Black Ops 7 Zombies Beta Guide: Tips, Field Upgrades, and Power-Ups Everything you need to know about Black Ops 7 Zombies in the beta — from surviving Vandorn Farm to mastering Field Upgrades and Power-Ups

The Black Ops 7 beta gives players their first hands-on experience with Zombies — a fan-favorite mode that’s back and better than ever. While the beta version offers a small taste of what’s to come, it lays the groundwork for what will likely be one of the most polished Zombies modes in recent years.

🎮 How to Play BO7 Zombies

In the beta, the only available Zombies map is Survival: Vandorn Farm. This compact, fast-paced map challenges players to survive endless waves of undead.

Your main goals are simple:

Activate power within the map.
Upgrade weapons at the Pack-a-Punch machine.
Survive as long as possible or extract before your team gets overrun.

You’ll start with basic weapons and limited space, but as the rounds progress, you’ll unlock new routes, open the barn to access power, and strengthen your loadout through upgrades.

Once the full game launches, Black Ops 7 Zombies will expand to include new maps and modes such as:

Ashes of the Damned
Directed
Survival
Cursed

Each will offer its own objectives and mechanics, building on what’s previewed in the beta.

🧠 Beginner Tips & Tricks

If you’re diving into Zombies for the first time — or returning after a while — these tips can help you last longer and earn more Essence early on:

Start with melee kills: In early rounds, use melee attacks for easy kills and maximum points before zombie spawns get heavier.
Unlock the barn early: Head for the barn to access the power switch, which activates the Pack-a-Punch on the upper floor.
Upgrade with better weapons: Use purchased weapons to clear the machine at the center of Vandorn Farm — pistols often won’t cut it.
Control zombie flow: Open multiple routes to create escape paths and funnel zombies into straight lines for easy takedowns.
Use Nukes strategically: The Nuke Power-Up gives 500 points but doesn’t reward XP for kills, so save it for emergencies or round transitions.
Pack-a-Punch two weapons: Always have a backup when your ammo runs out — relying on one weapon can end your run quickly.

⚡ All Field Upgrades in the BO7 Zombies Beta

Field Upgrades are rechargeable abilities that can change the flow of battle. Coordinate with your teammates to avoid duplicates and cover multiple playstyles.

Your Field Upgrade recharges as you defeat zombies or collect the Full Power Power-Up.

Available Field Upgrades:

Aether Shroud: Phase into the Dark Aether to become invisible to enemies.
Dark Flare: Fire an energy beam that deals heavy shadow damage through multiple targets.
Energy Mine: Deploy an explosive energy trap that detonates three times in succession.
Frenzied Guard: Fully repair your armor and draw zombie aggro — all damage goes to your armor during this time.
Healing Aura: Instantly heal all nearby teammates.
Toxic Growth: Summon thorny vines that damage and slow zombies in front of you.

Each upgrade caters to a different role, whether you prefer tanking, supporting, or crowd control.

💥 All Power-Ups in the BO7 Zombies Beta

Power-Ups are random drops from defeated zombies that provide short-term advantages. They disappear after a few seconds, so grab them quickly.

Here’s every Power-Up you can find in the beta:

Bonus Points: Instantly grants extra Essence for all players.
Double Points: Doubles all Essence earned for 30 seconds.
Fire Sale: Activates all Mystery Boxes for 30 seconds — every pull costs only 10 Aether.
Full Power: Fully recharges all Field Upgrades for your team.
Insta-Kill: Instantly kills standard zombies for 30 seconds (does not affect special enemies).
Max Ammo: Refills ammo and equipment for all players instantly.
Max Armor: Fully restores armor for the entire squad.
Nuke: Destroys all basic zombies on the map and delays new spawns for a short time.
Random Perk: Grants a random perk you don’t already own.

Each Power-Up can be the difference between surviving another round or getting wiped, so time your pickups wisely — especially late in the match.

🧩 Final Thoughts

The Black Ops 7 Zombies beta gives players an exciting preview of what’s to come — tight survival gameplay, meaningful upgrades, and cooperative chaos. While the beta focuses solely on the Vandorn Farm map, the fundamentals feel strong and familiar, setting up for a full launch packed with new maps, bosses, and expanded game modes.

Prepare to take the fight to the undead when Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 officially launches on November 14, 2025.