According to recent rumors, Call of Duty fans can expect the next installment in the series to be set in a specific location. Following the established pattern of annual releases and alternating developers, Treyarch is currently developing the new title, set to be released in 2024. While there is limited official information available about the upcoming game, leaks and rumors all seem to be pointing towards the same location and timeframe for this highly anticipated installment.
Since 2010, Treyarch has been responsible for developing games in the Black Ops series within the Call of Duty franchise. Their most recent release in 2020 was Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which focused on covert operations between the United States and Soviet Union during the 1980s. This highly acclaimed title left fans curious about Treyarch's next move and where they would take the series next.
Noted Call of Duty insider Modern Warfare II Informer has revealed on Twitter that Treyarch's next game in the series will be a direct sequel to Black Ops Cold War and will be set during the Gulf War. This information has been supported by another well-known leaker, CoD_Perseus, who previously mentioned the Gulf War setting in major Call of Duty leaks last year.
Although the current leaks and rumors do not divulge any details about the storyline, except for its place in the series and the conflict it will revolve around, the fate of characters like Adler and Perseus from Black Ops Cold War remains uncertain, leaving the possibility for their return. Despite the limited information, these rumors are enough to keep fans engaged in discussions and speculations until further updates are revealed by Treyarch.
None of this information has been officially verified thus far. However, considering the credibility of the sources spreading these rumors, it would be sensible for fans to take them seriously. It would also be logical for the next installment of the Black Ops series to be set during the Gulf War. The previous game, Black Ops Cold War, took place in the 1980s towards the end of the Cold War, and the Gulf War occurred from 1990 to 1991, which coincided with the decline of the Cold War and the impending collapse of the Soviet Union. This time period would provide an intriguing setting for the upcoming Black Ops game, essentially continuing the storyline from Cold War.
Moreover, a Gulf War backdrop would offer Treyarch an opportunity to introduce yet another US president in the series. Previous titles have featured the presence of Nixon, Kennedy, and Reagan either in campaign modes or within the Zombies mode. In this case, George H.W. Bush would serve as the president and possibly feature as a character in the narrative. The specific unfolding of the story and the inclusion of characters are still unknown. Nevertheless, these rumors will undoubtedly provide gamers with much to contemplate and anticipate as the year 2024 approaches.