The new Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 from Activision is coming soon, bringing the franchise’s iconic fast-paced action along with some exciting new features. As the release approaches, many fans are wondering — can you play Black Ops 7 with friends across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox?

Here’s the complete 2025 Black Ops 7 crossplay guide to how this feature, progression sync, and account linking actually work – based on official Activision info.

Does Black Ops 7 have Crossplay and Cross-Progression?

Yes, it supports both, as well as cross-generation play. Before the game’s launch, it was confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 would be available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. Thanks to crossplay, players can smoothly team up with friends across different platforms — and it also helps expand the matchmaking pool.

What’s important, players can adjust the cross-platform settings at any time — for example, they can disable it completely or match only with players using the same input method. Black Ops 7 also uses dedicated servers for smoother, more reliable online performance, and features the Ricochet Anti-Cheat system, which helps detect and remove cheaters to keep matches fair for everyone.

As also mentioned, the new Black Ops will have cross-generation support, which means that players on PS5 can still play with those on PS4, or those on Xbox Series X/S can join the same matches as gamers on Xbox One. Players who purchase the Cross-Gen Bundle will get access to both versions of the game on their console family, making it easy to switch between generations.

Cross-progression is another huge feature of Black Ops 7. Once your Activision account is linked, your entire profile follows you wherever you play — from unlocked weapons and operator skins to your stats. Thanks to full Battle Pass sync, you can switch between PC, PlayStation, and Xbox without losing a thing.

How to enable Crossplay and Cross-Progression in Black Ops 7

As already mentioned, to access these features, players need to have an Activision account. When you go online for the first time, you’ll be asked to either create a new account or log in to an existing one.

Every player also has a unique Activision ID, which includes a display name, a hash mark, and a set of numbers used to distinguish you across different platforms.

Thanks to this Activision ID linking players connect all your gaming platforms under one profile, allowing full access to crossplay and cross-progression features in Black Ops 7. Those are automatically enabled when you start Black Ops 7. 

If you want to turn this feature off, go to the Settings menu and open the Account & Network tab. From there, you can toggle the crossplay option on or off depending on your choice. Turning crossplay off means you’ll only be matched with players on the same platform, which can sometimes result in longer matchmaking times.

Crossplay’s benefits

  • Freedom of platforms – team up with friends on any platform without restrictions
  • One account, all progress – all your achievements like weapons, stats and skins, stay synced across every device
  • Faster matches – you can jump into games quicker and enjoy faster matchmaking, with the wider range of opponents

Final thoughts

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is coming soon, and its launch looks truly exciting — combining the franchise’s iconic fast-paced action with several new features. Fans are especially thrilled about the return of Zombies mode and the improvements to the weapon system. Thanks to crossplay and cross-progression, PC, PS5, and Xbox multiplayer experience feels more connected than ever, opening up countless opportunities for friends to play together across platforms.