Get ready for a heartwarming (and slightly unexpected) moment in the grim future of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7! Activision has officially confirmed that players can indeed “pet the dog” in the game. But don’t expect a furry companion; in the year 2035, you’ll be showing affection to the Deployable Armored Weaponized Groundcraft, affectionately known as the D.A.W.G. This killer robot machine can, surprisingly, be a source of digital cuddles, thanks to a dedicated small team at Treyarch who worked to bring this unique Easter egg to life.
According to design director Matt Scronce, this delightful feature began as a simple, hidden Easter egg. “This is a fun one,” he remarked. “It started as a small, little Easter egg and, inevitably, somebody asked the question, ‘Can I pet that dog?’ And a very small group of people made it happen.”
How to Pet Your D.A.W.G. in Black Ops 7
So, how exactly do you shower your mechanical best friend with affection? Activision unveiled the method during Call of Duty: Next, and it’s surprisingly simple. Matt Scronce explained that the key lies in equipping the “Sentry Mode Overlocked” upgrade. Once you’ve unlocked and applied this specific attachment, you’ll gain the ability to interact with and pet your D.A.W.G. You can experience this unique feature for yourself when the multiplayer beta kicks off on October 2nd!
Beyond this charming detail, Activision recently unveiled a wealth of information regarding Black Ops 7’s multiplayer experience. Players can look forward to a full roster of maps and game modes available at launch, with even more details expected to drop during the ongoing Call of Duty: Next event. It’s worth noting that Black Ops 7 continues the narrative directly from 2024’s immensely successful Black Ops 6, both titles developed by the talented teams at Raven Software and Treyarch.