The Ultimate Game-Changer: Why a Call of Duty: Black Ops Reboot Will Blow Your Mind!

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Call of Duty 2024 may be set during the Gulf War and within the existing Black Ops timeline if leaks are to be believed, but a reboot would have its upsides.

Rebooting the Black Ops franchise would enable a revival of adored characters such as the iconic antagonist Raul Menendez. This would provide Treyarch with the chance to present fresh narratives featuring their most compelling villain, since incorporating Menendez into a Gulf War game would contradict the existing storyline.

According to recent leaks, Call of Duty 2024 might be set during the Gulf War and remain within the existing Black Ops storyline. While a new setting is exciting, as the Call of Duty series has yet to explore this time period in depth, continuing the existing Black Ops story has its advantages and disadvantages. On the positive side, loyal fans who are invested in the Black Ops lore will be rewarded, and existing characters can be further developed. However, a reboot also presents opportunities.

The less apparent benefits of a Call of Duty: Black Ops revival include the return of the chair escape Easter egg from the first Black Ops game. But there are more significant advantages to consider as well. A fresh start could bring back beloved characters such as Viktor Reznov, and it's not just the protagonists that should be taken into account. After all, Black Ops features one of the franchise's best villains, and a reboot would introduce newer players to the character Raul Menendez.

Raul Menendez Deserves a Resurgence Like Vladimir Makarov

The benefits of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare's rebooted universe are becoming more evident over time. Strong relationships have formed between characters like Soap and Ghost, while depth has been added to factions like Shadow Company. The inclusion of new characters like Farah has been seamlessly integrated. However, fans are particularly excited for the return of Vladimir Makarov in the upcoming Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.

Call of Duty has wasted no time capitalizing on the suspenseful "No Russian" teaser from Modern Warfare 2's post-credits scene, already revealing Makarov for the sequel. This has generated a lot of anticipation, considering Makarov's reputation as a formidable antagonist in the original trilogy. Fans are eager to see how this new version of Makarov will compare to the original. While certain elements may remain similar, such as his vendetta against Captain Price, there may be some differences this time around. The same anticipation surrounds the character of Raul Menendez.

Black Ops 2, released in 2012, is adored for its multiplayer mode and the latter half of its Zombies releases. However, its campaign is also a major highlight. The ability to make choices that influenced the game's ending, as well as the inclusion of side content and optional challenges, created a replayable singleplayer experience. But it was the captivating story that truly stole the spotlight. By telling a tale through two timelines, the game offered a wider range of weapons and allowed for a single villain to shape the lives of Alex Mason and his son David.

If a Black Ops reboot aims to recapture the franchise's magic, it would be necessary to explore another game set in the Cold War era. To generate anticipation for the debut of Raul Menendez, the sequel's post credits scene could provide a glimpse of a cartel several years after the Cold War. The following game could then delve entirely into Menendez's character, even potentially splitting his conflict with the Mason family into two separate games. Menendez's role as a villain in Black Ops 2 was so impressive that his story and charisma would undoubtedly be enough to sustain two games.

The new Modern Warfare presents an opportunity to explore different paths for Makarov, just as Treyarch's reboot of the Black Ops universe could give them a chance to tell fresh stories with their standout villain. A potential twist could involve tricking Mason into unknowingly killing Woods, turning the story on its head. While Black Ops Cold War had a compelling narrative without a consistently present villain, fans generally agree that the franchise's best campaigns were found in its initial two entries, with memorable antagonists like Raul Menendez contributing to their success. However, due to continuity constraints, Menendez cannot make an appearance in CoD 2024 unless the Black Ops series is rebooted.