The new Call of Duty Black Ops 6 update adds three new maps, the iconic Gun Game mode, and another zombies map with a fan-favorite wonder weapon.

Console player numbers are unknown, but ongoing hacking issues have led to a drastic decline in Call of Duty players on Steam.

Xbox players (Xbox One, Series X|S) can play Call of Duty Black Ops 6 for free from Thursday, February 6th (10am Pacific) to Monday, February 10th (10am Pacific). You do not need an Xbox Game Pass subscription. Therefore, it is completely free for anyone this weekend.

The next major content drop for Call of Duty is here, as Treyarch has pushed out Black Ops 6 download version 1.068, which brings in Season 2! Note that given Call of Duty has a unified launcher, those who own Modern Warfare 3 and other older Call of Duty games housed in the app will be mandated to download the patch as well.

Call of Duty kicks off a brand-new Double XP event weekend in Black Ops 6 and Warzone, but fans have one major thing they want to see changed.

Black Ops 6 Season 2 introduces a bounty hunter theme for the Multiplayer and Zombies modes. Among the added content is three new multiplayer maps in Bounty, Dealership, and Lifeline. Treyarch has also added new modes in Overdrive and Gun Game. A Valentine’s Day-themed mode will arrive in February.

As the Terminator crossover event begins in Black Ops 6, new and returning players will earn double XP across the board as they grind out special rewards.

Black Ops 6 on Battle.net this weekend, where it's also on sale. If you want something to do while waiting for the Super Bowl on Sunday, Activision looks to have you covered. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has been on sale as part of its Season 2 launch for the past week,