Black Ops 6 Could Take Its Franchise Tributes to the Next Level With One Zombies Feature

Because Call of Duty is always trying to shake things up, there have been plenty of ideas not carried over to the next chapter. While that often comes in the form of maps and mechanics, the games’ weapon rosters also seem to vary from game to game. Of course, that is often due to the different time periods and concepts at play. But, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, this approach could change drastically within its Zombies mode.

Just like every other mode, the Call of Duty Zombies mode has had its fair share of weapons added and removed. They are either removed because of the different time periods at play, because they were under or overpowered, or simply to keep things fresh. However, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 seems to be a blast from the past for many. And because of that, it may be Treyarch’s chance to revisit some of Zombies’ more forgotten weaponry through the popular mystery box mechanic.

Zombies Mode Has the Perfect Feature to Honor the Past Through

Black Ops 6’s Mystery Box Could be the Perfect Outlet for Nostalgia

Since its inception, Call of Duty‘s mystery box has been a fun way for players to gear themselves up to take on the zombie hordes. In each iteration, this box has housed many of the game’s arsenal as well as the powerful Wonder Weapons, such as the Ray Gun. With Black Ops 6, that continues to be the case. However, some players believe that this game’s armory is rather light, with many of the same guns appearing constantly. But that could all change if Treyarch wants to delve into the past.

The mystery box feels like the perfect place for Call of Duty to explore its extensive past. Through it, players could obtain a wide assortment of weaponry from previous Zombies modes. Instead of finding room for these weapons throughout whatever map they are on, Treyarch could just toss them into the box as a reward. This would not only expand the current game’s arsenal immensely, but it would also be a fantastic way to give players a bit of nostalgia. Of course, it would likely be a technical nightmare, yet it feels like it would be well worth the effort.

Expanding the Mystery Box Could Take This Mode to New Heights

• PPSh-41 from World at War
• MP40 from World at War
• STG 44 from World at War
• Galil from Black Ops
• Famas from Black Ops
• Remington New Model Army from Black Ops 2
• Mauser C96 from Black Ops 2
• The Marshals from Black Ops 3
• The Haymaker from Black Ops 3
• MOG 12 from Black Ops 4

These weapons are just some of the many guns that Treyarch could add to Black Ops 6‘s mystery box. If it wants to shake things up even further, the studio could also delve into the expansive list of Wonder Weapons that Zombies has offered over the years. While the Ray Gun has become a series staple, many of the titles have had their own unique list of special weapons that could once again shine in the newest Zombies experience.

As long as the studio can ensure they are not too over or underpowered, all of these additions would be a lot of fun for players to mess around with once more. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 already feels like a blast from the franchise’s past, so now the studio just needs to tap into that idea further. And with all the Zombies content looming on the horizon, it feels like the perfect time to do just that. If not with Black Ops 6, then Call of Duty 2025 is just waiting to include it.