Currently, it’s unclear ifCall of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies will be getting a super Easter egg quest like with previous entries in the franchise. The concept technically began withBlack Ops1, as players needed items from other maps to do the second half of Moon’s main quest.Black Ops 2featured a proper ending for Buried depending on whether players finished the other Victis maps’ quests, whileBlack Ops 3offered a permanent RK5 and Takeo’s sword as a wall buy on Revelations for those who finished the game’s other Easter eggs.Black Ops 4skipped the concept, with it returning inBlack Ops Cold Warand seeing players rewarded with increased startingweapon rarity.
Though there is no official word onBlack Ops 6having a super Easter egg of its own, current Zombies lead Kevin Drew did hype up fans back in 2022 by suggesting that Treyarch’s “next game” will raise the bar in regard to the super Easter egg concept. This comment came in response to formerInfinity Ward developer Lee RosscelebratingInfinite WarfareZombies’ Super Easter egg on social media, which many fans view as the best take on the concept despite it happening outside of Treyarch’s games. While there are plenty of things that made Infinite Warfare’s super Easter egg shine, like a bonus boss battle and an alternate mode of play, it’s the special Willard Wyler playable character that arguably stood out the most. If Treyarch wants to recapture the magic of IWZ, it will have to provide its own secret character to completionists. Fortunately, it has a perfect stand-in via Edward Richtofen.
Edward Richtofen as a Bonus Operator in Black Ops 6 Zombies
Treyarch has taken its time getting Richtofen properly involved in theBlack Ops 6Zombies maps thus far, but there are high hopes that he will be prominent within the Mansion map and beyond. When he does show his face, there is plenty that fans would like to see from him, with in-game conversations, access to hisWunderwaffe DG-2 Wonder Weapon, and an eventual boss fight being some things on gamers’ wish list. Perhaps the most notable request of all is that many would love to play as Eddie inBlack Ops 6, something that would be the perfect surprise reward for completing all the main quest Easter eggs in the game.
There is precedent for a character deeply involved in the Zombies storyline to become a playableCall of DutyOperator, withSamantha MaxisinBlack Ops Cold Warbeing a prime example. While there were some awkward moments seeing Sam interact with Sam in cutscenes, these could be dodged in the latest release due to the maps inBlack Ops 6having a set crew for big narrative beats. Plus, even with that downside, gunning down the undead in Zombies and other players in multiplayer andWarzonewhile controlling Samantha was something longtime fans adored. Considering that 2018’sBlack Ops 4was the last time a Richtofen variant was playable, making Eddie an Operator would be a massive burst of nostalgia. And withCall of Duty2025 supposedly bringing back the four classicCoDZombies characters, controlling Eddie would basically be a tease of what is to come.
While making Richtofen a free unlock throughBlack Ops 6Easter eggcompletion may seem unlikely, as a store bundle featuring him would surely be a big source of revenue, it would be a genuinely exciting reward that feels like it was worth the chase. Alternate looks based on his previous experiences could always be sold through the store, too.
Edward Richtofen Could Be the Key to More Secrets Within BO6 Zombies
However, if Treyarch wants to topInfinite Warfare’s super Easter egg, a secret Operator like Eddie would just be one piece of the puzzle. Fortunately, given his status as Requiem Director and the leader of Project Janus, playing as Eddie could unlock new content and big quality-of-life features. He could flex his status to get cheaper door buys, while workbench creations could cost less due to his genius intellect. Perhaps secret doors containing side quests, likeMaya’s bonus cutscene in Citadelle Des Morts, could be unlocked via a special keycard held by Eddie. Additionally, bonus conversations on older maps could play out if Richtofen is used, with big reveals for lore aficionados as Eddie chats with characters like Panos or Dr. Modi during main quests. With so much upside, hopefully Treyarch considers using Eddie as the payoff to aBlack Ops 6super Easter egg.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
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Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
