By Sagar V. Mankar 
Every fall, Call of Duty fans can count on a new premium title dropping.
2024 will likely be no different.
But after Modern Warfare 3’s campaign received mixed reviews last year, players are hoping Treyarch can bring back some of the magic from the original Black Ops games rumored to be returning in 2024.
What’s Confirmed About CoD 2024 So Far?
Most details about 2024’s Call of Duty game are still speculation at this point.
Activision will likely confirm more concrete info later in the year.
But leaks and reports have given us clues about what to expect from CoD 2024, rumored to be called Black Ops Gulf War:
- Treyarch is rumored to be leading development again after Infinity Ward and Sledgehammer’s recent releases. As the studio behind the original Black Ops titles, fans are excited to see their return.
- Multiple reports indicate the setting will be the Gulf War era. This could allow Treyarch to craft a nuanced narrative around the conflict while returning to late Cold War-style weapons and technology.
- Round-based Zombies maps are also said to be making a comeback after Modern Warfare 3’s open-world Zombies mode. Few things feel more classic Call of Duty than surviving endless undead hordes.
What Makes CoD 2024 Unique?
If leaks are true, CoD 2024 will differentiate itself from recent futuristic entries in a few key ways:
Nostalgic Setting and Gear
After the modern and near-future weaponry of recent games, 2024 may revisit the series’ roots with 1980s-90s military tech.
This could make gunplay feel refreshingly retro for long-time fans.
Remastered Black Ops Maps
Like Modern Warfare 3, 2024 is rumored to launch with reimagined classic multiplayer maps.
Reportedly returning favorites like Black Ops’ WMD have fans excited to revisit top maps.
Warzone 2 Integration
Treyarch will likely continue expanding Warzone with new maps and content.
A Cold War-focused Warzone map could coincide with 2024’s release.
A Return to Storytelling
Treyarch gave the series standout story campaigns like Black Ops 1’s mind-bending conspiracy thriller.
2024 presents an opportunity to recapture that magic with a fictionalized depiction of real events.
Xbox Game Pass
The limit of 2024 will be passed this year (set after the Activiaon-Microsoft deal) the game will make an entry on the Game pass at the end of the year.
What We Still Don’t Know
While leaks have given fans plenty to speculate about, official details remain scarce.
It’s unclear whether 2024 will be called Black Ops Gulf War or if that’s just a codename.
The only thing certain is players can expect reveals in the coming months for Call of Duty’s next chapter.
The Bottom Line
Call of Duty 2024 rumors suggest Treyarch could take the franchise back to its roots.
Treyarch has reportedly been developing it for four years.
A Cold War setting, classic Zombies and multiplayer maps, and the studio’s knack for storytelling have fans hoping this yet-untitled entry can stand alongside Black Ops 1 and 2.
While concrete details are still few, longtime players seem optimistic about CoD’s future after a mixed reception to Modern Warfare 3.