Summary
- Fans discovered evidence of a new Warzone map named Avalon in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Theater Mode.
- Speculation about the Avalon map has been fueled by leaks, teasers, and in-game references.
- The timing of major map updates for Warzone is crucial, as some fans eagerly anticipate the return of the classic Verdansk map.
Evidence of a new Warzone map has been discovered in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Theater Mode, offering players an unexpected glimpse of the rumored "Avalon" map. This find has caused quite a stir within the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 community, as fans eagerly await new content for the first-person shooter.
Rumors about the Avalon map have been circulating for months, fueled by teasers and leaks that surfaced during earlier stages of the game's promotion. Initial hints appeared on Rebirth Island, where references to Avalon and maps of the area were part of the first Black Ops 6 reveal challenges. Additionally, players noticed that the Training Course in the Black Ops 6 beta — also known as the Protocol map — seemed to take place on one of Avalon's islands, further stoking speculation about the new Warzone environment.
Recently, Call of Duty news outlet Charlie INTEL pointed out in a tweet that players discovered that by entering spectating mode in Theater Mode on the multiplayer map "Lowtown," they could fly out of bounds and explore what appears to be the Avalon map. Fans have taken advantage of this to examine various points of interest (POIs), including familiar locations like Firing Range from Black Ops 1 and Hacienda from Black Ops 4, as well as the Black Ops 6 map Skyline.
Reddit user "Dull-Caterpillar3153" created a detailed map of Avalon, assigning names to each location based on their appearance or resemblance to previous multiplayer maps. While the discovered version lacks the detailed textures expected in a final release, it provides significant insight into the map's scale and layout. Some players have conducted full fly-throughs of the area, noting its expansive size, numerous large POIs, and substantial water regions that could influence gameplay dynamics in future CoD Warzone matches.
Fans Theorize Timing of Warzone’s Major Map Updates
The discovery of the Avalon map has garnered mixed reactions within the Call of Duty community, particularly among players eager for the return of the classic Verdansk map in Warzone. Verdansk holds a nostalgic place for many fans, and while there have been reports that the original map might make a comeback in early 2025, the focus on Avalon raises questions about those plans. Some players worry that the development of a new map could delay or even replace the anticipated return of Verdansk, shifting the game's trajectory away from what longtime fans have been asking for.
Some players speculate that Avalon could be introduced as a non-ranked play map in Season 1 or perhaps in Season 2, allowing Verdansk to make a comeback in the meantime. Overall, the timing of these major map releases will be crucial in meeting player expectations and maintaining engagement within the Warzone community.
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 83 /100 Critics Rec: 91%
- Released
- October 25, 2024
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ // Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Suggestive Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW 9.0
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
- Cross Save
- Yes - PlayStation, Xbox, PC
- Prequel(s)
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Call of Duty: Black Ops II, Call of Duty: Black Ops, Call of Duty: World at War
- Franchise
- Call of Duty
- Number of Players
- 1-4
- Steam Deck Compatibility
- Unknown
- PC Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Xbox Series X|S Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- PS5 Release Date
- October 25, 2024
- Platform(s)
- PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- FPS
- How Long To Beat
- 8 Hours
- X|S Optimized
- Yes
- File Size Xbox Series
- 216 GB (October 2024)
- OpenCritic Rating
- Strong
