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Zombies mode has become one of the most anticipated parts of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 experience thanks to its return to a round-based system. The continuation of the storyline, return of classic perks, Gobblegums, and more have got players incredibly excited, so much so that they are hoping they can play Zombies in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6‘s beta.

Can you play Zombies in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ beta?

4 years in development, and the beta gameplay shows that Treyarch’s crafting has been in good hands. The game looks great, plays like a fine-tuned guitar, and, well, controller players are hit with an RC-XD. Probably, no one was expecting a heavy nerf on the controller’s aim to assist with the launch of Black Ops 6 beta, and here it is. But is it good, though? Are Mouse & Key buddies finally happy?

Black Ops 6 Beta Lands A Heavy Jab On Controller Aim Assist

Black Ops 6‘s golden trick is in every single trailer: Omnimovement. This is the key feature that would distinguish Treyarch Studios’ gameplay from whatever else we’ve seen in the past couple of years. However, this is unknown territory for us Warzone/MW3 players. So if you want to take advantage of this new mechanism, you need to know what options to you tweak.

Best Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Controller Settings For Omnimovement

Video Gamer is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more. The best LR 7.62 loadout in Black Ops 6 multiplayer is already the talk of the town among players looking to excel in long-range combat. Bolt-action snipers are a staple of the Call of Duty franchise and for Treyarch’s sixth Black Ops game, they continue to prove popular.

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Rockstar Games just made GTA Online worse according to some players.

GTA Online Players Unhappy After Rockstar Games Removes Content in New Update

The H2 Multiplayer Mod has been shut down, but Call of Duty content creators are demanding Activision leave it alone.

"Do the Right Thing": FaZe and OpTic Beg Activision Not to Shut Down H2 Multiplayer Mod

The King himself has locked in the “best” SMG loadout for the Black Ops 6 Beta. Here’s what Scump is rocking early on to destroy lobbies with 100+ kill performances. With the Black Ops 6 Beta now in focus, millions of players are hopping in and looking to stand atop the scoreboard in every lobby. While optimizing your settings is one way to get an edge, picking the best loadouts is far and away the most important step.

Scump reveals “best” SMG loadout to dominate Black Ops 6 Beta

And there are hints of what could be 2027’s Call of Duty, too. Dataminers believe they have identified Call of Duty’s pipeline for the next three years. The latest update to the Call of Duty hub emerged with some new lines that hint at upcoming releases in the franchise. Dataminer CODWarfare interpreted the data with reference to rumors of those upcoming games from Tom Henderson.

Call Of Duty’s 2025 and 2026 Roadmap Datamined

We’ve already seen what the Nuke looks like in Black Ops 6 thanks to content creator ‘JustHazzardous’ getting the world’s first 30-kill streak at the 2024 CoD Next event. With each new Call of Duty release, it’s always a question of whether the annual installment will...

First Black Ops 6 Nuke already dropped before the Beta goes live

Even though we’re only in the beta period of Black Ops 6, a few guns are already making their way up the meta. These tools offer the most versatile abilities, making matches feel almost too easy. So, if you want to reign supreme, here are the best weapons to use in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta.

Top 5 best weapons in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Beta

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It's been more than four decades since former child star William “Billie” Thomas Jr. died in Los Angeles of a heart attack at only 49 on October 10, 1980. Best known as "Buckwheat," the character he portrayed in the original Hal Roach-ignited Our Gang/Little Rascals classic film shorts from 1934 to 1944, Thomas faced similar challenges and misfortunes of several of his co-stars and other former child actors. This is his story.

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Black Ops 6 has just released into its early-access beta, so here’s how you can inspect all of the slick new weapons while out and about on the battlefield. The next installment of Call of Duty has finally arrived at its early access beta. Black Ops 6 is available for select players to hop in and try the new title. This includes a new multiplayer offering that houses a hilarious feature that lets you speak to your human shields.

How to inspect your weapon in Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Warzone is bringing back the map that started it all: Verdansk. In 2025, the original Warzone map, Verdansk, is coming back to the game, and fans are excited. “I just fell to my knees in the GameStop parking lot,” writes JaredFPS. Verdansk was first introduced with the original iteration of Warzone back in March, 2020, and was replaced by Caldera in December, 2021, so it’s been a while since fans have gotten to play it again.

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Camos are always the hot topic in the Call of Duty world, showing off your triumphant accomplishment with spectacular designs. Black Ops 6 aims to change the dynamics of this system by providing unique challenges for various modes. So, to help you understand this upcoming mechanic, we’ll show you all Black Ops 6 camos.

All Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 camos

Black Ops 6 introduces a brand-new Perk system to Multiplayer. Perks in specific categories can now be combined for extra bonuses called Combat Specialties. Here’s how to use Perk Combat Specialties in Black Ops 6. How To Equip Perk Combat Specialties in Black Ops 6 Loadouts. In the Black...

How To Use Perk Combat Specialties in Black Ops 6

The last assault rifle available in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta is the AMES 85. If you have picked it up, then you would have realised it is incredibly strong, with very little recoil. This makes it a fantastic weapon to choose in multiplayer, and our Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 AMES 85 loadout will help you make the most of it.

‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’ AMES 85 loadout and best class setup

Black Ops 6 features a wide range of deadly equipment and powerful Field Upgrades to give you an edge in any given match. From explosive grenades to stim shots to keep you alive, here’s the full overview. Like every Call of Duty before it, Black Ops 6 includes a...

All Equipment & Field Upgrades in Black Ops 6

Microsoft Gaming and Xbox boss Phil Spencer disclosed that Bungie's seminal online shooter Destiny could have been an Xbox console exclusive during a panel at PAX West 2024. Speaking during a "Story Time with Phil Spencer" session hosted by Penny Arcade, Spencer said that when Bungie first pitched the idea for Destiny after parting ways with Microsoft, Xbox had the opportunity to sign on as the game's publisher. However, the company ultimately passed on the proposal.

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How to unlock and use custom loadouts in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta is now live on early access, and it’s the first glimpse of what’s to come in October. Currently...

How to unlock and use custom loadouts in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta

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