Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 vs Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

• Perspective: First-Person
• Setting: 1990s Post-Cold War
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass
• Core Pillars: Campaign, Multiplayer, Round-Based Zombies
• Key Innovation: Omnimovement system for 360-degree player motion.

• Perspective: First-Person
• Setting: Futuristic (2035)
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass
• Core Pillars: Co-op Campaign, Multiplayer, Round-Based Zombies
• Unique Feature: A return to the futuristic themes of Black Ops III, with an evolved movement system, specialist abilities, and a story centered on a manipulative tech corporation.

• Campaign Team: In the single-player campaign, Henry is part of a rogue team, including Frank Woods and new characters like Felix Neumann (a tech genius) and Sevati Dumas (a mysterious assassin), who assist in missions.
  Human (AI)
• Multiplayer/Zombies Squad: In online modes, your companions are other human players. Teamwork is essential for winning matches and surviving high rounds in Zombies.
  Human (Player)

• Campaign & Zombies Squad: The game's campaign is a co-op experience. In online modes, your companions are other human players. Teamwork is essential for winning matches and surviving high rounds in Zombies.
  Human (Player/AI)

• Campaign Intel: Hidden items and evidence found throughout the single-player campaign missions. Collecting them provides additional lore and context for the game's complex spy narrative.
• Zombies Ciphers: Hidden codes and messages scattered across the Zombies maps. Deciphering these is essential for dedicated fans to piece together the deep, ongoing Dark Aether storyline.

• Campaign Intel: Hidden items and evidence found throughout the single-player and co-op campaign missions that provide additional lore.
• Zombies Ciphers: Hidden codes and messages scattered across the Zombies maps that are essential for dedicated fans to piece together the deep, ongoing Dark Aether storyline.

• Spy Thriller
• 1990s
• Post-Cold War
• Espionage
• Conspiracy
• Action
• Multiplayer
• Zombies

• Futuristic Warfare
• Spy Thriller
• Technology
• Propaganda
• Co-op
• Multiplayer
• Zombies
• Psychological

• Assault Rifles: Primary Weapon
  Versatile automatic rifles suitable for mid-range combat. The Gunsmith system allows for extensive customization.
• Submachine Guns (SMGs): Primary Weapon
  Fast-firing weapons that excel in close-quarters combat, benefiting greatly from the new Omnimovement system.
• Sniper Rifles: Primary Weapon
  High-precision, long-range rifles for holding down sightlines and eliminating targets from a distance.
• Gadgets & Equipment: Lethal & Tactical
  A wide variety of spy-tech and military hardware, including remote-controlled bombs, RC cars, tranquilizer traps, and homing knives.

• Futuristic Firearms: Varies (Assault Rifles, SMGs, etc.)
  An arsenal of advanced weaponry appropriate for the 2035 setting. Leaked blueprints are described as 'colorful stuff,' leaning into a sci-fi aesthetic.
• Specialist Weapons: Unique Abilities
  Powerful weapons tied to specialist abilities, such as miniguns or flamethrowers, which become available after a cooldown or by earning score.

• Perk System: There is no equippable armor in multiplayer. Player durability is determined by their base health and modified by Perks, which are chosen in the Create-a-Class menu to provide passive bonuses like faster healing or explosive resistance.

• Operator Skins: The primary form of character customization. Players can unlock and equip a wide variety of cosmetic outfits for their multiplayer Operators through the Battle Pass, in-game store, or by completing challenges.
• Weapon Blueprints: Special weapon variants with unique cosmetic appearances and pre-configured attachments. These can be earned and unlocked through various in-game systems.

• Operator Skins: The primary form of character customization. Players can unlock and equip a wide variety of cosmetic outfits for their multiplayer Operators through the Battle Pass, in-game store, or by completing challenges.

The game features a refined Create-a-Class system. Progression unlocks weapons, equipment, perks, and Wildcards. The classic 'Prestige' system returns, allowing players to reset their rank after hitting the maximum level to earn unique rewards and continue their progression across 10 Prestige levels, with a final 'Prestige Master' rank.

