Attention, PlayStation gamers and Call of Duty enthusiasts – Black Ops is back with a bang! After a four-year hiatus, Treyarch and Raven are set to launch the next chapter in the iconic Black Ops series with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, hitting shelves on Friday, October 25. Here’s a sneak peek into some of the game modes and features, along with pre-order perks available until launch.
Expect signature Black Ops elements across a thrilling single-player Campaign, intense Multiplayer, and the much-anticipated return of Round-Based Zombies. Get ready to immerse yourself in a mind-twisting narrative that challenges the boundaries of engagement across all three modes. In Black Ops 6, trust is elusive, and reality is questioned – but rest assured, this blog is real, so let’s dive in!
The Black Ops 6 Campaign Storyline
Set in the early ’90s – a period of global political turbulence marked by the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the United States as a superpower. Amidst the Gulf War’s headlines, a secretive force has infiltrated the CIA’s highest echelons, labeling dissenters as traitors. Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team, once celebrated as heroes, find themselves fugitives hunted by their own government. Forced to go rogue, they ally with the criminal underworld to clear their names and expose the real traitors, even if it means crossing the same lines as their enemies. There’s no turning back.
This Campaign connects directly to the 1980s flashbacks from Black Ops 2, depicting our heroes in dire straits. We witness a transformed Frank Woods, scarred by his encounter with Raul Menendez. Joining him is his protege, Troy Marshall, a field leader with a strong moral compass.
They are accompanied by a new CIA handler, Jane Harrow, a fearless and brilliant leader managing their agency ties. When a mission goes awry, Woods and Marshall are suspended, forcing them to go rogue. They must trust each other and recruit new team members like Felix Neumann, a technical genius, and Sevati Dumas, a mysterious assassin. Adding to the mix is the enigmatic Russell Adler, whose loyalties remain uncertain.
Dynamic Campaign Gameplay
Raven Software leads the development of Black Ops 6’s Campaign, aiming to deliver varied mission structures, player choices, and multiple ways to complete missions with dynamic gameplay. Expect a mix of stealth and large-scale battles, from palace raids to heists in luxurious casinos, with gameplay evolving through combat and dialogue, offering different outcomes.
Multiplayer and Round-Based Zombies
Treyarch is pulling out all the stops for both Multiplayer and Zombies. At launch, Black Ops 6 will feature 16 new maps, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps for 2v2 or 6v6 play. These maps offer innovations on the classic three-lane design, providing quick engagements and maintaining optimal pacing. Map designs support diverse gameplay styles, ensuring varied player experiences.
Zombies fans rejoice! Round-Based Zombies return with two new maps continuing the Dark Aether storyline from Black Ops Cold War. These maps offer a blend of new and familiar elements for players to explore.
Introducing Omnimovement
A significant innovation in Black Ops 6 is Omnimovement, offering the most fluid boots-on-the-ground movement to date. Players can sprint in any direction, seamlessly chain combat moves, and enjoy a full 360-degree range of motion. This holistic approach redefines Black Ops movement, with the Multiplayer Beta offering a perfect chance to experience it firsthand.
Pre-Orders Now Available
Prepare for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 by pre-ordering digital editions on the PlayStation Store: the Cross-Gen Bundle for both PS5 and PS4 versions, or the Vault Edition with additional premium content. Pre-order to gain Early Access to the Open Beta (dates to be announced) and unlock exclusive skins like the Woods Operator Pack for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Warzone.
Black Ops 6: Vault Edition
Pre-ordering the Vault Edition includes premium content such as:
- Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
- Mastercraft Collection with 5 unique weapons
- Season 1 BlackCell with content, tier skips, Call of Duty Points, and more
- GobbleGum Pack for Zombies with 12 rare GobbleGums
By Andrej Kovacevic
Updated on 14th July 2024