Black Ops 6 Zombies mode is being praised by the community thanks to some much needed changes that help make the mode feel fresh.

After four years, Black Ops 6 marks the return of the Zombies game mode. The turn-based game still sees up to four players teaming up to fend off hordes of the undead. But the new enemy types and changes in QoL lead to glowing reviews from the Call of Duty community.

Treyarch has also been responsive in addressing any complaints about the mode, with HUD changes coming to Zombies at launch. This is especially exciting news for players who have been waiting to immerse themselves in the new Terminal and Liberty Falls Maps Day One.

“Oh. My. God. The new zombies are amazing,” one player wrote on the Black Ops 6 Reddit page. “This is the version of zombies I’ve been wanting and waiting for to come back. We’re such bloody royal boys.”

One of the biggest areas of praise has come from a feature that players have wanted since 2008 – a pause function. During a Zombies match, players can pause their game, which is great for those times when you need to take a break.

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The new spider-like zombies in Black Ops 6 are terrifying.

If that wasn’t exciting enough, matches can now be saved and reloaded. “I just love being able to save and come back” wrote a player. “The pause timer is a bit cheeky solo, but I don’t need to pause much outside of a quick bathroom trip or some shit.”

Black Ops 6 Zombies also has tons of new enemies, helping to shake up the game from the usual undead. While the Parasites and Amalgams make great additions to the horde mode, it’s the new Vermin Creatures that really have fans freaking out.

These fleshy spider-like abominations can be relatively weak, but when there’s a pack of them you can quickly be overwhelmed. The creepy creatures are also known to detach from fallen zombies, adding to their grotesque appearance.

“The spiders are creeping me out” wrote a commenter. “They remind me of the face huggers from the Alien series! Just so creepy and creepy lol.”

It’s clear that the community is loving the new Zombies mode, and if you’re planning to dive in, then you’ll want to check out our guides on where to find Terminal and Liberty Falls Pack-a-Punch machines.