The Call of Duty franchise is set to launch a fresh battle royale experience this month. This well-known first-person shooter series plans to roll out Black Ops Royale, available at no cost, starting March 13.
This new variant draws inspiration from Blackout, the initial battle royale offering in the franchise from Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Each session involves 100 participants parachuting onto the battlefield in squads of four. Action unfolds across the expansive Avalon landscape, excluding standard Warzone elements such as customizable loadouts, the gulag redemption system, or purchase points. Players must instead focus on gathering armaments introduced in the latest Black Ops 7 installment and enhancing them progressively.
As detailed in the developers' reveal, additional elements echoing the Blackout era include updated weapon mechanics and projectile trajectory effects, adapted to suit current Warzone enthusiasts. Participants can also tailor their approach through a flexible perks framework, reminiscent of the pioneering battle royale customization options in Call of Duty history.