Summary
- Treyarch reveals new changes to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Skyline map, adding a sub-level by the hot tub for more cover.
- Skyline was a fan-favorite map during the game's open beta weekend in September, but many fans believed its center point was "too open."
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on October 25 with 12 Core 6v6 maps and 4 2v2 Strike maps.
As the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 draws closer and closer with each passing day, developer Treyarch Studios has revealed a big change to the game's Skyline multiplayer map, which could make a night and day difference for some game modes. The 6v6 map was loved by many during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta earlier this year, but plenty of fans felt like the center of the map needed a few tweaks.
Back in September, Call of Duty fans got to go hands-on with Black Ops 6 as part of its open beta weekend and while there was plenty to love about the upcoming shooter, fans also felt like it needed a few tweaks before the game's launch on October 25. From the controversial Sleeper Agent field upgrade to inconsistent spawn points, fans had plenty to say about Black Ops 6. One of the many pieces of feedback given to Treyarch from players was in regards to the game's Skyline map, as many believed its center point was far too open, which was leading to issues when capturing the B flag.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Making Big Change to Skyline Map
After the beta had come to an end, plenty of Call of Duty fans came up with ways to improve Black Ops 6's Skyline map, and Treyarch has now revealed what changes will be implemented at launch. While the map's massive glass pane doors and windows are still perfectly intact, a new blog post reveals that the map's center now has a sub-level next to the hot tub, giving players slightly more cover when capturing the B flag. While the change wasn't directly addressed by Treyarch in the blog post, it was quickly picked up by eagle-eyed players on social media.
This improvement is just one of the many changes being made to Black Ops 6, but fans still aren't exactly thrilled about the map's center point. Over on Reddit, user Limp-Grapefruit-6251 says the change is "better than nothing" but believes the pool area is still "way too open." Like many others, the user believes some of the giant glass panes should be switched out for actual walls, but not everybody is disgruntled by the change. Reddit user ProblemGamer18 said it is "such a great change" and "very much needed," while Puzzled-Ninja-9934 called the change "great."
Skyline is just one of the 12 brand-new Core 6v6 maps coming to Black Ops 6 at launch, along with four brand-new Strike maps. Treyarch says that all of the game's launch maps are small to medium-sized, with each map having a traditional three-lane route and have been "meticulously" designed to fully realize the signature Call of Duty: Black Ops experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is now just days away from launch, with the highly-anticipated shooter set to release for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on October 25. For fans eager to jump in, Activision has confirmed that pre-loading for all supported platforms will begin on October 21 at 9 AM PT.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- 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
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Franchise
- Call of Duty
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- FPS
