Activision has officially confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will not offer early access to its campaign mode, breaking a recent trend set by previous entries in the franchise like Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3. In those games, players who pre-ordered had the opportunity to access the single-player story about a week before the official launch. This allowed players to enjoy the campaign without feeling rushed to join the multiplayer mode.
The decision to forgo campaign early access for Black Ops 6 is part of Activision’s strategy to offer a unified global launch. All three major modes—campaign, multiplayer, and zombies—will be released simultaneously on October 25, 2024. The rationale behind this move is to allow players to dive into their preferred mode at the same time, creating a more balanced experience across the board.
The lack of early campaign access has disappointed some fans, especially those who enjoyed the rewards tied to completing the campaign early in previous titles, such as unlocking exclusive cosmetic items. However, Activision seems confident that this global launch will enhance the overall experience for players.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is shaping up to be one of the biggest entries in the franchise. The game recently completed a multiplayer beta, showcasing new features like omni-movement, which adds more fluidity and options in combat. With the full release on the horizon, players are eagerly awaiting October 25 to jump into all that the game has to offer.