- Data miners have discovered the wall-running and jetpack movement mechanics in Black Ops 6.
- Videos of both mechanics, in combination with the Omnimovement system, have been doing the rounds on X and TikTok.
- The addition of both mechanics is likely in preparation for CoD 2025, which is rumored to be Black Ops 7.
Rumors surrounding CoD 2025 have been swirling for months now, with the latest ‘leak’ surfacing straight from Black Ops 6’s game files. The upcoming title is supposedly a direct sequel to Black Ops 2, and is expected to feature remakes of the 2012 release’s maps. According to newly unearthed information, CoD 2025 could also see the return of the wall-running and jetpack mechanics.
Black Ops 6 represented the biggest leap in character movement the series has witnessed for years. With the introduction of ‘Omnimovement,’ the game allowed players to freely dive, sprint, and jump in any direction, adding more maneuvering flexibility than ever before.
For this year’s Call of Duty, which is likely to be Black Ops 7, Treyarch might consider integrating wall-running and a jetpack system, previously seen in titles such as Black Ops 3, Advanced Warfare, and Infinite Warfare.
Details emerged after data miners tapped into BO6’s files and discovered references to wall-running in the game’s code. Shortly after this, videos of the mechanic in action began popping up on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. These clips displayed concrete proof of wall-running in Black Ops 6. Furthermore, a recent upload by X user @kivikou provides a glimpse at the returning jetpack mechanic, including a screengrab of its mention in the code.
It’s unclear whether these features have been added solely for testing for Black Ops 7 or if the devs plan to activate them in BO6 itself. In terms of functionality, both mechanics look largely similar to their implementation in previous games. And just like in 2014, the clips have reignited the jetpack debate all over again.
It’s no secret that a significant portion of players were miffed by the mechanic when CoD took the futuristic leap with Advanced Warfare. Players felt it induced a drastic movement skill gap, rendering the game unplayable for casual players. Naturally, these complaints have resurfaced following this discovery. So, we’ll have to wait and see how the community receives the movement mechanic’s potential return.
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