Gear Up With Everything You Need To Know About ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’

There are three certainties in life: death, taxes and a new Call of Duty game every year. After spending some time focusing on remakes of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and 3, Activision is finally releasing the next chapter in the long-running spin-off series, Black Ops 6.

The game was teased back in May through a series of cryptic videos posted across social media with the tagline “The Truth Lies”. The game would be officially announced during the Black Ops 6 Direct presentation that followed the Xbox Games Showcase in early June.

Here’s everything you need to know about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 ahead of its release.

What Can We Expect In Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6?

Following on from 2020’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, this new instalment will take place during the early 1990s, covering the Gulf War conflict and the end of the Cold War.

The gameplay trailer is the best look we’ve gotten of the game, hinting that the single-player campaign will be something of a knotty spy thriller. We’re warned that the CIA has been compromised from the inside, with cryptic threats that we shouldn’t trust anyone.

Activision has teased one of the game’s campaign missions, which involves teaming up with Troy Marshall, the protege of Frank Woods, and a small strike team to rescue the notorious operative Russell Adler from a CIA black site.

Things don’t exactly as planned, as you’re forced to take on a mysterious special forces group that calls itself the Pantehon, which has also infiltrated the black site. As with previous Black Ops games, the truth is never what it seems.

As far as gameplay goes, expect the usual first-person shooter action we’ve all come to know and love from the Call of Duty franchise. One new element that has made its way into the game is omnimovement, which will allow players to “sprint, slide, and dive in any direction”.

Black Ops 6 will also see the return of Round-Based Zombies, a fan-favourite game mode that will have you facing off against waves of undead enemies.

What Is The Release Date For Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released in Australia on October 25th, 2024, and will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and PC. It’ll also be available on Xbox Game Pass from release day.

Where Can You Preorder Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6?

Regardless of which platform you favour, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will retail for $109.95. The good news is that a fair few Australian retailers have gotten competitive with their prices, so it’s not hard to pick up a copy while saving yourself $20.

Here’s where you can preorder Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 in Australia:

• Amazon Australia: $89 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• Big W: $89 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• EB Games: $109.95 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• Harvey Norman: $88 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• JB Hi-Fi: $89 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• Microsoft Store: $109.95 (Xbox)
• Mighty Ape: $89 (PS4 | PS5 | Xbox)
• PlayStation Store: $109.95 (PS4 | PS5)
• Steam: $109.95 (PC)

There’s also the Vault Edition, which retails for $149.95 and is digital only. This version includes the standard game along with a few DLC perks. These include:

• Early access to the Open Beta
• Hunters vs. Hunted Operator Pack
• Mastercraft Weapon Collection
• BlackCell (1 Season)
• GobbleGum Pack
• Woods Operator Pack (Playable in COD:MW 3/WZ)
• Reflect 115 Camo Pack (Playable in COD:MW 3/WZ)

Here’s where you can preorder Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Vault Edition:

• Microsoft Store: $149.95 (Xbox)
• PlayStation Store: $149.95 (PS4 | PS5)
• Steam: $149.95 (PC)

It’s worth noting that early access to the open beta is only available from 3 am (AEST) on August 31st to 3am (AEST) on September 5th. If you miss those dates, don’t stress. All players will be able to access the Open Beta from 3am (AEST) September 7th to 10th.