Activision, Treyarch, and Raven Software are deploying wave after wave of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War news. A Frank Woods pre-order bonus, open beta early access on PS4, and a multiplayer gameplay teaser topped off the reveal trailer.
The newest entry in the world-famous FPS franchise will release for PS4 on November 13. The next-gen PS5 version is a holiday 2020 release.
Operation: Verdansk - Mission: Know Your History In-Game Event Guide
A special Warzone playlist called Know Your History kicked off the reveal. The game started with a surprise Steps to Freedom contract telling players to Collect Map Codes, Secure the Key, Check the Map Code, and Wield the Weapon. All map names were blacked out and static frequently flickered across the screen.
How to Obtain the Bay of Pigs Blueprint
Players must loot and kill for intel to progress. Once they obtain five map codes, the key will appear on the map in the B7 bunker. Head to the Superstore to crack the code and find Frank Woods. Pick up the Bay of Pigs Legendary blueprint to wield the weapon. The contract is now complete.
Race to Safety in the Stadium
A nuke triggers in Verdansk after the timer expires. Players must now sprint to the stadium in order to survive. Airstrikes commence and the circle slowly shrinks as Cold War clips and quotes become more prominent over the UI.
Reveal Trailer
The transmission triggers once you reach the stadium or die trying:
Complete Know Your History to unlock:
- The Ascension Calling Card
- Mounting Storm Calling Card
- All the Guns Emblem
- War of Words Emblem
The COD BOCW hype train’s next stop is multiplayer on September 9. Fans can look forward to playing the beta first on PlayStation if they pre-order a digital copy. They’ll also receive instant access to a Woods operator pack and weapon blueprint in Modern Warfare/Warzone. Expect more details on the open beta during next month’s multiplayer reveal.
Gamescom Opening Night Live Black Ops Cold War World Premiere
More information is closer than you might think. Host Geoff Keighley teased a new look at the game during Gamescom Opening Night Live on Thursday at 8 PM CEST / 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT.
Will zombies make their long-awaited return to battle royale, will we get a glimpse of more campaign missions and multiplayer maps, or will we get a better look at the weapons list?
How to Get Better at COD Before the New Release
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Know Your History Trailer
The official Call of Duty YouTube channel announced Black Ops Cold War last week with the tagline, "Know your history or be doomed to repeat it." Historical figures like Richard Nixon are confirmed to play integral roles in the singleplayer mode. The series signature dark and gritty style returns for the seventeenth title.