Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is gearing up for its launch on October 25, 2024, and while the base game offers a wealth of content, the excitement doesn’t stop there.
Treyarch has revealed details about the highly anticipated Season 1 update, which will introduce new game modes, maps, challenges, and Zombies content. Here’s a look at what’s coming after launch.
Infected and the Return of Party Game Modes
One of the most exciting announcements for multiplayer fans is the return of the Infected mode, set to debut about a week after launch. Infected is a party game mode where one player begins as the “Infected” and must infect other players, who will try to survive with full weapon loadouts.
The Infected, on the other hand, rely only on a knife and combat axe to take down the survivors.
This fan-favorite mode will coincide with the release of the iconic Nuketown map, which will be available as a 6v6 multiplayer arena. Along with Infected, Treyarch also hinted at the arrival of other party modes like Prop Hunt, expected to launch in Season 1.
Seasonal Challenges Replacing Weekly Events
In previous Call of Duty titles, players enjoyed completing Weekly Challenges for exclusive rewards. However, in Black Ops 6, these weekly events will be replaced with Seasonal Challenges starting in Season 1, expected to drop in early December 2024.
Although this change marks the end of weekly events, Seasonal Challenges will offer a broader set of tasks that span the entire season, providing more time for players to earn rewards. Additionally, there will be special Prestige Challenges tied to both multiplayer and Zombies, giving players even more goals to chase.
New Round-Based Zombies Map in 2024
Treyarch also shared exciting news for Zombies enthusiasts. In the latest COD POD episode, they confirmed that a brand-new round-based Zombies map will be released before the end of 2024, likely aligning with the start of Season 1.
This addition will bring the total number of round-based Zombies maps in Black Ops 6 to three, joining Liberty Falls and Terminus, the two launch maps.
Zombies fans can also expect in-game events specific to the mode, offering unique experiences and challenges during the post-launch support. The developers emphasized their commitment to keeping Zombies fresh with regular updates and content drops throughout the year.
Key Features of Season 1
- Infected Mode: Returning after launch, adding a thrilling survival experience to multiplayer.
- Nuketown Map: The beloved 6v6 map will be available shortly after release.
- Party Game Modes: Prop Hunt and others are expected to be introduced in Season 1.
- Seasonal Challenges: A new system replacing weekly challenges, offering long-term rewards.
- Prestige Challenges: Special tasks for both multiplayer and Zombies players.
- New Zombies Map: A third round-based map arriving before the end of 2024.
Conclusion
With Season 1 of Black Ops 6 on the horizon, players have plenty to look forward to beyond the initial release. From the return of Infected and party modes to new Seasonal Challenges and the addition of another Zombies map, Treyarch is setting the stage for a content-rich post-launch experience.
Stay tuned for more updates as Season 1 draws closer!