Time to tune in because the next big Call of Duty info drop is almost here, and it looks like you can skip the pre-order cost if you play it right on Twitch.
Call of Duty Next 2025 starts on Tuesday, September 30. Expect new reveals for Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty Warzone, along with Twitch Drops that unlock early access to the beta.
Even if you’re not into the technical talk, the stream lets you try out the new features before they’re released. That alone makes it worth watching.
How to Get Early Access and What Time to Watch
The big Call of Duty switch is coming up fast. Make time on Tuesday, September 30. Here’s when it starts:
- 9am PDT
- 12pm EDT
- 5pm BST
You can catch everything on YouTube and Twitch. Devs from Treyarch will walk through the full Black Ops 7 lineup, including Multiplayer and Zombies. Other Call of Duty studios and community figures will also show up. Expect key announcements and full beta access details.
And let’s be honest: the real reason most of us are tuning in is for the free rewards. That early beta access is a big one. Whether you’re in it to learn maps for ranked or just want a head start, getting in early makes a difference.
But here’s the catch: your YouTube or Twitch account must be linked to your Call of Duty Activision account, so that first.
Here’s what you can earn just by watching:
- Time Watched: 15 minutes / 30 minutes / 45 minutes / 60 minutes
- Reward: CoD Next Emblem / CoD Next Calling Card / Black Ops 7 Charm / Early Access to Black Ops 7 Open Beta
- Requirements: Link your account / Link your account / Link your account / Twitch only
So yes, watching for one hour on Twitch gets you the early access code. If you already pre-ordered, you’re covered. For everyone else, this is the cheapest way to play early. It’s worth the hour.
Black Ops 7 Campaign, Zombies and the Return of the Weird
Change is coming for Call of Duty. After a showing at Gamescom 2025, there’s still plenty more coming during Next. This stream is the main event where we get the deep details on Black Ops 7.
Treyarch has been hyping up some major changes. The campaign is leaning hard into psychological missions and what they’re calling a more brainy narrative. Zombies is getting a full twist too, turning into a surreal trip through the Dark Aether.
Expect Multiplayer, Zombies and Warzone updates. The developers say they are aiming for a more grounded tone with natural-looking cosmetics. That might be hard to believe considering past skins, but we’ll see.
There’s timeline confusion too. This is technically the seventh Black Ops game, but it’s supposed to follow Black Ops 2. Hopefully the stream clears up where it fits.
Competition, Community Mood and Why This One Matters
The community energy around this release is strange. Black Ops 7 is launching into a market where Battlefield 6 is getting a lot of praise, especially for its beta. Some players think Black Ops 7 looks like just another light entry in the series.
That’s why Call of Duty Next 2025 is important. This stream needs to prove why this game matters. Treyarch and the other studios have to show how they plan to back up their talk about campaign depth and design focus.
If you’re a competitive player, the early access via Twitch Drop is a big deal. It gives you time to learn the maps and try out weapons before the general public jumps in.
So whether you’re watching for the campaign details or just want that early code, get your accounts linked and be ready on September 30.