The crossover between Black Ops 6 and Squid Game has introduced an array of exciting limited-time modes (LTMs) within the multiplayer environment, prompting players to familiarize themselves with the mechanics before diving into the action for the first time.
Squid Game, which became a cultural touchstone, captured global attention in 2021; its second season further heightened interest, achieving a staggering 68 million views within just four days on Netflix. This success has inspired Black Ops 6 to leverage that momentum with a themed crossover, which includes new operator skins and game modes.
However, the announcement of this event stirred controversy, as Activision has placed some of the recent content behind a paid battle pass. Additionally, the development team has indicated that no other content releases will occur until the anticipated Season 2, expected to launch in late January. Despite these critiques, players are eager to explore these innovative game modes.
Overview of Squid Game LTMs: Warzone, Multiplayer, & Zombies
Let’s delve into the various limited-time modes featured in the Squid Game event:
Red Light, Green Light (Multiplayer)
Inspired by a memorable event from Season 1 of the show, this mode tasks players with traversing a soccer field while avoiding elimination. The main rule is simple: advance when Young-hee announces “Green Light”and halt when “Red Light”is called. Players who fail to comply during the red light phase are taken out of the game. In the subsequent rounds, operators are equipped with weapons, allowing for melee attacks and finishing moves against competitors.
Pentathlon (Multiplayer)
The Pentathlon mode combines multiple game types, including Domination, Kill Confirmed, Hardpoint, Piggy Bank Team Deathmatch, and Roulette. Specifically, in Piggy Bank Team Deathmatch, each elimination contributes to the Mega Piggy Bank, with players vying for a significant reward when it drops during the match. In contrast, Roulette allows players to score double points for one-shot eliminations, albeit at the risk of their weapon detonating upon each trigger pull.
Squid Game Moshpit (Multiplayer)
Similar to Pentathlon, the Squid Game Moshpit features a mix of Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Hardpoint modes, but with unique twists. The gameplay includes a Red Light, Green Light Scorestreak that can eliminate moving enemies. Each match introduces a Mega Piggy Bank, and eliminated operators may drop a smaller Piggy Bank that grants score boosts upon collection.
Additionally, Roulette Handguns spawn at the match’s center, providing an instant UAV that can eliminate enemies in one hit for double points, although using this weapon reveals the player’s location, with each shot potentially causing self-damage.
Dead Light, Green Light (Zombies)
Set in the maps Liberty Falls and Citadelle des Morts, Dead Light, Green Light introduces a critical twist in the Zombies mode. During the “Green Light” phase, operators benefit from increased Essence earnings. However, any movement during “Red Light” results in Essence loss. Players face tougher waves of enemies during the Dead Light phase, raising the stakes significantly.
Squid Game — Call of Duty: Warzone
In Warzone, the Squid Game event features a variety of rotating challenges, such as targeting underperforming squads at the end of each round and unexpected rounds of Red Light, Green Light, keeping the gameplay fresh and engaging.
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