As the Operation Grand Heist event comes to an end in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, a wave of new content is set to release in the game before the end of the month. Alongside the recent announcement of the new Alcatraz map in Blackout, four new Black Ops 4 multiplayer maps are reported to be coming to the game, expanding the already sizeable roster of maps in the online multiplayer modes. This month, Arsenal Sandstorm will be the final map of the Operation Grand Heist event, which also saw a new specialist become available. Read on to find out everything we know on the new April 2019 maps in Black Ops 4.
New Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Maps | Arsenal Sandstorm and new April 2019 maps
Later this month, the new Arsenal Sandstorm map will become available for free to all players, regardless of whether or not they are Black Ops Pass holders. Of the new Black Ops 4 multiplayer maps, Arsenal Sandstorm is expected to bring more challenging weather conditions to the online multiplayer modes, with the titular sandstorms severely hampering your line-of-sight. Loading screens that were introduced in the recent Black Ops 4 1.16 update showcased the new Arsenal Sandstorm map, shared by Reddit user Joshwoocool, which gives us a better look at what we can expect.
A firm release date for the Arsenal Sandstorm map has not yet been announced, although it is expected to release after the launch of the Infected mode on April 9. Moving on to the other three new Black Ops 4 multiplayer maps, little is known of what they will look like, but they will form the brunt of new online multiplayer content in the next operation. Of course, Black Ops Pass holders will also get access to twelve new maps in the coming months, in addition to the four free maps being released.
Blackout Weapons
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Black Ops 4 weapons that we NEED in Blackout
For Call of Duty fans, Blackout has been a surprisingly fully featured entry into the battle royale space. It's got a good arsenal, franchise staples like Zombies and perks, and a refined feeling. However, it doesn't have ALL the guns you'd want. Here are a few missing staples that should be added ASAP. -
Bal 27
A bullpup assault rifle from Advanced Warfare, the Bal-27 is the workhorse of the Atlas Corporation. Complete with an underslung grenade launcher, it can spit out bullets with the rest of them at a close to midrange. Most AW players never found a reason to switch past the default, so let's bring it back into the fold. -
M16
A gaming staple beyond just Call of Duty, the M16 has appeared in just about every shooter franchise with realistic weapons. An old school choice, it's one of the most recognizable firearms around and has a host of upgrades and add-ons to make it stand out from the pack. -
M.2187
An upgrade of an old favorite from Modern Warfare, this small shotgun packs a punch, especially when you're wielding Akimbo. Blackout, in general, is lacking in the shotgun department, so adding a version of one of the signature close range weapons in the series seems like a good start. -
Reaver
Or, if you want a shotgun with a bit more punch, why not equip the Reaver? It has good range, great stopping power, and cool variants to pick from. Why not add the Machete version as a legendary drop? Blowing up opponents with the slice of a blade sure sounds fun. -
SPAS 12
If you're a player who can't stand to have Infinite Warfare representation in Black Ops, lets circle back to a shotgun that we can all agree on. The SPAS-12 is another legendary firearm that's been all over the place, and it seems like the perfect way to round out the shotgun selection. -
UMP45
A submachine gun generally seen in the Modern Warfare games, the UMP45 is an older weapon, although Infinite Warfare gave it the futuristic MacTav-45 variant. Whichever varient we go with, it's a no-brainer. This is a favorite among players of any subseries and would be a welcome addition to Blackout. -
Ballistic Knife
One of the thing that sets Fornite apart from other battle royale games is their constantly shifting game modes. There are plenty of rule variants that keep things engaging, and adding in the Ballistic Knife as an option opens Call of Duty up to the same options. All blade shooting, all the time. -
Storm PSR
A candidate for a rare drop, the Piercing Shot Rifle (also known as the Metal Storm) is a powerful sniper rifle from Black Ops 2. Its claim to fame is its experimental scope that allows you to see through walls as you fire. Root out your enemy's hiding spots with this sleek death machine. -
M2 Flamethrower
Call of Duty has the opportunity to be the first battle royale to implement a flamethrower into its arsenal. Why would they want to do that, you might ask? Flamethrowers are cool. You don't need more reason than that to add in this World at War relic. Camping will never be the same again. -
Gravity Vortex Gun
Fortnite had the sword from Infinity Blade, so Call of Duty needs a stupid powerful weapon that the developers can regret putting in as well. Why not the Gravity Vortex Gun, a futuristic cannon that shoots black holes onto the battlefield? Sensibility in weapon selection is overrated.
