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Call of Duty is no stranger to bringing back fan-favourite weaponry into its latest releases in order to shake up the existing meta. The Black Ops 6 cycle has already seen the return of the hugely popular Saug from Black Ops 4, quickly cementing its place as one of the strongest weapons to use.
Season 2 is make or break for multiplayer and Warzone with Activision swinging the ban hammer and promising a wealth of fixes to improve the experience for everyone loading into the action. Although the upcoming season will feature less new content, the return of an iconic SMG isn’t going to be a weapon that many first thought.
Another iconic SMG is returning to Call of Duty
After Treyarch teased the return of an SMG in its 115 day blog post, fans quickly assumed that the MP40 would be on its way back. Instead, in-game files appear to reveal the developer is heading in another direction.
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Uncovered by notable leaker HeyImAlaix, the file name heavily indicates the PPSh-41 is the iconic SMG that will arrive as part of the second post-launch season for Black Ops 6 and Warzone. Last seen in Call of Duty: Vanguard, the weapon possesses a lethal rate of fire making it extremely difficult to control in the heat of battle.
While many would prefer the MP40 to join the ever-expanding arsenal of weaponry, the PPSh is bound to prove a popular addition to multiplayer and the battle royale. The SMG will become the eighth weapon to join one of the most popular categories.
Will Call of Duty Season 2 have lots of new weapons?
The Season 2 roadmap will unveil everything there is to know about the new content making its way to Black Ops 6 and Warzone. With the update arriving on January 28th, 2025, it won’t be long before Treyarch and Raven Software share the intel.
Season 1 saw seven new weapons arrive but with fixing the game-breaking flaws the priority, expect fewer new additions and adjustments that should make Call of Duty a far more enjoyable experience.
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