Black Ops 6 Zombies The Tomb map: Release date, setting, story, more
Activision Although Citadelle des Morts only arrived in Season 1 Reloaded, Treyarch has confirmed that another new Black Ops 6 Zombies map called The Tomb is on the way.
Black Ops 6 released with two Zombies maps, the sprawling Terminus and the more compact Liberty Falls. The devs promised that more would arrive post-launch and the first of these, Citadelle des Morts, came with the Season 1 Reloaded update.
Now, they’re gearing up to bring the next new map coming to BO6 Zombies, so here’s everything we know about The Tomb so far.
When does The Tomb release?
The Tomb arrives as part of the Black Ops 6 Season 2 update on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Activision The Tomb setting
The Tomb takes place on the remains of ancient burial grounds. Treyarch explained that the map provides a similar experience to Liberty Falls, meaning players can expect “tighter play spaces with a focus on replayability.”
The map features a series of catacombs and is an original location built from the ground up rather than a remake of a classic Zombies location.
Story
Continuing the main story after Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb picks up with Weaver, Grey, Carver, and Maya following Gabriel Krafft’s instructions to an excavation site to secure the Sentinel Artifact.
Treyarch explained, “A British archeologist by the name of Sir Archibald Fotherington-Smythe conducted an excavation at the site back in 1908 with grand expectations. Although no one can say for sure what became of him, a handful of photographs from his doomed expedition have recently surfaced.”
What else to expect
Treyarch confirmed, “What if we told you one of the most iconic SMGs in Zombies history was coming along for the ride?”
Fans speculated that this SMG could either be the PPSH, MP 40, or Tommy Gun. And like Citadelle des Morts, there will be a new Wonder Weapon for The Tomb. On top of that, the new map launches alongside several long-awaited quality-of-life changes.
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