Although the Call of Duty franchise is gradually shifting its focus toward future developments, the post-launch support for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 remains vigorous. The freshly initiated third in-game season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone is shaping up to be a dynamic one. A significant buzz surrounded the much-anticipated return of the original Verdansk map to the battle royale arena, alongside a slew of enhancements to BO6’s core multiplayer and Zombies modes.
Season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 promises an abundance of new maps, modes, weapons, and operators, while heightening the emphasis on engaging in-game events with enticing rewards up for grabs. The season kicks off with the Black Ops Tribute event, a celebration of Treyarch’s storied legacy within the franchise. Fans have been particularly quick to embrace the major operator unlock of this event: the John Black Ops skin, a playful homage to a long-adored meme within the Black Ops community.
The latest season debuted on April 2, reviving classic game modes like Sharpshooter and Demolition, and once again spotlighting the popular Firing Range map. As Season 3 unfolds, new events are sprinkled throughout, from the Black Ops Tribute to forthcoming Blaze of Glory and Got Your Six events.
Running from April 17 to May 1, the Black Ops Tribute event facilitates progress towards 17 unique unlockables by gathering XP across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. Among the rewards, the Death Machine scorestreak and the Nail Gun Special Weapon are notable, yet many players are most enamored with the event’s ultimate highlight: the John Black Ops operator skin.
In addition to these rewards, players can also earn perks like Close Shave, emotes, GobbleGums, and the Thermite lethal weapon for Warzone. However, while Warzone players can partake in the Tribute event, unlocking the John Black Ops skin is reserved for those who own Black Ops 6, introducing a new operator persona to embody on the virtual battlefield. This character draws inspiration from the enigmatic, faceless figures prominently featured on Black Ops cover art, a community-welcomed treat.
John Black Ops serves as a nod to any mostly silent protagonist within the series, making its inclusion in the Tribute event an excellent tribute to the multitude of characters that have conquered the Black Ops campaigns over the years. Humorously, John Black Ops is not affiliated with the dedicated Rogue Black Ops faction but rather with the Crimson One operator, stirring some amusement and mystique.
Throughout its campaign and Zombies innovations, Black Ops 6 has garnered praise for its homage to the series’ tradition. The Tribute event is a testament to the respect this installment shows for its predecessors. The John Black Ops meme, birthed from the franchise’s vast legacy, finds its apex as part of Season 3 – a humorous full-circle moment during a season of celebration.
