Black Ops 7 and Warzone Carry Forward system explained

Call of Duty has officially revealed how the Carry Forward system will work in Black Ops 7 via the August 2025 Community Update blog post. Right now, Black Ops 6 is the latest Call of Duty available to play, with one more season in hand, and Warzone is also being integrated with the same title. With the new iteration only a few months away, many players may be wondering whether their weapons and Operators will transfer over to Black Ops 7.

Read on to learn more about how the Carry Forward system works in Black Ops 7 and Warzone.

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What is Carry Forward in Call of Duty?

First introduced in Modern Warfare 3, Carry Forward is a system in Call of Duty where you can keep your weapons, operators, and attachments from the previous title. With Warzone, it's also important that you don't lose your progression and grind for specific things.

Black Ops 7 Carry Forward explained (Image via Activision)

This system allows you to keep your cosmetic items as well. However, the system is not exactly the same for both Warzone and the new titles. Read below to learn how the system will work in Black Ops 7.

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Black Ops 7 Carry Forward system explained

Black Ops 7 will have its own identity, so the developers decided not to carry forward content such as Operators, Operator skins, and weapons from Black Ops 6.

The goal is to ensure authenticity, as importing content from the previous game could undermine its originality. This decision also reflects community feedback, with the team aiming to deliver a more balanced and immersive experience that upholds the core Call of Duty feel, where all bundles and items are specifically crafted to fit the game’s identity.

However, items like Double XP Tokens and GobbleGums will carry forward, as the developers respect the time and effort players invested in earning them and recognize the importance of progression.

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Warzone Carry Forward system explained

For Warzone, the situation is a little different. Unlike Black Ops 7, Warzone will feature all current content, which includes content from MW2, MW3, and Black Ops 6. Here is how it will work:

• Weapons will continue to be tuned for Call of Duty: Warzone.
• Call of Duty: Warzone players should expect a Rank Reset at Season 1, with progression synchronized to Black Ops 7’s progression systems.

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That covers everything you need to know about how the Carry Forward system works in Warzone and Black Ops 7. Check out our other Call of Duty-related news and guides:

• Black Ops 7 Beta guide: Early access, Open Beta dates, and more revealed
• How to get Black Ops 7 Beta access and 3 Reznov skins
• Who is Milo Ventimiglia playing in Black Ops 7?