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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (2020) is a shooting game. It's a direct sequel to the original Call of Duty: Black Ops. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will have a Campaign, Multiplayer, Zombies, and integration into Call of Duty: Warzone. It's a game that recreates both the thrill and the horror of wartime combat, with realistic visuals and hard hitting (sometimes heartbreaking) scenarios.

The campaign continues the single player narrative focused story of the Black Ops universe. This time set in the early 1980s during the volatile geopolitical battle of the Cold War. The multiplayer brings Cold War area weapons and equipment to the original Black Ops multiplayer experience. The Zombies mode has players working together to solve puzzles and unlock Easter eggs all within a new Zombies universe.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will have cross-platform and cross-generation play, players will have their profile, progression, and statistics tied to their Activision account. This allows them to switch between platforms, if they choose to do so, without losing in-game progress.

Our examiner, Eamon Gaudio, first checked Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War 3 years ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 3 months ago.
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Play StylePlay Style

This is an Action and Shooting game with Traversal elements. You can play with 1 to 2 players in the same room or as a 40-player online game. Console versions support 2 player split-screen for multiplayer game mode only. PC does not support any split screen.

Players can play only in a party of up to 6 players. The Fireteam mode supports 10 teams of four for up to 40 players. The Zombies mode supports up to 4 players.

Cross-Platform: You can play Black Ops Cold War with people on other systems: Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, PC.

 
You can play this game in the following styles:

DurationDuration

Play Time: It takes between 10 minutes and half an hour to play a round of this game. The multiplayer game mode has a variety of game modes that take different durations to complete. The zombies game mode duration to complete depends on what Easter eggs the player(s) do and how long the player(s) can survive the waves of zombies. The campaign game mode can take 6 to 10 hours to complete.

BenefitsBenefits

This game is good if you want to:

Age RatingsAge Ratings

Content Rating

PEGI 18 for bad language, violence. Cut scenes include depictions of strong violence, including a sequence in which a foreign intelligence operative is restrained and subjected to questioning. When he refuses to answer he is shot in his head. In multiplayer mode there are occasions when the use of explosive devices, such as a missile or an explosive vest, results in a human character being blown apart. The use of zombies mode results in sight of decapitations, dismemberment and blood. There is use of strong language (‘*!@?*').
 
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.

Rated for younger players in Australia. Rated Mature Accompanied (MA 15+) for Strong Violence, also with Moderate Themes and Language as well as Mild Drug Use and Sex.

Skill Level

14+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. You need a good sense of direction, quick wits and fast reactions. Understanding how best to achieve the missions also helps, as does having the resilience to not mind when you lose and keep pushing ahead even if you are behind.

Account Rating

Account required for online play that has 13 years old as minimum age. Game is available to individuals aged 13 or older. If you are under 18 years of age, you and your parent or guardian must review this Agreement and the Privacy Policy together.
 
  • You need be 18-years-old to to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold for online play, but can then configure family accounts for younger players to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
  • You need be 18-years-old to subscribe to PlayStation Plus for online play, but can create sub-accounts for younger players of 7-years or older to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.

CostsCosts

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War usually costs £59.99 to £89.99.
 

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Cross-Gen Bundle

PlayStation Store PS5 £64.99 – –
PlayStation Store PS4 £64.99 – –

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Standard Edition

XBox Store Xbox One £59.99 – –
PlayStation Store PS4 £59.99 – –

Call Of Duty: Black Ops Cold War: Ultimate Edition

XBox Store Xbox One £89.99 – –
PlayStation Store PS5 £89.99 – –
PlayStation Store PS4 £89.99 – –

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

XBox Store Xbox One £59.99 – –
Steam Store PC -
XBox Store Xbox X|S -
There are the following additional costs associated with this game:
  • In-Game Purchases: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience.
  • In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
  • You need a subscription to play online:
    • You need to purchase a PlayStation Plus subscription to play online with PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
    • You need to purchase a Xbox Live Gold subscription to play online with Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S.
 
Can buy cosmetic packs with COD Points (CP) which is bought with real money. There is a free Battle Pass that will reward up to 200 CP and cosmetic items. The Battle Pass has a premium level that cost 1000 CP with more cosmetic items and rewards up to 1300 CP.

Ultimate Edition includes Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, a Battle Pass Bundle (that can also be purchased separately), and a cosmetic theme pack, 'Land, Sea and Air Pack'.

If pre-ordered, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War offers the 'Woods Operator Pack in Modern Warfare and Warzone' cosmetic pack and 'Confrontation Weapons Pack' will be included for free. 
 
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
 

DetailsGame Details

Release Date: 13/11/2020

Out Now: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox X|S

Content Rating: PEGI 18

Skill Rating: 14+ year-olds

Players: 1-2 (40 online)

Genres: Action, Shooting and Traversal

Accessibility: 36 features

Components: 3D First-Person

Developer: Callof Duty (@CallofDuty)

Game FranchiseThe Call of Duty Franchise

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