Black Ops 6 confirms long-awaited Nuketown return

As a seasoned Call of Duty gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I must say that the return of Nuketown in Black Ops 6 is like a warm, nostalgic hug from the past. I can still remember the thrill of those intense multiplayer battles on this iconic map back in 2012. However, as much as I’m excited about its return, I can’t help but feel a twinge of apprehension.


Four years have passed since we last saw the famous multiplayer map, Nuketown, but now it’s back in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

In much the same way that Call of Duty enthusiasts hold a special place for the map Shipment, Nuketown is another cherished level within the franchise’s legacy. Debuting in Black Ops 2 back in 2012, this compact map has been included in no less than four other games.

We haven’t had a chance to play a game at the nuclear test site for some time now, but the wait won’t be much longer! Treyarch has revealed that Nuketown will become available on November 1, exactly one week after Black Ops 6 is set to release on October 25.

From the trailer itself, it’s challenging to discern whether the final product will strictly adhere to the original map layout or if changes in the design will be introduced.

Although fans are excited about the news, there are lingering worries related to past criticisms of the map design.

Exciting News! Nuketown has been officially confirmed as a returning map for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. The anticipated launch is set for November 1st, following the teaser image that was unveiled.

— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) October 10, 2024

At its debut, BO6 offers 16 multiplayer battlefields, categorized into two distinct types. The compact Strike maps are tailored for either 2 vs 2 or 6 vs 6 confrontations, while the 12 Core maps resemble layouts that fans have long been familiar with.

In this game title, Treyarch focused a lot of effort on creating smaller and medium-sized maps, which left some gamers disappointed because they were hoping for more expansive, classic three-lane layouts.

The development team eased players’ concerns by stating that a majority of the twelve core 6v6 battlefields at launch will be of moderate size. Interestingly, even though Nuketown is well-known, it stands among the smallest maps ever featured in Call of Duty.

I can understand why some fans might be disappointed if they’ve been yearning for larger maps due to feeling overwhelmed by smaller ones in the past. However, it’s important to note that we haven’t yet experienced all six Core 6v6 maps. Here’s hoping that these additional maps will shift the current sentiment into something more positive!

Additionally, it’s important to note that Nuketown in BO6 isn’t the sole iteration. Instead, Treyarch has introduced Area 99, a fresh Resurgence Warzone map, which takes inspiration directly from the multiplayer map design.

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2024-10-10 21:18