Summary

• Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 2 introduces a co-op pause feature for Zombies mode.
• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery lets players rejoin with their original loadout after an AFK kick.
• Separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies offer enhanced customization.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's upcoming Season 2 update brings exciting news for Zombies fans, adding several highly requested features. This follows a recent teaser revealing more details about the imminent Season 2 launch.

Over a decade since its debut in World at War, Zombies remains a cornerstone of the Call of Duty franchise, and Black Ops 6 is no exception. With round-based Zombies returning, and Treyarch continuing to develop immersive new maps, these improvements aim to elevate the mode further.

While Season 2 delivers significant multiplayer updates, Zombies receives considerable attention too. Beyond the new Tomb map, players will enjoy a range of enhancements. A standout addition is the co-op pause option, allowing players in the same party to pause the game collaboratively—a long-requested feature finally implemented.

Call of Duty Reveals Black Ops 6 Zombies Changes for Season 2

• Challenge Tracking & Near Completion (Zombies and Multiplayer): Manually track up to 10 Calling Card and 10 Camo Challenges per mode. If fewer are tracked, the closest-to-completion challenges will automatically fill the slots, aiding discovery and progress tracking. Top tracked or near-completion challenges display in the lobby and options menu.
• Co-op Pause: In same-party matches, the party leader can pause the game for strategic discussions or breaks during intense high-round runs.
• AFK Kick Loadout Recovery: Players kicked for inactivity can rejoin and recover their original loadout.
• Separate HUD Presets for Zombies and Multiplayer: Customize HUD presets independently for Zombies and multiplayer, eliminating the need to switch settings between modes.

The co-op pause feature complements "AFK Kick Loadout Recovery," allowing players kicked for inactivity to rejoin with their original loadout, minimizing frustration from lost progress. Losing weapons, perks, and points during a Zombies run can be detrimental, so this feature is a welcome addition.

The ability to create separate HUD presets for multiplayer and Zombies streamlines the user experience, eliminating the need for constant readjustments. Finally, the enhanced challenge tracking system allows players to manually track up to 10 Calling Card and Camo Challenges per mode, simplifying progress through the extensive collection. Season 2 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 launches January 28, 2025.