Treyarch has officially confirmed the return of Safeguard in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, with the mode launching as part of Season 2 on Thursday, February 5. The announcement was shared through a short preview, alongside a newly revealed emblem that hints the escort robot may now be known as D.A.W.G.
The confirmation marks the comeback of one of the franchise’s most recognizable objective-based modes after years of absence.
What Is Safeguard?
Safeguard is a two-sided objective mode built around constant movement and team coordination.
- One team is tasked with escorting a non-combative robot toward a designated endpoint.
- The opposing team must stop the advance by damaging and disabling the robot before it reaches its destination.
The mode originally debuted in Black Ops 3 and later returned in Black Ops 4, where it gained a reputation for fast-paced matches that blended respawn combat with structured objectives. After disappearing from later entries, its return has been one of the more requested features among long-time Black Ops players.
Season 1 Set the Foundation
Season 1 of Black Ops 7 leaned heavily into its identity as a spiritual follow-up to Black Ops 2. The opening season delivered a broad content package, including:
- Remastered maps such as Standoff, Meltdown, and Nuketown
- New multiplayer modes and weapons
- Operator bundles and progression content
- Expanded Zombies updates
Treyarch positioned Season 1 as a recovery-focused update following a rough launch period, aiming to stabilize the game and rebuild player confidence through volume and familiarity.
Season 2 Timing and Competitive Landscape
Season 2 arrives at an interesting moment for the shooter genre. While Black Ops 7 launches its new season on February 5, a major competitor has delayed its own Season 2 update until February 17.
That roughly two-week gap gives Black Ops 7 a clear window to recapture attention, especially with the return of a fan-favorite mode like Safeguard. How long that momentum lasts will depend on how Season 2’s full content lineup performs once players get hands-on.
What to Expect Going Forward
With Safeguard confirmed, Season 2 is shaping up to lean further into legacy Black Ops mechanics while continuing post-launch support. More details on additional modes, weapons, and balance changes are expected closer to launch.
For many players, the return of Safeguard alone may be enough to justify jumping back in when Season 2 goes live.
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