Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Introduces Arachnophobia Mode and Accessibility Enhancements
With the launch of Black Ops 6 fast approaching, Activision has unveiled exciting new features. The game's Game Pass day-one release has also prompted analysts to weigh in on its potential impact on Xbox's subscription service.
Black Ops 6 Zombies: A New Arachnophobia Option and Pause/Save Functionality
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, launching October 25th, will include a new arachnophobia toggle in its Zombies mode. This setting alters the visual appearance of spider-like enemies without changing gameplay.
The effect? Legless, seemingly floating spider zombies! (See image above). While the developers haven't detailed hitbox adjustments, it's likely the hitbox will be smaller to match the altered visuals.
Another welcome addition to Black Ops 6 Zombies is the "Pause and Save" feature for solo players. This allows saving and reloading in full health, a game-changer for the challenging Round-Based mode, where death means restarting from scratch.
Black Ops 6 and Xbox Game Pass: A Potential Subscriber Surge?
Analysts predict a significant boost to Xbox Game Pass subscriptions following Black Ops 6's day-one launch. The inclusion of this highly anticipated title on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass—a first for the Call of Duty franchise—is expected to attract new subscribers.
Estimates vary. While some analysts foresee a three to four million subscriber increase, others project a more conservative 10% rise (approximately 2.5 million), potentially including existing subscribers upgrading their Game Pass tiers.
The success of Black Ops 6 on Game Pass is crucial for Microsoft's gaming division. As one analyst noted, the Activision Blizzard acquisition was partly driven by the need to revitalize Xbox's growth. The performance of Black Ops 6 on Game Pass will be a key indicator of the platform's success.
For more in-depth coverage of Black Ops 6, including gameplay details and our review (spoiler alert: Zombies is fantastic!), check out the links below!
