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Sony Shuts Down Former CoD Dev's Studio Amid Wider Cuts
Sony has shut down Dark Outlaw Games, a studio founded by former Call of Duty developer Jason Blundell, as part of wider layoffs affecting around 50 employees across PlayStation. The studio, which was working on a new AAA original IP, had been partnered with Sony since 2025. This closure follows the recent shutdown of Bluepoint Games and broader workforce reductions within PlayStation.
CoD: Black Ops 7 And Warzone Season 3 Release Date And Details
Season 3 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone is set to launch on April 2, bringing a new battle pass, multiplayer content, and map updates to Warzone's Avalon map. The season will also include new Zombies content, with future maps arriving in midseason updates, and legacy weapons from Black Ops 6. Warzone's Ranked Play Resurgence will feature map rotation between Haven's Hollow and Rebirth Island.
How Black Ops Royale is Reviving a Fan-Favorite Call of Duty Experience
Call of Duty: Warzone introduces Black Ops Royale, a new battle royale mode inspired by Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's Blackout. Available now on the Avalon map, it supports 100 players across 25 squads with no loadouts, buy stations, or Gulag, emphasizing scavenging for loot and upgrades. Game Director Pete Actipis discusses modernizing classic features and balancing the experience for both new and veteran players.
Black Ops Royale is more of a Treyarch-flavored Warzone than it is Blackout 2, but it’s still pretty fun Call of Duty
The new Black Ops Royale mode for Call of Duty: Warzone is now available, offering a faster-paced experience than the original Blackout mode. Developed by Treyarch in collaboration with Raven Software, the mode introduces new movement mechanics like wall-jumping and a wingsuit, alongside a revamped looting system that replaces traditional loadouts with upgradeable ground loot. While initially launching in Quads only, the mode aims to revitalize Warzone's gameplay loop.
CoD Warzone’s new Blackout-inspired mode has been in development for ‘about a year and a half’ in an effort to ‘shatter the stagnation’ of battle royale
Call of Duty: Warzone's new Black Ops Royale mode, inspired by the original Blackout, has been in development for about a year and a half. This mode aims to combat "stagnation" in the battle royale genre by introducing new mechanics and a focus on looting, while developers consider future integration of player purchases. The new map, Avalon, is also slated to eventually replace Verdansk.
CoD: Black Ops 7 Zombies - How To Build And Upgrade The Blundergat Wonder Weapon In Paradox Junction
This guide details how to build and upgrade the Blundergat Wonder Weapon in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's new Paradox Junction Zombies map. It covers finding the necessary parts: barrel, sealant, stock, and hammer, and then explains the steps to upgrade it to the Sundergat.
Black Ops Royale Is The Shake-Up That CoD: Warzone Needs
Call of Duty: Warzone has received a new "Black Ops Royale" mode, which aims to provide the futuristic Black Ops 7 experience that was missing from its initial integration. This mode draws inspiration from the original Blackout battle royale, featuring mechanics like grappling guns, wingsuits, and advanced movement on a new map called Avalon. Developers Pete Actipis and Yale Miller discussed the year-and-a-half development process, emphasizing the dual design of Avalon for both this mode and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7's Endgame mode.
How To Pack-A-Punch On Paradox Junction In CoD: Black Ops 7 Zombies
This guide explains how to unlock the Pack-a-Punch machine on the Paradox Junction map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Zombies. Players must find truck keys, survive a special round with Rad-Hounds to travel to the past, move the truck, and then disrupt a temporal storm by shooting glowing orbs.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010 Nostalgia Wave Shows What Modern COD Lost
A viral tweet referencing Call of Duty: Black Ops from 2010 sparked a wave of nostalgia, highlighting perceived losses in modern Call of Duty game design. The article argues that the 2010 title excelled due to its focused weapon balance, tactical map design, and rewarding progression systems, contrasting it with current titles criticized for over-design and prioritizing engagement metrics over solid gameplay.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded Adds New Maps and Modes
Activision and Treyarch have released the mid-season update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 02 Reloaded, introducing new content for multiplayer and Zombies modes. The update includes remasters of classic maps like Torque and Cliff Town, a new Zombies map called Paradox Junction with the Blundergat Wonder Weapon, and the Gauntlet Mode playlist. A standalone Black Ops Royale is also set to launch shortly after.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (Campaign) Review
The campaign for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, developed by Raven Software and Treyarch, is a significant return to form for the series, offering engaging level design, mission variety, and a compelling narrative. It successfully blends traditional Call of Duty set pieces with more open exploration and introduces new mechanics like omni-movement without feeling gimmicky. Despite some issues with the Call of Duty HQ launcher, the overall experience is a strong, enjoyable single-player adventure.
