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Everything Announced in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct – Release Date, Features & More

Call of Duty just gave us a deep dive into the upcoming Black Ops 6. They’re changing almost everything, from the UI to movement, and even the leveling system. Here’s everything that was announced during the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct. Starting with the release date.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will release on October 25th, 2024. The game will launch day one on Xbox Game Pass, and also be available on PC and Playstation 4 & 5.

Black Ops 6 is bringing a brand new feature called Omnidirectional Movement. This new movement system will allow players to sprint, dive and slide in any direction, while also maintain a full 360-degree range of motion while in prone.

“The Omnimovement gives you space to learn and grow as a player, you look at any Call of Duty game [before], you've never been able to move in any direction. You look at other FPS games, you also could not do that”. For as much as a shift as Omnimovement has the potential to be, the team at Treyarch also want to make clear that it will be totally optional, switched on/off via a toggle found in the in-game menus. It’s all part of giving Black Ops players the freedom to choose how they play, even if it means putting them at a disadvantage. “If you still want to play and never use it, you totally can. But maybe you get inspired because other players are doing it around you, or you watch a pro match and someone does it. That's how it can grow and the community can almost help you get better”.
- Treyarch’s Miles Leslie

Black Ops 6 will also introduce new settings which reduce the number of button inputs needed to play. For example, some of these settings will allow you to sprint by default, auto-mantle objects and also auto-crouch.

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A return to the Classic Prestige system is something that Call of Duty players have been asking for ever since it was removed. Finally, it comes back in Black Ops 6, allowing players to work through the system as they did over 5 years ago.

The Classic Prestige system will see players rank up to Level 55, and then have the option to Prestige. If you chose to Prestige, you will be reset to Level 1, and have to unlock everything again. However, you will gain a new Prestige icon, and some exclusive rewards.

There will be 10 Prestiges available, and an extra 1000 levels once you hit Prestige 10.

CLASSIC PRESTIGE SYSTEM RETURNS IN BLACK OPS 6 🏆
THAT'S IT. THAT'S THE POST.#BlackOps6 | #XboxShowcase pic.twitter.com/sGtVNMv7H0
— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) June 9, 2024

Major UI changes are also being made for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, with it being much more streamlined than before. This means less visual clutter on your menus, and even in game. Players will now be able to change the location of their minimap and ammo count, giving you the ability to tailor the game to your liking.

Black Ops 6's NEW HUD in MP. And, there's presets to change the HUD settings. pic.twitter.com/GU6kVcWLca
— CharlieIntel (@charlieINTEL) June 9, 2024

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will also feature 16 Multiplayer Maps at launch, and a return to round-based Zombies. It seems like Treyarch have truly listened to the community while developing Black Ops 6, and that can only mean good for the future.

9 Jun 24 Jimm Sallivan

Console VALORANT Is Here: What to Know

VALORANT's popularity has skyrocketed since its 2020 introduction, and so has its global reach. In the past year, Riot Games teased an upcoming mobile VALORANT version, expanded in-game access to China and even added a new Chinese VCT competitive region. The development company just announced its latest venture in VALORANT's evolution — a console-play version with a Limited Beta version arriving in just days. As console VALORANT's Limited Beta access fast approaches, here's what interested players need to know about registering for play, the official release date and more!

Console VALORANT will be available on PlayStation 5 and Xbox series X/S. It will be available in several distinct regions: players can join the beta in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Europe and Japan. Riot Games will expand global gameplay options and add more regions as the console beta gains popularity.

Interested VALORANT players can apply to access the Limited Beta at this link. After applying to join the Limited Beta, players will receive an email if they have been accepted to participate. Accepted players can invite five friends to join them using a referral link. It is important to note that you will be ineligible to play the Limited Beta if your VALORANT account has been banned.

VALORANT console gameplay in action on Fracture. / Riot Games

The VALORANT console beta will arrive on June 14th, 2024. The beta's duration until console VALORANT's full release is currently unknown. It is also uncertain if the beta will shut before console VALORANT's full release arrives. Riot Games has stated "We’ll end it once we feel confident in where the game is at" and promises updates on their social media channels.

Access also depends on the previously mentioned email invitations and referral links. Riot Games will send these links "starting June 14 and continuing throughout the Limited Beta", most likely in waves to steadily increase the beta's player count. Don't panic if you can't access the Limited Beta immediately — players will probably have multiple chances to get involved. Players cannot pre-download the Limited Beta before it officially releases.

Firstly, to answer everybody's burning question — there will be no cross-platform play between console VALORANT and PC VALORANT. The two systems have vastly different controls, so it likely would not be easy to effectively even out aim and precision across the platforms. Riot Games states "We believe strongly in competitive integrity, and this is the best way for us to keep the experience fair and consistent for players on both console and PC."

In addition, Riot Games has confirmed that players will use the same account to access PC and console VALORANT versions. All skins and agents purchased will be available on both platforms, and new purchases will carry over. Players who access the Limited Beta will receive a special player card for their account! Progression will transfer between accounts for events like the Battlepass. Any progress made during the Limited Beta will remain after the beta closes. More information is available on Riot Games' in-depth VALORANT console FAQ page.

VALORANT players can experience the game they know and love on a new platform in just a few days. While controls and UI will differ, VALORANT's competitive spirit will keep console play familiar and exciting. Keep an eye on your inbox for Limited Beta invitations and stay tuned for more updates as VALORANT's console Limited Beta releases!