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The article commemorates the 15th anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops, highlighting how Treyarch's bold departure from traditional WWII themes to a complex Cold War espionage narrative redefined the franchise, establishing Black Ops as a pivotal series with innovative storytelling, multiplayer modes, and Zombies mode, despite mixed critical reception and a shift in franchise dynamics.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was developed simultaneously with Black Ops 6 by the same team, allowing for better continuity and innovation, and dispelling concerns about rushed production.
Activision has announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, developed by Treyarch, set to release in 2025 for PS5 and PS4, featuring a new storyline set in 2035 with campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes, with a full reveal expected later in the summer.
Voice actors for Call of Duty's Black Ops 6 Zombies mode have reportedly quit due to concerns over AI usage and lack of protection clauses in their contracts. This follows Activision's use of AI-generated art and weapon skins in the game, sparking criticism and highlighting the company's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. The departures are a significant loss for the series, with fans worried about the replacement of long-standing actors like Julie Nathanson and Nolan North.
Players of Black Ops 6 are reporting issues with the current Double XP event, claiming that the XP gains are not as expected. Despite the event's promise of doubling XP, many players have noticed that their XP rewards are significantly lower than anticipated, leading to suspicions that the base XP rate has been reduced. This has caused frustration among the community, with some players labeling the event a "scam." The discrepancy in XP gains has yet to be addressed by Treyarch, leaving players concerned as they prepare for Season 1 Reloaded.
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has achieved the biggest launch in the franchise's history, topping charts in player count, hours played, and matches. To celebrate, Treyarch is hosting a Double XP weekend starting November 27, alongside the return of fan-favorite modes Prop Hunt and Stakeout 24/7. The game's success has also contributed to a 43% increase in Microsoft's gaming revenue, following Xbox's acquisition of Activision.
Rebirth Island is set to return to Call of Duty: Warzone on November 18, following its removal due to map-specific issues. The map will be available for quads only, alongside the new Resurgence map, Area 99, which offers solos, duos, trios, and quads. The integration of Warzone with Black Ops 6 has faced criticism over audio and performance issues, but developers are addressing player feedback. The current playlist will remain stable until December 5, with ranked play expected to return mid-season.
Treyarch is working on reintroducing legacy XP tokens in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 after initially disabling them due to a UI bug that allowed their activation, which posed a risk to game stability. The developer is testing a solution to implement this feature correctly in a future update. Meanwhile, players can use legacy XP tokens in Warzone, which will also apply to Black Ops 6. The latest update also nerfed assault rifles and introduced a bug with the Ghost perk.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 initially disabled the use of legacy double XP tokens from previous games, causing player frustration. A UI glitch briefly allowed their use, but a patch removed them again due to stability issues. Treyarch is working on a future update to properly integrate these tokens. Meanwhile, players can activate them in Call of Duty: Warzone and switch to Black Ops 6 to benefit from the XP boost, though this workaround is temporary until a permanent fix is implemented.
Treyarch announced that XP Tokens, which were temporarily removed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 due to game stability concerns, will be reinstated. The tokens had initially reappeared with the launch of Season 1, only to vanish again, causing community backlash. Treyarch is working on a solution to safely reintroduce the tokens and promises more updates next week. In the meantime, players can use their tokens in Warzone, which will also apply to Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has received a significant update focusing on weapon adjustments in multiplayer mode, addressing player feedback and game data. The update includes changes to the effective ranges of Assault Rifles and Submachine Guns, with specific modifications to the XM4 and Goblin Mk2 rifles. Additionally, the Flashbang Tactical screen effect duration has been reduced by 20%. The update also fixes a bug related to Optics in Gunsmith and includes improvements for the Zombies mode. Full patch notes are available on the Call of Duty blog.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has extended its Double XP weekend until November 5 due to a technical glitch affecting players. The extension includes double weapon XP and double GobbleGums, alongside the return of the Nuketown map, which features improved visuals and a nuclear blast ending. The game, released on October 25, also introduces the Infected mode with Omnimovement. Activision has teased Season 1, launching November 14, with new maps, modes, and updates to Call of Duty: Warzone.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has faced criticism for its Recon specialization, which allows players to see opponents through walls for a short time after respawning, effectively acting as a legal cheat. The feature has been deemed overpowered by the community, prompting Treyarch to reduce its duration from two seconds to 1.5 seconds in a recent patch, with further adjustments planned for the upcoming Season 1 update.
Treyarch has confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not feature streak looping in its multiplayer mode, sparking a debate among fans. The game will revert to a traditional scorestreak system where scores reset upon death, aiming to reduce scorestreak spam. This change has divided the community, with some high-skill players feeling it limits their ability to dominate matches, while others appreciate the reduction in scorestreak spam. The game is set to launch in October and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's beta dates have been confirmed, with early access from August 30 to September 4 for Game Pass subscribers and pre-orders, and an open beta from September 6 to September 9 for all players. This marks the first time the beta will be available on all platforms simultaneously. The game, developed by Treyarch and set in the 1990s, will release on October 25.