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The wait is finally over! Released on October 25, the latest addition to the Call of Duty Black Ops series, "Black Ops 6", picks up where "Black Ops Cold War" (2020) left off, making it the 21st installment in the entire Call of Duty franchise. With early reviews, player stats, and impressions already circulating, here’s everything you need to know about the new game!
About The Story
It’s the post-Cold War era: The '90s have begun, and the U.S. stands as a new superpower, yet distrust in the government is growing. The shadowy organization “Pantheon” uses this unrest to infiltrate the CIA. Black-Ops veteran Frank Woods, expelled from service with his team, becomes one of their targets and now seeks revenge.
Get ready for intense action and the ultimate showdown against Pantheon in "Call of Duty: Black Ops 6"!
Steam Top 5: Black Ops 6’s Success
PC gaming for Call of Duty has seen a major boost, and "Black Ops 6" has firmly secured a spot in Steam’s Top 5 Games. With player numbers already surpassing "Modern Warfare 3", over 300,000 concurrent players were recorded in the first week. For four weeks straight, "Black Ops 6" was the platform’s best-selling game.
Although past Call of Duty games saw significant sales milestones, this time the goal was different: many players accessed the game for free via Xbox Game Pass. The marketing approach focused on boosting the game’s visibility and franchise presence.
First Fan Criticisms
After mixed reactions to recent Call of Duty releases, "Black Ops 6" is receiving a flood of positive feedback. Especially compared to "Modern Warfare 3", the new title is making a strong impression. One fan summed it up perfectly:
“Not as good as back in the day, but much better than the latest”
Trailer Insights
Catch a glimpse of one of the action-packed trailers right here:
The game is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
