The modern iterations of the Call of Duty franchise have often revisited fan-favorite maps from previous years to be remastered, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is no exception. 2023's Modern Warfare 3 featured 16 maps that were enhanced from 2009's Modern Warfare 2, for example. One particular map which has been remade, reimagined, and revisited in every one of the Black Ops subseries' releases since 2010 will make its return in Black Ops 6: Nuketown.
The original Nuketown is set in a 1950s nuclear test site in Nevada, designed to discover the effects of atomic weaponry on residential suburb areas. At the end of each multiplayer game, a nuke will actually drop on the town. As the map is quite small, its intense and action-packed gameplay has made many a multiplayer memory over the years, both in its original format and in its 13 recreations (which includes the versions in Zombies and Blackout). However, Black Ops 6 seeks to revisit the very first design, which comes as great news for the future of the game.
When Nuketown Comes To Black Ops 6
Return to Nuketown Circa 1950
Revealed in a developer update on the official Call of Duty Blog, the original 1950s design of Nuketown makes its return on November 1. The post describes it as an exact replica of the original version from the first Call of Duty: Black Ops, with updates to graphics as the only substantial change. The accuracy of Nuketown's layout in Black Ops 6 is "down to the precise placement of parked vehicles and other scenery," a level of faithfulness that should make for a great nostalgic trip that longtime fans can embark on.
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In an interview with noted as a return to form, this addition could provide a similar boost in appeal to standard multiplayer.
Why Treyarch Have Brought Nuketown Back
Fresh Gameplay In A Familiar Setting
Despite the acclaim towards the other game modes in Black Ops 6, the multiplayer has generated some complaints about spawn issues. In light of that frustration, an addition like the original Nuketown could help generate more positive buzz around multiplayer as the team at Treyarch works to improve it. Liberty Falls and Terminus, the newest Zombies maps in Black Ops 6, have seen much praise due to the return of round-based play. Similarly, the original Nuketown will seek to combine the best parts of vintage Call of Duty with the improved mechanics of its newest iteration.
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Black Ops 6's Nuketown can combine the core nostalgic identity of Black Ops with modern Call of Duty gameplay like the new Omnimovement system, striking a balance between fresh innovation and beloved familiarity. Including this, and fixing any persistent complaints from fans, should help Black Ops 6 in its aim to be one of the greatest in the Black Ops subseries, if not in the Call of Duty franchise. Updates like this are great news for multiplayer, and future additions to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will hopefully expand upon this momentum.
Sources: Call of Duty Blog, IGN/YouTube
