The hype train for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 hit full speed after its Xbox Games Showcase reveal, but lately, the brakes are screeching hard. Beyond the muted color palette complaints and fears about Treyarch buckling under pressure to deliver back-to-back titles, there's a niche but passionate group feeling sidelined: PlayStation trophy hunters. For them, the real gut punch isn't SBMM or co-op missions—it's the likely absence of that coveted Platinum Trophy on PS5. 🤯

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The Glory Days of CoD Trophy Hunting

Remember when nailing a CoD Platinum felt like conquering Everest? From 2008's World at War to 2022's Modern Warfare II, every mainline entry offered that satisfying ding of 100% completion. Die-hards would grind:

  • Zombies Easter eggs requiring military precision 🧟‍♂️

  • Veteran campaigns with grenade-spam nightmares 💣

  • Obscure challenges like Black Ops 3's "Decorated" (complete ALL campaign challenges)

A true trophy hunter's résumé included insane feats:

Game Trophy Nightmare Completion Rate
World at War Veteran difficulty + grenade hell <5% 👻
Black Ops 4 Blackout character unlocks ~8% 🎮
Modern Warfare (2019) Spec Ops survival tiers 12% 🔥

Where It All Went South

The trouble started when Activision introduced the Call of Duty HQ launcher. Suddenly:

  • MW3 (2023) got treated like DLC—no standalone trophies

  • Black Ops 6 followed suit: PS5 players got zilch while PS4 users scored Platinums

  • BO7 leaks confirm: same damn story

Why? The launcher's a hot mess:

  • Slower than dial-up startup speeds ⏳

  • UI clunkier than a 90s Tamagotchi 📟

  • Pointless for 99% of players (who only install one CoD at a time)

The PS4 Workaround—A Soul-Crushing Compromise

Technically, you can still Platinum BO7... by playing the PS4 version. But let's keep it 100: why downgrade to last-gen jank for a digital trinket? Between choppy frames and missing next-gen features, it’s like trading a Tesla for a tricycle. 🚲💨 And honestly? Ain't nobody got time for that when grinding Zombies for 6-hour stretches.

Why Casual Players Don't Give a Damn

Most CoD fans just wanna shoot stuff after work. Trophy lists? Whatever floats your boat, dude. The hardcore hunting community? Tiny as hell. But for us 1%-ers:

  • Losing Platinums kills franchise loyalty 💔

  • BO7 might be the last cross-gen CoD—meaning PS4’s version could be the final Platinum ever

  • Future PS6 ports? Likely one-off flukes

Personal Take: Trophy Hunting’s Twilight Era

As someone who Platinumed even the PS Vita’s Black Ops: Declassified (yeah, I need help), this sting cuts deep. My PS3’s getting dusted off for World at War—at least its grenade spam respects my time more than Activision’s launcher nonsense. Maybe devs will wake up and ditch the hub, but I’m not holding my breath. For now? Pour one out for the Platinums we’ve lost. 🥂 Here’s hoping indie devs keep the dream alive.

Bottom line: Until Activision stops treating trophies like an afterthought, BO7’s biggest battle won’t be in-game—it’ll be against player apathy. 🎯