A screenshot of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 multiplayer gameplay.

Black Ops 6 TTK Details Analyzed From Early Gameplay Footage

Early analysis of the upcoming and highly anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 indicates that it may have one of the slowest time-to-kill (TTK) rates in the history of the franchise.

According to TheXclusiveAce, a well-known Call of Duty analyst, the TTK values observed in the limited footage from the game’s reveal event are similar to that of Black Ops Cold War, Treyarch’s last Black Ops title.

Analyzing the Time to Kill in Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 screenshot shows Russell Adler, one of the key characters of the campaign, aiming down sights of an Assault Rifle in the game.
Black Ops 6 TTK is expected to be almost the same as Cold War TTK. | Image Credit: Activision

In a recent video, TheXclusiveAce shared his findings based on a frame-by-frame analysis of the official reveal footage. He noted that while the data is limited, the TTK for three different weapons was slower than what players might expect from recent Call of Duty titles.

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This slower TTK could indicate a deliberate design choice by Treyarch to create a more tactical and strategic gameplay experience.

TheXclusiveAce emphasized that his analysis is based on limited clips and may not perfectly represent the final game’s TTK. However, the early indications suggest that Black Ops 6 might follow the slower TTK style seen in Black Ops Cold War.

This style typically requires more precise aiming and sustained fire to eliminate opponents, which can lead to more engaging and skill-based combat encounters.

What Does a Slower TTK Mean for BO6’s Gameplay?

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 image featuring the new Omnimovement gameplay feature.
Longer time-to-kill means fewer “easy kills.” | Image Credit: Activision

A slower TTK can significantly impact the overall gameplay style of a Call of Duty game. In Black Ops Cold War, the slower TTK allowed for more tactical play, giving players the opportunity to react and counterattack during engagements. If Black Ops 6 maintains this trend, players can expect a similar emphasis on strategy and positioning.

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TheXclusiveAce also pointed out that the final TTK values could change based on feedback from the upcoming beta. With the beta set to provide a broader testing ground, Treyarch will have the opportunity to fine-tune weapon balance and TTK to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all players.

For now, though, don’t expect your opponents in BO6 to go down as easily as they do presently in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer — expect them to turn around and return fire!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is available for pre-order now on Xbox (Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One), PlayStation (PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4), and PC via Microsoft Store, Battle.net, and Steam. It will also be the first COD title to join Game Pass on day one of its release.