Probably the most notorious objects in Name of Responsibility is the riot defend, and it is making its Black Ops 6 debut–but not the way you would possibly suppose.
Now that the Season 4 replace has gone reside, the brand new battle go is out, too, and one of many rewards is a riot shield-themed ending transfer. As you possibly can see within the video beneath, the ending transfer animation entails the attacker smacking their foe with the defend after which hitting them with a pipe. The ending transfer known as “On the Floor” and it is on web page 9 of the battle go.
Individuals have identified that it seems to be the Name of Responsibility: Vanguard-era riot defend that is now in Black Ops 6.
Activision confirmed previous to Black Ops 6’s launch in 2024 that the riot defend wouldn’t be within the recreation upon launch, and certainly it is nonetheless not within the recreation for practical gameplay functions past the finisher.
The riot defend might be significantly irritating to run up in opposition to in matches as a result of it deflects incoming fireplace and requires gamers to strive totally different ways to defeat a participant utilizing it. Expert gamers who efficiently make the most of the riot defend can sway the circulation of any given match, particularly so in sure modes like Hardpoint and Domination. Some individuals love the riot defend and others very a lot don’t.
Black Ops 6 does have already got a defend, of types, as gamers can use their enemies as a “meat defend” much like the long-running function within the Gears of Conflict video games. If a participant can efficiently sneak up behind an enemy, they’ll select to make use of them as a physique defend for a time frame, or execute them instantly.
For extra, try GameSpot’s rundown of all the brand new maps and weapons within the Season 4 replace, together with our breakdown of what is within the new battle go. The Zombies mode, in the meantime, will get a giant replace with the introduction of Grief mode.