Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has a popular rendition of Zombies with game modes to choose from, including Outbreak. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War fans tackling the zombie infection with extra challenges can use the game mode to unlock rewards. Despite most of the challenges being balanced, fans are frustrated with one challenge, in particular, that requires a specific setup to complete.
In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Outbreak game mode, players can experience all the usual Zombies opportunities mixed with challenging trials. These trials cost in-game credits, and each asks for a set amount of time to complete. Usually, this isn't a problem. One trial has recently caused issues for the community by being nearly impossible to complete mid-game, and its timer forces players to wait through its entire duration.
In Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Zombies, this trial has quickly gained a reputation for being one of the worst selections available. Normally, trials can be anything from killing enemies with specific weapons to inciting specific interactions, but this challenge is special. Players have to "Kill Zombies That Are Unaware of Any Player's presence." Many fans have voiced concerns regarding this trial on Reddit, including younguncie, who created a meme sharing their opinion regarding the mission. To make this even more frustrating, players do not get to pick which trials are unlocked, and they must spend points to have a chance at any of the randomized challenges.
The trial is hated by some in the community because of its difficulty and pre-game requirements. To not be aware of a player's presence, fans must have a way to eliminate zombies in one shot, otherwise, the undead automatically are aware of them automaticaly. In general, this means tomahawks and similar instant kill equipment are a requirement. This makes it difficult to complete under normal circumstances and impossible if players are not prepared for the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies challenge.
The post's comments are filled with players noting the overall sensitivity of the undead within the game mode. Some fans have stopped doing trials completely due to this challenge as it is not worth the effort and time-consuming in their minds. While there are Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War blueprints rewarded, it is obviously not enough of a prize for the challenge that this trial holds.
Fans are choosing to avoid the trial in general and are hoping for a shift in challenges from the developers. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War's Zombie game mode updates with every patch, and fans are hoping that this challenge will be adjusted to something more plausible. While there is no comment from the developers, fans are left annoyed and frustrated at the Outbreak experience.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
