Summary
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is the latest release in the critically acclaimed and incredibly popularCall of Dutyfranchise, specifically a game set within the fan-favoriteBlack Opsseries. The franchise has become famousin the first-person shooter genre, building and maintaining a formula that always includes an intense, fast-paced multiplayer mode.
Multiplayer maps inBlack Ops 6are intricately designed and themed, each offering a distinct aesthetic that is both engaging and detailed. A common trait ofCall of Dutymultiplayer maps is the inclusion of multiple secrets and easter eggs for those eagle-eyed players.Black Ops 6is no different in this regard.
1Underwater Tunnel Into B
Lowtown
Lowtown is an incredibly unique map inBlack Ops 6. It is a standard 6v6 map set in a partially sunken town, some of which has sunk into the canal systems that run throughout the map. Players can utilize both ground and underwater movement to navigate throughout the map, offering unique routes and pathways.
One such route is a somewhat obscure tunnel system that requires players to dive underwater. Players can then swim through the sewer pipes and climb a ladder to end up at the B flag. Not many players notice this given the hectic nature of the B flag in domination, although this means that it can provide useful utility as a surprise angle of attack.
2Fireplace Grenade Spot
Nuketown
Nuketown is a classicBlack Opsseriesmap, appearing in everyBlack Opstitle in various forms. The Nuketown found inBlack Ops 6is a replica of the original Nuketown from the firstBlack Ops, faithfully recreated in the new engine to great effect.
This recreation includes a few distinct secrets from the original map. One such secret is the ability to throw a grenade into the chimney of one of the houses. The grenade, if thrown correctly, will roll down the chimney and out of the fireplace, exploding as it reaches the bottom. This is a somewhat useful detail to know, as players can use it when playing the hardpoint mode if the hardpoint ends up in the house.
3Functioning Diving Board
Vault
Vault is a 6v6 map, offering a solid combination of indoor and outdoor combat that allows for versatile gameplay. Most foot traffic is centered in and around the main building that houses the titular vault. Despite this, the map isn’t without other details.
One particularly notable and fun detail on Vault is the diving board on the edge of the drained swimming pool. Players can jump onto the diving board wherein any further jumps while on the board will be significantly increased in height. While not particularly useful, this is a fun detail that could add some flair to a trickshot.
4Underground Tunnel Network
Skyline
Skyline is a fan-favoriteBlack Ops 6map. It first appeared in the beta of the game and was further improved following feedback from players. It is set atop a skyscraper and is bright and spacious, with multiple elevations and angles that suit all styles of play.
Skyline has one of the more intricate secrets on it, involving an underground network that consists of vents and entire rooms. Players can use a button in a bookshelf on one side of the map opposite the hot tub that then opens the wall. Following the staircase down, players are welcomed by a large room, a connecting air vent, and then a lift shaft. This adds another level of depth to the map, and is generally untravelled, acting as a perfect flank route or hiding spot for infected.
Rewind
Rewind is another map that was featured in the beta ofBlack Ops 6.It is a 6v6 map that offers lengthy sight lines in both the second and third lanes, with the middle lane being entirely indoors. It is not the most well-regarded map due to the long sight lines that make the play area a little too large when compared to the otherBlack Ops 6maps.
Despite the poor reception that Rewind generally gets, it does include one of the only references to external media that can be found within the game. Players can find an RV on the outside portion of the map, the opposite side from the burger shop. This RV has five bullet holes that have been duct taped over, a clear reference to theTV showBreaking Bad.
6RCXD Route
RCXD routes are a staple of earlierCall of Dutytitles, especiallyBlack Opsgames. They are routes that allowthe RCXD scorestreakto travel without being shot at, often weaving through inaccessible areas of the map.
Skyline includes one of these classic-styled routes, wherein players can drive their RCXD on top of the playable area of the map. This allows them to drive along the roof and into an overhead ventilation system. This ventilation system leads above the meeting room, a room that can also be a hardpoint. This makes the RCXD route incredibly useful information for hardpoint players.
7Mannequin Zombies
Nuketown, as aforementioned, is a fan-favoriteBlack Opsmap. Its many iterations have included a wide range of easter eggs and secrets. Potentially the most famous Nuketown easter eggs are the various ones to do with the mannequins, an example of whichwas found inBlack Ops 3, wherein the mannequins would move only when not observed after completion of the easter egg.
To trigger the easter eggonBlack Ops 6Nuketown, players must shoot the heads off of every mannequin on the map within a certain period of time. After which, the mannequins turn into zombies and the map gains a film-grain filter. A studio audience appears outside the middle of the map, and various camera platforms can be seen filming the map. This is potentially the most unique Nuketown easter egg within theCall of Dutyfranchise thus far.
