Follow the Call of Duty series long enough, and you’ll recognize exactly where we are with Black Ops 6. The game has been revealed, with one significant change announced for multiplayer—sprinting in any direction. Activision debuted six minutes of campaign gameplay at Gamescom Opening Night Live, showcasing the standard Call of Duty elements such as stacking up on doorways, engaging a heavily armored enemy with a minigun, and vehicular combat sequences.
The Campaign Experience
The campaign in Black Ops 6 appears as enjoyable as any previous Black Ops installment. However, it’s worth acknowledging that the campaigns in the Call of Duty series often don’t leave a lasting impression. Despite some memorable moments, such as Cold War’s intricate Kremlin infiltration mission, many players tend to forget about the storyline and characters soon after finishing the campaign.
The Dominance of Multiplayer
What Call of Duty players primarily focus on is the multiplayer experience, which occupies 99% of their gameplay time. Treyarch has remained tight-lipped about what to expect in Black Ops 6’s multiplayer, with more details promised at the COD Next event later this month. The campaigns, while still enjoyable, often feel like a precursor to the multiplayer, providing a collection of scenic set-pieces that look great in trailers.
The Future of Singleplayer in COD
Activision has multiple components within the Call of Duty series, including multiplayer, zombies, Warzone, and mobile versions, making the singleplayer campaigns appear as a minor aspect. When the campaigns are good, they set a positive tone for extended multiplayer engagement. When they fall short, one might question the relevance of singleplayer modes in the series. Black Ops 6 is scheduled for release on October 25, with the full multiplayer reveal and beta kicking off from August 30 to September 4.
