Unlock the Ultimate Gaming Experience: Call of Duty 2024 Revives an Epic World at War, Black Ops 1 Trick

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Zombies fans are eagerly awaiting the return of the mode in Treyarch's next game, Call of Duty 2024, after a disappointing year with Call of Duty: Vanguard.

In order to make the release more thrilling, Treyarch should reintroduce the idea of unlocking hidden Zombies maps by successfully completing the campaign, just like the beloved Black Ops map Five.

By placing a bonus map as a reward for campaign completion, it would generate more excitement and engagement for both the Zombies mode and the campaign mode in Call of Duty 2024.

Over time, the Call of Duty franchise has introduced and removed various features. Previously, COD Points served as a means of monetization to purchase bundles from an in-game store, but they were initially a currency earned within the game, used to unlock camos and participate in wager matches. Although deathstreaks like Final Stand were frustrating, they became iconic. Perk Packages, Field Orders, and customizable killstreaks like those in Advanced Warfare were all innovative concepts that eventually faded away. Similarly, secret Zombies maps were a memorable gimmick that has been abandoned, but in 2024, there is potential for a change.

While many eagerly anticipate the announcement of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and its implications for the subseries, die-hard Zombies enthusiasts patiently await the mode's revival in Treyarch's upcoming game. Following a disappointing year of unpopular content in Call of Duty: Vanguard, players are hopeful that Call of Duty 2024 will mark a return to its roots. To regain the interest of former Zombies fans, Treyarch could reintroduce certain old tactics, such as unlocking hidden Zombies maps by completing the campaign.

The Surprise of CoD Zombies Map Rewards is Worth The Risk

The original Call of Duty Zombies from World at War took a daring gamble, but against all odds, it achieved remarkable success. Zombies, an extra game mode, could only be accessed by completing the campaign. The post-credits attack by the undead served as a genuinely chilling surprise. Once players witnessed this moment, they gained unrestricted access to Nacht Der Untoten, the round-based map that quickly gained viral popularity and turned Zombies into a phenomenon.

While completely locking a Zombies mode behind campaign completion is too risky and would not be a wise choice in today's gaming landscape, hiding a bonus map within the campaign would be a more plausible option. This is precisely what occurred with Five, the beloved Black Ops map that allowed players to control real-life figures such as former United States President JFK. Despite its lighthearted premise, Five was a fully fleshed-out Zombies map with unique gameplay mechanics and hidden secrets, making it well worth the effort to unlock.

Gamers were able to unlock Five in Call of Duty: Black Ops by using a special code in the game's terminal, bypassing the need to complete the campaign. However, for many players, their first introduction to the map came through the intro cutscene that played after finishing the singleplayer mode's credits. This unexpected surprise added an extra level of excitement and made the game feel more special. To recreate this magic in Call of Duty 2024, Treyarch should consider launching with two round-based maps, but only promoting one in advance. With the studio actively hiring for Zombies-related positions and promising significant advancements in the mode, it is entirely feasible for them to develop an additional full map within the three-year timeframe. Marketing the game with two prominent maps would generate hype, while saving one map for players to unlock through campaign completion could generate positive word-of-mouth post-launch.

Choosing to go the bonus map route would have an added advantage of generating more interest in the campaign of Call of Duty 2024. While games like Black Ops Cold War have had solid campaigns in recent years, it is well-known that many players overlook the singleplayer mode. However, if Zombies fans have a compelling reason to engage with the campaign, along with the already existing campaign enthusiasts, a significant portion of the player base could potentially experience the dedicated effort put in by Treyarch. The potential benefits of a hidden survival map are evident to both campaign and Call of Duty Zombies fans.