It’s no longer a rumor: the post-apocalyptic universe of Fallout will invite itself into the military universe of Call of Duty. The confirmation came via a teaser video posted on the game’s official networks, revealing a collaboration between Black Ops 7 and Season 2 of Fallout, currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
In this short extract, we can see the silhouettes of emblematic characters from the series: The Ghoul, Lucy And Maximusall immersed in a misty setting, typical of a battlefield. Whistling bullets, chaotic scenery and an enigmatic message: “Stay focused, stay alive”. All the Fallout aesthetic, fused with the edgy style of Call of Duty.
What we know (and what we guess) about upcoming content
For the moment, no official details have been given on the exact content of this crossover. But everything suggests that Black Ops 7 players will soon be able to embody these iconic figures in the form of playable skinsundoubtedly as part of a temporary event or a seasonal premium pass.
This type of cosmetic content has become common in the Call of Duty universe, which has already welcomed characters from series like The Boys or films like Dune. With Fallout, the license opens up to another part of pop culture, capitalizing on the enormous success of the Amazon series, season 2 of which has just started.
Perfect timing to relaunch Black Ops 7
Black Ops 7 is off to a slower start than expected. In front, Battlefield 6 is progressing rapidly and could well become the best-selling shooter of 2025. Microsoft therefore seems to be banking on this crossover to revive the interest of players and take advantage of the influence of Fallout, more popular than ever.
Season 2 of the Fallout series takes viewers to New Vegasemblematic city of the video game world. This nod could also appeal to nostalgic players, while introducing a new generation to this cult universe. This well-oiled marketing partnership could give a second wind to Black Ops 7, while consolidating the convergence strategy of the Xbox ecosystem.
Fallout, the series that has become a strategic pillar for Xbox
Since its launch, the Fallout television series has been a real asset to the brand image of Bethesda and Xbox. With a season 3 already in preparation, and free access to season 1 via Samsung TV+ until December 25, everything is done to expand the audience.
Especially since the universe of the series has been integrated into the official canon of the franchise. The future Fallout 5 will take into account the events seen on screen, as confirmed Todd Howarddirector of Bethesda. This new link between series and video game offers Microsoft an unprecedented double exposure: on console, and in living rooms.