Call of DutyZombiesfans have been playing the popular co-op mode for over 13 years at this point, and in that time, dozens of maps and characters have appeared. As such, many have been calling for one hugeCall of DutyZombies game that unites all the content under one roof, providing the ultimate package for fans of the mode. If rumors are true, 2023 could be the year when this finally happens.
While a standaloneCall of DutyZombies game would be an excellent way to keep fans busy untilTreyarch’s nextCall of Dutyreleases in 2024, it is just a rumor at this time. Still, if it happens, it is important that this standalone game meets the expectations of fans that have wanted it for years. To succeed at doing this, Treyarch and Activision should look toHalo: The Master Chief Collectionfor inspiration.
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While it absolutely had its issues at launch,Halo: The Master Chief Collectionhas turned things around in the time since it made its debut. Still gettingsupport from 343 Industriesyears after it made its debut,The Master Chief Collectionis a must for longtime fans of the franchise. If aCall of DutyZombies game follows in its footsteps, the community could become larger than ever before.
Alongside updates that add new modes and cosmetics regularly, one of the best things thatHalo: The Master Chief Collectiondoes is retain the spirit of the original games. When players hop into one of the olderHalotitles, they will look and feel like they did when gamers first fell in love with them. Fora standaloneCall of DutyZombies game, this could be hugely beneficial. Remaking every single Zombies map in a new engine seems like a ridiculous undertaking, so the best route to go could instead be a compilation.
In this hypotheticalCall of DutyZombies game, players could select anything fromCall of Duty: World at WarZombiesup toCall of Duty: Black Ops 4Zombies. These modes could play exactly like they used to, with the same mechanics and art styles in place. This would be huge for something likeCall of Duty: Black OpsZombies and the iconic PhD Flopper perk, for example. While sliding has replaced Dolphin Diving in the newer games, keeping theBlack Opsengine and mechanics for that game’s maps could allow players to enjoy a fully nostalgic PhD Flopper experience.
This could extend toCall of DutyZombies’ ranking systems as well. If players load upCall of Duty: Black Ops 2maps likeDie Riseor Mob of the Dead, they could see the old ranking system. If they load upCall of Duty: Black Ops 3, the XP-based system could be used. Gobblegum and Elixers could be seen in their respective games, and most importantly, each game could retain its original weapon lineup. Being able to use the KSG in Origins or the FAMAS in Kino Der Toten could feel incredible, and each game’s maps having a unique lineup of weapons could add a ton of replayability. In a way, this would be more preferable than full remakes, as the remake approach could see theBlack Ops Cold Warweapon pool replacing the unique guns fromBlack Ops 1and2.
Fans have already seen proper remakes inZombies Chronicles forCall of Duty: Black Ops 3, so in a standalone game, Treyarch’s primary goal should be bringing all the content together. Expecting full remakes for every single Zombies map seems a bit absurd, as there have been dozens of maps released over the years that were made on different engines. Porting each game’s Zombies mode over to make one big collection on one disc or application would be far more realistic, and it would be enough for many fans. Needing to have multipleCall of Dutygames downloaded on multiple consoles just to see every map and mode is tedious, and an experience likeHalo: The Master Chief Collectionwould change that.
Further, if Treyarch did want to update the oldest maps and modes, adding a way to instantly see the old graphics like inHalo 2 Anniversarycould be a lot of fun. This could be done with afilter inCall of DutyZombies’ pause menu, allowing players to choose between the original experience and one that is a bit more modern. While fans have many hopes for a standaloneCall of DutyZombies game, ranging from a campaign mode to custom Zombies maps on console, the most important thing is that it collects past content into one easily accessible package. While improvements can and should be made in certain areas,Halo: The Master Chief Collectionshows how it can be good to keep older games mostly as is.Call of DutyZombiesis no different.
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