Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Officially Announced, Full Reveal Scheduled for June 9
Activision, the gaming giant behind the Call of Duty (CoD) franchise, has officially announced the upcoming release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The announcement was made on May 17, 2023, during a livestream event. The full reveal of the game is scheduled for June 9, 2023.
The new installment in the Black Ops series is expected to bring significant improvements and innovations to the popular first-person shooter game. According to Activision’s press release, “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will deliver a bold and innovative gameplay experience that will raise the bar for interactive entertainment.”
The teaser trailer released during the announcement event showcased some intriguing elements. It hinted at a zombie mode set in a post-apocalyptic world filled with undead creatures. Additionally, it featured glimpses of what appeared to be a new multiplayer map and some advanced weapons. However, no concrete details about the game’s storyline or features were revealed.
The development team behind Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Treyarch, which has previously created several successful titles in the series like Black Ops I, II, and III. Fans are eagerly anticipating this new release as it marks Treyarch’s return to the franchise after Call of Duty: Vanguard was developed by Sledgehammer Games.
The June 9 reveal event is expected to provide more information about the game’s features, storyline, and release date. Gamers can register on Activision’s website to receive updates and exclusive content related to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Pre-orders and Editions
Pre-orders for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have already started on various gaming platforms like PlayStation Store, Xbox Marketplace, and Battle.net. Several editions are available for pre-order, with different bonus content depending on the edition chosen. These include:
- Standard Edition: Includes base game only.
- Deluxe Edition: Contains base game plus Season Pass and additional digital content like cosmetic items and weapon blueprints.
- Ultimate Edition: Includes base game, Season Pass, Digital Deluxe Pack (which contains additional cosmetic items), and early access to open beta testing for multiplayer modes (available four days earlier than standard editions).
- Collector’s Edition: This limited edition package includes all contents from Ultimate Edition along with collectible physical items like a SteelBook case, statue figurine of an iconic character from the series, and other exclusive merchandise (availability may vary depending on region).
- Cross-Gen Bundle: This bundle allows players to purchase one copy that can be used across multiple generations of consoles (PlayStation® 5/PS4TM system; Xbox Series X|S/Xbox One consoles). It includes base game plus Season Pass, along with early access to open beta testing for multiplayer modes (available three days earlier than standard editions).
System Requirements (for PC users) Minimum Requirements: OS: Windows® 10 64-bit (latest service pack); Processor: Intel® CoreTM i5-2500K @ 3.3 GHz or AMD FX-8320 @ 3.5 GHz; Memory: 8 GB RAM; Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForceTM GT 740 or AMD RadeonTM R7 260X with OpenGL® support; DirectX Version: DirectX June 2010 Redistributable; Network Requirements: Broadband Internet connection; Storage: Minimum install size is approximately 85 GB; Additional Notes: Multiplayer requires a minimum CPU requirement of an Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300 or better.Recommended Requirements: OS: Windows® 10 Home & Pro x64 v1909 or later; Processor: Intel Core i7-4770K @ 3.4GHz or AMD RyzenTM R5 Series Processors or equivalent; Memory: 12 GB RAM; Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / AMD Radeon R9 Series or better.Authoritative References Used: Activision Press Release, Official Call of Duty Website, Treyarch Official Website