Black Ops 6 Zombies introduces a new map with familiar characters

In a stunning twist, Grigori Weaver, a beloved character in the Black Ops series, has returned to the Black Ops 6 cast, leaving fans reeling.

Activision is known for being the publisher of the Call of Duty franchise, which has plenty of single-player and multiplayer options to choose from. The captivating campaigns and exciting multiplayer sub-series have been one of the backbone of war-themed games for quite a while. Similarly, fans were excited when it was revealed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has an initial release date of September 6, 2024.

Black Ops 6 promised the same, with the iconic Black Ops-style campaigns. However, the Call of Duty community was sent into a frenzy when the cinematic trailer for Black Ops 6 Zombies’ new map, Terminus, dropped. The map introduces an entirely new cast of characters, with some familiar faces.

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All characters in Black Ops 6 Terminus

Black Ops series has revolved around two set crews in the past. The original crew has fans’ hearts in a pinch, while newer fans have grown attached to the Outbreak trio. However, BO6 is switching things up a bit, introducing a newer crew with characters that no one expected.

Breaking: Watch the official intro cinematic trailer for Terminus – one of the round based Zombies map in Black Ops 6 pic.twitter.com/3LEigsoif0

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Here are all the characters in the Black Ops 6 Zombies map Terminus:

• Grigori Weaver
• Elizabeth Grey
• Mackenzie Carver
• Maya Aguinaldo
• Dr William Peck
• Oskar Strauss
• Stoney Maddox

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The announcement has sparked a flurry of reactions on social media. Some fans are thrilled with the change, expressing their excitement for a new dynamic.

On the other hand, fans are struggling to let go of the old crew, as there’s a strong emotional connection regarding the return of familiar faces. Whether it’s the original crew or the Outbreak trio of Misty, Stuhlinger, and Russell, some fans are saddened by the exclusion of their fictional families. One user voiced his desires on X, posting, “We need Richtofen, Demsey, Takeo and Nikolai or Misty, Stuhlinger , Russell”

How is Grigori Weaver alive in BO6?

The return of Grigori Weaver has long-time fans wondering and confused. For those unfamiliar, Grigori Weaver was a central character in the Black Ops series, prominently featured in CoD: Black Ops and its sequel, CoD: Black Ops Cold War. His character meets his end in the Black Ops Cold War, specifically during the mission “Ashes to Ashes,” where he is killed by a Soviet operative.

His return in Black Ops 6 is a surprising twist, and there are a few speculative explanations for his survival. One theory is that he might have transferred to MZ4 before the events of “Down the Rabbit Hole,” potentially avoiding the fate of other MZ1 members.

Another possibility is that his experience in the Baikonur mission, where he was captured and tortured by Lev Kravchenko, could have led to his eventual rescue and recovery by Mason and Woods. This strong bond with Mason and Woods might have influenced his reappearance in the series. 

Regarding his return in the Terminus map, it’s possible he was captured and imprisoned on the island. While the exact circumstances of Weaver’s survival and return are not fully explained, these theories offer plausible explanations for his reappearance in Black Ops 6.