November 21, 2025
Call of Duty Returns to Space in Black Ops 7’s New Zombies Map: Astra Malorum Astra Malorum blasts Zombies players into deep space as BO7’s first round-based map arrives with Season 1
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is officially going cosmic. Treyarch has revealed Astra Malorum, a brand-new round-based Zombies map dropping with Season 1, and the first trailer confirms that BO7’s undead saga is heading straight into deep space.
The new cinematic shows the squad blasting through an asteroid field in Ol’ Tessie—yes, the same armored truck from Ashes of the Damned—now upgraded with a rocket engine. As the team rockets across the void, Dark Aether creatures chase them through space to the tune of Mötley Crüe’s Kickstart My Heart.
🌌 A Planetarium Lost in Space
Astra Malorum appears to be set on a derelict planetarium drifting somewhere near Saturn, based on visuals in the trailer. The setting blends cosmic horror with classic round-based action, marking the franchise’s first return to space since Infinite Warfare—though this time, fans seem far more receptive thanks to BO7’s free Season 1 content drop.
With chaos unfolding all around, the map’s intro perfectly sets the tone for the kind of over-the-top Zombies experience Treyarch is leaning into this year.
🚀 Zombies in Space: Why It Works This Time
While “CoD in space” has a mixed legacy in multiplayer, Zombies has always thrived on wild, reality-bending ideas. Astra Malorum embraces that fully:
- High-energy, round-based gameplay
- A cosmic setting filled with Dark Aether threats
- A continuation of BO7’s escalating storyline
- A map arriving less than a month after launch
The BO7 community has been asking for more round-based content early, and Treyarch is delivering quickly.
📅 When Does Astra Malorum Release?
Season 1 of Black Ops 7 is heavily teased but not officially dated. All signs point toward:
- December 4 (expected release)
Astra Malorum will be included for free as part of the Season 1 update, making it one of the earliest major Zombies content drops in recent CoD history.
🎮 Final Thoughts
Black Ops 7 is wasting no time expanding its Zombies universe, and Astra Malorum looks like one of the most ambitious early-season maps the mode has ever seen. A wild space setting, fast follow-up to Ashes of the Damned, and free access at launch make this a huge win for BO7 players and Zombies fans alike.
Get ready to jump back into Ol’ Tessie—this time, among the stars.