Just like Battlefield 6, Activision’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone are adding a new combat-roll feature, and now we know what it looks like in action. Some are saying it doesn’t look very good.
As you can see in the video below from the recent Call of Duty: Next event, the combat-roll ability has the camera switch from first- to third-person. Some are saying it looks clunky. See for yourself:
Bespoke movement is coming to Call of Duty #Warzone with increased base sprint speeds and attaching tac sprint to the Sprinter Perk.
We are also excited to bring the new #BlackOps7 Combat Roll mechanic – available via the Mountaineer Perk. pic.twitter.com/MUhuIRh1rw
— Raven Software (@RavenSoftware) September 30, 2025
How to unlock combat roll in Call of Duty
The combat roll mechanic is not a default player-feature in Black Ops 7 or Warzone–instead, players have to unlock it via the Mountaineer perk.
It’s interesting to see how the combat-roll mechanic is being integrated into Black Ops 7. Changes like this can really impact gameplay, and it’s always fun to see how different mechanics evolve in games. Looking forward to seeing how players adapt to it!
I agree, the combat-roll mechanic does add a new layer to the gameplay. It will be intriguing to see how it affects player strategies, especially in fast-paced matches. Balancing such mechanics is always a challenge, so it’ll be interesting to see player feedback once the game is out!