New Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was officially announced by Activision right after the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, June 9th, and it goes back to the 1990s. While the nostalgia may be valid right now, the game will be discontinued on October 25th.
Developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 The campaign is billed as an “espionage action thriller” and will take place during the Gulf War.
Per Activision:
In true Black Ops fashion, the fictional story is based on the history of the time, thrusting you into a strange and clandestine conspiracy where a shadowy force has infiltrated the US government. Anyone who resists is labeled a traitor, forcing players to go against the very machine that created them for the first time. Nothing is what it seems, and the truth can be hard to fathom, drawing you deeper and deeper into intrigue, disbelief and mind-bending psychological revelations. That's right, signature Black Ops style.
While we're sure the campaign will be cool, COD fans should appreciate the multiplayer action. Some of the multiplayer content that will be available at launch includes 16 brand new multiplayer maps and new “innovations” that include Omnimovement (which lets you sprint, slide and dive in any direction) and Intelligent Movement and larger enemy hit zones. as new HUD optimizations and a plethora of new weapons and accessories. And for those in the know, the return of Theater Mode and Classic Prestige.
You can check for more details on the multiplayer in the clip below via the Black Ops 6 Direct.
Watch the reveal trailer, featuring OG President George Bush, President Bill Clinton, Saddam Hussein and more below. And yes, you can set up your early access to Black Oops 6 pre-order editions and benefits blog.