Everything revealed during the Black Ops 6 and Warzone COD Next 2024 event

The COD Next 2024 stream unpacks loads of upcoming Black Ops 6 and Warzone content. From returning maps to surprising new features, there’s a lot to unravel with this latest Call of Duty reveal, gearing you up for the official BO6 launch.

You’ll undoubtedly spot some familiar features if you’re a Black Ops Cold War fan. Even those who are Warzone players can try out BOCW-inspired mechanics, which are set to revolutionize your play style. There are also several brand-new mechanics that have never been seen before, including a vast array of weaponry.

Here’s a look into all the announcements from the COD Next 2024 event, including Black Ops 6 Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone.

All new Black Ops 6 Multiplayer features revealed during COD Next 2024

• A new Kill Order mode will be available for the beta and launch. In this challenge, each team harnesses a High Value Target (HVT), a randomly selected player that must be protected. Eliminate the enemy’s HVT to rack up some points.
• The Replacer character from Black Ops 4 returns in Black Ops 6.
• 12 all-new weapons that are inspired by the ’90s era.
• More experimentation with an updated Gunsmith. Certain classes like Optics also include different unlock progression. They’ll be available to all weapons, regardless of whether you’ve leveled them up or not.
• A new camo system is on its way, bringing back reticle customization.
• Return of Prestige system and Medals with new challenges and rewards themed around past Black Ops titles.
• A new wave of Calling Card and Dark Ops challenges. Unlock unique rewards by playing the Campaign, Zombies, Warzone, and Multiplayer.
• Ranked Play will be rolling out much earlier than usual, with an RP launch by Season 1.
• Any weapons created in Black Ops 6, Zombies, or Warzone will be connected with Global Weapon Builds. Any time you edit a loadout, it’ll apply to the builds in other modes.
• 16 Launch Maps:
  • Protocol
  • Payback
  • Skyline
  • Lowtown
  • Subsonic
  • Rewind
  • Scud
  • Redcard
  • Babylon
  • Derelict
  • Vorkuta
  • Vault
  • Sandhouse
  • Stakeout
  • Gala
  • Pit

All new Black Ops 6 Zombies features revealed during COD Next 2024

• Wonder Weapon skins will be available, likely changing your guns’ designs.
• Take advantage of the Aetherella trap, a life-sized action figure that zaps nearby zombies in Liberty Falls Comic Shop or Dark Aether Field Trap.
• An inside look into Liberty Falls, the new Zombies map of Black Ops 6. Explore a small town in West Virginia and defeat the undead. It’ll also be much more open and brighter than Terminus, the second Zombies map.

• Become a Mangler when reaching a certain scorestreak, giving you the power of this iconic Zombies mini-boss.
• New progression challenge rewards, including Afterlife and Nebula animated camos.
• Zombies can now evolve, changing their forms to increase the challenge.
• A third Zombies map will be released by the end of this year.

All new Warzone features revealed during COD Next 2024

• New Resurgence map, Area 99, will be available to play in Season 1. It is known as the “birthplace of Nuketown,” which you may remember from past Black Ops iterations.
• The original Warzone map, Verdansk, makes its return in 2025.
• Black Ops 6’s Omnimovement will be a part of Warzone soon.
• Black Ops Cold War‘s Wildcards are coming to Warzone, featuring the return of the Gunfighter and Overkill perks. You’ll get to choose abilities with the 3 Perk system and discover eight additional perks when in-game. Plus, abilities will be combined for improved buffs, including a blend of Combat Scout and Tracker for the Grenadier Perk.
• Get ready for the Classic Prestige debut, featuring 55 Military Levels, 10 Prestige Tracks, and Master Prestige Track.
• The upcoming Warzone updates offer its own progression track, with camos like Gold Tiger, King’s Ransom, and Catalyst.
• Upgrades to Armors and Munitions are on the way, using the new Satchel feature. Equip more armor and ammo with these latest tools.
• When you switch to a melee weapon, you’ll activate an infinite tac sprint.
• Sprays and emotes will return to Warzone, making your mark across the battlefield.
• You can expect plenty of quality-of-life improvements, such as better loot spreads, rarity outlines, and movement upgrades.
• Season 1 launch brings Ranked Play to the Urzikstan map.
• Try out the new equipment for lethal and field upgrades, including the Neurogas Mine, Blast Trap, Combat Axe, Care Package.
• A new inventory system, where the backpack will no longer be available.

Other topics like Intelligent Movement and Melee Macchiato were also discussed during the COD Next 2024 event. You may have already heard about them through past announcements regarding the deep dive of Black Ops 6. More details will likely be revealed during the beta period, bringing even more unique changes to Call of Duty.