Key Highlights:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches on 25th October 2024.
- New Zombies mode perk “Melee Macchiato” revealed.
- Over 20 multiplayer perks leaked, divided into three categories.
The highly anticipated Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is set to bring a host of new features and improvements when it launches on 25th October 2024.
Developed by Treyarch, this latest instalment promises to deliver an action-packed experience across various game modes, including the fan-favourite Zombies.
New Perks for Zombies Mode
Let’s start with the thrilling news for Zombies mode die-hards. A brand-new perk called “Melee Macchiato” has been officially revealed. You can check out the quick 23 second teaser below which was posted by CharlieIntel on X/Twitter:
This creamy-orange drink, adorned with a bright red boxing glove on its can, is expected to boost players’ melee abilities.
While the exact effects remain a mystery, it’s clear that Treyarch wants to make melee weapons more viable in high-round strategies.
This addition joins the iconic lineup of perks like Juggernog and Speed Cola, which have been crucial for survival since the early days of Zombies mode.
But that’s not all! Thanks to a recent leak, we’ve got a sneak peek at the multiplayer perks coming to Black Ops 6.
The game will feature over 20 perks, divided into three categories. Players will be able to choose three perks for their loadout, each offering unique advantages on the battlefield.
Here’s a quick overview of some exciting perks from each category:
Perk 1:
- Assassin: Marks enemies on kill streaks and rewards you for taking them down.
- Ninja: Allows you to move more quietly.
- Flak Jacket: Reduces damage from explosives and fire.
Perk 2:
- Tracker: See enemy footsteps and automatically ping enemies when aiming down sights.
- Engineer: Spot enemy equipment and scorestreaks through walls.
- Fast Hands: Swap weapons faster and extend your focus when throwing back grenades.
Perk 3:
- Double Time: Greatly increases your tactical sprint duration.
- Vigilance: Alerts you when enemies can see you on their minimap.
- Guardian: Heal faster while capturing objectives and revive teammates more quickly.
COD Black Ops 6 All Multiplayer Perks
| PERK | DESCRIPTION | COMBAT CLASS |
|---|---|---|
| Assassin | Enemies on a kill streak get a unique minimap marker and drop Bounty Packs when killed. Pick up the Packs for more score. | Enforcer |
| Bankroll | Start each life with +150 score toward Scorestreaks. | Enforcer |
| Bruiser | Melee kills and finishing moves replenish health and earn extra score. | Enforcer |
| Cold-Blooded | Undetectable by AI targeting and thermal optics. Player-controlled Scorestreaks don’t highlight you. Immune to Spy Cam. | Recon |
| Dexterity | Reduced weapon motion while jumping, sliding, and diving. Take less fall damage. | Enforcer |
| Dispatcher | Reduced score cost for non-lethal Scorestreaks. Stacks with Bankroll. | Strategist |
| Double Time | Greatly increased duration of Tac Sprint. | Enforcer |
| Engineer | See enemy equipment and scorestreaks through walls and enemy scorestreak icons on the minimap. | Recon |
| Fast Hands | Swap weapons faster and extend focus when throwing back grenades. | Strategist |
| Flak Jacket | Reduces incoming explosive and fire damage. | Strategist |
| Forward Intel | Increases minimap area and shows direction indicators for revealed enemies. | Recon |
| Gearhead | 2 Field Upgrade charges. Increased Field Upgrade charge rate. Hack enemy equipment and field upgrades. Booby trap Care Packages. | Strategist |
| Ghost | Undetectable by enemy Radar Ping and UAV when moving, planting, defusing, or controlling Scorestreaks. Undetectable by Prox Alarm. | Recon |
| Guardian | Faster healing while capturing and holding objectives. Revive downed teammates faster. | Strategist |
| Gung-Ho | Reduced movement penalties when reloading or using equipment. Reload while Tac Sprinting. | Enforcer |
| Ninja | Move more quietly. | Recon |
| Quartermaster | Recharge equipment over time. | Strategist |
| Tac Mask | Resistance to enemy flash and concussion grenades and enemy neuro gas. | Strategist |
| Tracker | See enemy footsteps, ADSing auto-pings enemies. Long cooldown. | Recon |
| Vigilance | Display a HUD icon whenever you appear on enemy minimaps. Immune to CUAV and Scrambler. Immune to Sleeper Agent. | Recon |
Combat Speciality Bonuses Enhance Gameplay
One of the most interesting aspects of this perk system is the Combat Speciality bonus.
If you choose all three perks from the same category (Enforcer, Recon, or Strategist), you’ll receive an additional powerful bonus.
For example, Enforcer specialists get a temporary boost to movement speed and health regeneration after killing enemies.
Black Ops 6 is shaping up to be an exciting entry in the Call of Duty franchise. Along with these new perks, players can look forward to new maps, characters, and a Tranzit-style Zombie experience. Fan-favourite features like theatre mode and classic prestige are also making a comeback.
Remember, while the multiplayer perk information comes from a leak, it gives us a good idea of what to expect.
The final list may change before the game’s release, so keep an eye out for official announcements from Treyarch.
Whether you’re a Zombies fan excited to try out the new Melee Macchiato perk, or a multiplayer enthusiast eager to experiment with different perk combinations, Black Ops 6 promises something for everyone who’s into FPS titles.
It’ll be heading your way on the 25th of October 2024 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PS5 and PS4.