Anyone who has played Call of Duty in recent years likely has strong opinions about the riot shield. However, in Black Ops 6, this weapon won't be making a comeback—at least not at launch. Activision recently unveiled the list of weapons, attachments, and field upgrades that will be available at the game's launch, and the much-debated riot shield was notably absent. Unless there's a last-minute change, the riot shield won't be part of the initial Black Ops 6 experience, which is sure to evoke strong reactions from players.

The riot shield's ability to deflect incoming fire can be particularly infuriating in matches, forcing opponents to alter their strategies to deal with shield-wielding players. Skilled users of the riot shield can significantly influence the outcome of any match, especially in modes like Hardpoint and Domination. Proponents of the riot shield argue that it adds a new layer of strategy and depth to the game. Despite years of calls from some in the Call of Duty community to remove it, it's unclear why Activision has decided to exclude it from Black Ops 6. The developer has not provided any explanation for this decision.

There's always a possibility that the riot shield could be introduced to Black Ops 6 through a future update, as more weapons, attachments, and field upgrades are expected to be added throughout the game's seasons. Black Ops 6 will feature a different kind of shield at launch, allowing players to use enemies as a 'meat shield,' similar to the long-standing feature in the Gears of War series. If a player manages to sneak up behind an opponent, they can use them as a temporary body shield or execute them immediately.

While Black Ops 6 is omitting the riot shield, it is reintroducing the Last Stand perk—sort of. It's coming back as a field upgrade called the Morphine Injector, which is likely to spark its own set of debates. Black Ops 6 is set to launch on October 25 for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, and will also be accessible through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. For more details, check out GameSpot's comprehensive breakdown of the game's progression and prestige system. You can also discover how long the campaign is expected to be and whether the game offers multiple endings.

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