Black Ops 6 to Be Fully Revealed in Direct Presentation Following Xbox Games Showcase on June 9
Activision has officially confirmed the next installment in the Call of Duty series as Black Ops 6. Following a series of leaks and teasers, the publisher announced the title last week, heralding “a dark new chapter of the Black Ops franchise.” The reveal came via the official Call of Duty handle on X on May 23, accompanied by a brief video unveiling the game’s title. Moreover, Activision has revealed that Black Ops 6 will receive a comprehensive unveiling in a Direct presentation immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9.
The marketing campaign for the upcoming title began recently with the launch of a teaser website featuring the slogan “The Truth Lies.” This marks the next chapter in the Black Ops series, succeeding Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which debuted in 2020.
Activision’s collaboration with Microsoft for the Xbox Games Showcase confirms that the Direct presentation on June 9 will exclusively focus on Black Ops 6. Microsoft initially teased the event with a redacted image hinting at the next Call of Duty title. Although leaks had suggested the showcase would highlight the next COD installment, it is now confirmed to center on Black Ops 6, providing fans with an in-depth look at what’s to come in the beloved franchise.
Activision has confirmed that the next Call of Duty will be Black Ops 6. After several leaks and teasers, the publisher announced Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last week. “A dark new chapter of the Black Ops franchise begins,” the official Call of Duty handle on X posted May 23, alongside a short video revealing the title. Additionally, Activision has confirmed that Black Ops 6 will be fully revealed in Direct presentation immediately following the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9.
The Call of Duty maker had begun its marketing push for the next title in its popular shooter franchise last week, revealing a teaser website for the game with “The Truth Lies” branding. The next instalment in the Black Ops series follows Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, which was released in 2020.
Activision and Microsoft have also confirmed that the Direct presentation at Xbox Games Showcase slated for next month will be dedicated to Black Ops 6. Microsoft’s initial announcement of the showcase included a redacted image that teased the next Call of Duty. Leaks, however, claimed at the time that the Direct showcase would feature the next entry in the COD franchise.
While Activision has not revealed any details about Black Ops 6 beyond cryptic teasers, CharlieIntel, an X account that posts Call of Duty updates, has spotted details in the teasers that hint the game being set during the Gulf War. Additionally, the leaker also posted an image on X, citing reddit user u/Oufp4, that reportedly reveals GameStop pre-order listings for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6. According to the listing, Black Ops 6 will also be available on PS4, suggesting the game will be released on previous-gen consoles.