New BO6 Zombies map The Tomb: Main Quest release date and time

The spine-chilling events of Citadelle des Morts have led the new Zombies crew into the foredoomed Tomb map. With it, you’ll experience a brand-new Main Quest filled with Easter Eggs galore, unlocking hidden treasure for those who complete it early.

Here’s when to expect The Tomb Main Quest to drop in Black Ops 6 Zombies.

Black Ops 6 Zombies The Tomb Main Quest release date and start time

The Tomb’s Main Quest will be released on Jan. 28 at 9 a.m. PT/11 a.m. CT/12 p.m. ET, the same time as the Season 2 launch. Although most mission details remain redacted, we did receive some hints from the Citadelle des Morts Main Quest. According to Professor Krafft, you’ll participate in a mission to acquire a Sentinel Artifact, which could finally release Samantha Maxis from her Dark Aether prison.

Like Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb shows plenty of tight-closed spaces, whether deep in the catacombs or temple. It’ll be crucial to use the upcoming Death Perception ability, a returning Perk Cola that makes it easier to detect enemies. But, if things become too chaotic, you can always head out to the Dig Site for some fresh air. One point of interest I’m particularly curious about is the Dark Aether Nexus. It reminds me a bit of The Crazy Place from the Origins map with more space-like features.

Speaking of Origins, the Ice Staff will be returning for Black Ops 6, and it’ll likely be included in the Main Quest, just like Liberty Fall’s Jet Gun and Terminus’ Beamsmasher. You’ll also see the comeback of the Mimic, now known as the ‘Shock Mimic,’ who will initiate the same deadly grab with a shocking twist. This undead enemy has been in many Call of Duty iterations, including its latest appearance in Modern Warfare 3.

To help you out in the fight, you can consume three new GobbleGums: Dead Drop, Modified Chaos, and Quacknarok. Dead Drop proves helpful for boosting Salvage and Equipment drop rates temporarily, while Modified Chaos reduces Ammo Mod cooldowns. The Quacknarok is more for fun, making zombies run around with rubber duck🍌y inner tubes.

All The Tomb Main Quest rewards in BO6 Zombies

If you want to earn exclusive rewards from The Tomb’s Main Quest, you must complete it before Directed Mode comes out. Directed Mode typically arrives around the Mid-Season point unless there’s an extension (like what was done for Citadelle des Morts). Those who conquer The Tomb’s Main Quest before BO6 Zombies‘ guided mode drops will earn the following rewards:

• X91 Ice-Pick Wonder Weapon Skin
• 5,000 XP
• The Tomb Calling Card

The unique Calling Cards have become a tradition for BO6 Zombies releases, letting you show off your triumphant accomplishments for the Main Quest. You can also change the look of the Staff of Ice with the upcoming skin, turnಞing the once blue-colored staff crystal into green.