The game features a return of Specialist abilities, offering unique powers like grapple hooks and active camo. A significant change is the reported removal of 'tac sprint,' with players instead having a constant, faster base speed. The beloved 'looping streaks' feature is expected to return in the form of an equippable perk.

Multiplayer will launch with 16 brand-new maps at release, including 12 Core 6v6 maps and 4 smaller Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6. The maps are set in diverse global locations, fitting the international spy thriller theme. Campaign missions will take players to locations like Russia, the Middle East, and Southern Europe.

Multiplayer will feature a variety of maps, including three remastered classics from Black Ops II at launch: Raid, Express, and Hijacked. New maps are described as being more colorful than those in Black Ops 6, with some featuring automated doors instead of interactable ones. Campaign locations include Japan and the fictional city of Avalon.

• Campaign Vehicles: Varies (RC-XD, Boats, etc.)
  The single-player campaign features a variety of controllable vehicles and gadgets for specific missions, including the iconic RC-XD explosive car.
• Multiplayer Vehicles: N/A (in 6v6)
  The core 6v6 multiplayer maps are focused on infantry combat and do not feature controllable player vehicles. Larger-scale modes with vehicles may be introduced in post-launch seasons.

• Troy Marshall: Playable Protagonist (Campaign)
  The new protagonist for the campaign. A young, idealistic CIA operative and protégé of Frank Woods.
• Frank Woods: Key NPC (Campaign)
  The iconic Black Ops hero, now sidelined to a leadership and intelligence role after being crippled by Raul Menendez. He guides the new team.
• Russell Adler: Key NPC (Campaign)
  The enigmatic 'American monster' from Black Ops Cold War. His return is central to the game's conspiracy, though his allegiances remain unclear.
• Operators: Playable Characters (Multiplayer)
  A diverse roster of playable characters for multiplayer and Zombies modes, each with their own backstory, outfits, and cosmetic customization options.

• David Mason: Playable Protagonist (Campaign)
  The hero of Black Ops II returns to lead a new team against a shadowy technological threat.
• Emma Kagan: Key NPC / Antagonist?
  The charismatic CEO of 'The Guild,' the powerful tech corporation at the heart of the game's story.
• Mike Harper: Key NPC (Campaign)
  A returning supporting character from Black Ops II, assisting David Mason's team.
• Multiplayer Operators: Playable Characters (Multiplayer)
  A diverse roster of playable characters for multiplayer, each with access to different specialist abilities. Leaks suggest some may have a 'zombie people' aesthetic.

• Campaign
  A cinematic, spy-thriller story mode focused on espionage, intrigue, and blockbuster action set pieces, where players must uncover a conspiracy within the US government.
• Multiplayer
  The core competitive online experience, featuring a variety of game modes like Team Deathmatch and Domination across 16 new maps at launch (12 Core 6v6, 4 Strike).
• Zombies
  A cooperative survival mode where a team of up to four players fights off endless hordes of the undead, completes objectives, and uncovers a deep storyline across two new round-based maps at launch.

• Co-op Campaign
  A cinematic, spy-thriller story mode where players team up to uncover a conspiracy involving the mysterious tech corporation, 'The Guild.'
• Multiplayer
  The core competitive online experience, featuring a variety of game modes across a mix of new and remastered maps, including Raid, Express, and Hijacked.
• Zombies
  A cooperative survival mode where a team of up to four players fights off endless hordes of the undead, completes objectives, and uncovers a deep storyline in the Dark Aether.

The game is expected to follow a seasonal model with weekly challenges and events, similar to Modern Warfare III, to maintain player engagement. These events will offer rewards like animated camos and aftermarket parts. New maps and content will be added with each season.

