A recent leak has shown a new feature in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 that could change the way multiplayer games are played. This feature, which has appeared in campaign modes of the previous game Black Ops Cold War, now makes its way into this one.
Players can grab enemies and use them as human shields, providing a nice defensive strategy. It seems to be a fun mechanic for the player who initiates it, but it would likely be annoying for the player who gets caught as the meat shield.
Plenty of Black Ops 6 details have been leaked recently
The leaked video showed a player slowly crouching and walking up to an enemy, and then two options coming up. One is for executing the player, and another is for taking the enemy as a human shield by double-tapping the melee button.
You can use enemies as meat shield in MULTIPLAYER
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This shield feature is just one of many new elements coming to Black Ops 6. Leaks have also revealed new perks, such as scorestreaks, maps, and weapons, but nothing can be 100% confirmed as of now.
I don’t know how I feel about this
— Mr Capybara (@Mars0_01) August 5, 2024
The player using the human shield can fire a pistol with their free hand, but aiming down sights is not an option. This mechanic comes with a timer, giving players about ten seconds to decide their next move. If the timer runs out, the player holding the shield must execute the enemy or face being killed. This adds a nice strategy element, making the decision to come with a risk-reward factor.
seems to do more harm than good im not using that
— 𝙯𝙤 (@ogchabzo) August 5, 2024
This new feature has sparked debate among multiplayer fans on social media. On one hand, it brings a fresh dynamic to multiplayer matches, and can lead to creative tactics and some intense moments when you’re facing multiple enemies but have a human shield with you.
But at the same time, some players feel it could be overpowered or disrupt the flow of the game. The clips from the leaked video show the potential for players to rack up impressive killstreaks using human shields, which might lead to some fun gameplay highlights and kill cams.
Gears of War Did It First
The ability to use human shields in multiplayer is reminiscent of mechanics seen in Gears of War, where such tactics are a core part of the gameplay, which is pretty tactical and cover-based.
This comparison has only added to the excitement, as players want to try out this feature for themselves. However, the impact on game balance remains to be seen, and it will be interesting to see how the community reacts once the game is fully released.
The early access beta for Black Ops 6 begins on August 30, and more details about the game will be revealed on that day.
The full release is set for October 25, and it will be available on multiple platforms including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC. Yes, it is also coming to last-gen consoles, and it remains to be seen how those consoles will handle this game.
For now, fans are left to speculate and discuss how these changes will shape the future of Call of Duty multiplayer, as this game is set to make some big changes and evolvements.
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