A new Call of Duty game is set to release this year, and while official details are scarce, rumours are swirling about the highly anticipated title. Presumed to be named Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Treyarch Studios is reportedly at the helm of this instalment. Here’s everything we’ve gathered about the upcoming game.
Release Date
Although no official announcement has been made, it’s likely that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will follow the franchise’s typical release schedule. Expect the game to launch in late October or early November 2024. Reports from The Verge suggest a ‘late October’ release, with Insider Gaming specifying October 25, 2024, as the potential launch date. However, these dates should be taken with caution until confirmed at the Xbox showcase on June 9th.
Campaign
The story of Black Ops 6 is rumored to be set in the early 90s during the Gulf War, focusing on the CIA’s operations and addressing the end of the Cold War and its aftermath. WindowsCentral states that the campaign will break tradition by adopting an open-world format. Players can explore the map on foot or in vehicles, with a fast-travel system akin to the one in Far Cry games. Additionally, familiar faces from Black Ops Cold War, including Russell Adler, are expected to return.
Multiplayer
Multiplayer mode is anticipated to feature remastered maps and weapons from previous Treyarch games, similar to Modern Warfare 3’s approach. Leaks have specifically mentioned the return of WMD from Black Ops 1 and Grind from Black Ops 2. More remastered maps are likely, though specific details remain unconfirmed.
Zombies Mode
Another exciting leak indicates that Black Ops 6 will launch with two new Zombies maps. The game is expected to feature a traditional round-based Zombies mode, much to the delight of longtime fans.
Other Rumors
Several other exciting rumours are circulating about Black Ops 6:
- Activision may offer a one-week early access period, an extension from the three-day early access of the last two titles.
- A new map for Call of Duty: Warzone is expected to launch alongside Black Ops 6.
- There’s speculation that Microsoft might add the new Call of Duty game to their Game Pass. A leaked image circulating online suggests the game could be listed as a Game Pass early access title.
As we await more official information, these details provide a tantalizing glimpse into what could be one of the biggest Call of Duty releases yet. Stay tuned for updates, especially from the upcoming Xbox showcase.
