How many CoD Black Ops are there?

The CoD Black Ops series has captivated many players since its launch in 2008. As of this writing, there are six different Black Ops titles, with CoD Black Ops 6 set to be the seventh one. Although Call of Duty: World at War doesn't bear the Black Ops name, we recommend players start there if they want to experience the saga as the developers intended.

This chronological list will cover every single Black Ops title that has ever been released, including the upcoming Black Ops 6.

List of all the CoD Black Ops in chronological order

1) Call of Duty: World at War

CoD World at War gameplay (Image via Activision)

Call of Duty: World at War was launched on November 11, 2008, by Treyarch. It is the fifth entry in the CoD franchise and the first in the Black Ops series. Although the title might confuse readers, it is still considered to be a part of the Black Ops family, as it features several characters who go on to play prominent roles in CoD: Black Ops.

As the name suggests, World at War depicts several World War 2 theaters from American and Soviet viewpoints. This is why its single campaign is divided into American and Soviet components.

In the American campaign, players take on the role of C. Miller while the Soviet one puts the player in the shoes of Dimitri Petrenko. It also features a multiplayer mode, including killstreaks, Ranks, and Perks.

2) Call of Duty: Black Ops

Call of Duty: Black Ops gameplay (Image via Activision)

CoD Black Ops was developed by Treyarch and launched on November 9, 2010, by Activision. Being the seventh title in the CoD franchise, Black Ops takes the player through the Cold War era in the 1960s. We get to experience the game's events through the perspective of Alex Mason, a CIA and SOG operative.

This game also introduced two new gameplay features: a weapon flashlight and dive-to-prone. Moreover, apart from having 15 single-player missions, it also featured the Zombies mode from CoD World at War and a new mode called Dead Ops Arcade.

3) Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II (Image via Activision)

CoD: Black Ops II found its way to store shelves in November 12, 2012, two years after its prequel. Apart from releasing on all major platforms, this was also the first COD title available for Nintendo’s Wii U console. The ninth entry in the CoD franchise had us playing as JSOC Lieutenant Commander David Mason, the son of Black Ops protagonist, Alex Mason.

Moreover, Black Ops II was the first time the narrative entered the modern era since it focuses on two interconnected storylines - one set in the 1980s and the other in 2025.

Read more: When does Black Ops 6 open beta begin?

4) Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Call of Duty: Black Ops III (Image via Activision)

CoD Black Ops III was released on November 6, 2015, as the 12th entry in the CoD franchise. Set between 2065 and 2070, the title has 11 missions unlocked from the beginning, which players can enjoy in any order. It was also the first CoD game to have 10 specific characters, called "Specialists," whose appearances could be customized according to the player's needs.

Furthermore, Black Ops III introduced several unique gameplay features, including wall runs, power slides, boost jumps across maps, swimming, as well as underwater shooting.

5) Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

CoD Black Ops 4 gameplay(Image via Activision)

CoD Black Ops 4 was launched on October 12, 2018, by Treyarch. Though this is the only Black Ops title devoid of a campaign, it featured three distinct multiplayer modes: Multiplayer, Zombies, and the battle royale mode Blackout. Black Ops 4 gave each player a specific health bar and changed the healing mechanic from automatic to manual.

Furthermore, it introduced a new gear slot, allowing players to customize combat gear like body armor.

6) Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

CoD Black Ops Cold War (Image via Activision)

Co-developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, CoD Black Ops Cold War was launched on November 13, 2020. It is the 17th CoD title and is set in the early 1980s during the Cold War era. The game allows players to customize their playable character, although the code name (Bell) remains the same.

Moreover, it is the first CoD game that features a campaign mode with multiple endings dependent on the player's choice.

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7) Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 is about to be the 21st title of the Call of Duty franchise and the seventh in the Black Ops series. It is scheduled to be released on October 25, 2024. Set in the 1990s, during the Gulf War, the title’s campaign mode is a spy thriller that will continue the CoD Cold War story.

When it comes to multiplayer, Black Ops 6 will contain 16 new maps to explore. Moreover, for the first time, CoD players can experience omnidirectional movement, thanks to the new Omnimovement feature in Call of Duty Black Ops 6. This new addition will help players sprint, dive, and slide in any direction they desire.

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Edited by Shraman Mitra