Treyarch dropped the news on October 4, 2025, that the Black Ops 7 beta now features Open Moshpit, a separate multiplayer playlist where skill levels barely factor into who you get matched with.
Skill-based matchmaking in Call of Duty has been a sore spot for players for ages. It kicked off with the first Modern Warfare back in 2007, and with every new game, the tweaks have made matches even tighter on skill differences.
That means it's rare to jump into a lobby full of all sorts of player abilities anymore, which sucks the fun out of casual sessions, particularly if you're grinding at the higher ranks.
Everything you need to know about Open Moshpit
From the October 4 Black Ops 7 beta patch notes, Open Moshpit throws you into matches where skill takes a back seat during matchmaking, aiming to mix things up for fresher games and wilder results.
Moshpit and Open Moshpit are both live in the beta right now, sharing the exact same maps and modes. Check out the lineup below for what's included.
Maps
- Impring
- Cortex
- Exposure
- The Forge
Modes
- Team Deathmatch
- Domination
- Hardpoint
- Kill Confirmed
- Overload
Just keep in mind, since this is all beta stuff, the way Moshpit operates could shift big time before Black Ops 7 drops in November. Fans have been waiting for SBMM fixes in Call of Duty, and this Treyarch update might just deliver on that promise.
Treyarch Going Hard on Black Ops 7 Overhauls
The fact that they're even thinking about a shift like this just drives home the rough waters Black Ops 7 is sailing into right now. Just days ago, during the Early Access phase of the beta, people pointed out that the opening stats weren't looking too hot.
Ahead of the beta going live, Activision flipped their script, confirming that "Carry Forward" is off the table for Black Ops 7. That means all those wacky team-ups and crossovers from Black Ops 6 won't show up when the new game hits shelves. And if the pressure wasn't already mounting, the folks behind the Vault Edition reworked some of the teased skins to dial back the goofiness, a clear nod to player gripes about staying true to the Call of Duty roots.
Once the beta actually dropped, the higher-ups doubled down, stressing that they're diving deep into every bit of player input on Black Ops 7 beta feedback.
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