Just as a new Call of Duty game has just been released, details of the next one have already been leaked. That seems to be the fate of a franchise that sells so much like Activision’s: to always be not just a source of rumors, but also leaked information. But of course, when you’re making games to come out at least once a year, how is it possible to space out the information more?
Following the rumors previously unveiled by Windows Central, it has been confirmed that the next game in the Call of Duty franchise will be a Black Ops title. And not only that. It will be a game developed by Treyarch, set during the early ’90s, and has decided to delve into one of the most intriguing scenarios it could have chosen: the Gulf War. A highly controversial war, extensively documented.
Regarding this, sources affirm that this war was chosen precisely due to the problematic nature of its narrative. The intention is to shine a critical spotlight on it, assuming various perspectives from different participants in the conflict.
This, in turn, will allow them to move away from the quasi-futuristic style that the franchise has in its Modern Warfare titles. Here, they will focus more on traditional military technology, along with the use of gadgets typical of covert operations. As the name itself suggests, it’s Black Ops, a branch of the franchise known for its focus on missions the government would never admit to approving.
The game is expected to be released during late fall or early winter of 2024. Additionally, there are reports that Activision is exploring the possibility of offering some kind of early access service for the game. Given the reception of their last Call of Duty, this is something that would immensely benefit them.
