Summary

  • Negative reactions to the Liberty Falls Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have prompted Activision to make changes ahead of the game's launch.
  • Fans also expressed disappointment with the game's HUD, calling it "disjointed."
  • Black Ops 6 will be officially released on October 25, 2024.

Reactions to the new Liberty Falls Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 were heard loud and clear by the development team, with Activision confirming changes will be made that directly address complaints from fans. Treyarch showed off Liberty Falls earlier this year as anticipation builds ahead of the release of Black Ops 6 later this October, which promises to take the studio's ever-expanding Zombies storyline into exciting new territory. However, reactions were mixed, with fans feeling disappointed by the upcoming map.

While Black Ops 6 includes the typical features and modes expected with each new yearly Call of Duty release, the game's Zombies mode has been especially interesting for fans, with many feeling somewhat dissatisfied by the last few years of content. What started as a simple Easter egg packaged at the end of the World at War campaign morphed and evolved into one of the most popular survival experiences in the video game industry, complete with interconnecting plots and extra-dimensional beings. While Black Ops 1, 2, and 3 are often considered the "peak" of Call of Duty Zombies, fans are hoping Black Ops 6 takes the mode in a more satisfying direction, with Activision confirming fan feedback is being taken into consideration.

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Activision has now stated that elements seen in the original Liberty Falls reveal, like the HUD and the map's visuals, are being worked on. Black Ops 6's HUD was criticized after its reveal for feeling disjointed. Fans also pushed back against Liberty Falls for feeling lifeless compared to previous Call of Duty Zombies maps. "Liberty Falls that everyone saw at Call of Duty Next was work in progress...the Zombies team has continued to iterate on Liberty Falls. Visual tone and look and feel are now a bit moody-er than what people saw at Call of Duty Next. There are atmospheric elements that people did not see at Next. Liberty Falls is meant to be smaller, more casual compared to Terminus," the comments read.

Activision Confirms Changes to Black Ops 6's Liberty Falls

Treyarch unveiled Liberty Falls, one of two launch maps for Black Ops 6, earlier this year. While fans praised Terminus, the first Zombies map to be revealed, reactions to Liberty Falls were mixed. The map's atmosphere, style, and overall design were criticized by much of the franchise's community. While it can be hard to please some gamers, especially more dedicated Call of Duty Zombies fans, these early reactions were overwhelming compared to previous installments, seemingly prompting Activision to share this update regarding Black Ops 6's Liberty Falls Map.

Black Ops 6 marks the return of round-based Zombies maps, something that fans have been missing for quite some time. Aside from Zombie-slaying goodness, Black Ops 6 will come equipped with a robust multiplayer mode and a brand-new campaign. Players got their first taste of Black Ops 6's multiplayer during its beta earlier this summer, with the game's new omnidirectional movement system being a key standout. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 releases on October 25, 2024.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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October 25, 2024
ESRB
Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Developer(s)
Treyarch, Raven Software
Publisher(s)
Activision
Engine
IW 9.0
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
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Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.

In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.

Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.

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Call of Duty
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FPS