There’s still one more Zombies map to be released in Black Ops 6, but where does this final chapter take place, and when does it arrive?
Black Ops 6 launched with two Zombies maps with very different vibes in Liberty Falls and Teminus. Since then, new maps have arrived at a rapid pace to continue the Dark Aether storyline, with Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, and Shattered Veil all dropping in later updates.
This takes the total to five, but we’re not quite done just yet. There’s still a sixth and final map coming in BO6’s lifecycle, so here’s everything we know about it so far.
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The next Black Ops 6 Zombies map is due to arrive with the Season 5 update, which is currently scheduled for August 7, 2025.
This was confirmed in an episode of COD POD, when Senior Director of Communications, Stephanie Snowden, said: “I can confirm that the finale of the Black Ops 6 Zombies story, including the new map, will launch at Season 5.”
Article continues after adWhat is the new map called?
There is currently no official name for map six, but leaks have strongly suggested that it will be called “The Reckoning.”
Article continues after adThis title was first discovered by dataminer ‘Alaix,’ before a sound file shared by ‘Nanik0s’ explicitly mentioned the name.
tiny BO6 zombies leak. A handful of grief quotes for the final map that were added to the files in advance.
— Nanikos (@Nanik0s) June 26, 2025
Those quotes also reveal the final map is called
"The Reckoning"
Accidentally came across this a few hours ago while compiling grief quotes for @Stanley5574420 ?? https://t.co/oVttwu9E1V pic.twitter.com/G3Yf2Jr771
Setting & story
The final chapter of the BO6 Zombies story will take place at Janus Towers, as confirmed at the end of the Shattered Veil Easter egg. These tall structures are located somewhere in West Virginia, not too far from Liberty Falls and the house in Shattered Veil.
In the last cutscene, Edward Richtofen was seen leading Weaver, Maya, Carver, and Grey towards the buildings, where S.A.M. has taken the Sentinel Artifact.
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Article continues after adThe artificial intelligence is attempting to use the artifact to integrate with Sam Maxis’ body and take control of the Dark Aether. A large part of ‘The Reckoning’ will likely involve putting a stop to S.A.M.’s plan, retrieving the Sentinel Artifact, and perhaps even helping Richtofen use it to bring his family back from the dead.
Article continues after adAlthough this is very much of the BO6 portion of the story, it’s set to continue in Black Ops 7. The game’s official website confirms that round-based Zombies will return and that the narrative is set “in the heart of the Dark Aether.”
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