Call of Duty MW3's Poor Reception Did Not Affect Black Ops 6 Campaign, Developer Says

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that Black Ops 6 is shaping up to be a game worthy of my hard-earned cash. The four years of development, compared to the rushed one and a half years for MW3, gives me hope that this campaign will deliver a more polished experience.


In recollection of late gaming history, the campaign for Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) was met with less than favorable responses compared to other Call of Duty series campaigns. To illustrate this, S.E. Doster from TopMob awarded the single-player mode a score of 5/10 in his review. Other reviews echoed similar sentiments, yet they did not seem to have any impact on the development of Black Ops 6. In an interview with IGN, John Zuk, the associate creative director at Raven Software, stated that they had already decided on the storyline and missions for their creation beforehand.

Initially, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) was intended as an extension for Modern Warfare 2. However, it was eventually expanded into a standalone game, with developers allegedly working under pressure to create a new campaign within a year and a half, which is shorter than the typical three-year development cycle for Call of Duty games. On the other hand, Black Ops 6 has been in development for four years. As Zuk explained, “The additional development time allows us more opportunities to experiment, test, and see if something is enjoyable and effective, ultimately giving us the chance to discard some ideas.

As a thrilled player, I can share that Zuk has verified the upcoming campaign is set to surpass the 2020 version of Black Ops, Cold War, in terms of length, if you focus solely on the main missions. The game’s duration will be influenced by how much time you decide to invest in the game’s safe house, where you can enhance your weapons and engage in heart-to-hearts with your comrades.

On October 25, Black Ops 6 will debut on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. This marks the first time a Call of Duty title has been made available through Game Pass Ultimate since Microsoft took over Activision Blizzard. Moreover, unlike some recent releases in the franchise, the campaign for Black Ops 6 will not be accessible ahead of its official launch date. Here’s a roundup of what we currently know about the game.

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2024-10-18 19:08