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Is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 hard? Our beginner verdict

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is level 5 of 5 on our beginner scale (Tough), which makes it very hard for someone who has never played. The hardest part for a newcomer is split-second timing.

Why it is hard

• Fast aiming under pressure, strong violence, and online matches against other players.

Learning the controls

4 of 5

Moving the camera

4 of 5

Need for quick reactions

5 of 5

Consequences of mistakes

4 of 5

Amount of reading

1 of 5

Lower numbers mean fewer demands on the player.

You are probably ready when

You are comfortable aiming with one stick while moving with the other, and can handle quick reactions.

Games that could help you get comfortable

If you are new, these build the skills Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 asks for, one step at a time. You don't need to finish them all.

1. Portal 2Level 3 · Moderate
2. Marvel's Spider-ManLevel 3 · Moderate
3. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Level 5 · Tough

Settings and tips that help

Start with the story campaign, and check the difficulty and aiming settings before you begin. Voice chat can be limited to friends or turned off.

Where it plays

PlayStation, Xbox, PC. Players: Solo campaign; online multiplayer.

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