Summary
A recent leak suggests that the wall-running mechanic from previous futuristicCall of Dutytitles may return inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6. If confirmed, this feature could affect not only the multiplayer aspect ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6, but may also potentially appear in the franchise’s battle royale title,Warzone.
The launch offuturisticCall of Dutytitles– such asAdvanced Warfare,Black Ops 3, andInfinite Warfare –marked a brief period in which advanced movement mechanics, including jetpacks and exosuits, were introduced to the franchise. These mechanics allowed players to perform movements and plays that differed significantly from the traditional boots-on-the-ground system that had long defined the series. The jetpack system enabled players to wall-run by jumping onto surfaces and traversing structures, allowing them to flank enemies or avoid direct confrontations.
Arecent leaksurroundingCall of Duty: Black Ops 6revealed that wall-running is functional in Treyarch’s multiplayer and possibly in the franchise’s battle royale mode,which could bring yet another potentialbig Warzone movement change. The footage of the wall-running system functionality was reportedly accessible via theCall of DutyHQ feature game files. The mechanic works similarly to its implementation in previous futuristic titles, enabling players to jump toward and run along walls. However, unlike earlier versions that required a jetpack, theBlack Ops 6version reportedly allows wall-running without one.
Call of Duty 2025 May Reintroduce the Wall-Running Mechanic
Rumors aboutBlack Ops 6’s successor,Call of Duty2025, also reportedly developed by Treyarch, suggest it may feature ahybridCall of Dutymovement systemcombiningBlack Ops 2andBlack Ops 3designs. Although it’s unclear how this system would function in practice, leakers have demonstrated that the wall-running mechanic is compatible with the new Omnimovement feature inBlack Ops 6. Videos show this ability working on various wall structures, regardless of size or flatness.
Since it’s unclear how the wall-running mechanic could function inCall of Duty2025, if the rumors are accurate, many players believe it could be a valuable addition. This is particularly true when combined withBlack Ops 6’s Omnimovement system, without significantly disrupting the boots-on-the-ground gameplay. However, others argue that without jetpacks, players may not be able to fully leverage the mechanic’s potential. Given the limited information available, it’s possible that wall-running could be tested in a limited-time mode withinBO6to ensure its performance in a potential future premium title. As such, the mechanics and their timing of use remain subject to change inBlack Ops 6,Warzone, or any futureCall of Dutyinstallment.
