Treyarch and Raven Software have unveiled Signal, a compact Strike map coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 when it launches on October 25, 2024. Set in a 1968 Numbers Station flashback, Signal introduces unique underwater combat opportunities alongside traditional firefights across submarine bays, broadcast stations, and control rooms.
Dive Into Signal's Strategic Underwater Combat
Signal stands out among Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's multiplayer offerings with its distinctive submarine setting and underwater pathways. Players spawn at opposing submarine bays—White Sub West and Yellow Sub East—before navigating through a compact battleground filled with tactical opportunities.
The map's underwater passages create a three-dimensional battlefield where players can swim between areas for surprise flanking maneuvers. Three submerged entry points—one beneath each submarine plus a breached floor in the Control room—allow for creative approaches to combat engagements.
Key Combat Zones and Tactical Positions
Beyond its underwater elements, Signal features several critical areas for players to master:
- Broadcast: A central hub connecting both submarine bays, featuring a projection wall displaying Numbers Station targets
- Control: A dynamic environment with flashing alarms, electronic interference, and water pouring through a breached floor
- Communication: An elevated position overlooking Broadcast that provides significant tactical advantages
Veterans will appreciate the ability to climb atop submarines for superior vantage points, while the Communication area offers height advantages for monitoring enemy movements through Broadcast.
What are the best strategies for Signal?
The official map guide highlights several expert strategies for dominating on Signal. Players should utilize underwater floodlights to navigate the seafloor efficiently, use the console in Communication for cover while monitoring Broadcast, and climb submarines for excellent vantage points with quick escape options.
For optimal performance, consider loadouts specifically designed for Signal's unique environment:
- Nautical Ops: An SMG-focused class optimized for underwater combat
- Fire Control: A shotgun loadout designed for area denial with Dragon's Breath ammunition
- Seaman: A versatile assault rifle configuration balancing mid-range effectiveness with close-quarters capabilities
Signal Joins Black Ops 6's Multiplayer Lineup
Signal is part of the 16 multiplayer maps promised for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's launch. The game will release on October 25, 2024, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One platforms.
With its small size, underwater routes, and strategic verticality, Signal exemplifies the tactical depth players can expect from Black Ops 6's multiplayer experience. The map's 1968 Numbers Station setting also ties into the game's Cold War narrative themes, bridging gameplay with the storyline's espionage elements.