According to exclusive reporting from Windows Central, the next installment in the long-running Call of Duty series will be another entry in the popular Black Ops subfranchise. Codenamed “Black Ops 6” internally, the game is supposedly set during the Gulf War and will focus on the CIA’s involvement in the conflict.
Below we’ll go over all the details from the Windows Central report, but remember that this is still speculation until Activision confirms it. Anything mentioned about the game is according to the original report and should be taken with a grain of salt until confirmed.
Call of Duty 2024 will transport players back to the early 1990s, placing them amidst the backdrop of the Gulf War. The game will delve into the United States’ role in the conflict, exploring the CIA’s covert operations and the complexities of the geopolitical landscape at the time.
In a departure from recent Call of Duty titles that have leaned towards current and near-future technology, Black Ops 6 will embrace a more traditional military combat approach, featuring familiar Black Ops gadgetry and weaponry. The game will also reportedly revive the popular round-based zombie modes, much to the delight of fans.
Leaks suggest that Call of Duty 2024 will bring back remastered maps from previous Black Ops entries, including Grind and WMD. Additionally, Activision is reportedly considering a substantial pre-order early access bonus, granting players several days of access to the base game and potentially weeks of exclusive zombie mode access.
As with previous Call of Duty titles, Black Ops 6 is targeting a late fall, early winter 2024 release window. The game will be developed by Treyarch, the studio behind the beloved Black Ops franchise, and published by Activision.
Call of Duty 2024 will launch after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, which received criticism for its campaign mode. With Treyarch having invested more development time into this title than any other Call of Duty game they have led, expectations are likely to be higher than ever.
The acquisition of Activision-Blizzard by Microsoft in October 2023 adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming Call of Duty title. Microsoft is expected to closely monitor the development and launch of Black Ops 6, ensuring that it upholds the high standards associated with the Call of Duty franchise.
This makes a ton of sense and is a logical next step for Call of Duty post-Modern Warfare. I really hope they do a good job on this because the Black Ops series was arguably more beloved than Modern Warfare.