• Q: What is new about the movement in Black Ops 6?
  A: The game introduces 'Omnimovement,' a system that allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any 360-degree direction, including backwards and sideways, for unparalleled freedom of movement.
• Q: Does Black Ops 6 have a campaign?
  A: Yes, it features a full, cinematic single-player campaign set in the early 1990s that continues the story of Black Ops Cold War.
• Q: Is Zombies round-based again?
  A: Yes, Treyarch has confirmed the return of classic, round-based Zombies. The game launched with two brand-new round-based maps.
• Q: Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on Game Pass?
  A: Yes, for the first time, the new Call of Duty title was available on day one for Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

• Q: What is new about the movement in Black Ops 7?
  A: It evolves the 'omnimovement' system but removes the controversial 'tac sprint,' providing a constant, faster base movement speed for more fluid gameplay. It will not feature advanced movement like wallrunning or jetpacks.
• Q: Does Black Ops 7 have a campaign?
  A: Yes, it features a full, cinematic co-op campaign set in 2035 that continues the story of David Mason from Black Ops II.
• Q: Is Zombies round-based again?
  A: Yes, it features classic, round-based Zombies. The launch map is set in the Dark Aether and will feature a mix of characters from the original and Black Ops 6 crews.
• Q: Will Black Ops 7 be on Game Pass?
  A: Yes, it will be available on day one for Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Game Pass Ultimate subscribers.

• OFFICIAL AND EXTRAPOLATED SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. This information is based on the official PC specifications from Activision and Treyarch, adapted to the requested JSON structure. As a fast-paced, large-scale first-person shooter, the requirements are notable, especially the mandatory SSD. Laptop and future-generation GPU listings are extrapolated based on performance benchmarks.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop versions of the listed desktop GPUs require comparable performance, which is highly dependent on the laptop's TGP (Total Graphics Power) and thermal design. For a competitive shooter like Black Ops 6, maintaining a high and stable framerate is key, making a laptop with a strong CPU and a well-cooled, high-TGP GPU very important.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can maintain its boost clocks during intense firefights and when rendering complex environments with numerous particle effects.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's engine can be demanding during chaotic multiplayer matches. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing the game's physics, AI, and player data without bottlenecking the GPU. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex is also supported to reduce system latency. Using these technologies is the primary way to achieve high refresh rate gameplay, especially at higher resolutions.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, and particle effects. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and visibility.
• Game Name: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

• SPECULATIVE PC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. As official specs were not provided, these are hypothetical projections for a next-generation title, likely with requirements similar to or slightly higher than Black Ops 6.
• Laptop Performance Note: A title like this would demand a high-performance gaming laptop. Actual performance would vary significantly based on the final game's optimization and the laptop's specific hardware configuration.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain high framerates in competitive multiplayer.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced action will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex physics, netcode, and maintaining high framerates in 128-player modes.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would remain a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a competitive FPS.
• Game Name: Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

• Upscaling Tech: The game supports a full suite of upscaling technologies, including NVIDIA DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS. NVIDIA Reflex is also supported to reduce system latency. Using these technologies is the primary way to achieve high refresh rate gameplay, especially at higher resolutions.
• Key Settings Impact: Performance is most affected by settings like Texture Quality, Shadow Quality, and particle effects. For competitive play, many users will opt for lower settings to maximize framerate and visibility.

• G P U T G P: A high TGP is essential to ensure the GPU can maintain its boost clocks during intense firefights and when rendering complex environments with numerous particle effects.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's engine can be demanding during chaotic multiplayer matches. A robust cooling system is necessary to prevent thermal throttling and ensure consistent performance, which is critical for competitive play.
• C P U Power Limits: Strong single-core and multi-core CPU performance is important for processing the game's physics, AI, and player data without bottlenecking the GPU. Adequate power delivery to the CPU is key.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is highly recommended to minimize system latency, providing a tangible advantage in a fast-paced shooter where reaction time is critical.

• G P U T G P: Maximum TGP for the laptop's GPU would be essential to handle the advanced graphical features and maintain high framerates in competitive multiplayer.
• Cooling Thermals: The game's fast-paced action will require a laptop with a cutting-edge cooling solution to prevent thermal throttling and sustain performance.
• C P U Power Limits: A powerful multi-core mobile CPU will be critical for handling the complex physics, netcode, and maintaining high framerates in 128-player modes.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus would remain a critical feature for reducing latency and ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness in a competitive FPS.