Game Overview:
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, and published by Activision.
It is set in the 1990s against the backdrop of the Gulf War.
In terms of hours played, player numbers, and total matches in its first 30 days, Black Ops 6 is the biggest Call of Duty game to date.
Several other new releases also occupy places in the top 20 for October, including the likes of Undisputed, Metaphor: ReFantazio, and Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Silent Hill 2 remake debuted in fourth place, but launch sales in the region were lower than the remakes of Dead Space and Resident Evil 4.
Season 01 is set to go live on November 14, and ahead of its release, Activision has showcased three of the new maps that the first-person shooter will be adding.
Other titles separately confirmed for the console include Killing Floor 3, Off the Grid, and Starship Troopers: Extermination.
That would make Call of Duty the second-highest selling video game franchise of all time, second only to Mario.
It also saw increased year-on-year sales on PlayStation and Steam, and set a record for adding new Game Pass subscribers on the day of its release.
Area 99 Resurgence is coming to Warzone, multiplayer will receive new maps and modes, and Zombies will get a new "in-season map."
First appearing in 2010's Call of Duty: Black Ops, the map retains the layout of the original but with improved visual fidelity.
A cliched plot, multiplayer issues, and polish problems aside, the latest Call of Duty offers some fun times for Campaign and Zombies fans.
Undead-fueled multiplayer mode Infected arrives on Tuesday, with fan favourite map Nuketown coming later in the week.
The first-person shooter saw a peak of over 306,000 concurrent players on Steam over its first weekend, surpassing Modern Warfare 2 and 3's launch numbers.
Over 30 percent of the game's early user reviews on the platform are negative, with criticism directed at issues related to installation, optimization, and more.
The first-person shooter is available now for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Black Ops returns with a new campaign, multiplayer maps, and round-based zombies. Here's what you need to know before jumping in.
The latest title in the Black Ops series is playable on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC alongside Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
The new Call of Duty UI is also live, and amid complaints, the official Twitter says redownloading DLC packs is "expected behavior."
Activision has unveiled the full system requirements for the upcoming first-person shooter's PC version ahead of its release later this month.
Pre-loading for the first-person shooter will go live on all platforms on October 21 at 9 AM PT, Activision has officially confirmed.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch for PC and consoles on October 25. On the former, it will feature support for FSR 3.1, ultrawide displays, and more.
Dead Island 2 will also be available for PC subscribers, while Donut County and Ashen return as new additions to Game Pass Standard.
All three first-person shooter titles will be available via Xbox Cloud Gaming via Game Pass Ultimate subscriptions starting later this month.
Raven Software speaks about the upcoming Black Ops 6's single-player campaign, which will serve as a follow-up to both Black Ops Cold War and Black Ops 2.
Activision's first-person shooter will release for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC later this month, on October 25.
Treyarch's recent beta topped previous titles in total hours and players, matches played, and playtime for each player.
Activision is ensuring "the community gets to dig into any and all modes that they want at the same time" on October 25th.
Check out the round-based map's various new threats, where to find the Pack-A-Punch Machine for upgrading weapons, and much more.
The open beta includes eight maps and modes with a 30-level cap. It also offers the chance to try out features like Omnimovement.
Available until September 4th, the early access beta offers four core maps, two Strike maps, six modes, and a level cap of 20.
Taking an enemy player hostage enables voice chat between the parties, where you can debate the woes of skill-based matchmaking.
Players can also level up to 20 during early access, which increases further to 30 when the open beta goes live on September 6th.
As the title's second round-based Zombies map, Liberty Falls features the return of the Jet Gun and the Mega Abomination.
The sequel launches with 16 all-new maps. A multiplayer open beta is coming in September, with early access due this week.
"Most Wanted" sees the team infiltrating a black site to extract Russel Adler, which quickly devolves into an explosive escape.
Xbox Game Pass Core subscribers can also play SnowRunner, Control: Ultimate Edition, and Cities: Skylines from August 21st.
Players can also save weapon builds with their favorite attachments and blueprints for Zombies, accessing them from walls and crates.
Host Geoff Keighley confirms the shooter will receive its first campaign playthrough at the August 20th opening ceremony.
Weaver, Carver, and Dr Grey reunite with Dr. Peck and newcomer Maya to escape a hazardous prison and exact revenge on Richtoffen.
The first map sees players escaping from an undead-filled prison. The second, Liberty Falls, will be revealed on August 28th.
Activision has offered a first look at the core cast and one of the launch maps for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode with a new cinematic trailer.
However, the team is "conscious of ensuring we're not widening the skill gap too much" for those who don't want to use it.
The early access beta will be available on all platforms for those who pre-order the game, as well as Game Pass subscribers, while an open beta will also go live a week later.
The developers didn't know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 coming to Xbox Game Pass until recently, according to senior director of production Yale Miller.
Activision took to X (formerly Twitter) to clear the air about the storage requirements for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Those subscribed to Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass will get access to the entire game. No modes will be available through Game Pass Core.
It will be the largest install size for a Call of Duty game at launch to date, which is saying something for a series that's notorious for excessive install sizes.
Treyarch's next Call of Duty will have twelve Core 6v6 maps and four Strike Maps at launch. Theater Mode also makes a return.
Omnimovement allows for sprinting, sliding and diving in any direction. Players can also enter a supine prone with full 360-degree aiming.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will make use of texture streaming to save on space, forcing an internet connection for even the single-player campaign.
Raven Software leads the campaign, which sees the team going rogue after discovering a shadowy presence has infiltrated the US government.
The first-person shooter is set to launch later this year for PC and consoles, with more details set to follow soon.
Treyarch's next title in the long-running series will receive a worldwide reveal and dedicated Direct presentation on June 9th.
Following rumors that it's bound for previous-gen consoles, the official Xbox Store listing seemingly confirms the same.
Microsoft confirmed its launch on Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass and Game Pass for Console - but not Core - to Geoff Keighley.
The first-person shooter will be getting its full worldwide reveal on June 9, and is rumoured to launch this October for PC and consoles.
Notifications announcing the first-person shooter's addition to Game Pass this year reportedly popped up on the Xbox Game Pass app.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is leaning into its conspiratorial themes with its most recent teaser trailer.
The first-person shooter was recently officially announced, and is set to have its full unveiling on June 9.
Treyarch's Nicole Havin also teased that fans "aren't ready" for the title, which will have a dedicated Direct after the Xbox Games Showcase.
The next instalment in the Black Ops series will be globally unveiled on June 9, Microsoft has confirmed.
After days of recent teases, Activision has formally announced this year's Call of Duty game, titled Black Ops 6.
The next title is rumored to be Call of Duty Black Ops Gulf War, developed by Treyarch and launching sometime in October.
Microsoft will announce the same at its upcoming Xbox Games Showcase in June, a report has claimed.
The debate has reportedly been going on internally for some time, with concerns about Game Pass undercutting Call of Duty's revenue.
Meanwhile, Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 will launch in November, according to a new report.
The company will also showcase announced titles like Avowed, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Players will also be able to use vehicles to navigate the map, while more linear missions will also be featured, a report has claimed.
With a focus on CIA, the sixth Black Ops title will allegedly "explore a nuanced narrative of the Gulf War".
The actor made a post on Facebook revealing that he is involved in playing a character in Call of Duty 2024. The post has since been taken down, however.
Though plans may have changed internally, a new report claims next year's Call of Duty game could also be available on last-gen consoles.
Activision is reportedly "hedging their bets" on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 selling well and on the COD 2.0 infrastructure.
Details, images, and concept art on the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Treyarch's 2024 instalment have emerged from a recent leak.
