The Call of Duty franchise is no stranger to featuring a vast selection of maps for players to load into — and for Black Ops 6, it’s looking no different.
Ahead of the latest instalment in Activision’s shooter series launching on PC and consoles, developer Treyarch continues unveiling plenty of intel surrounding what players can expect.
The design and layout of maps often make or break a Call of Duty title. If the maps aren’t popular, fans are quick to express their frustrations should they feel the virtual battlegrounds miss the mark.
For Black Ops 6, the early signs surrounding the maps are positive, and we’ve collected all the confirmed news and latest rumours, so keep reading for more on what Treyarch has in store.
A Call of Duty blog confirms Black Ops 6 will launch with a total of16 multiplayer maps.
The maps are split into Core and Strike categories. Core maps will slot into the standard six-versus-six game modes, while Strike maps will play host to matches involving two teams of two.
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So far, the only map confirmed to feature in Black Ops 6 multiplayer is Nuketown.
Nuketown is the Black Ops equivalent of Modern Warfare’s Shipment map. Famed for its fast-paced action, Nuketown first appeared in Call of Duty in the first Black Ops title, which launched in 2010.
Nuketown wasn’t officially mentioned, but eagle-eyed players spotted the map in a clip showcasing the pre-game lobby during June’s Black Ops 6 direct.
Ahead of launch, a huge leak revealed an extensive list of over 20 maps in addition to brief snippets of gameplay.
With only 16 arriving at launch, the likelihood of unreleased battlegrounds featuring on the list is high.
Based on those 'leaks', which should always be taken with a pinch of salt, below is the full list of rumoured
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