Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarSeason 4 is looking to make some exciting additions to the first-person shooter, with new maps and modes teased for the game. Thus far, Treyarch has given Zombies fans a teaser for Outbreak’s Zoo region andthe Berlin Survival map, while story lovers have seen Adler working against the CIA. As for multiplayer, gamers have gotten look at Collateral, a map that brings a new location to 6v6 and 12v12 modes. However, longtime fans are far more excited about Hijacked, as the map was one of the most popular locations inCall of Duty: Black Ops 2.
Given the excitement for the return of Hijacked inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, it is becoming increasingly confusing as to why aCall of Duty: Black Ops 2remaster has not happened. TheCall of Dutycommunity has always been fueled by nostalgia, and Treyarch has been capitalizing on that inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warthus far. However, it does not need to stop there, as Treyarch could continue to satisfy old school players with a remaster of the entire game. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops 2’s campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies holding up, and some resources already in place for a remaster, Treyarch should reimagine the classic game sooner rather than later.
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Why Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s Multiplayer Was So Beloved
Call of Dutymap remakeshave become a staple of the series, as every new game aims to include at least a few tributes to older titles. Whether it wasCall of Duty: WW2’s remake of Carentan orCall of Duty: Modern Warfare2019’s Shipment, fans can always expect some classic locations to reappear. However, it is rare to see so many maps from the same exact game getting love, something that makesCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s strategy stand out. Season 1 added Raid, Season 2 brought back Express, Season 3 revived Standoff, and Season 4 is introducing Hijacked. The common thread connecting these maps is that they all featured inCall of Duty: Black Ops 2, and with two Seasons left to go, the totalBO2remakes could reach a total of six.
While this is somewhat understandable due to the game’s popularity,Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris essentially becomingBlack Ops 2.5. Given how popular these maps and the playlists tied to them are, though, they should show Treyarch that remastering all the others could be a worthwhile endeavor. A full remaster of2012’sCall of Dutygamewould bring back all these maps and more, and with Treyarch already having newer versions of four locations finished, the studio has a leg up on this hypothetical remaster. The game was popular for more than just its maps, though, and a remaster would need to giveCall of Dutyfans the same feeling they had when playing the original almost ten years ago.
This includes everything from the character models and menu system to the game’s HUD, as Treyarch would need to capture the same spark that the game had on launch. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops 2’s musicalready available as War Tracks inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Treyarch knows how important keeping the same sound design would be for the remaster’s success. Most fans would agree that the game had the best version of League Play, too, making its return a big win for competitive players. Most of all, though, fans would be thrilled to use the weapons again, as guns like the KSG shotgun, Skorpion EVO SMG, and KAP 40 pistol are remembered fondly to this day. All of this could return in a full remaster, giving fans a near future Call of Duty game to contrastCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2the World War 2-focusedCall of Duty2021.
Why Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s Campaign Is A Perfect Follow-Up To Black Ops Cold War’s
Outside of just the multiplayer being remastered, fans could get plenty of enjoyment out of seeing the campaign remastered. Featuring side missions and challenges, the latter of which were required for one ofCall of Duty’s hardest achievements, the campaign has tons of relayability. Further, it features one of the franchise’s best antagonists, with Raul Menendez being remembered for his tragic backstory and terrifying personality. On top of just being a great campaign, though, it would make sense for Treyarch to release a remaster of this story right afterCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Wartakes place in 1984, placing it just two years before the events ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 2. As such, those that never played the game or started withCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcould go right into its sequel, making aCall of Duty: Black Ops 2remaster a direct follow-up. An upgraded version of the game makes more sense than ever because of this, as does a release sometime in the next few years. Treyarch could further build off its status as a sequel, making aCall of Duty: Black Ops 2release timely as opposed to random. The campaign provides a reason to bring the game back beyond just nostalgia, as it serves as the next step intheBlack Opsseries’ timeline.
Lastly,Call of Duty: Black Ops 2has many of the best campaignfeatures fromCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. While it does lack the optional dialogue, it allows players to make several meaningful choices. Just like the 2020 game, these choices lead to multiple endings, with even more possible outcomes available to be unlocked. It also boasts side missions just likeCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. With these features in mind, playingCall of Duty: Black Ops 2’s campaign afterCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War’s would feel like a perfect transition. Not only is it a sequel based on the timeline, but mechanics like side quests, choices, and multiple endings will make it feel more like a follow-up than a product of the past.
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Making Good On The Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Zombies Remake Teasers
Finally, a proper remaster ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 2would see Zombies fans finally gettingmaps like TranZitremade. With the location being widely regarded as the worst Zombies map ever due to the technical limitations of the time, a new version could fix this. Die Rise remains a cult classic, with the map joining TranZit as a location that has yet to receive a remaster. Finally, there is Buried, another Zombies map that remains trapped on the originalCall of Duty: Black Ops 2despite its popularity. IfCall of Duty: Black Ops 2were to get a remaster, better versions of these maps could make a return.
Treyarch has been teasing potential remakes of these maps inCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, and whileZombies Chronicles 2could happen, the developer could also hold off for a potentialBlack Ops 2remaster. This way, Zombies would be full of content from the get-go, with diehard fans of the mode having a reason to pick it up. Further, Treyarch could add in a faithful remaster of Mob of the Dead, as Blood of the Dead inCall of Duty: Black Ops 4had different mechanics. With another Origins remaster also possible, as well as the smaller Survival maps from TranZit, Zombies fans would have a ton of fun with the game being rebuilt.
On top of this,Call of DutyZombies fanswould be happy to see the game’s mechanics return, with persistent perks, weapon storage, and the bank amongst them. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops 2’s Grief and Turned modes also available for a remaster, there is a lot of potential for fans of Treyarch’s signature mode. Overall, there are simply too many benefits to aBlack Ops 2remaster for it not to happen, as it could deliver satisfying content for Zombies, campaign, and multiplayer fans. WithCall of Duty: Black Ops Cold Warcontinuing to use and reference content from the game, it is hard not to hope that it will lead to something more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold Waris available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
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