Black Ops 6 Season 5 Teaser: Is the M249 About to Make a Comeback?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Activision's teasing the return of the M249 LMG in Black Ops 6 Season 5, and while it's not official yet, all the signs are pointing towards a nostalgic reunion with this bullet hose of a weapon. Get ready to embrace your inner Rambo… again.
Right, so it looks like Activision is playing the classic 'hide-and-seek-with-weapons' game again. This time, eagle-eyed players have spotted the M249 SAW LMG in a teaser trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 5, as originally reported by Game Rant. Now, they haven't *officially* confirmed it, but this is Call of Duty we're talking about – subtlety isn't exactly their strong suit.
For those not intimately acquainted with every gun in the CoD armory, the M249 is a beefy LMG that's been tearing up virtual battlefields for years. It was last seen relatively recently, actually, as the Bruen Mk9 in Modern Warfare 3. But hey, a classic is a classic, isn't it?
When can we expect this Season 5 update to drop? Well, if history is anything to go by, mark your calendars for around August 7th. Activision's already started the hype train, also teasing a collaboration with the horror flick 'I Know What You Did Last Summer.' Because what says 'Call of Duty' more than a 90s slasher, eh? (Actually, I'm kinda here for it).
This isn't the first time Activision's pulled this stunt. Remember when Verdansk was coming back to Warzone? They dropped little hints, breadcrumbs of nostalgia, before the big reveal. So, while it's not a 100% guarantee the M249 is returning, all signs are pointing that way. We'll probably have to wait a couple of weeks for the official announcement, complete with patch notes that will be minutely dissected by everyone. Ah, the internet.
Look, another LMG in the mix isn't exactly groundbreaking news, but the M249 has a certain charm. It's like that old, reliable wizard's staff you keep going back to, even though you've got fancier wands now. Chances are it'll become a popular pick for Black Ops 6 and Warzone players looking to spray and pray their way to victory. And with a Double XP weekend kicking off around July 25th, players can grind out levels and attachments to customize the M249 to their heart's content. Or to the chagrin of their opponents.
So, is the M249 making a triumphant return? Probably. Should you start practicing your LMG recoil control now? Absolutely. Will I be slightly disappointed if it turns out to be a red herring? Maybe a little. But that's the fun of these teases, isn't it? Keeps us all guessing, keeps us all talking. And keeps Activision in the headlines. Clever devils.
Original story via Game Rant.
Tags: Call of Duty, Black Ops 6, M249, Season 5, Warzone
Original article: Game Rant