#GamingBytes: 'Black Ops 4: Blackout' introduces Christmas themed zombies
What's the story
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has introduced the first CoD Battle Royale in the form of Blackout. It was much appreciated within the community for a polished experience. Now, to celebrate the Christmas spirit, Blackout fans are going to find a special surprise in the Battle Royale. Zombies have returned to the game, and they are bringing the Christmas cheer. Read it here.
Return
Zombies are back, and in the mood for festivities
Last week, zombies had mysteriously disappeared from the game. However, the disappearance from the Blackout map was temporary, as they seem to have returned. Not just that, they are also bringing the Christmas festive spirit to Blackout by wearing Santa hats. The studio Treyarch released an official statement announcing the return of zombies, saying, 'Zombies in Blackout are dressed for the season!'
Reports
Some gamers have noted the festive zombies are faster
Some gamers have notably reported that the Santa hat-wearing zombies are moving slightly faster than before. However, we could not find any major difference except for the obvious cosmetic change, which appears to be the main distinction from the original counterparts. Notably, these zombies are only going to sport Santa hats for a limited time.
Do you know?
Blackout gets a permanent zombie spawn point
Apart from announcing festive zombies, Treyarch also tweeted the announcement that the Farm, which is located immediately to the south of the Firing Range, on the Blackout map, had now become a permanent zombie spawning spot.
Opinion
How will these changes affect gameplay?
The Firing Range is already a high-action zone in the game and many players drop in due to the good loot. The increased presence of zombies might motivate more players to land in and around this spot now. Moreover, players will be motivated to see and kill the Santa hat-wearing zombies, increasing gamer numbers near the Firing Range even further. Expect heavy action here!