Get Ready to Survive the Zursa: Black Ops 7’s Wild Zombies Experience!

Welcome to the Madness of Black Ops 7 Zombies

Brace yourselves, gamers! Black Ops 7 is here, and its Zombies mode has taken a leap into the deliciously chaotic unknown. The first map, “Ashes of the Damned,” pays homage to the legendary Tranzit, which—let’s be honest—sits proudly in the top three tiers of our favorite CoD Zombies escapades. This map isn’t just a casual stroll; it’s the biggest round-based map ever created, bringing back our old pals from Black Ops 6 (hey, Dempsey, Nikolai, Takeo, and Richtofen) but with a twist of the Dark Aether madness!

Survive the Zursa and More

Now, let’s talk about the freaky foes that await you. Enter the Zursa: a zombified bear that is part of the fresh and bizarre enemy roster. Imagine this furry monster, loaded with beehive growths, swiping at you while sending out swarms of Zombees. Yep, you read that right—Zombees! They’ll be buzzing around, nibbling away at your health. Hello, endless panic!

The brains behind this madness, Treyarch’s creative director Miles Leslie, shared some light on the wild ideas that birthed the Zursa. Picture a mix of wilderness and Dark Aether, and you’ll see why they thought, “What if a crazy bear was after you?” And just like that, the Zursa was born, proving that the Zombies team is absolutely bonkers in the best way!

Lest we forget our trusty sidekick—a customizable pickup truck lovingly dubbed Ol’ Tessie. Forget the bus from Tranzit; this beast is described as a “Wonder Vehicle” and feels like an extra character you’ll fall in love with! Imagine upgrading it and zipping around the grandest map in Zombies history; it’s like a road trip but with way more Zombie mayhem.

Don’t miss Cursed mode, which is a nostalgic throwback that challenges even the most seasoned players. It’s accompanied by three other modes: Survival (where you’ll try to outlast the undead in a tight area), Standard (the classic round-based mode we adore), and Directed (which helps you navigate the wild stories and objectives). Leslie wants each mode to help you level up your skills as you aim to tackle the Cursed experience!

While we’re digging into Ashes of the Damned, the hype train is already rolling for the next map arriving in Black Ops 7 Season 1. A cheeky teaser showed a stunning observatory featuring a funky machine, and Leslie is swimming in mysterious grins. He did say, “If you thought launch was crazy, it gets even crazier!” Whatever that means—it sounds like we’re in for a real treat!

So, get your Zombie-slaying gear ready! Season 1 kicks off in early December. In the meantime, practice your moves in Ashes of the Damned and indulge in the hilarious chaos of Dead Ops Arcade—it promises plenty of belly laughs. With the previous installment having its ups and downs, we’re excited to see how Black Ops 7 upholds the Zombie legacy. Let the undead fun begin!