The length of the campaign in Call of Duty games has become a significant topic of discussion, particularly with Activision Blizzard’s growing emphasis on multiplayer content. In essence, the single-player narrative often acts as a backdrop to enhance the multiplayer experience rather than being a fully fleshed-out storyline in its own right.
With the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 on October 25, content creators have started sharing insights into the campaign’s duration. YouTuber Jackfrags completed the campaign and reported that it took approximately 7 hours.
This duration is consistent with the average campaign length that Activision Blizzard has established for the franchise. However, it is noticeably longer than the 5-hour campaign of Modern Warfare III, which came out in 2023. The brevity of the previous title sparked some criticism among fans who enjoy more profound character development and storytelling.
Black Ops 6 Campaign
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 transports players back to the early 1990s, drawing inspiration from the Gulf War, which saw the United States and its allies fighting to liberate Kuwait from the control of former president Saddam Hussein.
The campaign is designed to acclimate players to the new mechanics and pacing of the game, allowing them to smoothly transition into the online multiplayer experience without major hurdles.
In terms of campaign length, Black Ops 6 offers an average playtime but still falls short of being the longest in the franchise. For instance, according to “How Long to Beat,” Black Ops III takes about 9 hours to complete its campaign.
Launched on October 25, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC. The game is also accessible through subscription services like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass.
