Summary
Call of Duty’s Zombies mode has been one of the most consistent highlights of the franchise since its introduction all the way back in 2008’sWorld at War. With an incredibly simple premise and general gameplay loop, but plenty of in-game upgrades, weapons, and strategies,Call of Duty’s Zombies mode has managed to remain both accessible and replayable. That being said, the last fewCall of DutyZombies modeshaven’t offered the type of experience that fans originally fell in love with, and while it’s nice to see developers attempt to experiment with the mode, it’s much nicer to seeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6return Zombies to its roots.
Confirmed in theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Xbox Showcase Direct, round-based Zombies is back, and it already sounds very promising. Two maps are already confirmed to be coming to Zombies upon its launch in October, those being named ‘Terminus’ and ‘Liberty Falls.’ Not much is known about these maps at the time of writing, but Terminus is already drawing some interesting comparisons to past Zombies maps, which could be both a blessing and a curse.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Terminus Map Has a Lot to Live Up To
Black Ops 6’s Terminus Bears a Striking Resemblance to Some Beloved Past Zombies Maps
There’s been no official description or breakdown ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Terminus Zombies map just yet, but fans did get a few brief glimpses of it during the recentBlack Ops 6Direct. The focal point of an exceptionally short montage of gameplay snippets, Terminus is throwingBlack Ops Cold War’s Dark Aether crewinto some kind of large-scale prison placed atop an island in the middle of the sea.
Already, this minimal description of the map is enough for many long-timeCall of Dutyplayers to start drawing comparisons between it andMob of the Dead, theCall of Duty: Black Ops 2DLC Zombies map set on Alcatraz. Mob of the Dead has gone down as one of the most belovedCall of DutyZombies maps of all time, boasting an electrifying gothic horror atmosphere, some satisfying map-exclusive weapons, and a genuinely rewarding story Easter egg. It’ll be impossible for fans not to draw comparisons between Mob of the Dead and Terminus, and that puts some very high expectations onBlack Ops 6’s new Zombies map.
But the comparisons don’t end there. Based on the reveal trailer, it also seems likeCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Terminus island mapwill be set somewhere in the Pacific, with palm trees adorning the map’s borders. There have already been a fewCall of DutyZombies maps set in the Pacific, such as Shi No Numa and Zetsubou No Shima, both of which are also pretty tough acts to follow. Zetsubou’s island setting makes it a particularly apt comparison, too, and though it was outclassed byBO3’s other maps, Zetsubou is still a fairly popular experience overall.
Fans will find out more about Terminus and the otherCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies map during the Call of Duty NEXT event on June 01, 2025.
How Black Ops 6’s Terminus Can Stand Out From Past Zombies Maps
With some pretty lofty expectations already present forCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Terminus map, it’s vital that Treyarch finds some way to make the map stand out on its own. One of the best ways to do this would be honing in onBlack Ops 6’s new Omnimovement system. This new movement system allows players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction, and Terminus' level design should have been built from the ground up with this in mind.
It’s important to also ensure that Terminus has plenty of unique features and mechanics such as special Perks,Wonder Weapons, and elements of the map that can be interacted with. For instance, it seems as though Terminus' large island cannon will be able to suck enemies into its line of fire, which is a good start.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
