Black Ops Gulf War (COD 2024): Leaks, zombies, campaign, more

More details about Black Ops Gulf War are surfacing as we approach its reveal. While nothing has been confirmed quite yet, plenty of leaks about its developer, campaign revamps, and the returning Zombies have already come out. Here’s everything known about COD 2024 so far. 

When MW2 dropped back in October 2022 it was initially expected to have a two-year life cycle for the first time. That theory was quickly dropped after as Activision doubled down on delivering a “full annual premium release” in 2023, which turned out to be MW3.

With MW3’s life cycle nearing its end fans are naturally wondering what the future has in store for Call of Duty.

Although nothing has yet been made official yet, plenty of details have emerged on Black Ops Gulf War. Here is everything currently known about COD 2024.

Contents:

• COD 2024: Expected Release Date
• COD 2024: Early Access
• COD 2024: Platforms
• COD 2024: Developers
• COD 2024: Setting & time period
• COD 2024: Campaign revamp
• COD 2024: Round-based Zombies
• COD 2024: Leaked weapons, perks, and equipment

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COD 2024: Expected release date

It’s too early for any specific release date to be locked in. However, the COD franchise has always released new entries in the final quarter of each calendar year, so it’s safe to assume the 2024 title will drop at some time in the Fall; most likely November 2024.

15 previous COD games have launched in November while the remaining five dropped in October instead. However, every single Treyarch-led title has launched in November so it’s highly likely that Black Ops Gulf War will follow this trend.

Will COD 2024 have early access?

The latest reports from Windows Central claim Black Ops Gulf War will offer early access to those who pre-order. This early access is expected to let those eligible play certain game modes at least a week early.

Since both MW2 and MW3 offered early access for the campaign, this will most likely be true of COD 2024 too. However, it has also been suggested that this year’s Call of Duty will extend this to zombies too, and even release the PvE mode weeks ahead of its official launch.

What platforms will COD 2024 be released on?

Although Microsoft’s historic move to purchase Activision Blizzard cast doubts on the future of Call of Duty, COD 2024 is still expected to be released on the same platforms as MW3: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC.

Microsoft also signed a deal with Nintendo to bring future COD titles to their hardware as well. This means the new Call of Duty game could find its way onto Nintendo’s rumored Switch successor sometime in the future.

Both PC and Xbox players should also look forward to COD 2024 coming to Game Pass. Xbox boss Phil Spencer made it clear that this was their intention, albeit without providing a specific time frame as to when it will happen.

Which studio is developing Black Ops Gulf War (COD 2024)?

As expected of a Black Ops game, COD 2024 is being developed by Treyarch marking the studio’s first game since Black Ops Cold War.

Even then though, it is believed that Cold War started as Raven Software’s and then later Sledgehammer Games’ project with Treyarch taking over after issues surfaced. This means that Black Ops Gulf War will actually be Treyarch’s first game it has led from the start since Black Ops 4.

What is COD 2024’s setting and time period?

With the title Black Ops Gulf War, it should come as no surprise that this year’s Call of Duty will be set in the Gulf War.

The Gulf War was a conflict that started in 1990 and ended in 1991 between Iraq and a 42-country coalition led by the United States. The main countries involved were the USA, UK, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Kuwait.

This setting means that you can expect plenty of desert and sandy locations typical of the Middle East. Both multiplayer and the campaign alike are expected to feature multiple maps based on key locations in both Iraq and the Gulf War giving light to a setting video games don’t explore too often.

COD 2024: Open World Campaign Revamp

Reports indicate Call of Duty is in store for a colossal shift to its single-player offering. Rather than a standard linear campaign like players have grown accustomed to, this year’s title looks to pivot to an open-world structure.

Akin to the likes of Ubisoft’s Far Cry series, this open setting will allow for fast travel through a vast open map, though with plenty of vehicles on the ground for those who would rather explore the area themselves.

This new approach featured a little in MW3 in its Open Combat missions, but these were just a small taste of what is coming in COD 2024. More information on exactly what this campaign revamp will look like can be expected once Activision officially unveils Black Ops Gulf War.

COD 2024: Round-based Zombies returns

Various sources have strongly indicated that round-based Zombies will return in Black Ops Gulf War. The Windows Central report claimed Treyarch’s traditional round-based Zombies mode will be back once again in COD 2024, replacing MW3’s open-world alternative.

While the Zombies mode has appeared in recent COD games, these iterations have veered from the fan-favorite round-based structure. Looking to transform the game mode into something different, newer titles have favored open-world zombie modes like Outbreak and MWZ.

It is worth noting that even though round-based Zombies will make a return, this does not mean that will be the only version available. As seen in Black Ops Cold War, round-based and open world can co-exist and Treyarch could look to appeal to fans of both formats.

COD 2024: Leaked weapons, perks, and streaks

A huge data mine for Black Ops Gulf War revealed over 130 weapons, perks, streaks, and equipment that will feature in COD 2024.

This huge list confirmed the return of fan-favorite weapons like the AK-74, MP5, and FAL as well as exciting newcomers like the Grendel R31 and the original PP90.

It’s a similar story for streaks with classics like the RC-XD, Chopper Gunner, and Nuke all featuring in Black Ops Gulf War. Those are in addition to the Handcannon, H.A.R.P, and Sniper’s Nest which are all brand new to Call of Duty.

For the full list of Black Ops Gulf War’s leaked content, you can check out this guide and get a headstart on what items will feature on your COD 2024 loadouts.