Things We Learned During The Call of Duty NEXT 2024 Showcase - September 2024

Key Takeaways

Every Zombies map in Black Ops 6 has a main quest for players to complete, tying into the Zombie mode’s story continuity.
Players can expect a mix of returning fan-favorite Wonder Weapons and a new Thrustodon jet-like cannon in Zombies mode.
A new ‘Kill Order’ game mode is introduced in Black Ops 6, where players protect a team’s ‘high-value target’ for points.

As a hardcore Call of Duty fanatic who’s spent countless hours crouching behind walls and racking up kills since the original World at War, I can hardly contain my excitement for what Treyarch has in store with Black Ops 6! With 12 brand new weapons on the horizon, it seems like they’ve taken a leaf out of my own personal wish list.

On August 28, 2024, live from Washington D.C., Activision unveiled several upcoming features in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. They focused on the three key components of its multiplayer mode – Player versus Player (PvP) Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. The audience got a sneak peek at the game’s innovative “Omnimovement” system and the title’s 16 fresh maps.

For approximately four hours, a full-day event celebrating “Call of Duty” and “Black Ops 6” was underway. Notable attendees included Joanna Leung, Lead Game Designer, and Matt Scronce, Associate Director of Design. In addition to interviews with developers, content creators showcased live multiplayer gameplay. Updates and announcements for the upcoming “COD” title were also shared.

Every Zombies Map Has A Main Quest

Easter Eggs And Narrative Gameplay Have Never Been More Accessible

Things We Learned During The Call of Duty NEXT 2024 Showcase

In their unveiling of the second fresh Zombies mode map, ‘Liberty Falls,’ for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the Next 2024 team revealed that each Zombies map will offer a central quest for players to progress as they engage in gameplay.

Additionally, it was suggested that the storyline in Treyarch’s last Black Ops game, Cold War, would seamlessly continue into the story found in the round-based Zombies missions of Black Ops 6. Furthermore, Treyarch shared with players that while not initially accessible at launch, a ‘Directed Mode’ will guide players through the different stages to complete the narrative for each Zombies map.

Players Can Use New & Returning Wonder Weapons

Fan-Favorites And A New Jet-Inspired Cannon Come To Zombies

For over fifteen years now, since the introduction of the Zombies mode into the Call of Duty series, players have been provided with a diverse collection of potent and imaginative Wonder Weapons to assist them in their mission of eliminating the zombies.

Players have learned exciting details about the Liberty Falls Zombies mode map, as it turns out that classic favorite Wonder Weapons will reappear, along with a freshly introduced one for gamers to wield. The Thrustodon, reminiscent of a jet engine cannon, appears to suck in zombies and items into its gullet. Additionally, players can utilize the cannon’s destructive blast attack, which obliterates nearby zombies.

Players Can Fight In A New ‘Kill Order’ Game Mode

Players Protect Their ‘High-Value Targets’ And Hunt The Other Team’s

At the Call of Duty Next event, it was announced that in addition to adjusting strategic multiplayer modes like Domination and Hardpoint, Treyarch is introducing a brand-new mode called “Kill Order” when Black Ops 6 debuts.

In this team-oriented Player versus Player (PvP) setting, each team is assigned the protection duty of a crucial team member, often referred to as a ‘High-Value Target’ (HVT). This HVT acquires additional defense mechanisms such as armor plating and enhanced minimap capabilities. If the enemy manages to eliminate this HVT, they receive extra points. In the quicker paced version called “Face Off Kill Order”, Scorestreaks are deactivated, and players find themselves navigating through compact Strike maps for a more intense combat experience.

Treyarch’s Substantial Gameplay Tweaks From MW3

Faster Kills, A Cleaner UI, And ‘Intelligent Movement’

2023’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3” offered an intense first-person shooting adventure. In contrast, the creators at Treyarch felt compelled to introduce significant gameplay modifications for “Black Ops 6”.

In addition to faster combat due to reduced time-to-kill and the elimination of health bars, Black Ops 6 introduces a cutting-edge feature: “smart movement.” This system, divided into three components, lets players effortlessly climb, slide, and run over various terrains without any manual control.

The Traditional Prestige System Is Returning

Going Back To The Risk-Reward Re-Locking Of Past Titles

2023’s “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III” introduced a change in the multiplayer Prestige system. Unlike previous games, players were granted cosmetic rewards once they surpassed level stages without any loss or penalty to their progress. In simpler terms, players could advance and unlock rewards continuously, unlike in past versions where progress was sometimes halted due to a risk-reward system.

Instead of starting over completely in Black Ops 6’s Prestige system, as it appears to be a response to fan demand, players will find themselves having to re-earn all weapons and perks. To maintain balance, Treyarch has provided an option for players to secure ‘permanent unlock’ tokens, ensuring that their hard-won weapons remain even after prestiging. Furthermore, the visual design of each Prestige level is influenced by the various titles in the Black Ops series, with Prestige 1 drawing inspiration from Call of Duty: World at War in 2008.

12 Brand New Weapons Are Coming At Launch

New Guns From A New Period In Time

In the upcoming game, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6”, it appears that classic weapons like the AK-47 and Kar98k will reappear. However, during the Call of Duty Next event, Treyarch revealed that a total of 12 new weapons are set to debut alongside the game’s release.

12 newcomers will find themselves venturing into the first-person shooter series for the first time, with an exciting twist – they’ll get to wield experimental prototype weaponry that was part of the game during the ’90s era. To further emphasize this nostalgic feel, the development team at Treyarch has expressed their enjoyment in “immersing themselves in and recapturing the essence of the nineties.” In addition to these innovative weapons, classic camouflage and reticle challenges are making a comeback for players to conquer.

Area 99 As A New Resurgence Warzone Map

A Warzone-Wide Return To The Nuketown Aesthetic

In the event called Call of Duty Next, Treyarch declared that Nuketown’s origin place would have a new Resurgence Warzone map named Area 99, which will be introduced in the Call of Duty: Warzone game mode during Season 1.

10 significant spots dot the map, revealing how Area 99 offers players the ability to traverse both above and below ground to gather resources and outwit opponents. This area, with a Nuketown-inspired, post-apocalyptic 1950s ambiance reminiscent of Fallout, comprises original and recurring elements from the beloved Nuketown multiplayer map. From its Mannequin Assembly plant to its central Reactor, players can engage in gameplay spanning various types of terrain.

The Original Verdansk Map Is Returning To Warzone

Verdansk’s Classic Design Is Coming 2025

Initially perceived as a risky move, the addition of a Battle Royale mode to the Call of Duty series with Warzone’s release in 2020 proved to be a fast favorite due to its sharp gunplay mechanics and beloved map design that resonated with fans.

The initial map, known as Verdansk, had a significant number of players but was removed from the Warzone mode in 2021 when Call of Duty: Vanguard launched. However, during the Call of Duty Next broadcast, Treyarch announced that this map will reappear in the mode by Spring of 2025. It remains unclear if it will return exactly as it was or if there will be significant modifications made to it.

2024-09-03 10:34