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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Haunting Launches October 9

10/10/2025

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Call of Duty: Haunting Launch

Season 6 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, The Haunting, launches Oct 9, 2025 with Halloween content.
Maps: Gravity, Rig, Mothball, Boo-Town (Halloween Nuketown).
Four weapons: Dresden 9mm SMG; Merrick 556 Assault Rifle; Chainsaw; X52 Resonator.
Slasher Deathmatch lets players embody Jason and Chucky. Haunted Havoc speeds enemies.
Oct 9–16, 2025 offers a free trial for full access.

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Black Ops: Ranked Launch

Ranked Play launches October 9, 2025, in Black Ops 6 Season 6, with 16 free rewards based on performance.
Unlock requires 50 Multiplayer matches; rewards depend on wins and Skill Divisions.
Bundles include Tracer Pack: Jason Ultra Skin and Tracer Pack: Predator: Badlands Ultra Skin. Predator Operator has five variants.
Daily login rewards and challenges offer unique cosmetics and weapons.

History

Historical Context

Since its debut in 2003, the Call of Duty franchise has transformed the gaming landscape, with Activision selling over 300 million copies by 2021. The series has embraced seasonal updates, like Halloween events, to enhance player engagement. This strategy has not only improved player retention but also influenced future game releases in an increasingly competitive market.

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Call of Duty: Haunting Launch

Season 6 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, The Haunting, launches Oct 9, 2025 with Halloween content.
Maps: Gravity, Rig, Mothball, Boo-Town (Halloween Nuketown).
Four weapons: Dresden 9mm SMG; Merrick 556 Assault Rifle; Chainsaw; X52 Resonator.
Slasher Deathmatch lets players embody Jason and Chucky. Haunted Havoc speeds enemies.
Oct 9–16, 2025 offers a free trial for full access.

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