Summary
In February, Treyarch’sCall of Duty: Black Ops 3cracked the top 10 best-seller list on Xbox, according to market research company Circana. 2015’sCall of Duty: Black Ops 3was one of the franchise’s last games to feature the controversial “jetpack” movement system.
Fans have long wondered when or ifCall of Duty’s jetpack movementcould return to the series. Activision has understandably been hesitant to see it come back, as it created a major rift in the community between those who preferredCall of Duty’s classic mechanics and those who enjoyed the added dimension of movement created by jetpacks. The exclusion of the futuristic movement system was further supported by the massive success of 2019’sModern Warfareand subsequent titles, which focused on boots-on-the-ground gameplay. However, it seems that fans are flocking back to one of the more popular jetpack-focusedCall of Dutyentries.
CharlieINTEL posted a screenshot of Circana’s report on Xbox sales in February.Black Ops 3sits in 10th place for the month’s best-selling games, following its rank of 17th in January. This puts it just behind titans likeElden RingandEA Sports FC 24.Black Ops 3has become a fan-favorite among those looking for something other thanCall of Duty’s traditional approach, as the series has featured non-jetpack movement since 2017. While many fans still consider titles likeBlack Ops 2and1to be stronger Treyarch gamesthanBlack Ops 3, users report that it’s much more palatable than the older titles when transitioning fromCall of Duty’s most modern games.
Black Ops 3 Is Selling Surprisingly Well on Xbox
This marks an impressive result for the nine-year-old game, which features fluid, fast-paced movement and a popular Zombies mode. In addition toBlack Ops 3’s impressive Xbox sales, its user peak on Steam over the last 30 days sits at over 9,000 players, an uncommon number among games that old. In the meantime, Treyarch fans continue to eagerly await thestudio’s 2024Call of Dutyentry, which reportedly takes place in the early 1990s during the Gulf War. This setting would seem to confirm thatCall of Duty 2024features traditional movement.
However, jetpack fans can still hold outhope forCall of Duty 2025, which is reportedly a sequel toBlack Ops 2that takes place in 2030. This premise, which is still unconfirmed, would seem to allow for a reintroduction of jetpacks, a possibility that might tempt Activision given the enduring popularity ofBlack Ops 3. But this is only speculation at this point.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III combines three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies, providing fans with the deepest and most ambitious Call of Duty ever. The Campaign has been designed as a co-op game that can be played with up to 4 players online or as a solo cinematic thrill-ride. Multiplayer will be the franchise’s deepest, most rewarding and most engaging to date, with new ways to rank up, customize, and gear up for battle. And Zombies delivers an all-new mind-blowing experience with its own dedicated narrative. The title ushers in an unprecedented level of innovation, including jaw-dropping environments, never before experienced weaponry and abilities, and the introduction of a new, improved fluid movement system.
