Black Ops 6 Brings Omnimovement, Game Pass Day One Access — Black Ops 7 Enforces TPM 2.0 & Secure Boot
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launched October 25, 2024, with Game Pass support, a revamped omnidirectional movement system, campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies. Black Ops 7 (Fall 2025) will require TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot for anti-cheat compliance. Here’s what U.S. players need to know.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 — What U.S. Players Should Know
Launch Date & Platforms: Black Ops 6 released on October 25, 2024, available across PS4/PS5, Xbox One/Series X|S, and PC, and debuted day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Movement Overhaul: Introduces Omnimovement, enabling players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction—offering full 360° fluidity. Movement settings like Sprint Assist, Mantle Assist, and Crouch Assist are optional.
Modes & Maps: Features 16 new multiplayer maps (12 Core 6v6 + 4 Strike maps), return of classic Prestige, and round-based Zombies with two fresh maps at launch.
Campaign: A Cold War-era spy thriller set post-Gulf War, following stars like Frank Woods through globe-trotting missions with adaptable story moments, dialogue, and branching outcomes.
Critical Reception: Empirical praise—one review called it “one of the best CoD campaigns ever,” and OpenCritic gives it an 83 average with 93% recommendation.
Celebrity Crossover: Actress Ana de Armas is joining as a playable Operator in Warzone and Black Ops 6 during Season 3 Reloaded—heightening community buzz.
Black Ops 7 — Anti‑Cheat Evolution & System Requirements
Release Timeline: Black Ops 7 is slated for Fall 2025—a direct sequel set in 2035, featuring protagonists David Mason and Emma Kagan. Expect reveals at Gamescom (Aug 19) and integration with Warzone, Xbox Game Pass support included.
Anti‑Cheat Upgrade: Activision is enforcing Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) as mandatory for COD gameplay—this hardware-level check is being phased in during Season 5 of BO6 and will become mandatory in BOT7. Activation occurs at startup only and doesn’t impact in-game FPS.
Why It All Matters for U.S. Players
Game Pass Access: Game Pass Ultimate offers free access to BO6 on release day, complemented with rich campaign, zombies, and multiplayer experiences—great value for subscribers.
Movement Shift: Omnimovement and intelligent assists allow players of all skill levels to ease into modern mechanics while preserving competitive depth.
Hardware Transition Required: With BO7 requiring TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, PC players using older or custom builds may need to enable these features or add a TPM module to stay compliant.
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