Black Ops 6 Reportedly Pushing the Boundaries No Other Call of Duty Has in Years for Fear of Lawsuits

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is inching closer to its release, and anticipation is continuing to build. While the game is set to introduce features and content never before seen in the series, a recent detail proves that Activision is truly pushing the envelope this time.

The recent Call of Duty games are notorious for not using the real names of various weapons for several unclear reasons. However, one content creator who recently tried the upcoming game revealed that some weapons will retain their real names this time around.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Keeping Real Name of Some Weapons

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Black Ops 6 needs to avoid making the same mistakes its predecessors did. | Credit: Activision

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According to French-speaking YouTuber Skyrroz, who got to try the upcoming game, some weapons, such as AS Val, will keep their real names. Considering the recent Call of Duty games trend, where most weapons’ names have been altered somewhat, this is a bold move by the developers.

Though it’s never been officially confirmed why Call of Duty games don’t use real gun names, most speculate that it’s due to copyright issues. If you are unaware, games need permission to use their original names, which is why many games alter their names a bit.

According to Skyrroz (French-speaking YT content creator) who was able to play the game, some weapons like the as-val would have their real name in-game
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Black Ops 6 needs to be careful when introducing guns with their real names in the game, as it can lead to lawsuits. According to Reddit user u/JayFranMar, weapons that are usually not sold in the U.S. have been added to previous games with their real names.

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In an industry where intellectual property and copyright issues are increasingly prevalent, game developers must be careful about what they add. Furthermore, some netizens believe that the actual names of the weapons in the game act as placeholders in the beta, and we will get to see altered names when the game is officially released.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is Adding Many New Features But Removing Looping Scorestreaks

As mentioned before, the game will introduce new features that have never been seen before. One of these features is Omnimovement, which will allow players to sprint, slide, and dive in any direction while shooting.

One feature we won’t see in the upcoming game is the looping scorestreaks. Unlike the Cold War, where the scorestreak of a player during a match looped after a death, it will now reset to zero. In a nutshell, the game is bringing back the traditional scorecard.

The removal of the looping scorestreak has been debated among fans, as many really enjoyed it in previous games. However, some have pointed out that this will bring more balance to the game and it might pan out well in the long run. Regardless, there is a chance that developers bring back the looping scorestreak if enough players appeal for it.

What do you think about the game keeping real names of some weapons? Should this be the case for every weapon in the game? Let us know in the comments below.