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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6surpassed 229,000 players on Steam, making it a huge hit on the platform. A record set by 2023’sCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3was also broken on Steam byCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, as many fans believe the latestCall of Dutytitle is a return to form for the franchise.
On October 25,Black Ops 6made its worldwide debut on consoles and PC with a single-player campaign mode continuing after the events ofBlack Ops Cold Warand the flashback sequences ofBlack Ops 2. Players may take a break from covert operations in the campaign by playing the traditional round-based Zombies mode or diving into multiplayer solo or with friends.16 multiplayer maps are currently available inBlack Ops 6, and the mode features the tried-and-true Prestige system that fans may remember fromBlack Ops 2and other fan-favoriteCall of Dutytitles. Reception forBlack Ops 6appears to be very positive on PC, thanks to the breadth of content that’s available on day one.
As spotted by CharlieIntel,Black Ops 6exceeded 229,000 concurrent players on Steam, which is the highest player count forCall of Dutyon the platform in more than a year.Black Ops 6also surpassedModern Warfare 3’slaunch day record of 190,000 players on Steam. ManyCall of Dutyfans on Twitter believeBlack Ops 6’slaunch day success is closely attributed to the game’s engaging campaign and fun multiplayer modes, including Zombies. Players are also praising Treyarch and hoping that some of the gripes they have will be fixed infutureBlack Ops 6updates.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Exceeds 229,000 Concurrent Steam Players on Launch Day
On Steam,Black Ops 6received more than 1,100 user reviews, with an overall rating of Mostly Positive. ManyCall of Dutyfans on Steam say that they’re having the most fun they’ve had with the franchise in years, thanks tothe release ofBlack Ops 6. However, there are some negative reviews discussingBlack Ops 6’stechnical issues on PC, such as frame rate stutters and crashes.
If Treyarch continues to listen to player feedback, the success ofBlack Ops 6may continue for many months to come with an active and engaged player base on Steam. During the preseason, more maps and modes will be added toBlack Ops 6, including the Nuketown map on November 1. Leaks suggest thatBlack Ops 6andWarzoneSeason 1will begin on Thursday, November 14, with new content for both games.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
