Name of Responsibility: Black Ops 6 simply revealed extra about its second launch map, Liberty Falls, and we now know a little bit extra about what to anticipate from its Major Quest.
Black Ops 6 could have two brand-new round-based Zombies maps accessible to gamers on day one. The primary, Terminus, is about on the island headquarters of Challenge Janus, which was appearing as a jail for Requiem members after the conclusion of Chilly Warfare Zombies.
The second, Liberty Falls, is about in a completely totally different setting—a sleepy city in West Virginia—however the occasions of every map will happen concurrently.
Right here’s what we learn about Liberty Falls thus far:
The Story
We acquired our first teaser for the Liberty Falls storyline within the last cutscene of MW3 Zombies.
Within the conclusion of MWZ, we see Dr Ava Jansen, the organic daughter of Samantha Maxis and Sergei Ravenov, in a resort room at Liberty Falls in 2021.
Ravenov makes an attempt to warn her away, however a shadowy determine inside Jansen’s mirror begins to emerge from a portal.
Jansen will get nearer to the mirror, believing she hears her mom’s voice, earlier than being grabbed and pulled into the vortex.
It stands to purpose that the Liberty Falls story will, due to this fact, see Dr Jansen transported into the Nineteen Nineties, throughout which period we all know an incursion befell—one which Quartermaster Krystal Miller reportedly survived as a baby.
It’s value noting that the determine contained in the mirror didn’t resemble Samantha Maxis, nor Jansen’s surrogate mom: Elizabeth Gray.
Due to this fact, the physician might be misled by the Darkish Aether Entity as soon as extra, particularly on condition that we noticed her eyes glowing purple briefly within the cinematic.
Additionally, a file Dr. Jansen was studying concerning Liberty Falls is marked with ‘Challenge Janus,’ one other reference to the mysterious group with a base on Terminus Island.
Crew
Activision has but to disclose any particulars in regards to the Zombies Crew we’ll be enjoying as in Liberty Falls. Nevertheless, identical to in Terminus, gamers could have the selection to pick their very own Operator, ought to they like.
In fact, distinctive character interactions that reveal further story content material will solely be attainable with the map’s default Crew.
It’s attainable that Dr. Jansen herself might be a member of the Crew, on condition that she’s presumably been transported again in time to the early 90s.
Nevertheless, we expect it’s extra probably that the physician will as a substitute be associated to the Major Quest, serving as an goal or enemy reasonably than an ally.
Gameplay
On the floor, Liberty Falls seems to be to be set in the identical space as one of many Black Ops 6 Multiplayer maps.
Nevertheless, we’re positive once we get a better have a look at the map, it’ll characteristic a a lot bigger scale setting. However whether or not meaning touring across the space TranZit model, or just having an even bigger map to discover, we will’t make certain.
Gameplay-wise, Liberty Falls might be a return to conventional round-based Zombies. Gamers will defeat waves of Zombies to progress by way of the rounds, incomes Essence for every kill.
This Essence can be utilized for a wide range of options, similar to opening doorways, utilizing the Thriller Field, or Pack-a-Punching weapons for an influence enhance.
Perk-a-Cola machines will permit gamers to buy particular drinks, every granting a distinct in-game bonus. And by discovering the GobbleGum machine, gamers can eat particular pre-selected candies for much more boosts!
Finishing the Easter Egg
We have no idea a lot in regards to the Liberty Falls Easter Egg at this time limit, however we all know the Major Quest will revolve round a dimensional breach that’s inflicting chaos within the West Virginian city.
One factor we’re sure might be current within the Liberty Falls Major Quest is a mission that has us crafting the map’s returning Marvel Weapon.
For these unaware, Liberty Falls is bringing again the Jet Gun, AKA the Thrustodyne Aeronautics Mannequin 23. This highly effective airplane turbine-turned-weapon sucks up all Zombies within the space, immediately pulverizing them.
Again in Black Ops 2, holding down the fireplace button for too lengthy would trigger the Marvel Weapon to interrupt, requiring gamers to craft it from scratch.
For the primary time ever, Treyarch is including a Guided Easter Egg mode to Black Ops 6 Zombies. This can permit gamers to skip the detective work and get step-by-step directions on finishing the Major Quest.
Nevertheless, this new mode is not going to be accessible on launch day, and people who full the storyline this fashion will miss out on some bonus rewards.
Rewards
Treyarch has revealed that gamers who full the Major Quest for a map at any level will earn “distinctive rewards themed after their respective map.”
On high of that, those that full a Major Quest earlier than the Guided mode launches may also unlock a limited-time Calling Card to point out off their abilities.
Nevertheless, this bonus reward is simply attainable previous to Liberty Falls’ Guided mode changing into accessible. After that time, solely the common reward might be accessible, even in the event you full the usual unguided mode.
Connection to Terminus
At this second in time, we don’t know precisely how Liberty Falls connects to Black Ops 6’s first Zombies map, Terminus.
Nevertheless, we do know that the occasions of each maps seem like happening concurrently. May this imply that we’ll see some form of crossover with the Requiem crew on Terminus Island?
It’s definitely fascinating that Dr. Ava Jansen seems to be a part of the story in Liberty Falls, whereas her surrogate mom Elizabeth Gray is a part of the Terminus Crew.
However whether or not or not the 2 will meet is dependent upon what precisely is going on to Jansen after she was pulled by way of the portal.
We’ll be getting a full reveal of Liberty Falls throughout COD NEXT later this month, so keep tuned for brand spanking new updates coming quickly!
