Black Ops 6 will feature the return of the popular Zombies mode Treyarch is known and loved for. The round-based format is back with a few new maps to continue the Dark Aether storyline that started in Black Ops Cold War.
Now that October is here and the release date is closer, here are all the important details about this mode to help you prepare for launch. You can check out our pre-order guide if you plan to get a copy.
Does Black Ops 6 have zombies?
Yes. Black Ops 6 will mark the return of zombies much to the delight of players looking for their co-op fix. Treyarch is synonymous with Call of Duty zombies so it's no surprise to see the developer reintroduce the undead once again.
Black Ops 6 Zombies maps
The game mode will feature two round-based maps at launch: Terminus and Liberty Falls.
Terminus takes place on an island located somewhere in the Philippine Sea, where the ex-operatives from Requiem are being held captive in a remote Prison. Here is the intro cinematic for this map:
On the other hand, Liberty Falls takes place in a town with the same name in West Virginia. There is a facility in the town where Edward Richtofen and his subordinates are conducting Project Janus, a secret research project whose objectives are unknown. However, some speculate that it has to do with Edward's deceased wife and child.
Here is the cinematic for the map where we can see the man responsible for this research project using a familiar weapon:
We can expect more maps to arrive during the post-launch seasons in the following months.
Black Ops 6 Zombies characters
Several Black Ops Cold War characters are returning this time, alongside some new faces. In Terminus, users will be able to play as one of the following characters:
- Maya Aguinaldo: A skilled Filipino smuggler who is looking for her brother.
- Grigori Weaver: Former CIA agent and ex-Requiem commander who Richtofen blames for the loss of his child.
- Elizabeth Grey: Ex-Requiem scientist who was to Samantha Maxis while she was captured. After spending a few years in prison, she has undergone a severe physical transformation.
- Mac Carver: An ex-military man who has fallen from grace but seeks redemption and justice.
The map also features other non-playable characters like Dr. William Peck and Stoney “Raptor One” Maddox, the ex-Requiem helicopter pilot who extracts users at the end of each match in Black Ops Cold War.
Liberty Falls won't feature any playable characters, instead, players will be able to use an operator of their choice. However, the map's story has some well-known characters like Edward Richtofen and Samantha Maxis to some capacity, since we can hear her voice at the end of the intro cinematic.
Black Ops 6 Zombies storyline
The Black Ops 6 zombies storyline continues the Dark Aether narrative that first appeared in Black Ops Cold War. At the end of the story, players discovered the Requiem director was Richtofen who betrayed the unit by sending them to various locations.
Black Ops 6 is set five years after Black Ops Cold War and sees Dr. Peck acquire a boat in Japan to rescue "old friends" from a research facility. Maya is a brand-new character in Zombies and will assist Peck in freeing Weaver, Grey, and Carver.
On the other hand, the story of Liberty Falls begins when a zombie outbreak takes place in the town. The cinematic indicates that Samantha might be behind it, controlling the zombies from the Dark Aether where she's trapped after helping capture The Forsaken, but nothing is certain.
Sometime after this incident, a team is sent to clear the town and find out what happened there.
Black Ops 6 zombies GobbleGums
GobbleGums from Black Ops 3 but this time they'll work a little bit differently. These gums are special items players can obtain through the GobbleGums machines in all of the maps and each one grants the player a special effect, power-up, etc.
If you wish to know the ins and outs of this mechanic, along with a list of all the GobbleGums revealed so far, we have prepared a guide for that.
Black Ops 6 Zombies Augments
Augments is one of the new mechanics from this year's game mode. This is basically a skill-tree, where players will be able to enhance the capabilities of their weapons, perks, ammo mods, and Field Upgrades.
We have also prepared a separate article explaining all there is to know about this new mechanic and you can see it here.
That's all there is to know about Black Ops 6 zombies so far. For more, check out the Black Ops 6 timeline and the gun list showcasing the confirmed and rumored arsenal.