Activision is gearing up for the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25, while reports indicate that the company is already looking ahead to its next installment, Call of Duty 2025. Rumored to be a sequel to the fan-favorite Black Ops 2, the new title is expected to take place in the 2030s. If these reports hold true, it would mark the first time the publisher has launched successive Black Ops titles.
Insights on Call of Duty 2025
Recent leaks emerging from a focus group meeting suggest that development on Call of Duty 2025 is well underway, though the specific studio handling the project has not been confirmed. Traditionally, Treyarch has led the development of Black Ops entries, and they are currently collaborating with Raven Software on the upcoming Black Ops 6.
The leaked information surfaced on X via Fumo Leaks, who detailed aspects including the game’s campaign, features, multiplayer components, and the popular Zombies mode. It is reported that Call of Duty 2025 will serve as a direct follow-up to Black Ops 2, taking place in 2035 after the events of the original 2012 release.
CALL OF DUTY 2025 INFORMATION THREAD
Some silly goober managed to get into a focus group meeting for the next call of duty game. This thread will compile almost everything that was said in this meeting plus a few little bonus goodies
(Pic is not mine but from another attendee) pic.twitter.com/IGmll42OZO
— Fumo Leaks (@FumoLeaks) October 17, 2024
Further details from the focus group suggest that players will once again take on the role of David Mason, the central character from Black Ops 2. The upcoming campaign is rumored to emphasize themes of espionage and informational warfare, a departure from more traditional military narratives.
In the multiplayer segment, body shields are expected to return, along with a new mechanic allowing players to attach grenades to opponents and throw them back. This adds a layer of strategy to engagements within the game.
The Omnimovement feature, which will also debut in Black Ops 6, is anticipated to be included in Call of Duty 2025. This will enable players to perform wall jumps and enjoy smoother movement through new animations.
Expect familiar modes and maps to return in the multiplayer experience, alongside a revamped Zombies mode. Reports indicate that this iteration could feature one of the largest maps in the series, complete with a transportation system to facilitate player mobility. Additionally, the Zombies mode may offer an eight-player option.
While these leaks echo earlier rumors about Call of Duty 2025, it is important to note that Activision has yet to officially confirm any information regarding the next installment. Meanwhile, gamers eagerly await Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, scheduled for release on October 25 for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series S/X. Black Ops 6 is a direct sequel to 2020’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, set in the year 1991.
