Summary

• Zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will introduce a co-op pause feature in Season 2.
• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery will enable players to rejoin with their original loadout.
• Separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies will enhance the user experience.

Exciting updates are on the horizon for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Zombies mode in the upcoming Season 2, set to launch on January 28, 2025. This news comes as part of a thrilling tease for the new season, promising significant enhancements that Zombies fans have been eagerly anticipating.

Since its debut in World at War over a decade ago, Zombies has remained a cornerstone of the Call of Duty franchise, and Black Ops 6 continues this legacy with the return of round-based Zombies. Treyarch is committed to enriching the mode with new, immersive locations and gameplay improvements, and Season 2 is poised to deliver on these promises.

While multiplayer enthusiasts can look forward to a host of changes, Zombies players will also enjoy a variety of new features. Alongside the new Tomb map, players can expect UI enhancements and other highly-requested additions. One of the standout features is the co-op pause option, allowing players in the same party to pause the game together—a feature that has been long requested by the community.

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

• Challenge Tracking & Near Completion (Zombies and Multiplayer)

  • Players can manually track up to 10 Calling Card Challenges and 10 Camo Challenges per mode, making it easier to monitor progress.
  • If fewer than 10 challenges are tracked, the system will display the nearest challenges to completion, helping players identify and complete them more efficiently.
  • The top Tracked or Near Completion Calling Card Challenge and Camo Challenge will be visible in the Lobby and in-game via the Options Menu.

• Co-op Pause

  • In matches where all players are in the same party, the party leader can now pause the game, allowing everyone to regroup or take a break during intense rounds. This feature, requested since the game's launch, will be introduced in Season 2.

• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery

  • Players who are kicked for being AFK can now rejoin the game and recover their original loadout, minimizing the frustration of losing progress due to inactivity.

• Separate HUD Presets for Zombies and Multiplayer

  • Players can now set up different HUD presets for Zombies and multiplayer, eliminating the need to adjust settings when switching between modes. This feature, although delayed due to higher priorities, will enhance the user experience significantly.

The "AFK Kick Loadout Recovery" feature is particularly noteworthy, as it addresses the critical issue of progression in Zombies. Losing weapons, perks, and points can be a major setback, and this new feature aims to reduce such frustrations by allowing players to rejoin with their original loadout.

Additionally, the ability to create separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies will streamline the gaming experience, while the new challenge tracking system will make it easier for players to progress through Black Ops 6's extensive collection of Calling Card and Camo Challenges.

Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is set to launch on January 28, 2025, bringing these exciting updates and more to the eagerly awaiting fanbase.