Call of Duty will add Black Ops Royale, a new free game mode coming March 13
Summary
Call of Duty is set to launch a new battle royale mode, Black Ops Royale, on March 13. This free mode revives elements from Blackout, featuring 100-player matches on the Avalon map, with a focus on weapon scavenging and customization.
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What makes Black Ops Royale different from standard Warzone battle royale gameplay?
Black Ops Royale removes several core Warzone features to create a scavenging-focused experience. There are no loadouts, no gulag, and no buy stations. Instead of pre-built loadouts, players must find weapons on the map and upgrade them through attachment kits that increase weapon rarity from Common to Legendary. The mode also replaces Warzone's nova gas circle with Black Ops 7's red fear gas, which spawns hallucinated zombie hordes and reveals hidden loot. Additionally, the perk system is redesigned as five consumable boosts that can be swapped on the fly rather than fixed perk slots.
How do players return to the match after being eliminated if there's no gulag?
Black Ops Royale provides two alternative methods for redeployment after death. Players can use a scavenged Redeploy Token found on the map, or their teammates can activate a Redeployment Tower to bring them back into the match. This system replaces the gulag mechanic from standard Warzone while still allowing squad-based resurrection opportunities.
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