Black Ops 7 of Call of Duty has been rated by the ESRB, suggesting the continued presence of cannabis-themed character skins in the game.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is set to follow in the footsteps of its predecessors, with the much-loved Carry Forward feature expected to make a comeback. This feature, which allows players to carry over operator bundles, skins, weapon camos, attachments, and blueprints from previous games, is anticipated to be available for Black Ops 6 to Black Ops 7 transfers.
The Carry Forward feature was first introduced in the Modern Warfare series, allowing transfers of operators, weapon camos, and bundles purchased in Modern Warfare 2 to Modern Warfare 3, but not offering backward compatibility. This trend is expected to continue for Black Ops 7, with official confirmation pending but the precedent set by previous titles and current leaks strongly supporting this policy.
If the Carry Forward feature does return, it could mean that fans will be able to use their favourite operator skins, weapons, attachments, and blueprints from Black Ops 6 in Black Ops 7 from day one. This includes skins acquired via battle passes, bundles, or events.
The ESRB rating for Black Ops 7 mentions prior operator skins with specific attributes, such as a "weed-loving" operator with a bong-equipped rifle. This suggests that some skins will carry over or remain accessible through the shared Call of Duty HQ launcher and Warzone integration.
Treyarch Studios decided to forgo Carry Forward with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. However, recent years have seen an increase in the use of marijuana imagery in the game, leading to frustration among some members of the CoD community. It could indicate that Treyarch will revive the Carry Forward policy for Black Ops 7, and that the weed content from Black Ops 6 will be available to multiplayer fans in Black Ops 7 at launch.
In Modern Warfare 3, a Cheech and Chong Operator Bundle was featured, including a kill animation that turned eliminated player characters into burnt blunts. Treyarch also went all-in on a weed-themed "Blaze of Glory" event in Black Ops 6, which included a Seth Rogen operator bundle.
However, it's important to note that there is no new weed content included at launch for Black Ops 7. If you're interested in purchasing pot-themed content, you can still do so for yourself with Call of Duty Points.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has been rated M for Mature by the ESRB, reflecting the game's mature content, including some weapons featuring marijuana/joints/paraphernalia.
Despite the controversy surrounding the increased use of marijuana imagery in the game, the fans were surprisingly receptive to the lack of Carry Forward in Black Ops 6. Whether this trend continues remains to be seen as we await official confirmation on the return of Carry Forward for Black Ops 7.
In summary, the Carry Forward feature is expected to allow players to keep and use their purchased operator bundles, skins, weapon camos, attachments, and blueprints from Black Ops 6 into Black Ops 7. Official confirmation is pending but the trend from prior titles and current leaks strongly support this policy continuing.
Gaming enthusiasts eagerly await updates regarding the Carry Forward feature in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, speculating its return similar to its implementation in the Xbox platform's Modern Warfare series. If approved, players will be able to use their favoriteoperator skins, weapons,attachments, and blueprints purchased in Black Ops 6 on Windows and Xbox platforms from the initial launch of Black Ops 7. The ESRB rating for Black Ops 7 hints at the potential continuation of marijuana-themed entertainment elements, such as the "weed-loving" operator with a bong-equipped rifle, from the previous iteration to the forthcoming game.
