Black Ops 6 drops this weekend, marking the first Black Ops release since 2020’s Black Ops Cold War. Fans of the series, especially the first two titles, have been eager for a return to classic gameplay after the recent shifts in both Black Ops and the Call of Duty franchise as a whole. With the hype building for Friday’s launch, many are wondering: will zombies mode make a comeback? Here’s what we know so far.
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Does Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Have Zombies?
Marketing for Black Ops 6 has centered primarily on its campaign, which promises an expanded, intriguing storyline. Leaks suggest that the campaign will indeed be the game’s central focus, with multiplayer—a fan-favorite mode—holding the secondary spot. And for those eagerly awaiting zombies, there’s good news: Black Ops 6 will feature zombies mode. So far, the game includes two maps, Liberty Falls and Terminus, and introduces a story-driven experience. While it may not reach the complexity of the original Black Ops games, the addition of a narrative element to zombies mode is still a welcome return.
The excitement around zombies this time is high. Once a signature mode in Black Ops, zombies mode has been integrated into other CoD titles, including the recent Modern Warfare 3, where its Modern Warfare Zombies (MWZ) mode felt secondary to multiplayer and left many fans disappointed. To address this, Treyarch—the studio behind the beloved zombies modes in Black Ops and Black Ops 2—has returned to lead development, giving players hope for a revitalized experience.
Another reason for the hype is the return of round-based gameplay. Unlike MWZ, which moved players inward through a chaotic, zombie-filled city towards an extraction point, Black Ops 6 brings back classic round-based play, a staple of Treyarch’s approach. Fans are hopeful that this, paired with Treyarch’s expertise, will deliver a nostalgic yet fresh experience.
