Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Player Discovers Hilarious Historical Error with ‘Time-Traveling’ Van

An observant Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 player recently noticed a subtle historical inaccuracy in the game’s single-player campaign, sparking discussion about potential anachronisms throughout the series.

The Black Ops franchise has long embraced inventive storytelling, often weaving conspiracy theories and secret histories into its plots. The original Black Ops game explored Cold War espionage, while later entries introduced branching narratives and choice-based outcomes. Black Ops 6 continues this tradition, earning praise from both fans and celebrities like Ice T. But even a highly acclaimed campaign isn’t free from small flaws.

Reddit user critlvcritlvcritlv shared a screenshot of a Ford Transit van in the “Blood Feud” mission, set in 1991. The issue? The van’s design resembles a 2018 Ford Transit model, nearly 27 years too modern for the game’s timeline.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Player Spots “Time-Traveling” Van in the Campaign

In “Blood Feud,” the characters Case and Sev investigate a lead on the Mediterranean Coast in 1991. Sev meets Case in a large, inconspicuous spy van, yet the vehicle features high-intensity xenon headlights—technology that wasn’t common until the late 1990s.

This minor anachronism quickly became a talking point, with players jokingly declaring Black Ops 6 "literally unplayable" over the small detail. Some speculated that the van might be a stock asset reused from another Call of Duty title set in a more modern time period, like Modern Warfare 3. Others suggested that the van might not be a Ford Transit at all but rather a Fiat Ducato, though it still wouldn’t align with the game’s 1991 setting.

Asset reuse has long been a topic of debate in gaming. While reusing assets is a valuable, cost-saving measure, excessive or noticeable reuse can sometimes make games feel less polished. However, some game series, like Like A Dragon, are known for reusing assets in a way that adds to the experience, creating familiarity without sacrificing immersion.