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The development team forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6has recently commented on what the future holds for its newly-implemented omnimovement mobility mechanic. The new movement system—which allows players to execute movements like sprinting, sliding, and diving in any direction—seems to now be largely enjoyed by players after being considered divisive at launch. With players having had the time to get used to the new type of movement, many are wondering if the feature will remain in installments afterCall of Duty: Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched on October 25, making it the 21st overall installment of the long-running shooter series. While many of the hallmarks that define theCall of Dutyseries' gameplay experience remain largely intact, the introduction of omnimovement has marked a significant change in how players approach combat. Associate Director of Design Matt Scronce recently elaborated on the reasoning behindCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s movement decisions, with another Associate Director chiming in on whether those decisions are here to stay.
In a recent interview withDexerto, Treyarch’s Associate Creative Director Miles Leslie spoke about the new movement system, and if it will be a staple for the series going forward. While a definitive answer wasn’t given, Leslie has had faith inthe use of omnimovementsince the conceptual phase, as the development team has “truly believed in its potential,” at least with Treyarch and theBlack Opsseries it’s always developed. Explaining how “inspiring” it’s been to see players make high-level plays utilizing the mechanic, Leslie went on to state that “we haven’t seen the limits of its potential yet.”
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Has More Than Just Omnimovement
Based on the interview, it seems more likely than not that futureCall of Dutytitles will keep omnimovement, or at least ones that Treyarch has a hand in developing, considering the series tends to rotate developers for its annual releases. However, it isn’t the only new feature that’s been introduced to players.Call of Duty: Black Ops 6introduces the Body Shield move, which allows players to take an enemy as a hostage, utilizing them as a human shield while still able to fire. While arguably less impactful than omnimovement, the tactical move demonstrates the franchise’s ability to innovate.
In addition to discussing the potential permanence of omnimovement, Miles Leslie also spoke about bringing back old content, with theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6dev teasing more classic map remasters. Already bringing back Hacienda fromBlack Ops 4,more classic maps are poised to return, with Leslie giving the promising statement that “no previousBlack Opstitle is off the table” for being considered for a remaster. However, they did say the studio is focused on creating “original designs” for most ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s post-launch maps.
Gamers who have yet to try out the latestCall of Dutyand all of its new features can do so risk-free for a limited time, as there is currently a free trial forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6,allowing players to access the game’s Multiplayer and Zombies modes.
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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.
