The Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 campaign wraps up with a heavy mix of psychological warfare, throwbacks to franchise lore, and a climactic mission against The Guild. But just when players think they’ve seen the last of the story, a cryptic credits scene flips everything — and a mysterious new figure enters the spotlight. So who exactly is the man revealed at the very end of Black Ops 7?
What Happens at the End of the Campaign?
In the final mission, David Mason and the Specter One squad stop Emma Kagan from launching a global bioweapon attack using “Cradle,” a fear-inducing hallucinogenic. Kagan, the CEO of The Guild — a shadowy tech conglomerate — is captured, and her facility is destroyed. On the surface, the world is safe.
But Black Ops 7 doesn’t end there. As the credits roll, players are shown a final cutscene that quietly shifts the power dynamic and sets up the next phase of the story. The Guild isn’t finished — it’s only evolving.
Who Is the Man at the End?
The post-credits scene introduces a character named Dorne, revealed only through subtitles. He’s a fresh face to the Black Ops series — not a returning character like Raul Menéndez or someone tied to past storylines (at least as far as current information shows). But his surroundings and demeanor reveal a lot:
- He is surrounded by The Guild’s advanced robotics and tech, confirming his affiliation with the organization.
- He was also seen briefly earlier in the game, appearing next to Kagan after her televised interview.
- The tone of the scene heavily implies that Dorne is now assuming control of The Guild in Kagan’s absence.
Dorne’s appearance isn’t just a tease — it’s the start of the next arc. Similar to how Black Ops 6 introduced Jackson Caine in its ending and later used him throughout seasonal content, Treyarch appears to be setting Dorne up as the main antagonist for ongoing updates.
Now that Black Ops 7 features the 32-player PvE “Endgame” mode, there’s plenty of room for Treyarch to build out Dorne’s role through future:
- Lore drops and seasonal cutscenes
- Special Guild-related missions in Endgame
- PvE boss battles or narrative events across Avalon
This structure lets Dorne evolve organically as a threat rather than being confined to a single campaign storyline.
Is Dorne Connected to Past Characters?
There’s no confirmed link between Dorne and any legacy villains. Some fans speculated whether he might be:
- A rebranded version of Raul Menéndez, thought dead after BO2.
- A younger version of an older villain from earlier Black Ops games.
But current lore and subtitles identify him clearly as Dorne — and there’s no evidence pointing to a disguise or identity twist just yet.
What Black Ops 6’s Ending Tells Us About BO7’s Future
The introduction of a new villain in a cryptic post-credits scene follows Treyarch’s established pattern. In BO6, Jackson Caine was teased the same way, and went on to appear in seasonal multiplayer and Zombies lore.
By introducing Dorne in BO7’s credits and including him in the Endgame unlock cutscene, Treyarch is:
- Creating narrative continuity for seasonal content.
- Giving players a reason to follow the story post-campaign.
- Laying the groundwork for live-service storytelling through Endgame and other modes.
While Emma Kagan is behind bars, The Guild remains very much alive. The presence of Dorne implies:
- A power shift within the organization.
- Potentially darker and more militarized intentions.
- Future conflicts in Avalon and other zones through Endgame content.
Players can expect Dorne’s arc to unfold over several months, with more cutscenes, missions, and possibly a Season 1 storyline revealing his goals and background. Play Now!
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