Black Ops 7 sees the return of David “Section” Mason. What is it about his character that makes him so important to both the story you want to tell, and to the Black Ops franchise?
Raven Software Lead Producer Natalie Pohorski: At its heart, Black Ops 7 is David Mason’s story. He’s been carrying the weight of what happened in 2025, decisions he made, actions he regrets, and the fallout that followed. For years, he’s tried to make peace with what he sees as personal failure. But now, with Menendez back and the world on edge, David and his team are pulled into a mission that forces them to confront their deepest fears.
This isn’t just about global threats and high-tech warfare, it’s about facing the past, reckoning with memory, and pushing through fear and regret. David is a complex character, and we felt this was the right moment to bring him back into the spotlight, with a performance that brings depth and humanity to David’s journey, and we’re excited for players new and returning to experience it.
Can you tell us a little bit more about The Guild? Who are they, how long have they been operating, and what are their goals?
Pohorski: Some players might recognize The Guild from Black Ops 6, where they first appeared as a powerful crime syndicate operating out of the coastal city of Avalon in the 1990s. In Black Ops 7, they’ve transformed into something much bigger, and far more influential. Now a massive tech corporation more than four decades later, The Guild offers cutting-edge protection and has positioned themselves as a key player in the new world order.
