Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 All We Know So Far

With the conclusion of the new Modern Warfare trilogy, it’s prime time to revisit all Call of Duty installments in sequence, especially as the Black Ops series prepares for its return. The upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to continue the narrative from Cold War and promises to be the most ambitious addition to the franchise yet, striving to claim the title of the best game in the series. The early teasers have been as enigmatic as the game’s central themes of deception, veracity, and espionage. Nevertheless, we’ve been tirelessly sifting through the available footage and documents to provide insights into one of the most eagerly awaited titles on the horizon. Exciting developments are on the way, so we’ll ensure you have all the essential information about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 before its release.

Release Date

A soldier squats in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 key art. — Activision Blizzard

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is slated for release on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Platforms

A soldier shooting from their back in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. — Activision

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will still support last-generation consoles. It will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. As one of the top multiplayer experiences each year, it will also feature cross-platform play.

Trailers

The reveal trailer sets Black Ops 6 in 1991, following the events of Cold War. The storyline starts with Russel Adler resurfacing in Kuwait, where a web of conspiracies involving a group named The Pantheon—who have infiltrated the CIA—starts to unfold. This prompts players, alongside Adler and new characters Sev and Felix, to operate outside the confines of the law to undermine their plans. Naturally, Frank Woods returns, now serving as a mentor within the CIA rather than active combat roles, guiding protagonist Troy Marshall.

Players can expect a varied array of mission styles, including classic high-octane shootouts, stealthy infiltrations, and even some non-combat scenarios, like a casino heist, allowing for multiple approaches including diplomacy instead of gunfighting.

The open mission design reintroduced in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 returns, offering players more freedom in how they tackle objectives.

A dedicated trailer for Zombies has unveiled the new characters players will embody. This time, the roster includes Grigori Weaver, Elizabeth Grey, Mackenzie “Mac” Carver, Oskar Strauss, William Peck, and Maya Aguinaldo. The narrative picks up several years after the events in the Zombies mode of Cold War, continuing the Dark Aether storyline in a new Terminus outpost located in the Philippine Sea. The initial scenes depict a breakout scenario and the mission to find Mac’s missing brother amidst the chaos.

In a final effort to build excitement, Activision has released a launch gameplay trailer that highlights rising tensions between the U.S. and Saddam Hussein, who appears to be in possession of biological weapons. True to the Black Ops style, a deeper narrative is at play that won’t be fully revealed until the game’s release.

Gameplay

The most significant shift in gameplay for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the introduction of what the developers are dubbing as Omnimovement. The standout feature is the capability to sprint in any direction, including backward. The options for sliding, diving, and prone movements have been enhanced to ensure fluid and dynamic gameplay.

Multiplayer will debut with 16 fresh maps, with 12 designated for 6v6 matches and four suitable for either 6v6 or 2v2 gameplay.

Once players reach the maximum level in multiplayer, the classic Prestige system returns, allowing for another round of leveling to unlock all weapons and gear anew. Ten Prestige levels are available, each unlocking new rewards. Players can then attain Prestige Master before embarking on an additional 1,000-level journey.

Additionally, for the first time in the franchise, players will have the freedom to customize their HUD, rearranging or hiding crucial information during gameplay.

The Zombies mode is making a comeback, reverting to its arcade roots. It will continue the Dark Aether narrative and feature two new round-based maps at launch: Terminus and Liberty Falls. The gameplay trailer spotlights the Terminus map, filled with action, weaponry, and various environmental options to fend off hordes.

One new weapon, the Beamsmasher, described as “an experimental powerhouse with three unique damage types,” will assist players in battling against waves of adversaries on Terminus Island. A new killstreak called Mutant Injection allows players to temporarily transform into a Mangler. Players will also encounter a new system called Augments, which lets them enhance perks, mods, and field upgrades, with choices for both major and minor improvements.

Great news for solo players: you can now save your progress and quit during a Zombies match, making it easier to take breaks without losing progress in these marathon sessions.

During Opening Night Live 2024, we were treated to an in-depth look at a campaign level titled “Most Wanted.” This segment involves the team sneaking into a facility for a hostage rescue, which quickly escalates into high-octane action. The gameplay showcases a mix of camera angles, introducing an FPS experience that pits players against heavily armed foes equipped with miniguns. This demonstrates the new movement mechanics, allowing players to sprint and slide in various directions.

A new explosive knife capable of being thrown and remotely detonated further enhances the gameplay dynamics.

The trailer culminates in an exhilarating motorcycle chase, reminiscent of thrilling on-rails shooting sequences that fans enjoy.

The multiplayer aspect of Black Ops 6 received its own dedicated reveal trailer. It kicks off by hinting at potential takedown maneuvers within a familiar strip mall map. A significant new feature is the ability to utilize enemies as human shields, allowing players to maneuver while still engaging in combat.The Omnimovement mechanics are prominently displayed, demonstrating how players can dive, roll, slide, and swim throughout the environments.The trailer wraps up by reiterating the inclusion of 16 new maps, the return of the Gunsmith feature, and the traditional Prestige system.

A substantial leak has surfaced regarding Black Ops 6, revealing extensive information, including a comprehensive list of Scorestreaks and Combat Perks. While this information should be approached with caution, it’s likely that many of these features will be included in the final game.

Leaked Scorestreaks and Effects:

Scout Pulse — Unknown
RC-XD — Control an explosive RC vehicle
UAV — Marks enemies on the minimap
Counter UAV — Disables enemy radar
Watchdog Helo — Deploys a missile to cluster bomb an area
Interceptors — Unknown
Chopper Gunner — Operate a machine gun from a circling helicopter

Leaked Perks and Effects

Dexterity — “Decreases weapon sway while jumping, sliding, and diving. Reduces fall damage.”

Gung-Ho — “Mitigates movement penalties during reloads or equipment usage. Allows for reloading while sprinting.”

Engineer — “Detects enemy equipment and scorestreaks through walls and shows enemy scorestreak icons on the minimap.”

Forward Intel — “Extends minimap range and indicates directions for detectable enemies.”

Tracker — “Displays enemy footsteps. Automatically pings enemies while aiming down sights. Long cooldown.”

Dispatcher — “Lowers score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks. Stacks with Bankroll.”

Fast Hands — “Increases weapon swapping speed and extends focus when throwing back grenades.”

Bankroll — “Provides +150 score towards Scorestreaks at the start of each life.”

Double Time — “Significantly enhances the duration of Tactical Sprint.”

Cold-Blooded — “Not detectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Player-controlled Scorestreaks won’t highlight you. Immune to Spy Cam.”

Vigilance — “Displays an icon on the HUD whenever you’re visible on enemy minimaps. Immune to CUAV and Scrambler. Immune to Sleeper Agent.”

Gearhead — “Provides two Field Upgrade charges. Accelerated Field Upgrade charge rate. Can hack enemy equipment and field upgrades. Booby traps available on Care Packages.”

Guardian — “Increases healing speed when capturing and holding objectives. Enhances teammate revival speed.”

Quartermaster — “Recharges equipment over time.”

Preorder

A squad stands together in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. — Activision

Two editions are available for pre-order for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, each offering different perks.

Cross-Gen Bundle — $70

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Access to the Open Beta
Woods Operator pack

BO6 Vault — $100

Includes everything in the Cross-Gen Bundle
Hunters vs. Hunted Operator pack
Mastercraft Collection
BlackCell (1 Season)
GobbleGum Pack for Zombies