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Treyarch announced that Iron Galaxy will port the original Black Ops and Black Ops II to PS5 (and presumably PS4) in July, but gave no details about other platforms, leaving Xbox players confused since the titles already exist on modern Xbox via backwards compatibility and have faced issues like 720p resolution and hackers; fans are calling for clarity and potential Xbox/PC ports with fresh servers, while awaiting further official details.
Mark Gordon is stepping down as Treyarch’s studio head after 22 years with the company, having joined in 2005 as CTO and becoming studio head in 2016. He will be succeeded by co-studio heads Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller, as Treyarch continues to steer the Call of Duty franchise and its creative direction.
Mark Gordon has retired after 22 years as Treyarch’s studio head. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will serve as co-heads, guiding the Call of Duty–centric studio moving forward. Gordon’s tenure spanned from Call of Duty 2: Big Red One to the Black Ops era, and the studio publicly thanked him for his leadership and culture-building, as it transitions to a two-captain leadership model.
Mark Gordon, Treyarch’s head since 2016 after joining the studio in 2005, is retiring after 22 years. Kevin Hendrickson and Yale Miller will co-lead Treyarch moving forward, a transition that comes after prior departures and covers the studio’s work on Call of Duty titles from World at War through the Black Ops era.
The article commemorates the 15th anniversary of Call of Duty: Black Ops, highlighting how Treyarch's bold departure from traditional WWII themes to a complex Cold War espionage narrative redefined the franchise, establishing Black Ops as a pivotal series with innovative storytelling, multiplayer modes, and Zombies mode, despite mixed critical reception and a shift in franchise dynamics.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 was developed simultaneously with Black Ops 6 by the same team, allowing for better continuity and innovation, and dispelling concerns about rushed production.
Activision has announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, developed by Treyarch, set to release in 2025 for PS5 and PS4, featuring a new storyline set in 2035 with campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies modes, with a full reveal expected later in the summer.
Voice actors for Call of Duty's Black Ops 6 Zombies mode have reportedly quit due to concerns over AI usage and lack of protection clauses in their contracts. This follows Activision's use of AI-generated art and weapon skins in the game, sparking criticism and highlighting the company's increasing reliance on artificial intelligence. The departures are a significant loss for the series, with fans worried about the replacement of long-standing actors like Julie Nathanson and Nolan North.
Players of Black Ops 6 are reporting issues with the current Double XP event, claiming that the XP gains are not as expected. Despite the event's promise of doubling XP, many players have noticed that their XP rewards are significantly lower than anticipated, leading to suspicions that the base XP rate has been reduced. This has caused frustration among the community, with some players labeling the event a "scam." The discrepancy in XP gains has yet to be addressed by Treyarch, leaving players concerned as they prepare for Season 1 Reloaded.
Activision's Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has achieved the biggest launch in the franchise's history, topping charts in player count, hours played, and matches. To celebrate, Treyarch is hosting a Double XP weekend starting November 27, alongside the return of fan-favorite modes Prop Hunt and Stakeout 24/7. The game's success has also contributed to a 43% increase in Microsoft's gaming revenue, following Xbox's acquisition of Activision.
Rebirth Island is set to return to Call of Duty: Warzone on November 18, following its removal due to map-specific issues. The map will be available for quads only, alongside the new Resurgence map, Area 99, which offers solos, duos, trios, and quads. The integration of Warzone with Black Ops 6 has faced criticism over audio and performance issues, but developers are addressing player feedback. The current playlist will remain stable until December 5, with ranked play expected to return mid-season.
Treyarch is working on reintroducing legacy XP tokens in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 after initially disabling them due to a UI bug that allowed their activation, which posed a risk to game stability. The developer is testing a solution to implement this feature correctly in a future update. Meanwhile, players can use legacy XP tokens in Warzone, which will also apply to Black Ops 6. The latest update also nerfed assault rifles and introduced a bug with the Ghost perk.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 initially disabled the use of legacy double XP tokens from previous games, causing player frustration. A UI glitch briefly allowed their use, but a patch removed them again due to stability issues. Treyarch is working on a future update to properly integrate these tokens. Meanwhile, players can activate them in Call of Duty: Warzone and switch to Black Ops 6 to benefit from the XP boost, though this workaround is temporary until a permanent fix is implemented.
Treyarch announced that XP Tokens, which were temporarily removed from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 due to game stability concerns, will be reinstated. The tokens had initially reappeared with the launch of Season 1, only to vanish again, causing community backlash. Treyarch is working on a solution to safely reintroduce the tokens and promises more updates next week. In the meantime, players can use their tokens in Warzone, which will also apply to Black Ops 6.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has received a significant update focusing on weapon adjustments in multiplayer mode, addressing player feedback and game data. The update includes changes to the effective ranges of Assault Rifles and Submachine Guns, with specific modifications to the XM4 and Goblin Mk2 rifles. Additionally, the Flashbang Tactical screen effect duration has been reduced by 20%. The update also fixes a bug related to Optics in Gunsmith and includes improvements for the Zombies mode. Full patch notes are available on the Call of Duty blog.