The latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Season 2 Reloaded, launched on February 20th, introducing a wave of new content including cosmetics, weapons, modes, maps, and a highly anticipated Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collaboration. However, one of the new maps, 'Bullet', has unexpectedly stolen the spotlight, becoming a source of amusement and debate within the community.
The controversy surrounding 'Bullet' stems from its striking similarity to a meme map called 'Hallway', created by Reddit user Doug_HF last year. 'Hallway' was a simple, straight corridor – a joke concept highlighting the potential absurdity of overly simplistic map design. Now, with the release of 'Bullet', Treyarch Studios seems to have inadvertently brought that joke to life.
Images comparing 'Bullet' to 'Doug_HF's 'Hallway' concept have circulated widely online, prompting a mixture of reactions. Many players find the resemblance humorous, with some praising Doug_HF for seemingly predicting the map's design. Doug_HF themselves expressed surprise, stating, "Jesus Christ, they actually did it." Others have criticized 'Bullet' for its perceived lack of creativity and departure from traditional Call of Duty map design.
However, some players defend 'Bullet', arguing that its unique layout offers opportunities for interesting vertical gameplay using the bullet train and surrounding structures, and that it features enough obstacles to prevent spawn camping.