October 28 marks an unexpected turning point in the FPS battle. As Battlefield 6 launches its Season 1 with a bang, Activision responds by making Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 completely free for a week. This duel, timed to the day, is already fueling comparisons and debates in the gaming community.
The free trial only concerns multiplayer mode and the famous Zombies mode. According to an official post published on the Call of Duty X account, the game will be freely accessible from October 28 to November 3. All players will be able to enjoy all the maps, including new ones like Gravity And Mothballas well as the special Halloween event The Hauntingfeaturing Jason And Predator.
Accessible content and restrictions
The single-player campaign remains paying, except for subscribers Xbox Game Pass who can play it at no extra cost. This movement, although temporary, comes at a strategic moment. If the Black Ops 7 beta did not make a splash, its predecessor, Black Ops 6, enjoys a more stable image among fans and critics alike.
In its message on X, Call of Duty announces: “Access Black Ops 6 multiplayer and Zombies mode for free tomorrow.” This gratuity falls at the same time as the release of Battlefield: REDSECa new autonomous and free battle royale mode integrated into season 1 of Battlefield 6. Enough to increase the tension on the servers and relaunch the competition between the two FPS giants.
A psychological war between Activision and EA?
This perfect timing seems to owe nothing to chance. While Battlefield 6 impresses with its graphics and gameplay acclaimed by critics, Activision plays the card of free response to keep his troops mobilized. The objective seems clear: not to let Electronic Arts scoop up all the players at the end of the year.
But beyond the commercial strategy, this temporary opening allows many undecided players to directly compare the two licenses. Free Black Ops 6 could well appeal to those who are still hesitating between the tactical realism of Battlefield and the nervous style of Call of Duty.