Black Ops 6 Season 2 Zombies Features Revealed

Additional details have emerged about Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's impending Season 2 update, featuring several enhancements dedicated Zombies mode enthusiasts will appreciate. This information was part of a recent preview for Black Ops 6 Season 2, which launches imminently.

Over ten years after its debut in World at War, Zombies remains one of Call of Duty's most beloved and enduring modes, a tradition continued in Black Ops 6. The revival of round-based Zombies complements Treyarch's commitment to crafting captivating new environments for players to discover. The upcoming update introduces multiple refinements to further elevate the experience.

While Season 2 delivers substantial updates for multiplayer enthusiasts, Zombies receives significant attention too. Beyond the new Tomb map, Zombies players can anticipate a suite of new functionalities spanning interface improvements and community-requested additions. A standout feature is the co-op pause option, enabling entire parties to halt gameplay simultaneously. The ability to pause and save represents one of Black Ops 6's initial innovations for Zombies, with cooperative pausing being a long-anticipated community request.

Call of Duty Reveals Black Ops 6 Zombies Changes for Season 2

• Challenge Tracking & Near Completion (Zombies and Multiplayer)
  • Manually monitor up to 10 Calling Card Challenges and 10 Camo Challenges per mode to efficiently track your progress.
  • Available slots not filled by manual selections will automatically display your nearest Challenges to completion. This system helps players quickly identify achievements within reach.
  • Both your primary tracked Calling Card Challenge and Camo Challenge appear in the Lobby and in-game via the Options Menu.

• Co-op Pause
  • When all players belong to the same party, the leader can now pause the game for everyone. This allows for strategy discussions or brief breaks during extended high-round sessions. This highly-requested feature arrives with Season 2.

• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery
  • Players removed from co-op matches for inactivity can now rejoin and recover their complete loadout.

• Separate HUD Presets for Zombies and Multiplayer
  • Finally, customize distinct HUD configurations for Zombies and multiplayer without needing adjustments when switching modes.
  • We initially planned this feature for earlier release, but development priorities shifted to address more urgent requirements.

Complementing the new pause functionality is the AFK Kick Loadout Recovery system, designed to let disconnected players rejoin matches while retaining their original equipment. Maintaining progression is crucial in Black Ops 6 Zombies, where losing weapons, perks, and resources can severely impact a session. This feature reduces frustration for players removed from games unexpectedly or due to circumstances beyond their control.

The update also introduces independent HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies, eliminating the need to readjust settings when changing modes. Additionally, players can manually track up to 10 Calling Card Challenges and Camo Challenges across both modes, simplifying navigation through Black Ops 6's extensive achievement system. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 commences on January 28, 2025.