Black Ops 6 Zombies Community Reacts to Classic Feature Being Rendered “Useless”

The Mystery Box has long been a cornerstone of the Call of Duty Zombies experience. However, players of Black Ops 6 are beginning to express concerns that this iconic feature may have lost its significance in the current iteration of the game.

Over the years, Call of Duty Zombies has undergone substantial transformations. From its inception in World at War to the present, each release has introduced more elaborate maps and intricate gameplay systems, providing players with new challenges and experiences.

Despite these advancements, the Mystery Box remains one of the few enduring elements since its debut in 2008. This feature allows players to spend accumulated points for a chance to receive random weapons, which can include anything from standard Assault Rifles and Shotguns to the coveted Wonder Weapons, like the Ray Gun.

In Black Ops 6, the Mystery Box is still present across all three Zombies maps released to date: Liberty Falls, Terminus, and Citadelle des Morts. Nonetheless, many players argue that its utility has diminished significantly, primarily due to the introduction of custom loadouts that allow players to start with personalized weaponry instead of the basic Pistol.

Concerns About the Obsolescence of the Mystery Box

Discussion regarding the perceived irrelevance of the Mystery Box gained traction on Reddit, initiated by user ‘Little_Pomelo2573,’ who posed the question: “Is the Mystery Box obsolete?” They shared their experience, stating, “I had this opinion on Cold War as well. I would just put all my effort into my spawn weapon and had no need for the box unless it was for Wonder Weapons.”

Is the Mystery box a bit obsolete? by u/Little_Pomelo2573 in blackops6

Many players chimed in, echoing sentiments that the custom loadout feature—introduced in Black Ops Cold War and continuing in Black Ops 6—has lessened the relevance of the Mystery Box. With the ability to upgrade and Pack-a-Punch starting weapons, reliance on the box for superior firearms has markedly decreased.

As one player noted, “Since you can make your own loadout, there’s not much point to it. Only for the Ray Gun and those kinds of guns.” Some players also pointed out that crafting Wonder Weapons themselves further reduces the incentive to use the box.

Another user remarked that they only utilize the Mystery Box when specific challenges require it, emphasizing that they prefer equipping their chosen weapon for camo grinding purposes.

Yet, there remains a loyal contingent of fans who still opt to use the Mystery Box, if only for nostalgia’s sake. However, it is a common opinion that significant adjustments are necessary for this feature to retain its relevance in the evolving landscape of Zombies gameplay.

One suggestion among the community calls for a comprehensive redesign of the Mystery Box: “I think at this stage the Mystery Box needs quite a redesign. Maybe make it a lot more expensive, but it only contains Wonder Weapons (including grenades like the Monkey Bomb and Kazimir), support items, and weapon upgrades.”

As we look forward to new Zombies maps slated for future seasons in Black Ops 6, fans remain curious to see if developers will implement any changes to the Mystery Box to enhance its role in the game.

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