You can trust VideoGamer. Our team of gaming experts spend hours testing and reviewing the latest games, to ensure you're reading the most comprehensive guide possible. Rest assured, all imagery and advice is unique and original. Check out how we test and review games here Contents hide Call of Duty has cemented its place as one of the largest first-person shooter franchises in the world. In March 2020, the launch of Warzone, a free-to-play battle royale, sent Call of Duty into the stratosphere with millions dropping into Verdansk with the task of becoming the last player standing at the end of a match.In the five years following its launch, various elements from Warzone have made their way into multiplayer and Call of Dutys co-op modes. Despite the huge success of Black Ops 6s Zombies mode, modders believe adding features from the battle royale has done more harm than good.Has Warzone negatively impacted Zombies?The days of relying on luck and the power of Perk-a-Colas are long gone with Black Ops 6 Zombies featuring head-up displays (HUD) similar to Warzone, weapon rarities, and armour for additional protection. Although these features enable players to make it to a high round, the reduction of difficulty hasnt gone down well with those creating new maps for the older generation of fans. Save Up to $1,200 on the Samsung Galaxy S25! Pre-order now and save big with trade-in and Samsung credit. Limited time only! *Includes trade-in value + $300 Samsung credit. A Warzone-esque HUD has no place in Zombies, explains modder Gunoftruth. The armour system is a terrible decision, too. Call of Duty Zombies at the core utilises the Perk system, mainly Juggernog, as the main way to gain extra health. The armour system was another unnecessary mechanic that wasnt required for Zombies.Alongside armour and other mechanics that have now become staples across the Call of Duty universe, the ability to equip attachments onto weaponry and build a loadout before the undead begin spawning in. Must-Listen: Publishing Manor Lords w/ Joe Robinson VideoGamer Podcast Listen Now I didnt like how Black Ops 3 and 4 allowed you to add attachments and pick what gun you spawned in with, continued Gunoftruth. Black Ops 6 took things a step further and is another terrible Warzonification of Zombies.Has Warzone sparked a new era for Zombies?Black Ops 6 Zombies caters to a new generation of Call of Duty fans. Relying on the Mystery Box to obtain the strongest weapons is now a thing of the past. Instead, using armour for additional resistance against the undead alongside your favourite gun equipped with a lethal attachment combination is set to be the new norm until the next wave of innovations makes its arrival.For those wanting a classic Zombies offering, modders continue to create all kinds of new maps and features for older Call of Duty games. To this day, many remain popular as fans look for alternatives to Black Ops 6s offering.For more CoD intel, check out the best mouse and keyboard settings along with the best AK-74 loadout perfect for slaying the undead.Related TopicsSubscribe to our newsletters!By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy and may receive occasional deal communications; you can unsubscribe anytime.Share