The release of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 is already catching the attention of first-person shooter fans who prefer a more realistic setting for single-player and multiplayer matches. Compared to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, which is set in the near-future, both entries into Activision’s hugely successful franchise are vastly different. With Infinity Ward introducing several innovations to various mechanics, it’s bound to split the opinion of the often vocal community. Here, we take a closer look at the similarities and differences between Modern Warfare 4 and Black Ops 7 so you know which game will suit your preferences the best.
Why Should I Buy Modern Warfare 4?
The latest entry into the Modern Warfare series is a return to a more realistic setting. Featuring a single-player story centred around North Korea’s invasion of South Korea, fans can expect a gripping storyline packed full of cinematic set-pieces that wouldn’t look out of place on a movie screen.
Multiplayer sees several innovations to various elements, including the removal of Omnimovement in favour of a system that expands mantling, climbing, hanging, and jumping options to create new ways of catching the opposition off-guard. If you’re concerned about unrealistic movements, fear not. Infinity Ward says the movement will “preserve the grounded realism, physicality, and combat intensity that define Modern Warfare.”
Infinity Ward is best-known for its incredible gunplay, and Modern Warfare is no exception. The controversial weapon bloom mechanic has been removed to make hipfire more predictable, while recoil patterns and weapon handling have received overhauls to match player input.
If you’re a fan of unusual weapon customisation, Apex Attachments have you covered. Unlocked by reaching the highest weapon level, these attachments drastically change weapon behaviour, transforming them into something entirely different. For example, the 1911 pistol has a unique shotgun underbarrel, offering even better close-range performance.
Modern Warfare 4 multiplayer launches with a total of 12 Core launch maps for 6v6 matches alongside Kill Block, offering hundreds of different map layouts in each round of gameplay to ensure the action is always fresh. Elsewhere, dedicated Gunfight and Big War maps offer a healthy mix of small-team duels and all-out action. Your Double XP Tokens from Black Ops 7 also carry over.
What is Modern Warfare 4 DMZ?
Instead of a co-op Zombies experience appearing in Modern Warfare 4, Call of Duty’s take on an extraction mode returns. Known as DMZ, players can load into matches as a lone wolf or as part of a squad with the task of recovering a range of items and moving them to safety.
Similar to other extraction shooters, you can loot various items that can be used to craft items that range from night-vision goggles to field upgrades that provide valuable intelligence. Several rare resources are extremely valuable and can be used to craft potentially game-changing items.
You can complete story missions that continue the story from the single-player campaign, complete Dynamic Operations, and take down other players to climb the leaderboards. With complete freedom to explore Hajin, you can experience DMZ however you prefer to play Call of Duty.
Should I Keep Playing Black Ops 7?
If you’re a fan of Zombies and Endgame, then it’s worth continuing to play Black Ops 7. However, you should expect a significant decline in players loading into matches when Modern Warfare 4 launches and fans move over to the new game. With Modern Warfare 4 not featuring a Zombies mode, Black Ops 7 is worth having if you want to slay endless waves of undead opposition.
For multiplayer, Treyarch won’t introduce new content, meaning the meta will remain the same. There also won’t be any new maps to master as a result of Activision focusing on Modern Warfare 4’s post-launch plans.
Ultimately, you decide to continue playing Black Ops 7. However, if you want the most up-to-date Call of Duty with regular updates and new content, then it could be worth making the switch to Modern Warfare 4.
Before you make any decision, be sure to take a look at whether Modern Warfare 4 is coming to Game Pass at launch.
