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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6could be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One alongside the PS5 and Series X/S versions, according to recently leaked information. While this may be disappointing for those hoping to see a leap in graphical fidelity inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, it will at least come as reassuring news for players on legacy consoles who have yet to upgrade to current-gen hardware.
As shown in an image shared on Twitter via CharlieIntel, the pre-order listingsin GameStop’s database forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6appeared to have leaked online. The listings in question reveal that the game will be available to purchase on PS4, in addition to the Xbox Series X and PS5 versions.Insider Gaming subsequently corroborated this leakwith a report of their own, confirming thatthe nextCall of Duty: Black Opsgameis set to release on both PS4 and Xbox One. As to why this is the case, Insider Gaming’s Tom Henderson claims in a tweet of his that developer sources told him “the franchise doesn’t necessarily need to move away from past-generation” consoles thanks to theCall of DutyHQ.
Henderson also states that, despiteMicrosoft signing a 10-year deal with Nintendo to bringCall of Dutyto its consoles,Black Ops 6will not release on the Switch, likely due to the fact that the console isn’t powerful enough to handle such a game. The Nintendo Switch 2, which is rumored to release in early 2025, will reportedly receiveCall of Dutygames instead, and that could include aBlack Ops 6port at some point.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Releasing on Last-Gen Consoles Could Be a Mixed Bag For Fans
Black Ops 6releasing on last-gen consoles might be considered bad news by some fans of the series, as they may believeCall of Dutyis being held back by PS4 and Xbox One. On the other hand, the millions of gamers still playing on last-gen consoles will likely be relieved to know that they won’t have to upgrade to next-gen hardware to play the newest installment intheCall of Dutyfranchise. Though it may not be a large issue in the big scheme of things, Activision’s alleged decision to releaseCall of Duty: Black Ops 6on PS4 and Xbox One will likely be met with divided reactions among fans of the series.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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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.
