The story of Black Ops 6 picks up a number of threads from previous Black Ops games, but when exactly is it set? Here’s everything you need to know about the timeline of BO6 and where it fits in the overall narrative.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 brings a brand-new single-player campaign, set in the same universe as other entries in the Black Ops series. But with the likes of Frank Woods and Adler returning, you might be wondering when BO6 is set.
Here’s when the story of Black Ops 6 is set and where it fits in the timeline of the other games in the sub-series.
When is Black Ops 6 set?
Black Ops 6 is set in 1991, as confirmed by Treyarch in the official blog post revealing the game. It is a direct sequel to 2020’s Black Ops Cold War, which took place in the early to mid-80s. The campaign will depict the Gulf War, which lasted until 1991 in real life.
Frank Woods, who appeared in the first Black Ops game from 2010, will play a pivotal role in the story as he adjusts to a “new role within the CIA” after being left wheelchair-bound by Raul Menendez at the end of Black Ops 2.