For a long time, the series has depended on Carry Forward to transfer operators, weapons, and cosmetics.
It was meant to reward loyalty, keep the community together each year, and make restarting easier.
But Activision announced that Black Ops 7 will not include Carry Forward from Black Ops 6.
All the operators, skins, and weapons earned in Black Ops 6 will stay exclusive to that game and Warzone.
The only things moving into Black Ops 7 are Double XP tokens and GobbleGums, small bonuses that don’t carry the same financial weight as cosmetics.
What’s the Official Reason Behind the Decision?
The studio described the move as restoring authenticity after years of complaints about pop-culture cosmetics.
Since Black Ops 7 is framed as a follow-up to Black Ops 2, the developers insist on designing bundles and cosmetics that align with the series’ identity rather than chasing gimmicks.
On the surface, that sounds like a win for purists who have begged for the series to stop chasing Fortnite-style absurdity.
But the reaction online shows how deeply divided the community has become.
Some players see this as Activision finally listening, a long-overdue reset that could restore the franchise’s credibility.
To many, it looks like a cheap ploy: clearing old items so fans have no choice but to pay again in the next round.
Skeptics point to the fact that Black Ops 7 pre-order bonuses already include flashy, out-of-place skins like cyborg zombies and neon-clad operators, which directly contradict the supposed return to grounded realism.
Would Activision Have Made This Call Without Battlefield 6?
The timing stands out as Battlefield 6 has been praised for universe-appropriate cosmetics, which contrasts with Call of Duty’s reputation.
Many argue Activision’s sudden shift had less to do with safeguarding Call of Duty’s identity and more to do with slowing Battlefield’s rise.
The “identity” push is branding more than correction. The real challenge is credibility since fans have been promised the same thing before.
At launch, Activision said Black Ops 6 had a clear theme, but the shop was full of cartoon outfits weeks later.
Players worry history is about to repeat itself, with Black Ops 7 starting “serious” only to roll out collabs and novelty bundles by the next season.
To quote one reaction, it feels less like fixing anything and more like flipping the switch on the money generator again.
Could This Be the Last Straw?
Still, the change marks a turning point that could help Black Ops 7 reclaim some of the franchise’s lost identity if Activision sticks to it.
If not, it risks losing fans who want a grounded military shooter.
For many, this decision could be the last straw, as it might bring Call of Duty back to what made it special or turn into another bait-and-switch in a long history of broken promises.
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