CoD: Black Ops 6 is Seemingly Bringing Back a Controversial…

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Black Ops 6 may revive the grapple gun, sparking debate among fans over its potential impact on gameplay.
Fans have spotted the grapple gun in a trailer for Black Ops 6's campaign, with mixed reactions to its possible return.
Some players view the grapple gun as a helpful tool and are happy to see it featured in the game's singleplayer mode, while others worry it may also feature in multiplayer and prevent fully boots-on-the-ground gameplay.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 may be reviving the grapple gun, as some keen-eyed fans of the series have spotted it in a recent trailer for the upcoming FPS. While there doesn't seem to be any indication of how it will be used in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, fans are already debating over whether it will be a positive addition to the game.

While Call of Duty games started using grappling hooks back in 2012 with Black Ops 2, the more modern grapple gun has been featured in Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Mobile following its debut in Black Ops 4. The Special Issue Equipment allowed players much more mobility, as they could use the tool to grab onto far-away surfaces and zip quickly across battlefields.

An object that closely resembles the grapple gun was featured for a fraction of a second during a trailer for Black Ops 6 revealed during the Xbox Showcase on June 9, where it flashed across the screen as just one in a series of rapid-fire images, as pointed out on Reddit by user Sammy-Jz. The trailer does not show the piece of equipment being used, but rather, simply being held by a character in a first-person view, leaving players to wonder just what its purpose will be in the game and in which modes it will be useable in.

Call of Duty Fans Are Divided Over the Grapple Gun

So far, reactions to the grapple gun's appearance in the Black Ops 6 Gameplay Reveal Trailer have been generally positive, as a lot of Black Ops 4 players have fond memories of the times the tool saved them in the game, particularly in Blackout mode. However, there are those who would be much less excited to see the grapple gun reinstated in Black Ops 6, with some complaining that the quick escapes it allows unfairly gives too much advantage to less skilled players who would rather run than fight a superior opponent. For those who enjoy boots on the ground gameplay, any kind of flashy movement option like this is a red flag. Others are holding out hope that the grapple gun will see limited use, such as only appearing as a one-off tool during the game's story.

As it stands, there is no way of telling at this point whether the grapple gun will see any use in competitive multiplayer, or if it will be limited to just solo play. Whichever the case, Black Ops 6 has clear differences from other Black Ops games, from the modernized engine to several new game features, so it should provide a fresh experience even for longtime fans of the series when it launches on October 25.

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Released: October 25, 2024

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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.

The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.

In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.

Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.