The cinematic trailer for Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum was released on November 21, 2025. The brand new trailer showcases Richtofen, Maya, Dempsey, and the rest of the crew as they battle against an army of ravagers in space. Astra Malorum is a map located on an asteroid shaped like a skull, where players will uncover the secrets of the Dark Aether in a new DLC map for the Zombies game mode.
Astra Malorum roughly translates to ‘Stars of Evil’ in Latin, a fitting name for a Zombies map set in space. In the aftermath of the main quest’s Easter Egg ending of Ashes of the Damned, the crew encounters a cosmic entity from the Dark Aether who helps them escape the clutches of the Warden by hiding them in a pocket dimension in space. This sets the stage for the events in the Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum map.
The trailer kicks off with the crew being ejected into space aboard Ol’ Tessie, with Richtofen steering the ship while being pursued by Ravagers riding comets. Dempsey, now restored to his human form, uses the DG2 wonderweapon to fend off the enemies, while Takeo eliminates threats up close with his sword. Weaver and Elisabeth also join the fight, showcasing their skills in combat.
As the crew faces a looming asteroid in their path, Richtofen activates the ‘Eco Mode’ on Ol’ Tessie, using its thrusters to destroy the rock and avoid a collision. However, the ship sustains damage, and the crew crash-lands on the skull-shaped asteroid, Astra Malorum. The team explores an abandoned Planetorium within the asteroid, hinting at potential gameplay mechanics related to gravity.
The trailer ends with Richtofen holding the damaged steering wheel of Ol’ Tessie, suggesting that the ship may not be operational in the upcoming map. The crew’s journey into the skull-shaped asteroid and their arrival on Astra Malorum sets the stage for an exciting new chapter in the Black Ops 7 Zombies storyline.
As more information about the map becomes available, players can look forward to unraveling the mysteries of the Dark Aether and facing new challenges in the space-themed setting of Astra Malorum. Stay tuned for updates on Black Ops 7 Zombies Astra Malorum as the release date approaches.
