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Black Ops 7 Nuketown: Mannequin Easter Egg Coming Soon

Black Ops 7 Nuketown: Mannequin Easter Egg Coming Soon
Black Ops 7 Nuketown map featuring mannequins and Easter egg anticipation

Gaming enthusiasts diving into the latest iteration of Nuketown within *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* have quickly discovered a familiar absence: the iconic mannequin Easter egg is currently inactive. Despite the map's recent integration into the game on November 20, players' attempts to trigger the long-running secret by shooting off all mannequin heads have proven unsuccessful. However, seasoned *Call of Duty* fans and industry observers are not surprised, as historical patterns suggest an imminent activation for the beloved in-game event.

A Familiar Mystery: Nuketown's Missing Secret

The highly anticipated new version of Nuketown, a staple in the *Black Ops* series, became available on November 20. Almost immediately, the community began its traditional quest to unlock the map's signature Easter egg. Reports, including a viral video from the DETONATED account, confirm that the mannequin heads on Nuketown 2025 cannot be shot off, preventing the Easter egg's activation. This has led to widespread speculation that while the Easter egg is undoubtedly present in *Black Ops 7*, it remains dormant, awaiting a future update or a specific trigger.

The Historical Precedent: Looking Back at Black Ops 6

This delayed activation is not unprecedented for the *Black Ops* franchise. Recall *Black Ops 6*'s Nuketown, which also launched without its mannequin Easter egg immediately available. That version, which unleashed zombified mannequins, was unlocked approximately a week after the map's initial release. If history repeats itself, *Black Ops 7* players can reasonably anticipate the Easter egg's arrival very soon. Many theorize its debut could coincide with the highly anticipated Season 1 launch, expected in early December.

Nuketown Easter Egg Through the Ages

The Nuketown Easter egg has been a cornerstone of the map's identity since its debut in the very first *Black Ops* title in 2010. Each iteration has offered a unique, often whimsical, reward:

  • Black Ops (2010): Shooting all mannequin heads triggered the Rolling Stones' "Sympathy for the Devil" to play.
  • Black Ops 2: Unlocked classic Activision games playable on an in-game sign.
  • Black Ops 6: Released zombified mannequins from the ground.

The consistent presence of this Easter egg across every version of Nuketown since 2010 reinforces the community's belief that *Black Ops 7* will carry on the tradition, albeit with a slight delay.

Beyond the Mannequins: Recent Black Ops 7 Updates

In other significant *Call of Duty: Black Ops 7* news, the game, which officially launched on November 14, saw developer Treyarch make its "Endgame" mode available to all players on November 21. Previously, access to this mode was restricted to those who had completed the game's campaign. Furthermore, a new update also rolled out, bringing crucial aim-assist changes, demonstrating Treyarch's ongoing commitment to refining the player experience. Interestingly, Activision's traditional first-weekend social media post regarding *Black Ops 7* notably omitted any performance comparisons to previous franchise releases, a break from established patterns. Meanwhile, the game has also been in the news due to a US lawmaker calling for AI regulations following revelations about developers' use of AI in its creation.