Australia – Various editions available
Game Pass Availability
Black Ops 7 is available immediately on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, making it an excellent option for subscribers looking to save on the upfront cost. Standard Game Pass does not include the game.
Vault Edition Premium Content
The Vault Edition ($99.99 USD / £79.99 GBP / A$129 AUD) includes premium bonuses for dedicated players:
Cross-Gen Bundle (both current and previous generation console versions)
BlackCell Season Pass with 20 Tier Skips
Four exclusive Operator skins (Harper, Karma, T.E.D.D., and Reaper EWR-3)
Ultra GobbleGum Pack for Zombies
Mastering Dark Ops Challenges
Dark Ops challenges require dedication and skill. Many of the multiplayer challenges demand precise aim and rapid kills, while Zombies challenges test your survival instincts and ability to manage resources. The New Man challenge is particularly demanding, requiring you to accumulate 1,000 kills with each of the eight crew operators across multiple matches.
For players serious about collecting every calling card and proving their mastery of Black Ops 7, pursuing Dark Ops challenges should be a priority. These hidden achievements represent the franchise’s most challenging gameplay moments and provide lasting proof of your expertise in the game’s toughest content.
