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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Release Date Gameplay & Story Pre-Order & DLC Review
Release Date
October 25, 2024
More Details
Genre
First-person shooter, Action, Military
Platforms Price (MSRP)
Steam Icon null Playstation Icon Xbox Icon
$69.99~$99.99
Developer Publisher
Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, et.al Activision
Number of Players Age Rating
Single-player
Online PvP
Online Co-op
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
18+
Time to Finish Cross Platform Play
8-10 hours (campaign) Yes
Official Website Official Website for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 News

 ⚫︎ Call of Duty is the top grossing game in the markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK, and the US, according to an analysis by research firm Newzoo. (Gamesindustry.biz)
 ⚫︎ Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 announces Squid Game crossover for 2025. (Gosu Gamers)
 ⚫︎ Black Ops 6 and Other New Games Confirmed to be Revealed at Gamescom 2024. (Game8)
 ⚫︎ Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta Testing Dates Confirmed. (Game8)
 ⚫︎ Xbox Games Showcase 2024: Everything Announced About Black Ops 6. (Game8)
 ⚫︎ Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Teased As Direct Closes In. (Game8)

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Overview

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a military first-person shooter game developed by Treyarch, Raven Software, Beenox, High Moon Studios, Activision Shanghai, Sledgehammer Games, Infinity Ward, and Demonware. It is published by Activision and released on October 24, 2024 (PDT) on PC and on October 25, 2024 (local time) for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. It is the 21st installment in the Call of Duty series and 7th main title in the Black Ops sub-series

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The game revolves features first-person shooter combat that includes gunplay, action mechanics, multiplayer modes, and more. It follows a narrative set during Operation Desert Storm, featuring rogue Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) operatives Troy Marshall and Frank Woods. The game thrusts players in a whirlwind of conspiracies to take down the U.S. government, as they assemble a team of agents to hunt down Pantheon, a paramilitary group with covert ties to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 features a mictrotransaction system that help unlock rewards, skins, and other loadout options, as well as access to the option to use Spatial Audio, among other features.


Digital Storefronts
Steam IconSteam Playstation IconPlayStation Xbox IconXbox
Standard Edition $69.99
Vault Edition $99.99

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Gameplay

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Black Ops 6 is a first-person shooter game that revolves around military warfare and features gunplay in different modes including campaign, multiplayer modes, PvP, and more. The game features 16 multiplayer maps which includes (12) Core 6v6 maps and (4) small-sized Strike maps that are designed for 2v2 or 6v6 Face Off matches. The multiplayer mode features action-hero movement known as Omnimovement, which allows the player character to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction.

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It also has a feature known as Intelligent Movement - enhancements that make complex maneuvers easier by assisting with sprinting, mantling, and crouching. Additionally, Black Ops 6 sees the return of the beloved Round-Based Zombies mode where players survive and beat Zombie enemies set in maps filled with secrets and challenges.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Reviews

Mixed Reviews

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 holds a mixed review that shows discrepancy between critic ratings and user/player ratings. Black Ops 6 is regarded by critics as a generally good game. Game8 gave Black Ops 6 an overall score of 86/100, praising its Campaign mode for being fun and memorable, as well as the game's gameplay, audio, and visual presentations. However, the site remarked that long-time issues that have plagued the CoD franchise for years, like cheating and Skill-Based Matchmaking, still remain in Black Ops 6. The game holds a Metacritic critic rating of 8.3/10, where its campaign and multiplayer modes and gunplay are praised by the likes of Forbes, GamesRadar+, and Dot eSports.

Fan reception of Black Ops 6, however, indicate that players dislike its microtransaction system, skin designs, install process, and other problems such as cheating. On the other hand, the game's campaign mode is praised among fans, while its multiplayer along with the MTX are criticized by the player community.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Trailer

Live Action Reveal Trailer

The live action reveal trailer heightens the excitement by featuring portrayals of historical figures such as George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, and Saddam Hussein. Each character hints at hidden truths, emphasizing that players must delve into the shadows to uncover the full story.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 System Requirements

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Activision recently released the game's official system minimum, recommended, and competitive system requirements through an official blog post. Refer to the table below to see if your system can run Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.


Specifications Minimum Recommended Competitive/4K Ultra
OS Windows 10 or above
Processor Intel Core i5-6600
AMD Ryzen 5 1400
Intel Core i7-6700K
AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
Intel Core i7-8700K
AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
Memory 8GB RAM 12GB RAM 16GB RAM
Graphics AMD Radeon RX 470
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Intel Arc A580
AMD Radeon RX 6600XT
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080Ti/RTX 3060
AMD Radeon RX 6800XT
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080/RTX 4070
Video Memory 2 GB 8 GB 10 GB
Storage 102 GB (SSD)
Additional Specs HDD Required
SDD Required
DirectX12 Compatibility Required
Additional Storage Space for COD: Warzone and Mandatory Updates Required
Only AMD and Intel Processors are Supported
Recommended Drivers AMD: 24.8.1
NVIDIA: 560.70
Intel: 101.5972

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