New Xbox Console Delay May Have Affected Call of Duty Release Plans
A leak suggests that the delay of Microsoft's next Xbox console, now expected in 2027, has impacted release plans for future Call of Duty titles. Originally, Modern Warfare 4 was slated to launch with the new hardware, but Activision may now opt for multiple releases, including a standalone zombie game. This shift aligns with a broader trend of Activision moving away from annual releases towards more polished titles.
It’s official: Battlefield 6 is 2025's best-selling game, but Black Ops 7 still managed to be November’s top-seller
Battlefield 6 has officially become the best-selling game of 2025, a title previously dominated by the Call of Duty series. While Black Ops 7 topped sales in November, Battlefield 6 secured the year-to-date lead. The report also highlights a significant decline in video game hardware sales across all major platforms in November.
GeForce NOW Enlists ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’ for the Cloud
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is now available to stream on NVIDIA GeForce NOW, allowing play on various devices including underpowered laptops, Macs, and Steam Decks. The service also added 12 other games, including Anno 117: Pax Romana and Assetto Corsa Rally, with new RTX 5080-class hardware rolling out to more regions.
Will Shattered Veil Get an Intro Cinematic in Black Ops 6 Zombies?
Fans are discussing whether the upcoming Shattered Veil map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies will receive an intro cinematic, following the precedent set by The Tomb map which launched without one. The lack of a cinematic for The Tomb was potentially due to SAG-AFTRA voice actor strikes or development priorities. A cutscene featuring Eddie Richtofen within the Project Janus mansion may serve as the introduction for Shattered Veil, as it doesn't directly relate to the Liberty Falls map and teases elements of the new Zombies experience.
Shattered Veil Main Quest Easter Egg Guide – Everything We Know So Far in Black Ops 6 Zombies
This guide provides details on the Main Quest Easter Egg for the Shattered Veil Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. It explores the narrative following the Sentinel Artifact's retrieval, the role of S.A.M. and Richtofen in Liberty Falls, and potential boss fight candidates including Eddie Richtofen, S.A.M., and a T-Rex skeleton.
Will the Black Ops 6 Zombies Story Continue in Call of Duty 2025?
Speculation is mounting regarding the continuation of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies storyline in the upcoming Call of Duty 2025 title, reportedly developed by Treyarch. Leaks suggest a potential return of the original Zombies crew and a shift in map settings compared to Black Ops 6, though the narrative has already seen some continuation in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies.
Black Ops 6 Zombies Players Want GobbleGum Drop Rate Increase
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are expressing frustration over the low drop rate of high-tier GobbleGums in the Zombies mode, with some reporting extremely rare drops even after extensive gameplay. Players are calling on developer Treyarch to increase these rates, but the article suggests that Activision's focus on in-game store purchases for GobbleGums makes a change unlikely.
Shattered Veil Countdown: Black Ops 6’s Next Zombies Map Release Date & Time
The new Zombies map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Shattered Veil, is set to release on April 3, 2025, coinciding with the launch of Season 3. While an initial delay pushed Season 3 back by two weeks, the map is expected to be available on day one. There is a possibility it could release mid-season, but this is considered unlikely given the focus on the Zombies community.
All Teaser Images for Shattered Veil – Black Ops 6 Zombies
Treyarch has released teaser images for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies map, Shattered Veil, which is set in Edward Richtofen's mansion in Liberty Falls. The images offer glimpses of the Motor Court, Banquet Hall, Grand Foyer, Mainframe Chamber, and Richtofen's family memories, hinting at potential boss fights and plot developments. Shattered Veil is scheduled to launch on April 3, 2025.
