Activision has officially announced Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as part of a big reveal event. The details have primarily been focused on the single-player campaign, story, and character creation tools, but the debut trailer for the game did tease multiplayer at the end--and we've also separately learned a few details regarding Cold War's multiplayer, Zombies mode, and Warzone integration, too.

　　

Zombies Mode Is In Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Treyarch's signature Zombies mode returns for Black Ops Cold War. Unfortunately, that's basically everything we know--the mode is included in some form, and it'll receive new content post-launch, just like multiplayer (as referenced below). Beyond that, we'll have to wait until more Zombies details are shared at a later date.

　　You need a javascript enabled browser to watch videos.

　　Click To Unmute

　　Firearms Expert’s FAVORITE Weapons Of 2023

　　State Of Gaming Handhelds In 2023How Lies of P Cracked the Souls GenreLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Ichiban Kasuga Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Chitose Fujinomiya Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Kazuma Kiryu Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Saeko Mukoda Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Eric Tomizawa Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Tianyou Zhao Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Seonhee Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Koichi Adachi Character Spotlight TrailerLike a Dragon: Infinite Wealth - Official Yu Nanba Character Spotlight Trailer

　　Share

　　LinkEmbed

　　Size:640 × 360480 × 270

　　Start at: End at: Autoplay Loop

　　Want us to remember this setting for all your devices?

　　Sign up or Sign in now!

　　Please use a html5 video capable browser to watch videos.

　　This video has an invalid file format.

　　00:00:00

　　HTML5

　　Auto HD High Low

　　Report a problem

　　Sorry, but you can't access this content!

　　

Please enter your date of birth to view this video

JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031Year2023202220212020201920182017201620152014201320122011201020092008200720062005200420032002200120001999199819971996199519941993199219911990198919881987198619851984198319821981198019791978197719761975197419731972197119701969196819671966196519641963196219611960195919581957195619551954195319521951195019491948194719461945194419431942194119401939193819371936193519341933193219311930192919281927192619251924192319221921192019191918191719161915191419131912191119101909190819071906190519041903190219011900

　　By clicking 'enter', you agree to GameSpot's

　　Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

　　enter

　　Now Playing: Call Of Duty Black Ops: Cold War Release Date & Campaign - Everything You Need To Know

　　

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Cross-Gen And Cross-Play

A huge part of Cold War's multiplayer component is that there will not only be cross-play support, but also cross-generation support. What this means is that, for example, someone on PS4 can play against someone on Xbox Series X, or any other variation between consoles and generations. Cold War is slated to release on PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, and Xbox Series X. However, it appears next-gen upgrades won't be free unless paying for the $70 version of the game or above.

　　

Battle Royale Continues in Warzone

Another important thing to know is that Treyarch is not building a sequel to its own battle royale game, Blackout, but instead incorporating elements of Cold War into Warzone. Like Modern Warfare before it, Cold War will feature shared progression with Warzone. There will be "inventory items" that can be used in both games.

　　Activision also stressed that existing Warzone players will get to keep all of the content they earned or paid for in Modern Warfare, including Operators, weapon blueprints, and more. Activision will share further specifics about how Cold War and Warzone work together in the future.

　　GameSpot Newsletters

　　Get the latest gaming news, reviews, and deals sent to your inbox, FREE!

　　Sign Up

　　Sign Up

　　By signing up to receive newsletters, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.

　　Thanks for signing up

　　

Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer

Beyond Warzone, Cold War will have its own dedicated multiplayer element, but similarly, only a few details are available now. There will be a battle pass and a "steady stream" of post-launch DLC that covers multiplayer maps and modes, along with more "Zombies experiences" and in-game events.

　　The full details on Cold War's multiplayer modes will be announced on September 9, while additional Zombies details will be made public "in the coming weeks." Activision will host a Black Ops Cold War open beta prior to the game's launch. Pre-ordering a digital edition of the game will get you early access to the beta, with PS4 users getting in even earlier than those on other platforms.

　　Black Ops Cold War releases on November 13 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. The game will also launch on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X later in the year when those consoles arrive.