CoD Black Ops 6 live action trailer breakdown: Gulf War, Bill Clinton, Saddam Hussein, Margaret Thatcher, and more

Activision and Treyarch have officially revealed the Black Ops 6 live-action teaser trailer titled The Truth Lies, while confirming its Gulf War setting. However, the biggest shock for many might be the reveal of Saddam Hussein in the campaign. The trailer's duration is just under a minute, but it teases several exciting elements players can witness this year in the new FPS premium.

Activision is set to fully reveal the Black Ops 6 game's content in next month's Xbox Showcase event on June 9, 2024.

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Black Ops 6 trailer suggests the story will throw light on events featuring Saddam Hussein, Bill Clinton, George H. W. Bush, and other world leaders

The trailer starts with renowned world leaders like Bill Clinton recording a tape in which he reveals that "your whole life is a lie."

Bill Clinton, as seen in the trailer (Image via Activision)

Bill Clinton was the 42nd President of the United States of America. While the clip doesn't give him much screen time, it appears he will play a crucial role in the campaign, which will likely have an espionage-like setting to uncover hidden secrets by the governments.

Colin Powell in the teaser trailer for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Colin Powell, the former United States Secretary of State, also makes an appearance. He states "we hit the war" because "you wanted peace," and "Now it reaches on in the shadows." It seems his character is teasing a huge conspiracy that may unravel as the story progresses.

Margaret Thatcher as seen in the official Black Ops 6 trailer by Activision and Treyarch (Image via Activision)

Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Margaret Thatcher then reveals that "behind closed doors," she and other leaders like her "hide the world's secrets". Again, it's a line that evokes an increasing mystery about the game's campaign and the direction it may go in this time.

George H. W. Bush in the teaser trailer for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 (Image via Activision)

Former President of the United States, George H. W. Bush then talks about the dark truth and the lies surrounding it. He says, "while we build your trust, the world falls apart around you. If you weren't so distracted, you would realize."

Toward the end, Saddam Hussein reveals "nothing is what it seems" and one needs to "look in the dark" if it's the truth they seek.

Saddam Hussein as seen in the official Black Ops 6 teaser trailer (Image via Activision)

For those unaware, Saddam Hussein is rumored to be the main antagonist in Black Ops 6's story. Interestingly, the thumbnail for the new trailer even had certain coordinates for a specific location connected to him.

It was later revealed that the coordinates were from Saddam's Victory Over America Palace in Baghdad, Iraq. It was formed by him to celebrate the win over the US during the Gulf War. But the palace never saw the light of day as the American forces took control of Iraq in 2003.

In the end, the trailer cuts to the cerberus logo, which has been trending since its initial discovery by data miners. There's also a key art for the game that shows up before the video cuts to the date for a worldwide Black Ops 6 reveal on June 9, 2024.

All things considered, there's still not much to decipher just yet. Treyarch's team has still kept all the crucial details under wraps. However, the setting for a Gulf War-based story is almost confirmed thanks to leaks and rumors.

The main tagline of The Truth Lies remains intact with the trailer serving its purpose of teasing unexpected secrets. Black Ops 6's campaign is expected to bring back iconic characters like Russell Adler, Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Frank Woods.

Black Ops 6's events will take place after 2020's Black Ops Cold War by Treyarch.

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