The highly anticipated next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 6, will be released on October 25th. Set in the early 1990s, this game will be available on day one through Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service. Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, Black Ops 6 promises an exciting new campaign, a robust multiplayer mode, and an engaging zombies experience.
Campaign Overview
Setting and Plot
The main campaign of Black Ops 6 is set after the events of Black Ops Cold War, featuring flashbacks to Black Ops 2. Taking place during the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, the campaign involves immersive spy missions amid government conspiracies. Players will traverse diverse locations including Southern Europe, the Russian Tundra, the US, and the Middle Eastern desert.
Development and Features
Raven Software has crafted the campaign, incorporating ‘90s gadgets and equipment. Iconic characters like Frank Woods and Russell Adler return, adding depth to the storyline. Players will also encounter a new safehouse – an abandoned manor and KGB black site, which serves as the campaign hub where players can configure upgrades and select missions.
Multiplayer Mode
Omnimovement Feature
The multiplayer experience in Black Ops 6 introduces a new “omnimovement” feature, providing players with enhanced control over their movements. This allows for sprinting, sliding, and diving in any direction, as well as rotating while prone.
Maps and Progression
Developed by Treyarch, the multiplayer mode includes 16 new maps at launch. These consist of 12 core 6vs6 maps and four strike maps for 2vs2 or 6vs6 modes. The Classic Prestige system makes a return, offering a bigger and more rewarding progression system than ever before.
Zombies Mode
Return of Round-Based Gameplay
For fans of the Zombies mode, Black Ops 6 reintroduces the round-based mode with new challenges. Players will face waves of the undead across two new maps available at launch, equipped with a variety of weapons and upgrades to enhance gameplay.
Availability
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be accessible on multiple platforms, including Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5, and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to the game from day one across both PC and Xbox.
Prepare for an immersive and action-packed experience when Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25th!
