Attention PlayStation players and Call of Duty fans – Black Ops is officially back! After four years, Treyarch and Raven will usher in the next chapter in the acclaimed Black Ops franchise with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, releasing on Friday, October 25. We’ve got information on some Modes and features coming soon to the game. games and more on items like pre-order benefits you can earn from now until launch.
This will be Black Ops featuring a Single Player Campaign, cinematic Multiplayer, and the epic return of the ring-based Zombies. Get ready for an engaging story and beyond the rules of engagement in all three modes. In Black Ops 6, you’re never sure who to trust and what the truth is – – but this blog is the truth, so let’s dig in!
Black Ops 6 Campaign Report
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It was the early 90s – a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. While the Gulf War attracted global attention, a shadowy secret force infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA, branding anyone who resisted as a traitor. Exiled from the agency and country that once hailed them as heroes, Black Ops veteran Frank Woods and his team find themselves hunted by the military machine that created them. They are forced to go rogue, collaborating with the criminal underworld to stay one step ahead of their own corrupt government. They will do whatever it takes to take down the true traitors and clear their names – even if it means crossing the same line as their enemies. There is no turning back.
With the Campaign taking place in the years following the Cold War, long-time fans will recognize that this time frame is directly related to the 1980s flashbacks revealed in Black Ops 2 – the aftermath of which has left our heroes in dire circumstances.
In this new chapter, we see a different side of Frank Woods after his trauma at the hands of Raul Menendez. His protégé is Troy Marshall, who has made a name for himself in the field. Marshall is a reluctant leader, driven by a strong moral compass.
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Marshall and Woods are teaming up with another new face in Black Ops 6: CIA agent Jane Harrow. She is a natural leader, brave and excellent, and helps manage their relationships within the agency.
When an operation goes wrong, Woods and Marshall are suspended and eventually forced to go rogue, and they soon realize they must trust each other to really get to the bottom of what’s going on. They must build their own team of rogue agents, recruiting two intriguing new characters: Felix Neumann, a technical genius, and Sevati Dumas, a mysterious assassin.
With a mix of new and old faces, a legendary wildcard also returns to the fray – Russell Adler. While his loyalties and motives remain unclear, this old ally may have become a new and terrifying enemy.
Gameplay Variation Moment-to-moment dynamic campaign
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Leading the development of Black Ops 6 Campaign is Raven Software, and with this Campaign their goal is to deliver more: variety in mission structure, more focus on player choice, and more More options to complete each mission, with dynamic gameplay moments present throughout.
Mission variety is a key component that PlayStation players can look forward to. From a map standpoint, some locations are more ideal for stealth and some locations are better suited for large-scale battles, and the Campaign has a balance of both. These range from storming a palace to carrying out a robbery in a luxury casino in Southern Europe. During the Campaign missions, gameplay can unfold in multiple ways, allowing players the freedom to navigate through them as they see fit. This includes combat as well as conversation, as members talk, trade, and manipulate their means to achieve different results.
There are more details about the Campaign that fans can find on Call of Duty channels, including enemy details, equipment, the return of Safehouse, etc.
Experience what’s to come with Multiplayer and the return of RBZ
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Treyarch will continue its efforts in the development of both Multiplayer and Zombies. More details will be announced later in the year about each of these modes, but there are a few key things we can share now.
In Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, players will test their skills on 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6. Many of these maps feature improvements on the classic three-lane map design, with quick interaction times and a small to medium range with just the right amount of complexity. This allows players to make meaningful choices, keeping the action fluid and paced optimal. A key feature of Treyarch is that the maps intentionally support gameplay diversity.
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But that’s not all. It’s time to rejoice, Zombies fans! Circle-based zombies are back in a big way. Players will be able to slay the undead in two brand new maps at launch with the return of this fan-favorite mode. Players will experience a continuation of the Dark Aether storyline that began in Black Ops Cold War, with each map containing a curated combination of both new and familiar elements to explore.
And of course, in the seasons following Black Ops 6’s launch, players can expect even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences with the inclusion of both Multiplayer and Zombies.
Introducing Omnimovement
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Throughout the game, players will push their limits with several new global enhancements, including Omnimovement, the most versatile ground-launched Call of Duty movement to date. Movement has always been an area of focus and innovation throughout Call of Duty – and with Black Ops 6, Treyarch is radically redefining movement.
For the first time, players can sprint in any direction (forward, sidestep, and backward) and move like a true Black Ops action hero. This innovation instantly allows players to move like never before and seamlessly combine combat maneuvers with each other, like sliding, diving, and the newly improved prone position, all with increased range of motion. Full 360 degrees.
With Omnimovement – and core player movement in general – it’s not just about helping players move faster. This is Treyarch’s comprehensive approach to redefining what the Black Ops movement truly means. The upcoming Multiplayer Beta will be the perfect opportunity for PlayStation players to try it out for themselves.
There are many other exciting improvements and features coming to Black Ops 6, including the return of the more traditional Call of Duty Prestige system, but for now, let’s turn our attention to how you can can participate in the action.
Pre-orders are available now at the PlayStation Store
Get ready to explore Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 by pre-ordering one of the digital editions on the PlayStation Store today: Cross-Gen Bundle, which includes the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 versions of the game, or Vault Edition, includes the Cross-Gen Pack along with additional premium content.
Pre-order the digital version and get early access* to the Open Beta, date to be announced soon. Plus, pre-order the digital version and get the Jungle Operator Pack** – instantly unlock the Classic Jungle Operator Skin in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Call of Duty: Warzone. Additionally, you also get access to unlock the Zombie Jungle and Numbers Jungle skins by completing in-game challenges.
Black Ops 6: Vault Edition
Players who pre-order the Vault Edition from the PlayStation Store can expect the following premium content, in addition to the game itself:
- Hunters vs. Pack Hunted Operator Pack, includes Operator Skins for Adler, Park, Brutus and Klaus
- Mastercraft Collection, includes 5 different Mastercraft weapons
- BlackCell Part 1, including content, level skips, Call of Duty Points, etc***
- Zombie GobbleGum Pack, includes 12 high rarity GobbleGums
Stay tuned for more information soon about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. And never forget, the truth lies…
*Actual launch date(s) and platform availability of MP Beta may vary. Minimum Open Beta period is 2 days. Time is limited. Internet connection required. A PlayStation Plus subscription may be required to use MP Beta.
**Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III or Call of Duty: Warzone on PS4 / PS5 required to redeem. Sold/downloaded separately. Must be redeemed by October 25, 2025.
***Battle Pass and BlackCell will be available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 once the Season 1 Battle Pass is made available in the game. Battle Pass/BlackCell Redemption only applies to one Season of Black Ops 6 Battle Pass.
