CoD BO6 Zombies: Everything there is to know

There are plenty of innovations within Black Ops 6 Zombies, in addition to features that seasoned veterans will be familiar with.

So, what does Black Ops 6 Zombies have in store this time around? Keep on reading for everything there is to know about the mode!

Does CoD BO6 have Zombies?

Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 does indeed feature a Zombies mode.

Zombies has become a fan-favourite mode since it first appeared in World at War back in 2008. It has since appeared in the majority of Call of Duty games, either coming bundled with the main package or added post-launch.

Some Modern Warfare titles missed out on Zombies, but Black Ops is renowned for the mode. Black Ops 6 will be no different.

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What do we know about CoD BO6 Zombies?

Black Ops 6 sees the return of round-based Zombies.

Alongside endless waves of undead, the mode contains plenty of addictive gameplay ranging from the iconic Mystery Box, new Wonder Weapons and secrets to uncover in the form of new Easter Eggs.

There's an extensive arsenal of weaponry to earn unique camouflages, too. These transfer over to Multiplayer and Warzone when the game integrates into the battle royale as part of the Season 1 update.

The characters Elizabeth Grey, Grigori Weaver and Mac Carver are back after being imprisoned, with newcomer Maya Aguinaldo joining the fray as well. Doctor William Peck will serve as the main villain once more.

The methods to kill zombies consist of a primary weapon, a secondary weapon and a melee weapon. Before a second weapon is located, the player's fists will be used.

The primary weapons include: Assault Rifle, SMG, Shotgun, LMG, Marksman Rifle, Sniper Rifle, Handgun or Launcher.

Black Ops 6 features a wealth of features fans will find familiar, including Classic Prestige, Wonder Weapons, Weapon Customisation, map-specific intel systems and GobbleGums.

Interestingly, Zombies in Black Ops 6 has introduced a new save and pause component. In a blog post, Treyarch announced the details of how this works:

• Pausing: You can elect to pause your Solo match to take a quick break. After a finite amount of time without continuing to play, the game will automatically save the match at the point it was paused. Load the save file to continue.
• Saving: For the first time in Zombies, you can elect to save your Solo match at any time, provided you are at full health, aren’t downed, dead, or actively engaged in an Exfil. Load the save file to continue. Again, if enough time passes while you’re AFK, the game will automatically save your game state so you won’t lose your progress.
• Recovery: On the rare occasion that the game’s servers, your internet, or a combination of the two conspire to prevent your continued enjoyment of the game, and you disconnect...
  • Solo Players: Load up your save close to the point in time you disconnected and continue from that point.
  • Squad Players: If you disconnected from a Squad Match but the Host is still active, you can rejoin and continue the match after a small period of time spectating.

CoD BO6 Zombie maps

Black Ops 6 launched with two round-based Zombie maps available for players to load into:

Terminus

Terminus was the first map confirmed for Zombies, with the location described as an island found in the Philippine Sea. Boat delivery portals made by Project Janus scientists will allow "on-demand transportation" around the map. Swimming is possible but not advised. It's expected to be one of the largest maps to ever feature in the mode.

Liberty Falls

Liberty Falls is the second map confirmed for Zombies, and takes place in West Virginia. It's said to be the "epicentre of the Dark Aether outbreak", with the town's population "succumbing to the results of a second, simultaneous dimensional breach".

There are a wealth of Easter Eggs to complete, which adds to the challenge of avoiding the undead.

The map itself is smaller than Terminus, making it a more casual map for players to explore.

CoD BO6 Zombies tips and tricks

Staying alive to the higher rounds is a tricky task whether you're playing solo or part of a squad.

These handy tips and tricks will help you outlast the undead.

Stick together

In co-op matches, going off on your own is an often fatal plan to follow. Stick together with your squadmates to deal as much damage as possible to tackle Elite Zombies with ease.

Staying together is particularly useful when taking part in the Easter Egg quests. Some of the monsters you'll encounter are much tougher than your standard Zombie, so maximum firepower is required to complete the objectives.

Weapon upgrades

Although you start a Black Ops 6 Zombies match with a loadout of your choice, the firepower quickly diminishes.

The Pack-a-Punch machines in Terminus and Liberty Falls provide game-changing upgrades to your favourite weapons. Build up enough Essence and upgrade the weapons to keep your chances of survival high.

Don't forget Salvage

Zombies will drop varying amounts of Salvage after you eliminate them.

This can be used to craft a wealth of equipment, ranging from grenades to additional armour plates, to withstand even more of the damage the undead throw at you.

Is there a trailer for CoD BO6 Zombies?

Yes, a trailer for zombies in Black Ops 6 was unveiled on 8th August 2024.

It shows off plenty of carnage, with the four main characters – Maya, Mac, Grigori and Elizabeth – all in action.

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