Leakers trawling through the files ofModern WarfareSeason 3 Reloaded have discovered an upcoming weapon blueprint linked toCall of Duty2024, but while some players are convinced it confirmsBlack Ops 6as the title, I’m not so sure that’s the case.

After every majorCoDpatch, dataminers spend time searching through the files included in the update to see what is coming to the game in the future. Usually, this process unveils new maps, modes, or weapons, and that was the case withSeason 3 Reloaded.

A MW3 character holding a pistol and a knife

As discovered by realityuk_, a new Pistol linked to 2024’sCall of Dutyrelease is set to be added to the game, with the name “Sally” written on it, and six tally marks. This has immediately set tongues wagging, with plenty of fans claiming the tally marks are confirmation thatBlack Ops 6will be released later this year.

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For those hyped by this prospect, I’m here to pour some cold water on the flames of your excitement. Look at that gun again, and tell me if you think it looks familiar. It should, because it’s the same pistol featured on the cover of 2010’sCall of Duty: Black Ops, complete with the same tally marks and Sally scratching.

In my opinion, the inclusion of this pistol is to hype up the newTreyarch-developed game, but this pistol doesn’t tell us anything about a possible name.

The Black Ops 1 cover, featuring a soldier sitting down with two pistols in front of them.

As for what the nextCoDcould be called, the prevailing theory right now isBlack Ops Gulf War, although that hasn’t been confirmed just yet. We’ll likely learn more during theCall of DutyDirect that’s set to take place on Sunday, June 9.

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The Phoneutria Fera hand cannon, inspired by the Season of the Haunted armor set. It has a unique, galactic glow.

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