Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Unveiled: Get Ready for Action
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is an upcoming first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, and published by Activision. It will be the twenty-first Call of Duty game and the seventh in the Black Ops sub-series, succeeding Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020). Set in the early 1990, Black Ops 6’s single-player campaign—described as a “dynamic and intense spy thriller”—will serve as a continuation of the Black Ops Cold War narrative.
Its multiplayer component will include sixteen brand-new maps at launch, as well as several features from previous Call of Duty games, such as the “Prestige” levelling system. Additionally, the game will feature a new iteration of the cooperative round-based Zombies mode, with two all-new maps set to be included at launch, as well as omnidirectional movement mechanics that allow players to sprint, dive, and slide in any direction.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Overview
| Name | Call of Duty Black Ops 6 |
| Developer | Treyarch Raven Software |
| Publisher | Activision |
| Release | October 25, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X/S |
About This Game
The early 1990s, when the Cold War ended and the United States emerged as the only superpower, were a period of political upheaval and change, are depicted in Treyarch and Raven’s spy action thriller Black Ops 6. This story, which freely bends the rules of engagement, embodies everything great about Black Ops. The Black Ops 6 Campaign offers dynamic, action-packed gameplay with a variety of play areas that include high-stakes heists, cloak-and-dagger spy activities, and blockbuster set pieces.
Players will be able to test their skills on 16 new maps at launch, including 4 Strike maps that can be played in 2v2 or 6v6, and 12 core 6v6 maps, making for the best multiplayer experience available. Round-Based Zombies, the beloved mode where players battle legions of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch, is making an incredible comeback in Black Ops 6. Players can anticipate even more thrilling maps and innovative experiences coming to Zombies and Multiplayer after launch.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Release Date
Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be able to access the game on release day, October 25, 2024, for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
Development
Treyarch and Raven Software are co-developing Black Ops 6, with Raven in charge of the single-player campaign and Treyarch working on the multiplayer and zombie modes. The game’s development cycle is the longest in Call of Duty history, lasting four years. Some Treyarch employees claimed to have been play-testing the game since 2022. Details about Black Ops 6 began to emerge in November 2023, when Windows Central reported that the game would take place during the Gulf War and feature a story centered on the Central Intelligence Agency.
The exclusivity agreement between Activision and Sony, which allowed Call of Duty games to receive exclusive content and offers on PlayStation platforms, came to an end when Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard and its studios in 2023. Phil Spencer, the CEO of Microsoft Gaming, has declared that going ahead, the franchise will not have exclusivity deals, with content parity across all supported platforms, even though Microsoft and Activision had a similar arrangement for the Xbox consoles before 2015.
Game Modes
- Campaign: Dynamic, action-packed gameplay is offered by the Black Ops 6 Campaign, which features a range of play areas with blockbuster set pieces, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activities.
- Multiplayer: At launch, players in Black Ops 6 Multiplayer will be able to test their mettle on 16 new maps: 4 Strike maps, which can be played in 2v2 or 6v6, and 12 core 6v6 maps. Players will also witness the return of a more conventional Prestige system that is bigger and more lucrative than before.
- Zombies: In addition, the beloved Round-Based Zombies mode—which lets players defeat legions of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch—returns in Black Ops 6. Players can anticipate even more thrilling maps and innovative experiences coming to Zombies and Multiplayer after launch.
Black Ops 6 Beta Preload
As you get ready for open beta weekend two, you can preload The Black Ops 6 beta if you haven’t already. Simply get the beta from the storefront of your choice. Players who had Warzone or Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 installed and updated to Season 5 Reloaded should have received the update automatically.
File Size for the Beta
- Battle.net: 80GB (34GB to existing season 5.5 install)
- Steam: 66GB (32GB)
- Xbox One: 52GB (17GB)
- Xbox Series: 75GB (35GB)
- PlayStation 5: 80GB (32GB)
- PlayStation 4: 67GB (15GB)
- Microsoft Store: 68GB (29GB)
Conclusion
Call of Duty Black Ops 6’s action-packed single-player campaign, varied multiplayer maps, and thrilling zombie mode all promise an exhilarating experience. It is a much-awaited addition to the series, with a rich narrative set in the 1990s, improved gameplay, and substantial file sizes across platforms. It launches on October 25, 2024.
