Black Ops 6 – Everything you need to know before launch on October 25 – PlayStation.Blog

PlayStation players rejoice, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 almost here. In fact, we’re launching that game from today, if you’ve pre-ordered the game – you can start pre-loading to make sure you’re ready for day one.

Before launch, today we wanted to dig a little deeper into MP and Zombies to make sure you don’t miss any details. Let’s break down some of the key components around what to expect.

Multiplayer experience

From new maps and modes to new weapons and gear, Black Ops 6 gameplay will be an experience unlike any other. There will be the core 6v6 modes you know and love from Call of Duty, along with a brand new core 6v6 mode, Kill Order, where you must eliminate enemy High Value Targets (HVTs). enemy while protecting yourself. In addition to these, take part in 2v2 Gunfights, as well as Face Off Alts of several 6v6 modes. Finally, are you looking for a challenge where your matches only have a limited HUD, friendly fire enabled, and your health is significantly reduced? Then prepare for Hardcore, scheduled to launch on select playlists.

At launch, we’ll have 16 brand new maps divided into two main categories: 12 brand new Core 6v6 maps and four brand new, bite-sized Strike maps designed to be played at low configurations. 6v6 or 2v2. We know you have to check out some of the maps in the Beta, such as Scud, Rewind, Skyline, Babylon, and Derelict, but you can expect to find incredible action-packed moments on the maps you like. Haven’t experienced yet.

There’s Lowtown, a harborside neighborhood with boathouses, fishing houses, nets for climbing and a canal to swim in. There’s also the Vault, a large, lush play space set in a desert landscape decorated with monuments, sculptures, a central palace, and even a luxurious atrium. And this is just scratching the surface, there are many more maps to explore from October 25 onwards, not to mention the series of maps that will be released in the seasons following launch.

There are over 20 Black Ops 6 Operators to choose from at launch, with some allied with the Rogue Black Ops Faction and others allied with the Crimson One. To give you a little background on these operators. Rogue Black Ops are on the run and hunted by their former masters. This group seeks to uncover the truth regarding CIA infiltration and expose the conspiracy. Since they no longer have state backing, much of their equipment is improvised, supplied by contacts from other intelligence agencies, purchased from criminals, or provided under the promise of IOUs.

They know who is hunting them and call them “Crimson One”. Crimson One represents the CIA operation initiated to hunt down the Rogue squad. The team is officially sanctioned by the CIA and has access to all information and tools to complete the job.

By now, you’ve probably heard a lot about it Completely new Omnimovement system Black Ops 6 is coming, the most flexible launch Call of Duty movement system to date. Omnimovement will apply to all game modes, but make sure to use it in Multiplayer to relive those action-horror heroic moments you’ve always dreamed of.

Weapons & equipment

When it comes to the weapons you’ll use in Multiplayer, it all starts where you choose your gear: The Weapons Menu, which has been streamlined in Black Ops 6 for an intuitive, accessible as you upgrade your weapons over time. Black Ops 6 is set to bring an arsenal of special weapons and equipment to the game – including returning favorites from the Black Ops universe and brand new weapons to the franchise . Your primary and secondary weapon slots will be your main source of survival, but for the first time you have a dedicated third slot to equip melee weapons, so a knife or club is always an option when things heat up. at close range – four-way battle.

Ultimately, the Perks and Wildcard slots in your loadout will change the way you play, so make sure you’re thinking strategically when making your choices. Tactical and lethal equipment, as well as Field Upgrades and Score Chains will then round out your arsenal with a range of options that are unlocked as you level up and progress, with several options new like the exciting War Cry Field Upgrade that rallies your team, improving the movement speed and healing of nearby teammates for a short time. Get ready to prepare!

Zombies

Circle-based Zombies are back in a big way, with Treyarch delivering the goods across gameplay, story, and maps in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Check previous PlayStation Blog post for complete details about circle-based Zombies, but there are a few important things we want to remind you of. A dedicated team plays a central role in the story of Black Ops 6 Zombies, which continues the Dark Aether storyline that began in Black Ops Cold War. While you can join Zombies with any MP controller you want, the characters Weaver, Grey, Carver, and Maya make up the Terminus team, driving the story forward and serving as the gateway to the experience. The most powerful experience you can have with this mode.

Then there are the maps, which are basically the characters. There will be two Circular maps at launch, Terminus and Liberty Falls, with additional maps coming in seasons after launch. We’ve also gone into detail about these maps in a previous Blog postSo check back for more details, but know that there will be no shortage of unique and difficult environments as you and your team battle your way to higher and higher levels.

Finally, the zombie-fighting tools at your disposal will be more powerful than ever with the return of Perk-a-Colas, Field Updates, Wonder Weapons, GobbleGums, Ammo Mods and the introduction of Augments, allowing you customize your Perks, Ammo Mods and field upgrades.

One more thing! For the first time in Call of Duty Zombies history, if you play solo Zombies, you can choose to save your solo match at any time and come back to it later, as long as you have enough health and are not knocked down or dead. , or actively participate in an exfil. (Definitely a relief to many).

Promotion & prestige

Black Ops 6 marks the anticipated return of the more traditional Prestige system, back in Call of Duty and bigger than ever. Players who reach and complete the maximum Level 55 can choose Prestige and restart their Leveling process (while losing some unlocked items), but this time with a chance to earn rewards exclusive throughout the process – – we knew it would be worth trying. But Prestige isn’t the only Progress system getting a major upgrade this year.

The Treyarch team has set out to build the most rewarding Progression and Challenge system ever offered in a Call of Duty game in Black Ops 6, and there’s a ton of unlockable content coming to the game on Day One . Earn XP by performing well, playing Target, earning Medals, and completing challenges, like the Calling Card challenge and the Reticle challenge.

Also brand new for Black Ops 6, every Weapon, Gear, Field Upgrade and Score Chain in your loadout comes with a set of MP and Zombie Master Badges to progress as you progress. Master each piece of Equipment.

Those are some of the high-level details you can expect for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Don’t forget to pre-order and pre-load starting today so you can jump right in on October 25 and experience it yourself.