'This mode is a dream bro' Call of Duty is bringing back Black Ops 2 in a
way nobody expected

Date:
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:59:06 +0000

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Season 4 is almost here, and it includes a surprise Black Ops 2 throwback mode.

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Season 4 launches on June 4, 2026 It adds a new throwback mode inspired by 2012's Black Ops 2 The mode features classic maps and movement systems designed to feel like the original game Excitement is ramping up for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 , but that doesn't mean Black Ops 7 the latest title in the series has stopped receiving major updates. Developer Activision has just lifted the curtain on the game's upcoming Season 4 update, and it includes an unexpected Black Ops 2 throwback.

Come the season's June 4 release, you'll be able to play a new Black Ops Classic multiplayer mode. This mode has been designed bring you right back to the glory days of Black Ops 2 , with simplified loadouts, the classic
movement system, and, of course, a raft of iconic maps. That means no onmnimovement (which usually allows players to sprint in any direction), no wall jumping, and no sliding just like the original game.

"We wanted to get as close to a classic moment set ( Black Ops 2 as a target) as we could," explained design director Matt Scronce in a recent X post . He went on to clarify that tac-sprint (which has appeared in various forms in most recent Call of Duty games following its addition in 2019's Modern
Warfare ) will be disabled. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: You may like Black Ops 7 Season 3 is almost here and it's full of Call of Duty nostalgia Black Ops Royale launches in Warzone today to try and help the 'stagnant' game with 'the nostalgia of Blackout' Modern Warfare 4 director explains the huge mechanical changes shaping the next Call of Duty The Season 4 roadmap includes plenty of other major additions. (Image credit:
Activision) The mode will be restricted to throwback maps as well, which presumably means the likes of Hijacked and Raid, in addition to the new Vertigo remaster that's also being added as part of the upcoming season, for matches of classic game modes such as Team Deathmatch, Domination, Hardpoint, and Kill Confirmed. Fan reactions to the announcement on social media have been overwhelmingly positive so far. "This mode is a dream bro" wrote a commenter in response to Scronce's post.

"Im in disbelief, this is literally EXACTLY what so many of us have been asking for", said another . "I'm so excited".

Black Ops 7 Season 4 is also packed with other multiplayer additions, including some all-new maps, a wealth of new weapons, and more. This is alongside big updates to the Warzone, Endgame, and Zombies modes, which you can read all about on the official Call of Duty Blog . Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

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