Black Ops 6 Unveils New Zombies Features for Season 2

Summary

• Zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will introduce a co-op pause feature in Season 2.
• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery will enable players to rejoin with their original loadout.
• Separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies will enhance the user experience.

Exciting updates are on the horizon for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode in the upcoming Season 2, set to launch on January 28, 2025. This season promises a range of new features that Zombies enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating.

Since its debut in World at War over a decade ago, Zombies has remained a cornerstone of the Call of Duty franchise. In Black Ops 6, the mode not only returns with its classic round-based gameplay but also introduces new, immersive locations. Treyarch is committed to enhancing the Zombies experience, and Season 2 is poised to deliver significant improvements.

While multiplayer fans will have plenty to explore, Zombies players are in for a treat with the introduction of the new Tomb map and a suite of new features. One of the most requested additions is the co-op pause option, allowing players in the same party to pause the game together. This feature, long-awaited since the game's launch, will enable players to strategize or take a break during intense rounds.

Call of Duty Reveals Black Ops 6 Zombies Changes for Season 2

• Challenge Tracking & Near Completion (Zombies and Multiplayer)

  • Players can manually track up to 10 Calling Card Challenges and 10 Camo Challenges per mode, making it easier to monitor progress.
  • If fewer than 10 challenges are tracked, the system will display the nearest challenges to completion, helping players identify and complete them more efficiently.
  • The top tracked or near-completion challenges for Calling Cards and Camo will be visible in the Lobby and in-game via the Options Menu.

• Co-op Pause

  • In matches where all players are in the same party, the party leader can now pause the game, allowing everyone to regroup or take a break. This feature, highly requested since launch, will be available in Season 2.

• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery

  • Players kicked for being AFK in co-op games can now rejoin and recover their original loadout, reducing frustration and preserving progress.

• Separate HUD Presets for Zombies and Multiplayer

  • Players can now set up different HUD presets for Zombies and multiplayer, eliminating the need to adjust settings when switching between modes. This feature, delayed due to higher priorities, will finally be implemented.

The "AFK Kick Loadout Recovery" feature is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses the issue of losing progress due to being kicked from a match. This will help maintain the momentum of a Zombies run by allowing players to rejoin with their weapons, perks, and points intact.

Additionally, the ability to create separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies will streamline the gaming experience, while the new challenge tracking system will make it easier to progress through Black Ops 6's extensive collection of Calling Card and Camo Challenges.

Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to launch on January 28, 2025, bringing these exciting updates to players worldwide.