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Call of Duty Zombiesfans recently took a trip down memory lane, digging through old discussions about the game that started it all,Call of Duty: World at War. The legendary FPS from now-longtimeCall of Dutydeveloper Treyarch ushered in a new age for the series, placing players in the middle of World War 2. Along with multiplayer and campaign modes, Treyarch also included a secretZombiesmode inWorld at Warthat has since grown into a massive franchise.
While there’s been a variety of changes and improvements made to theCall of Dutyformula, each new release still feels connected to one another thanks to the series' satisfying combat, robust multiplayer features, action-packed story missions, and ever-increasing graphical fidelity.The franchise’sZombiesmode has remained a cornerstoneof the brand, even if it may not be as popular as Team Deathmatch. Over the last several years,Call of Duty Zombieshas grown and evolved, much like the zombies themselves, becoming a story and feature-rich haven for those wanting to sit back and wipe out horde after endless horde. However, as the mode progresses, some players have grown fonder of the game that started everything,World at War.
Reddit user Moon_Devonshire went back to take a look at the oldCall of Dutyforums, specifically to see what players had said about the then-newZombiesmode. “It’s kind of crazy seeing posts from 2008 when the discussion about zombies first started,” the user noted. Several screenshots were shared of original discussions about the game’sZombiesmode, with players posting their highest rounds. “For those who were around when it came out, were there any big theories by the time Der Riese came out? Or did a lot of that not start until bo1,” one player asked.Strategies have changed significantly inCall of Duty Zombies, with players reaching absurdly high rounds.
Zombies Fans Look Back at World at War
It’s common for players to feel nostalgic about the origins of their favorite game or series, withWorld at Waracting as the launching point for the ever-expanding andever-confusingCall of Duty Zombiesstoryline. However, players may also be fondly looking back due to controversy withBlack Ops 6’s take onZombies. The reveal ofBlack Ops 6’s second launch map, Liberty Falls, was met with both excitement and backlash, with some players feeling disappointed by the upcoming experience. While change is sometimes hard, there’s always been controversy surrounding each new iteration ofZombies, notably withBlack Ops 3’s Shadows of Evil, a map that was criticized on launch but later considered to be one of the best of the series.
WhileWorld at Warstarted it all, theCall of Duty Zombiessaga continues withBlack Ops 6, Treyarch’s upcoming title. Releasing on July 29, 2025,Black Ops 6seeks to reinvigorateZombiesin multiple ways, coming equipped with two brand-new round-based maps at launch.Treyarch showed off both ofBlack Ops 6’s newZombiesmapsover the last few weeks, giving players a small taste of what they can expect when the game fully releases, with plenty more updates and new experiences on the way as the nextCall of Duty’s lifecycle continues.
