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

Rejoice PlayStation players, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is almost here. In fact, we're so close to release that starting today, if you've pre-ordered the game, you can start pre-loading to make sure you're ready for day one.

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

The multiplayer experience

From new maps and modes to new weapons and gear, Black Ops 6 gameplay will be an experience like no other. There will be the 6v6 core modes you know and love from Call of Duty, as well as a brand new 6v6 core mode, Kill Order, in which you must eliminate the enemy High Value Target (HVT) while protecting your own. Additionally, you can engage in 2v2 gunfights as well as face-off alternatives of various 6v6 modes. Finally, are you looking for a challenge where your matches have a limited HUD, friendly fire is enabled, and your health is significantly reduced? Then prepare for “Hardcore,” scheduled for release on specific playlists.

We will have 16 brand new maps at launch, split into two main categories: twelve brand new Core 6v6 maps and four brand new compact Strike maps that can be played in either 6v6 or 2v2 configurations. We know you'll see some of the maps in the beta, such as Scud, Rewind, Skyline, Babylon and Derelict, but you can expect to experience incredible action-packed moments on maps you haven't experienced before.

There's Lowtown, a waterfront area with a boathouse, fishing shed, grates for climbing, and a canal for swimming. There is also Vault, a large, lush play area set in a desert landscape, decorated with monuments, sculptures, a central palace, etc. even an opulent atrium. And that's just scratching the surface: there are plenty more maps to explore come October 25th, not to mention the multitude of maps coming in post-launch seasons.

There are over 20 Black Ops 6 operators to choose from at launch, some allied with the Rogue Black Ops faction and others with Crimson One. To give you a little background on these operators. Rogue Black Ops is on the run and being hunted by her former employers. This team seeks to uncover the truth about the CIA's infiltration and uncover the conspiracy. Since they no longer have government support, much of their equipment has either been improvised, provided by contacts from other intelligence agencies, purchased from criminals, or delivered on the promise of promissory notes.

They know who is hunting them and refer to them as “Crimson One”. Crimson One depicts the CIA operation launched to hunt down the Rogue force. The team is officially sanctioned by the CIA and has access to all information and tools to complete the mission.

By now you've probably heard a lot about the brand new Omnimovement system in Black Ops 6, the smoothest Call of Duty movement system yet. Omnimovement will be available in all game modes, but make sure you use it in multiplayer to experience the spy thriller action hero moments you've always dreamed of.

Weapons and equipment

When it comes to the weapons you use in multiplayer, it all starts where you choose your loadout: in the weapons menu, which has been optimized in Black Ops 6 to provide an accessible, intuitive experience as you select your weapons throughout the game improve time. Black Ops 6 brings an extraordinary arsenal of weapons and equipment to the game – including returning favorites from the Black Ops universe and all-new weapons to the franchise. The primary and secondary weapon slots will be your bread and butter, but for the first time you'll have a dedicated third slot to equip a melee weapon, so knives or bats are always an option when the melee heats up. Quarter fight.

Finally, perks and wildcard slots in your loadouts will change the way you play. So make sure you think strategically when making your decisions. Then tactical and lethal gear as well as field upgrades and scorestreaks round out your arsenal with a range of options unlocked as you level up and progress, with some new options like the exciting War Cry Field Upgrade that brings your team together and improves for The movement and health regeneration speed of nearby teammates for a short time. Get ready to prepare!

Zombies

Round-Based Zombies is back in a big way, and Treyarch delivers the best of gameplay, narrative and maps in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

All the details about Round-Based Zombies can be found in the previous PlayStation Blog post, but there are a few important things we want to remind you of. There is a dedicated crew that forms the heart of the Black Ops 6 Zombies story, continuing the Dark Aether story that began in Black Ops Cold War. While you can jump into Zombies with any MP Operator of your choice, the characters Weaver, Grey, Carver and Maya make up the Terminus team, driving the narrative and being the gateway to the most immersive experience you can have in this mode.

Then there are the cards, which are essentially characters in themselves. At launch there will be two turn-based maps: Terminus and Liberty Falls. Additional maps will be available in seasons following launch. We also detailed these cards in a previous blog post. Further details can be found here. However, know that there will be no shortage of unique and harrowing environments as you and your squad fight your way to higher and higher levels.

Finally, the zombie fighting tools at your disposal are becoming more robust with the return of Perk-a-Colas, Field Upgrades, Wonder Weapons, GobbleGums, Ammo Mods, and the introduction of Augments that allow you to customize your Perks than ever before. Ammunition modifications and field upgrades.

One more thing! For the first time in Call of Duty Zombies history, when playing Zombies solo, you always have the option to save your solo game and continue later, provided you are at full health, not down, dead, or active involved in an exile. (Certainly a relief for many).

Progress and prestige

Black Ops 6 marks the expected return of a more traditional prestige system, back in Call of Duty and bigger than ever before. Players who reach and complete the maximum level of 55 can opt for Prestige and begin their leveling up again (losing some already unlocked items), but this time with the chance to earn exclusive rewards along the way – we know it effort will be worth it. But Prestige isn't the only progression system that got a big upgrade this year.

The Treyarch team is committed to creating the most rewarding progression and challenge systems ever delivered in a Call of Duty game with Black Ops 6, and there's a ton of unlockable content packed into the game from day one . Earn XP by performing well, completing the objective, earning medals and completing challenges such as Calling Card Challenges and Reticle Challenges.

Additionally, all new to Black Ops 6, every weapon, gear, field upgrade, and scorestreak in your loadout comes with a series of SMG and Zombies Master Badges that you can use to progress as you master each piece of gear.

These are some of the key details you can expect from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. Don't forget to pre-order and pre-load starting today so you can jump in and experience it for yourself on October 25th.