Black Ops 7 Devs Ignore Criticisms About Laziness, Tell Gamers Not To Worry About It

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  • Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 gameplay reveal at Gamescom has faced heavy backlash.
  • Fans accuse the developers of being lazy, with harsh criticism dominating discussions.
  • Associate Creative Director Miles Leslie stated that Treyarch will ignore the criticism and remain focused on delivering its own vision.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been heavily criticised following its gameplay reveal. The trailer has been bombarded with dislikes, and the comments section is filled with negativity.

Meanwhile, Battlefield 6 is receiving widespread praise. Even the former Blizzard boss stated that Battlefield 6 is set to boot stomp Call of Duty this year, and that outcome seems very plausible. Still, the Black Ops 7 developers appear to be brushing off the backlash, telling players not to worry.

Why it matters: The upcoming Call of Duty faces criticism on multiple fronts. With so many concerns raised, it seems unlikely the developers will be able to address them all before launch, potentially setting up a very disappointing release.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Mega Jump Is Already Attracting Criticism

Speaking to IGN, Miles Leslie, the associate creative director, said that Treyarch is trying to ignore the backlash surrounding Black Ops 7 and is instead focusing on delivering the best game possible.

Fans have voiced concerns about the direction of the game, but when asked about these criticisms, Leslie explained that the team would not be addressing them directly and would continue to pursue its own vision.

There’s always going to be people that are going to try to knock you down and not have positive criticism, which we do look for. So, it’s like noise, right? You try to cut through that and stick to your vision and plan.

-Miles Leslie

Regarding Battlefield 6, Treyarch doesn’t seem to view it as a threat. Leslie admitted he enjoyed playing the beta but emphasised that as long as Treyarch hits its own goals, Black Ops 7 will deliver what fans want. He added that there’s nothing to worry about and simply encouraged players to have fun.

We’re fans of the FPS genre. We’re fans of lots of games. Let’s all have fun. 

The upcoming Call of Duty will release on November 14, 2025.

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