New details are emerging about the upcoming 2024 Call of Duty release, sparking curiosity among fans eager to explore Treyarch's fresh offerings. Initial reports indicate a potential comeback to Treyarch's beloved Black Ops franchise, this time within the Gulf War setting.
After a prolonged emphasis on the Modern Warfare IP in recent editions, the return to Black Ops is a tantalizing prospect. However, it is imperative for Treyarch to learn from recent MW titles' missteps. Speculations suggest that the 2024 Call of Duty might incorporate assets and gameplay elements from 2018's Black Ops 4, risking a repetition of the content recycling woes witnessed in 2023's MW3.
Balancing Act for 2024's Call of Duty
Reflecting on Black Ops 4's Unconventionality
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 stood out in the FPS realm by eschewing a single-player campaign, focusing solely on multiplayer. It notably introduced the battle royale genre to CoD through the popular Blackout mode. Even its core multiplayer mechanics, like healing systems, sparked controversy upon the game's debut.
Reports hint at 2024's CoD aiming for a similar uniqueness, potentially unveiling the franchise's maiden open-world campaign. While drawing inspiration from the multiplayer dynamics of Black Ops 4, leaks suggest a substantial influence from the 2018 release.
Strategic Selection of Black Ops 4 Elements for 2024
Modern Warfare 3 faced backlash for heavily mirroring past Modern Warfare titles, notably 2009's MW2. The exclusive use of MW2 maps in Modern Warfare 3 triggered accusations of lacking originality and identity. Similar concerns loom over the potential open-world campaign in 2024, risking renewed criticism.
While cherry-picking elements from Black Ops 4 for 2024's CoD could prove beneficial, integrating Blackout aspects into Warzone offers a refreshing twist. Embracing the Zombies mode from Black Ops 4 might finally materialize the long-awaited Zombies Chronicles 2 expansion for the 2024 release.
Black Ops 4 harbored commendable features overshadowed by contentious design choices, presenting an opportunity for 2024's Call of Duty to shine a light on them. Despite this, recent criticism over recycled content and a perceived lack of innovation necessitate a cautious approach in selecting Black Ops 4 elements to avoid pitfalls.