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Headline: “Ashes of the Damned” Map in Black Ops 7 Zombies to Feature Massive Scale and Customizable Vehicle

Los Angeles, CA – Get ready for a zombie-slaying experience unlike any other. Activision announced today that “Ashes of the Damned,” the Zombies map launching with Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on November 14, 2025, will be the largest and most ambitious Zombies map in the franchise’s history.

The map, twisted by the Dark Aether, will feature iconic locations and returning fan-favorite characters, but the real head-turner is the introduction of “Ol’ Tessie,” a fully customizable and drivable Wonder Vehicle. Treyarch Design Director Kevin Drew explains the inspiration came from a desire to expand on the “TranZit” map from Black Ops II, giving players control of their transportation.

“Instead of the bus driving you, you get to drive the bus,” Drew stated. Ol’ Tessie starts as a beat-up ’70s-era pickup truck but can be upgraded extensively. Think installing the talking, disembodied head of T.E.D.D. (voiced by Nolan North), mounting a turret, or even adding a Pack-a-Punch machine to the rear bumper.

Players will be challenged to make crucial decisions about their routes, face hazardous roads, and maintain Ol’ Tessie, making it a vital part of their survival strategy. The map also features a central hub in Ashwood, complete with a garage for repairing Ol’ Tessie.

According to Drew, players can expect thrilling moments that feel like something out of an action movie, emphasizing the importance of Ol’ Tessie in completing quests and escaping dangerous areas. “There’s some moments in the quest that you really need Tessie to help out, where it’s like, ‘All right, everyone get in!'”

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 launches November 14, 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, ROG Xbox Ally handhelds, Cloud, Battle.net, Steam, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4. It is an Xbox Play Anywhere title and available day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.

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