Activision is gearing up for the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25, 2024. This latest installment in the franchise promises a return to the series’ signature exhilarating narrative, with a new campaign set in the early 1990s. Players can expect a thrilling spy action experience with intense set pieces, high-stakes heists, and classic Black Ops.
Activision released a deep dive into the complex history of the Black Ops universe. This retrospective explores key characters and events from the first Call of Duty: Black Ops, as well as crucial plot points from Black Ops Cold War and Black Ops II.
From the Cold War to the early 90s
The series’ timeline stretches back to the Cold War era, with the original Black Ops focusing on covert operations in the 1960s. Players were introduced to iconic characters like Alex Mason, Frank Woods, and Jason Hudson, and became entangled in a web of conspiracies.
Black Ops Cold War delved deeper into this era, exploring the origins of the Numbers program and its impact on key figures. Black Ops II then propelled the narrative forward, showcasing future warfare and the continuing consequences of past actions.
You can read Part 1 and Part 2 of the Black Ops: The Story So Far series on the official Call of Duty blog to fully understand the upcoming events of Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will launch on PS5, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC this October 25, 2024.