One of the hallmarks ofCall of Dutyfor over a decade has been the Zombies mode. What was once a terrifying surprise at the end ofWorld at War’s campaign has cemented itself as one of the most influential game modes in the industry, andCall of Duty: Black Ops 6looks to include one of the most ambitious iterations of Zombies yet. Developer Treyarch has offered deep dives into howCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is expanding on the undead action, while also bringing it back to basics. From round-based matches to the return of classic perks like PhD Flopper, there already looks to be something for everyone to enjoy.
Black Ops 6’s Zombies mode will expand on the long-running story that Treyarch has been telling since 2008. Though many of the fan-favorite characters introduced in the early days of Zombies aren’t around anymore,Black Ops 6still provides a through-line with its cast. This next chapter in the Zombies story serves as a direct sequel tothe events ofBlack Ops Cold War, with many of the same operatives set to return. Players will also find themselves back in control ofBlack OpsZombies royalty, in what should be a welcome return for longtime fans.
Black Ops 6 Zombies' Playable Characters Explained
Black Ops 6will have two Zombies maps at launch: Terminus andLiberty Falls. The playable characters for the former have been shown in great detail through cinematic and gameplay reveals, but those featured in the latter are still somewhat ambiguous. Though players seem to have some freedom in which operators they choose for Zombies, there are four which are essential to its narrative experience. Some of these faces will surely be familiar to gamers who have closely followedCoD’s recent Zombies storyline, but one in particular introduces a new wrinkle into the perilous proceedings.
Terminus' Main Operators
Treyarch has developed an interconnected storyline more complex than some long-running television shows with its Zombies mode, andBlack Ops 6looks to keep that momentum moving. Considering how the story forBlack Ops Cold War’s Zombies was so concentrated, these may be some of the only playable characters that gamers encounter. If the Liberty Falls cinematic trailer was any indication, however, longtime fans may be able to play asEdward Richtofenfor the first time in many years.
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
