Summary
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’spost-launch content is shaping up to be a wild ride, with each seasonal update bringing a plethora of additions to Zombies, Multiplayer, andWarzone. While this diverse array of content mainly consists of additional modes, maps, and expansions to the game’s roster of weapons, a recent crossover may have set a trend for future events.
Crossovers inCall of Dutyhave been a staple for quite a while now, but in recent years they have become increasingly common. ForBlack Ops 6specifically,Call of Dutyhas partnered with Netflix to bring a variety ofSquid Gamecharacters into the game, along witha range ofSquid Game-themed game modes. WithBlack Ops 6seemingly pursuing collaborations with other franchises,here are some crossovers that need to happen.
1Halo
A Likely Crossover Featuring Iconic Characters & Gamemodes
First up isa collaboration with 343 Industries’Halo, a crossover that seems to be the most likely candidate for the nextBlack Ops 6event. TheHalouniverse is no stranger to collaborations, as the Master Chief himself has crossed over into the world ofFortnite. However, with Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard and recent rumors of a potential collaboration between the two franchises, aCall of DutyandHalocrossover inBlack Ops 6may just happen in the near future.
Halo, with its militaristic focus on the UNSC’s battle against the Covenant and other alien foes, is a great match for aBlack Ops 6event. The range of characters—such asMaster Chief and the Arbiter—could make for someiconic Operator skins, while legendary weapons like the Assault Rifle and the Energy Sword would make for excellent Weapon Blueprints. In terms of potential game modes, such a crossover couldfeature arena modeslike Capture The Flag, popularized byHaloitself. For an even bigger twist, seeing the Flood in Multiplayer’s Infected or even Zombies could be a cool idea.
2John Wick
The Feared Baba Yaga Could Make For Some Great Cosmetics
Next up is a collaboration with Lionsgate Films’John Wick, another franchise that, likeHalo, has already collaborated withFortnitebut seems likea perfect fit forBlack Ops 6.While the movies focus on a former hitman’s quest for revenge,John Wick’sbrutal action and intense firefight scenes could inspire some exciting additions toBlack Ops 6Multiplayer andWarzone.
In terms of cosmetics, aBlack Ops 6xJohn Wickcrossover would obviouslyfeature the Baba Yaga himself, complete with a finishing move where players eliminate opponents using nothing more than a pencil. If Activision chose to introduce an Event Pass for this crossover, it could alsoinclude free weapons like the Benelli M2 Super 90 Shotgun, one ofJohn Wick’strusted sidearms, or even a pencil melee weapon for melee lovers.
3The Mandalorian
Could Allow For Sci-Fi-Themed Weapons, Maps, & Operators
TheStar Warsuniverse is vast, to say the least, encompassing three mainline trilogies alongside several series that explore the stories of other characters. AStar Warscollaboration is certainly an awesome idea for those wanting a more sci-fi touch inBlack Ops 6, witha crossover featuringThe Mandalorianserving as an ideal candidate for a future event.
A potentialBlack Ops 6xThe Mandaloriancrossover has some great potential, especially for an event boasting its own unique rewards. Such an event couldintroduceThe Mandalorianhimself as an available Operator, along withiconic weapons like the Darksaber and the Amban Sniper Rifle, either as standalone weapons or Blueprints for existing ones. Additionally, the eventcould featureStar Wars-themed map variants, such as Scud or other desert locations being reskinned to represent iconic spots on Tatooine.
4Die Hard
A Returning Crossover That Has Some Serious Potential
Die Hardhas crossed over withCall of Dutybefore, with Detective John McClane entering theBlack Ops: Cold Warstore as a playable Operator, available for use in Multiplayer andWarzone. However, withthe originalWarzoneshutting downin 2023, and none ofCold War’sOperators carrying over toBlack Ops 6, it might be time for anotherDie Hardcrossover—this time as a free event.
