For better and worse, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is one of the most interesting entries in the franchise. Multiplayer continued to use Specialists from Black Ops 3but returned to a boots on the ground format, leading to a mode that was solid but felt like something was missing Black Ops 3‘s personality. Zombies got the most support it’s ever received, getting four maps at launch, but unfortunately a rushed release meant the mode was bug-ridden and lackluster. Most intriguingly, Black Ops 4 no campaign.
The first and seemingly last entry in the series to be released without a campaign, many were outraged by the removal of a single player mode, although Blackout’s success allowed for it. Duty: Black Ops 4 to perform quite well. After its release, there were rumors of a scrapped campaign that would have seemingly had a co-op focus, with Activision supposedly scrapping the mode because it was way too ambitious and there were concerns that it would get repetitive. With new information recently revealed about this campaign, it’s clear how special the mode could have been, and Treyarch – or any other studio – should aim to revive it.
What Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s campaign would have looked like
The leaked information about Black Ops 4The cut campaign was provided by Reddit user Purpletoaster20, and their post offers a lot of information about the mode in addition to some official images. Based on everything this fan revealed, the mode was just ahead of its time, as in 2018 when the game came out (and in 2017 when it was being developed), the live service approach would have been fairly new. Games like Fortnite hadn’t kicked off yet, so a campaign mode that received constant updates would have made Black Ops 4 unique.
In addition to plans to support Black Ops 4‘s campaign mode through DLC missions, the goal was to attract gamers who normally have no interest in Duty‘s single player content. Called Career, this campaign would have had a 2v2 focus where gamers’ actions during missions would have consequences as they would choose to fight for one of the two factions. The story would constantly evolve based on how the levels played out, and each mission would supposedly have multiple side objectives.
According to the leaks, the mode would have had six major story sections, AI companions, and unlockable customization items. Instead of pre-rendered cutscenes, there would be in-game cinematics like Duty Zombies that have changed based on the events in the missions. Furthermore, just like with Black Ops 4 Zombies’ Custom Mutations setting, playlists where players could customize the rules of the mode would have been offered, and a sequel to Nightmares would also be planned. With resources from four missions provided, Duty fans have gotten a good idea of what the mode would have looked like, and many have shared their disappointment that this innovative concept never saw the light of day.
Where Black Ops 4’s campaign ideas can be reused
Given how different a 2v2 campaign with multiple versions of the same mission would have been, this concept should be brought back in a future release. With so many titles offering traditional campaigns, including the upcoming Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2Treyarch should bring this 2v2 idea back for Duty 2024. While the setting of 2070 is not a must, especially given the divisiveness Black Ops 3‘s focus was on the future, everything else about the mode could serve as a nice change of pace. Further, Duty as a whole, a live service model has completely taken over, so it would be feasible to expand a post-launch campaign.
However, if Treyarch and the other Duty Since developers have no interest in bringing this concept back, Deviation Games should consider creating a 2v2 campaign in the upcoming PlayStation exclusive. Sony is not only interested in live service projects, something that was an important part of the original concept, but Deviation Games co-founder Jason Blundell directed Black Ops 4. Reviving the idea of a 2v2 story mode could be a real possibility as his new studio can draw inspiration from all the work done on Black Ops 4‘s campaign. While this campaign would no longer have any connection with Dutythe idea behind the mode is what made it really special, and it deserves to be more than just a concept.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is now available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
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