Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: What is it? compelled to act erratically. hunted from within. It's Black Ops 6. Black Ops 6, a spy action thriller created by Treyarch and Raven, takes place in the early 1990s, a time of political change and upheaval in the world marked by the end of the Cold War and the emergence of the United States as a single superpower. Unrestricted by the rules of engagement and featuring a mind-bending plot, Black Ops is known for its cinematic single-player campaign, top-notch multiplayer experience, and the spectacular return of round-based zombies. A shadowy clandestine force has infiltrated the highest levels of the CIA, branding anyone who resists as traitors, while the Gulf War commands the attention of the world.