Activision has announced that the “Carry Forward” feature will not be included in the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. This change will significantly affect how players progress and customize their experience, as items like Operator skins, blueprints, and weapon camos from previous titles will not carry over into the new game. This marks a clear shift from past practice and may influence how players view their investment in cosmetic items. The removal of the feature will reset the in-game environment, requiring players to earn new content designed for the next installment.
This decision particularly affects content from Black Ops 6, meaning players will not have access to its wide range of cosmetic items in the new game. However, some exceptions exist. Players can still carry over certain consumables, such as Double XP tokens and GobbleGums, which will help them keep some of their progression-related assets. This distinction clarifies that the change mainly targets cosmetic and weapon items that shape a player’s identity in the game.
Activision’s reasoning for this shift focuses on maintaining artistic integrity and thematic consistency. The publisher stated that Black Ops 7 is developed to provide an authentic Call of Duty experience and that new bundles and items will be made to fit the Black Ops identity. This suggests an effort to create a more cohesive experience, where every piece of content is designed to match the game’s specific tone and narrative, without being mixed with a large number of previous items.
While the carry forward feature is ending for Black Ops 7, it will still be available in Call of Duty: Warzone. Players can still use content from Black Ops 6 in the battle royale mode, allowing them to enjoy their existing collections. This separation between the main game and Warzone creates two distinct systems, enabling players to keep their investment in one while starting anew in the other.
