Call of Duty Fans Want Black Ops 6 to Have ‘Legendary’ SMG

Ahead of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 beta’s launch, fans have expressed their desire for the iconic PPSh-41 SMG from classic Call of Duty entries to return in the upcoming game. Many Call of Duty fans remember this Soviet-era SMG from 2008’s World at War and 2020’s Black Ops Cold War, which were both developed by Black Ops 6 developer Treyarch.

Black Ops 6 will bring back some of the Call of Duty franchise’s tried-and-true features from Black Ops 1 and 2, including round-based Zombies and the traditional Prestige system. Players may climb the ranks and aim for the coveted Prestige Master rank in multiplayer, and Black Ops 6’s returning Theater Mode will allow them to watch replays and matches to see how they recently performed. With the potential for more callbacks to previous Treyarch-developed entries, some fans wish that the PPSh-41 SMG would be available in Black Ops 6.

Reddit user benmetalhead wants the “legendary” PPSh-41 SMG to make its return in Black Ops 6 and hopes to use it in tandem with the game’s omnidirectional movement system. In addition, benmetalhead would like to use the weapon in the Black Ops 6 version of Nuketown, which is a map that’s beloved in the series for encouraging constant close-range gunfights. Many Call of Duty fans in the Black Ops 6 subreddit share a similar sentiment, with some recounting their fun experiences with the SMG in World at War, Black Ops Cold War, and Vanguard. Other players, including user SirVyval, would like to see the PPSh-41 go head-to-head with the returning PP90M1 SMG in Black Ops 6, but it’s not been confirmed if the former will make its return.

Call of Duty Fans Want the PPSh-41 SMG to Return in Black Ops 6

Although the PPSh-41 is more than likely not going to be available on day one, Black Ops 6 players may look forward to a variety of SMGs. Further, the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 open beta will give players the opportunity to try out some of the game’s weapons in online multiplayer matches. The Black Ops 6 early access beta will be held from August 30 to September 4 on all platforms, followed by the open beta for all players from September 6 through September 9. Black Ops 6 digital pre-orders grant players entry into the early access beta, and Xfinity Rewards members may also obtain a beta code at no additional cost.

Gamescom Opening Night Live will reveal new details about Black Ops 6 on August 20. What’s more, Call of Duty fans won’t have to wait much longer for another update, since the Call of Duty NEXT event is expected to reveal information about Black Ops 6 and future Warzone updates on August 28. After the October 25 launch, Black Ops 6 players can expect a year of updates and support, which could potentially involve the return of fan-favorite weapons and maps from past games.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the next entry in Activision’s FPS franchise, and includes all the modes fans know and love – from an extensive campaign to 2v2 and 6v6 multiplayer, plus the popular Zombies mode.

Released

October 25, 2024

Multiplayer

Online Multiplayer

Engine

IW 9.0

ESRB

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