The Carry Forward system in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has received a major update. Items returning from Black Ops 6 will not only appear in Warzone but will also be accessible in Black Ops 7 multiplayer and Zombies, marking the first broader expansion of Carry Forward across all modes. Many players exploring the new Carry Forward changes also look for ways to buy cheap CoD BO7 bot lobby access to speed up weapon leveling without affecting gameplay balance.

Originally, the plan was to transfer nearly all Black Ops 6 content into Black Ops 7, similar to how MW2 content carried into MW3. This would have included operators, weapon blueprints, camos, DLC weapons, and other unlockable items, excluding player stats. However, the idea was eventually abandoned due to community feedback. Many players felt that certain themed or comedic operators would disrupt the tone of Black Ops 7, and this concern led developers to cancel the full Carry Forward plan. Only Double XP Tokens and GobbleGums were allowed to transfer at launch, with a few later additions such as preorder camos and Zombies operators earned through Easter egg quests.

With the launch of Season 1, Warzone is now fully integrated with Black Ops 7. This transition resets all player levels back to Level 1 and clears gameplay stats such as K/D ratio and win–loss records. All previously earned content remains available, including weapons, blueprints, operators, and camos from MW2, MW3, and Black Ops 6, as well as event rewards and purchased bundles. Alongside the existing content, players gain immediate access to all Black Ops 7 gameplay systems, including 30 new weapons, perks, field upgrades, tacticals, scorestreaks, and a new Warzone-exclusive mastery camo grind. This maintains continuity with previous Warzone integrations while ensuring that players keep the cosmetic items they have collected over multiple titles.

Although developers previously stated that Black Ops 6 content would not carry forward into Black Ops 7 multiplayer or Zombies, the official Season 1 blog confirms that select items will return during the mid-season Reloaded update. These additions include the Shock Charge tactical, the Impact Grenade and Thermite Grenade lethals, as well as the Morphine Injector and Tactical Insertion field upgrades. Several scorestreaks will also return, such as the Archangel Launcher, Combat Bow, Death Machine, Dreadnought, Grim Reaper, Sentry Turret, Strategic Bomber, and War Machine. These items will be usable in challenges and will provide medals, XP rewards, and trophy progress. Overclock abilities will not apply to these returning tools.

Zombies will receive its own set of returning items. Mule Kick, Light Mend, and the Shatter Blast ammo mod are confirmed, alongside field upgrades including Tesla Storm, Frost Blast, and Mister Peeks. Additional items such as returning tacticals, lethals, and scorestreaks will also appear mid-season and will be accessible via the Zombies crafting table.

At this stage, weapons from Black Ops 6 are not being brought into Black Ops 7, though future updates may introduce them gradually. Developers have acknowledged community interest in classic weapons like the PPSH or Olympia making a return in Zombies and stated that this is something being explored, though without promises. Introducing such content later in the seasonal cycle—especially during quieter periods—would allow these additions to stand out without overwhelming the early-season update, which already includes several new weapons.

There is also community interest in operator carry forward, particularly characters who fit the Black Ops theme such as Reznov. While some returning characters, like the Replacer, have been reworked and offered through in-game rewards, operator carry forward remains limited. Selectively transferring certain operator skins could create fairness concerns, as players who purchased other skins might feel disadvantaged. This makes the process more complex, and developers appear cautious about choosing individual operators without a broader system.

The updated Carry Forward system aims to balance player expectations with the thematic integrity of Black Ops 7. Warzone retains its tradition of preserving cosmetic investment across titles, while multiplayer and Zombies adopt a more curated approach focused on items that fit the game’s setting. Additional content may continue to appear in future seasons, with more details expected in Season 1 Reloaded or Season 2.