Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is gearing up for its Season 5 launch next month, and Activision has confirmed that this update will feature the concluding map for the Zombies storyline. Treyarch has subsequently released several teaser clips, offering a glimpse into what players can anticipate for this significant narrative finale, including the map`s Pack-a-Punch machine location and a potential new enemy type, referred to as the `Mechaklaus.`
The final map`s setting is Janus Towers, following the narrative progression from Season 3`s “Shattered Veil.” So far, three brief teaser clips have been released, all presented from the viewpoint of Janus Tower security cameras, adopting a grainy, `90s-era found footage aesthetic.
The initial Zombies teaser depicts Janus Towers in disarray, with fires blazing inside and glimpses of the undead horde. The second teaser appears to suggest that one of the towers was involved in robot manufacturing. It also provides a first look at the map`s Pack-a-Punch machine, situated next to a large circular device that might function as a teleporter. Given that Janus Towers comprises three substantial structures in Liberty Falls, this teleporter could serve as a vital mechanism for players to traverse between the distinct areas.
The most recent Zombies teaser offers an even more compelling reveal: a first look at what is likely to be the map`s elite enemy or a miniboss. This formidable adversary takes the form of a heavily armored mech suit, reminiscent of the Panzers from earlier Call of Duty Zombies titles. This mech suit has already been nicknamed `Mechaklaus,` a name that surfaced in prior game file leaks. Furthermore, the character piloting the suit bears a striking resemblance, both visually and audibly, to Klaus from Black Ops Cold War.
Klaus, an anachronistic robot ally, was a key figure on the “Mauer der Toten” Zombies map, aiding the protagonists before ultimately sacrificing himself by entering the Dark Aether. Treyarch could be hinting at Klaus`s return from the Dark Aether, now equipped with a mech-suit upgrade, or alternatively, this could be an entirely new Klaus, potentially manufactured by Richtofen within the Janus Towers facility.
A comprehensive trailer and further details are anticipated in the coming days, as Season 5 is projected to launch on or around August 7th.