“No shot it’s Black Ops 6”: A Call of Duty Game Is Reportedly Being Shown Off During Nintendo Direct This Week

New rumors suggest that Call of Duty Black Ops 6 might be coming to Nintendo Switch, with an announcement imminent at Nintendo Direct this week.

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SUMMARY

  • Speculation is rising that a Call of Duty game might be showcased during the upcoming Nintendo Direct on August 27.
  • While it’s unclear whether this will be Black Ops 6 or another title, fans eagerly anticipate a potential announcement.
  • There’s uncertainty about whether Black Ops 6 will come to the Nintendo Switch, considering the platform's limitations in visual capabilities and optimization.
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Black Ops 6 is confirmed to be releasing on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. However, a new rumor has surfaced that suggests a Call of Duty game is reportedly set to be showcased during an upcoming Nintendo Direct this week.

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Whether it will be a showcase of the upcoming game or any other COD game is yet to be confirmed. Regardless, this has fans buzzing with anticipation, and it seems that the FPS shooter fever is set to dominate the year-end.

Is Black Ops 6 Coming To Nintendo?

Black Ops 6 multiplayer mode teaser.
Could we see the upcoming game on Nintendo Switch? Image credit: Treyarch

It’s hard to say if the game will be made available on Nintendo Switch as well. Obviously, releasing the game on Switch would reduce its visual capabilities, and optimization might also be a problem. Nevertheless, it’s still possible, given how much hype is behind Black Ops 6 already, and adding another platform will increase the excitement.

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All eyes will be on Nintendo Direct, which will be on August 27. The official Call of Duty Brazil X has started following several influencers from the country and is replying with an eye emoji to any post in relation to Nintendo Partner Direct by these influencers.

Call of Duty Brazil Twitter/X account has started following Brazilian Nintendo influencer accounts after the Partner Showcase announcement and posting eye emojis on their posts mentioning it
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The sudden rise in interactions from the official account has led many to believe that something major is happening behind the curtains. Some believe it’s not the announcement for Black Ops 6 but an entirely different game instead.

There is also a chance we could get a Nintendo port for the game’s mobile version. This would be the most feasible option, and the game wouldn’t be hard to optimize for Switch. That said, the game’s mobile version hasn’t been a success, so it would be interesting to see if Activision moves the decision forward.

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Expectations Are High for Black Ops 6

Gobble Gum glimpse in COD zombie mode teaser.
Gobble Gum is returning to the zombie mode. Image credit: Treyarch

Modern Warfare 3 wasn’t as successful as Activision would have liked. Hence, the bar is set high for the upcoming game, with fans expecting a return to form that revitalizes the franchise. The pressure is on Treyarch to deliver a game that not only meets but exceeds the high standards set by previous Black Ops titles.

So far, from the gameplay teasers we have seen and the information in particular regarding the game’s zombie mode, it seems like Treyarch is on the right track. New features are being added to the zombie mode, and even characters like Edward Richtofen are making a return.

The Omnimovement feature is set to redefine the franchise and how the combat mechanics work in the game. Players will have more flexibility with their movement while in combat. Overall, it looks like the game is reigniting the fandom and beginning a new era for the franchise.

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What do you think we will get to see regarding Call of Duty at Nintendo Direct? Do you believe we will see the game’s mobile version being ported to Switch? Let us know in the comments below.

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