Black Ops 6 overhauls menus & UI to be more accessible

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of Call of Duty under my belt, I must say that Activision’s response to the community’s concerns about the menu navigation in Black Ops 6 has been nothing short of commendable. The new UI is a breath of fresh air, and it feels like they’ve finally managed to strike the perfect balance between simplicity and functionality.


In response to community concerns about the complicated navigation of Call of Duty menus, Activision made improvements for a smoother experience in Black Ops 6.

The user interface has always been a contentious topic for the CoD community. Modern Warfare 2 first introduced Call of Duty HQ in 2022, serving as the series’s central hub. Players used one launcher menu and, from there, got into multiplayer, Warzone, or other CoD titles.

The purpose of this feature was to simplify the process of navigating menus within the game, yet many players found it even more complicated. Tensions grew as users discovered that a bigger game filesize was attributed to the launcher occupying extra space.

As a reaction, Call of Duty unveiled a plan to minimize downloads and streamline menus. The outcome of this initiative is a completely revamped user interface.

New Black Ops 6 UI explained

Black Ops 6 overhauls menus & UI to be more accessible

Beginning on October 21, 2024, gamers can explore the freshly updated user interface for Call of Duty once they’ve downloaded the pre-release update. This overhauled design features three primary areas: Home, All Games, and Store. Each area showcases all content on a single page, so players will no longer have to scroll through multiple screens.

Home

On the Home screen, you’ll find quick links for both Black Ops 6 and Warzone. After selecting your game, the highlighted section will display the most pertinent maps and game modes.

Following this, the “Featured Playlists Section” showcases fresh playlists, collections, and other exciting content. Simultaneously, the “Recently Played Tiles” enables effortless navigation to your latest selections.

All Games

Black Ops 6 overhauls menus & UI to be more accessible

In simpler terms, the “All Games” section gives gamers a chance to see all their Call of Duty games, starting from Modern Warfare (2019). They can start any game directly from here and also handle installation settings for each title.

Store

Clearly indicated by its title, the Store section offers a convenient way to navigate through the in-game shop within Call of Duty, where gamers can buy cosmetic items for customization. It’s worth mentioning that any items bought from Modern Warfare 2 and Modern Warfare 3 won’t transfer over to Black Ops Cold War’s multiplayer mode.

In saying that, players can still use them in Warzone.

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2024-10-17 20:18