Call of Duty 2025 Needs Much More of 1 Mission Type from Black Ops 6

Released on October 25th, Black Ops 6 has been a major success, effectively bringing the Call of Duty franchise back to its roots. The game features a compelling campaign with an immersive narrative that ends on a gripping cliffhanger, a robust Zombies mode, and an enjoyable multiplayer experience with new weapons, maps, and an innovative movement mechanic.

Black Ops 6 has renewed hope among fans, who are already anticipating what the 2025 installment will bring. Treyarch has laid a solid foundation with this release, but to fully capitalize on its success, CoD 2025 should introduce more immersive campaign missions. Particularly, missions that go beyond the usual combat and encourage players to engage with the story through puzzle-solving, exploration, or searching for hidden items.

Why Black Ops 6’s Puzzle Missions Were So Effective

The Black Ops 6 campaign is packed with intense action-packed missions, but in between these missions, there were a few standout moments that were completely different from the typical “shoot everything that moves” formula. These missions added a variety to the mission catalog and also tested players’ intellect, patience, and curiosity.

The two most notable examples were the Emergence mission, where players must search an abandoned facility (filled with creepy mannequins) to find keycards that unlock doors, and the Separation Anxiety mission, where players enter the mind of Pantheon’s leader, Jane Harrow, and navigate through psychological puzzles (her memories) to find the clue.

Both of these missions were a breath of fresh air in a game that otherwise leans heavily towards chaotic and fast-paced shooting gameplay, offering players a break from the usual gameplay loop and creating some of the campaign’s most memorable experiences. The strength of these missions lies in their ability to create a different kind of tension.

This approach added variety to the campaign and helped deepen the player’s engagement with the narrative. As Call of Duty continues to release new installments annually, it would be interesting if Treyarch expands on these types of missions in future titles. The potential for adding more non-combat challenges is high as they offer players a refreshing shift from the standard gameplay and further immerse them in the story.

The Need for More Non-Combat Missions in Call of Duty 2025

For Call of Duty 2025 to build upon the success of Black Ops 6, Treyarch should lean into the idea of more non-combat, puzzle-solving missions. This doesn’t mean that combat should be sidelined, after all, action is the franchise’s core appeal. However, expanding on the two standout search/puzzle missions in Black Ops 6 has the potential to make CoD 2025 stand out even more in terms of its campaign experience.

In a franchise that releases a new title every year, Black Ops 6 has laid an excellent foundation for its follow-up. By adding more puzzles, keycard hunts, hidden facilities, and even psychological missions like Separation Anxiety, CoD 2025 can bring a new level of depth to the series.

While players undeniably enjoy the high-octane action sequences (which should remain a staple), giving them opportunities to use their minds and explore the narrative beyond combat can inject fresh energy into the formula. This would offer variety and challenge, providing a well-rounded campaign experience.

The importance of a strong campaign mode is evident, especially after the disappointment of Modern Warfare 3, which left many fans frustrated over its lackluster story. By introducing more non-combat missions, CoD 2025 could deliver a richer, more intricate narrative that goes beyond the typical good guy vs. bad guy dynamic.

In the end, players are hoping that the next entry in the franchise will elevate both storytelling and gameplay, allowing room for both brains and brawn in the campaign.

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