Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Should Spill the Beans on One Richtofen Theory Sooner Rather Than Later

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies Should Spill the Beans on One Richtofen Theory Sooner Rather Than Later

As a long-time fan of the Call of Duty series and someone who has spent countless hours deciphering the intricate lore of the Zombies mode, I can confidently say that Treyarch is cooking something big with Richtofen and Mr. Peeks in Black Ops 6.

Treyarch keeps sharing mysterious hints about the upcoming title in the Call of Duty series, which is rumored to be called Black Ops 6. These clues are only adding to the enigma surrounding the upcoming Zombies maps, leaving fans guessing and theorizing. From cryptic messages scrawled on walls to spooky Gobblegum machines, each teaser sets the Call of Duty community buzzing with anticipation and speculation.

One notable hypothesis that demands attention centers around the character of Edward Richtofen, often referred to as The Doc. As Black Ops 6 is set for release on October 25, 2024, it’s high time we delve into this well-loved theory and determine if it could potentially influence the storyline of the impending game. Fortunately, we are aware of what the Richtofen theory entails and why Black Ops 6 might bring the most profound revelation in Zombies lore to date.

Fans Have Theorized That Richtofen’s Son Is Trapped in the Dark Aether

In the narrative of the ‘Call of Duty’ Zombies series, it’s widely speculated that Samantha and Grigori Weaver unintentionally killed Richtofen’s son and wife by setting their house on fire. This heartbreaking incident is thought to have sparked Richtofen’s actions in the following games. Afterward, Richtofen cunningly maneuvered himself into the Director role at Requiem. He then choose Samanthony his way into the Director position at Requiem. He carefully selected Samantha, Weaver, and the rest of the team, initiating the series of events in ‘Cold War: Zombies’.

According to the theory, Richtofen often kept his insights with him in the realm of Dark Aether, but something sometimes went amiss. It’s hinted that instead of vanishing, Richtofen’s son found himself trapped within an object in the storyline or perhaps evolved a strong relationship to one. This object could be referred to as the Blue Mystery Box Bunny — Mr. Peeks — which has substituted Samantha’s teddy bear from the elder games.

Black Ops 6 Should Reveal the Richtofen/Mr. Peeks Connection at Launch

In order to maintain consistency and clarity within the Zombies narrative, it would be beneficial for Treyarch to disclose the connection between Richterfen and Mr. Peeks from the beginning itself. The initial two maps at launch – Liberty Falls and Terminus Island Map – are ideal locales to unveil this plot point. The teaser on Instagram for Liberty Falls already hinted at Richterfen’s presence and made it clear that the game will delve deeper into his background, objectives, and motivations. By exposing the Richterfen/Mr. Peeks connection in these launch maps, the storyline can be further developed and neatly resolved in the subsequent maps.

In this scenario, if the news is withheld, the developers introduce further details in their diagrams, potentially causing a shift in player’s attention. Instead of anticipating progress, the presenters unveil developments using these charts to add additional facets to the plot, which might lose interest over looking forward to fresh twists.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Promotion Has Been Leaning Hard Into Mr. Peeks Teases

Treyarch launched a site for the unveiling of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6‘s Zombie mode. Visitors who navigate to Channel 4 on this website will find a sneak peek at the latest Gobblegum machine, heavily inspired by Mr. Peeks. Additionally, an Instagram post hinted at Mr. Peeks’ significant role in the upcoming Zombies narrative through mysterious wall writing. To complete the excitement, they also introduced a Mr. Peeks stuffed toy on their site as part of the Black Ops 6 merchandise lineup, suggesting that he will play a crucial part in the forthcoming Zombies storyline.

Mr. Peeks Represents Richtofen’s “Rabbit Out of the Hat”

In a formal setting, referred to as Black O’Sullivan, also known as Tim Titen Campbell, was involved in campfire discussions with Richtofen mentioned pulling a “rabbit at the doorstep”. He declared to be “all out of rabbits”, when they all had to die to restart the world. This sequence is vital in the Zombie’s chronology, with Forseen even echoing it in Cold Conflict: Zombies, “You are all out of rabbits. Are you aware of what that implies? It implies no more escapes.”

This time, instead of having a rabbit in his hat as previously depicted, Richtofen is seen with a rabbit concealed under his hat. Mr. Peeks, the literal rabbit, provides an opportunity for him to rescue his son and aid in his escape from the Dark Aether. In the game Cold War: Zombies, players discover a note attached to Mr. Peeks, penned by a child. The note verifies that Mr. Peeks has been safeguarding this child within the Dark Aether. Notably, the note shows charred edges, lending credence to the assumption that the child could be Richtofen’s son who met his demise in flames. To drive home this point further, Cold War introduces a “extracting Mr. Peeks from his hat” symbolism. This refers back to Richtofen’s campfire conversation from Black Ops 4.

Here’s Why the Mr. Peeks Theory Makes Perfect Sense for Black Ops 6

It’s highly likely that Mr. Peeks’s narrative will continue to develop in the imminent Zombies campaign. This is primarily due to Mr. Peeks not being a mere extra addition to the Call of Duty Zombies cosmos, nor did he swap Samantha’s teddy bear for no specific reason. He might have been a vital component of Richtofen’s family plan. Just as Samantha’s teddy bear was linked to her, Mr. Peeks could have been linked to Richtofen’s son to round out the story in full circle.

The storyline for the latest “Call of Duty” Zombies hints that Edward Richtofen is prepared to enact his plan, referred to as Project Janus. Players can expect to witness the effects of Project Janus unfold in “Black Ops 6” Zombies. Although the specifics of Project Janus remain a secret, the name “Janus” is derived from Roman mythology where Janus is the God of beginnings, doors, and thresholds. This ties into the theory that Richtofen aims to open a gateway to the Underworld to save his son.

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2024-09-03 19:34