Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 has just introduced some new controller options for disabled gamers that provide a greater level of customization in the military shooter. This is a boon for accessibility in a series that continues to cater to players of all skills and abilities.
Co-developers Treyarch and Raven Software took to the official Call of Duty blog on April 9 to announce a new collaboration with the AI software platform Cephable. According to the website, the software “enables players to control games using alternative inputs such as voice commands, face expressions or head movement, and customized buttons” through the company’s desktop and mobile apps. Once you download Cephable, you will have a plethora of new customization options for the in-game controls across Black Ops 7’s Campaign, Zombies, Dead Ops Arcade, and Firing Range modes.
Specifically, Cephable–which is a free download–lets you use voice commands and other mobility-friendly options to play Black Ops 7. The developers noted in the blog post that, although these new input options will function the same way as a controller or keyboard and mouse, there may be some latency because Cephable controls pass through additional processing and an external service before reaching the game.
Black Ops 7 now supports new adaptive and accessible control options in collaboration with @Cephable.
🗣️ Voice Commands
⚡️ Quick Actions
➕ More Custom Controls
Built alongside players with disabilities, these features allow for deeper personalization and adaptive ways to play…— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) April 9, 2026
Setup is easy. Download the Cephable app on desktop or mobile, link your Call of Duty account, map your inputs, and fire your lasers. (Remember that meme?)
Despite being an external service, the studios explained that the Cephable integration comes with safeguards to protect the integrity of fair play. It was also tested in collaboration with the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat team, as well as members of the disabled community, to ensure its functionality and practicality for everyone who uses it.
Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 kicked off on April 2 with new guns, more maps, more anti-cheat upgrades, and a new point of interest on Verdansk. In all that more is the addition of two skins for controversial comedian Dave Chapelle, which are slated to arrive on April 20 and highlight just where Activision stands on inclusivity.