ADie Hardevent holds significant potential for exciting rewards, notably bybringing back John McClane as an Operator, this time as a free Mastery Reward. The event could alsointroduce new weapons, such as the Steyr AUG and other firearms featured in the series. Regarding game modes, the event could alsorevive the scrapped Die Hard modefromModern Warfare 2, or evenDie Hardpoint fromBlack Ops: Cold War.
5Terminator
Could Offer a Unique Game Mode Along With Some Exciting Cosmetics
Die Hardis definitely a worthy candidate for a potential collaboration withBlack Ops 6, as it complements the period in which the game is set. However, another franchise that fits quite well is theTerminatorfranchise, which, much like the previous entries, provides ample room for unique cosmetics and rewards. ATerminatorxBlack Ops 6collaboration would make for an exciting event,featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger’s iconic T-800 as an Operator, specifically sporting the look fromTerminator 2: Judgment Day.
The event could also include the T-1000 as one of its rewards, along with aselection of unique Weapon Blueprints.As far as potential game modes go,anAmong Us-style mode could be implemented, where players must identify and eliminate a shapeshifting T-1000 hiding among their ranks. Penalties could be introduced for mistakenly eliminating a teammate, while the T-1000’s goal is to simply eliminate everyone else to achieve victory.
A Terminator Event has been confirmed to be arriving forBlack Ops 6during Season 2. The Terminator Event will begin on February 6 and will run through to February 20.
6Mission: Impossible
Continuing the trend of iconic movie franchises is a crossover withMission: Impossible, a perfect fit forBlack Ops 6’soverall 90s spy-thriller theme. Naturally, aMission: Impossiblecrossover could lead to an exciting event featuringa playable Operator like Ethan Hunt, along with other additions such as Weapon Blueprints. However, aMission: Impossible-themed event could alsobring back vehicle cosmetics in a big way.
While vehicle cosmetics may not be usable withinBlack Ops 6itself, aMission: Impossibleevent could introduce iconic vehicles for players to equip inWarzone. Some examples of vehicles the event might feature includethe BMW 316i, the Porsche 911 Convertible, and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage, all iconic rides from the franchise. Beyond cosmetics, the event could alsoreintroduce the Heist game mode fromBlack Ops 4, where players had to either eliminate the opposing team or successfully grab and extract cash to secure the win.
7DOOM
A Perfect Fit For The Haunting Event
Next up isDOOM, a crossover that has already beenrumored to happen sometime duringBlack Ops 6’slifecycle. WhileDOOMcould be an exciting addition in future seasons, perhaps the perfect time for such a crossover event would be the annual spooky-themed event for Halloween: The Haunting. A potentialDOOMcrossover would be a perfect match for this event, either byintroducing Doomguy as a playable Operatoror adding uniqueDOOM-themed map variants toBlack Ops 6.
The event could alsosee the return of theDOOMTracer Pack forWarzone, or eventhe introduction of the iconic Double Barrel Shotgunfor use inBlack Ops 6. Alongside the usual additions with The Haunting,like Zombie Royale forWarzone, the event could also include challenging bosses, similar to those featured inModern Warfare 2’sevent. Some of theWarzonebosses could even be popular demons from theDOOMfranchise.
8Metal Gear Solid
A Suitable Event Introducing Weapons & Operators
Last but not least isMetal Gear Solid, a series that could make for an excellent crossover inBlack Ops 6. WhileMetal Gear Solidhas collaborated with other franchises before—most notablySuper Smash Bros.andFortnite—a crossover withCall of Dutyis practically unheard of. However, if done right, aMetal Gear Solidcollaboration could be an exciting addition to a futureBlack Ops 6event.
Such an event would, of course, need tofeature Solid Snake as a playable Operator, a character who would fit seamlessly alongside many of the other available skins inBlack Ops 6. Additionally, the event could introduce weapons from the series, such asthe Wu Silent Pistol, which could be made available as a free event reward.
