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[Tom]

Activision has officially confirmed the name of this year’s Call of Duty. This year’s game is titled Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Over the past few days, the company has been running a big ARG that involved sending Call of Duty YouTubers slide projectors, which would later point them to spots on maps from Black Ops 4 and others in Warzone. Though casual players may have spotted some teasers, the hardcore were tracking ciphers and participating in a collective attempt to decode the various messages.

All of that has culminated with the unlocking of an unlisted trailer on the official Call of Duty YouTube channel, which confirms Wednesday, August 26 as the date of the official reveal. The trailer features footage from a real, 1984 interview with KGB defector Yuri Bezmenov, interspersed with footage of global unrest.

The game’s events will seemingly be inspired by real-world events more than earlier Black Ops games. The trailer briefly touches on an embedded Soviet spy codenamed Perseus, another real figure whose identity remains unknown.

 

[Tom]

The Black Ops Cold War beta setup should be familiar to Call of Duty fans. The first sessions are open only to players who pre-ordered the full game before they later let everyone in. PS4 goes first, followed by PC and Xbox One October 15.

There are two weekends of Black Ops Cold War Beta content with each weekend lasting a total of around five days, scheduled to begin each Thursday morning at 10am, with exact timing to be decided.
Here’s the schedule:

• Weekend 1: PlayStation 4 Exclusive Beta
  • The first Beta Weekend is exclusively for PlayStation 4 owners, running from Thursday, October 8 to Monday, October 12.
• Weekend 1: Early Access
  • Thursday, October 8, and Friday, October 9 are available for early access on PlayStation 4 to players who have pre-ordered Black Ops Cold War on PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5.
• Weekend 1: Open
  • Saturday, October 10, to Monday, October 12 is free to all PlayStation 4 owners. PlayStation Plus may be a requirement in some territories.
• Weekend 2: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, & PC Beta (Crossplay)
  • The second Beta Weekend is for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC owners, starting from Thursday, October 15, and running to Monday, October 19.
  • If you’re a PlayStation 4 owner, regardless of whether or not you pre-ordered the game, you can resume and continue to play the Open Beta free for the entire Weekend 2 period.
• Weekend 2: Early Access
  • The first two days of the weekend – Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, – are available for early access to anyone who has pre-ordered or pre-purchased the game on Xbox One/ Xbox Series X, or on PC via Blizzard Battle.net respectively.
  • If you’re an Xbox One or PC owner and want to play Weekend 2 of the Beta for the longest possible time, be sure to pre-order. This period will be open for PS4 players.
• Weekend 2: Open
  • The rest of the Open Beta period, running from Saturday, October 17, to Monday, October 19, is accessible to all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, or PC. If you’ve got an Xbox One, Xbox Live Gold is required to play. If you have a PC, a Battle.net account is required to play.
  • Other than these prerequisites and an internet connection, you should have everything you need to play. And as a reminder, the Weekend 2 of the Beta Test will include crossplay.

 

[Tom]

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will include a Zombies mode, which was detailed today by Treyarch.

In the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War four-person co-op mode DNA: Zombies, players can expect a fresh, new narrative along with a new cast of characters.

The mode includes new ways to progress, classic Perks, and Cold War weapons.

Storywise, it takes place in the early ‘80s, but its “roots reach back even further into the past.”


Here’s more:

As part of Requiem, a CIA-backed international response team led by Grigori Weaver from the original Black Ops story, operatives explore a World War II bunker that hasn’t only been ravaged by time…

While fighting to suppress the unnatural phenomena at this graffiti-skinned, boarded-up bunker, Requiem team members investigate what lies beneath this structure that’s been left to crumble after decades of disservice. Should they succeed, Requiem may uncover a cache of decades-old secrets that upend the global order.

At the same time, a Soviet-led division and rival to Requiem, the Omega Group, enters the fray. The Omega Group also has a keen interest in studying and harnessing the unexplained events and anomalies manifesting around the globe.

Between Requiem and Omega Group, there are plenty of characters who may aid or hinder your journey, while others have separate, unknown agendas that will be up to players to discover. Among this cast, there is one particular contact – Sam – who seems eager to share intel discovered from deep within the KGB.

Players can track various intel in-game, to find out more on the mode which will “unfold in mysterious and unexpected ways.


Here are just some of the updates coming to Zombies in Black Ops Cold War:

• Cross-Play and Cross-Gen: Just like Multiplayer, squads in Zombies can be formed across platforms and generations, marking the first time in franchise history this co-op mode is available via cross-play.
• Battle Pass Progression and Loadouts: Players will now advance through the Battle Pass with time played in Zombies, similar to Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone™. Requiem team members can also start the match with their Gunsmith-crafted weapon of choice via loadout support.
• Weapon Rarity: In addition to the return of the Pack-a-Punch machine to transform your weapon, all weapons will now have a rarity associated with them. The higher the rarity, the greater the damage output and attachments for the weapon. For the first time, this will allow any weapon in the game to be sustainable in later rounds. This also adds more variety and fun to find new weapons through Wall Buys and the Mystery Box.
• Field Upgrades: Outside of weaponry, players can deploy Field Upgrades as proactive abilities that add another layer to squad-based tactics. Charge them up by killing zombies, then deploy them in times of desperate need. From offensive buffs to abilities that aid in evasion or healing and reviving, these Field Upgrades are made to fit numerous playstyles and situations.
• Equipment: Around the map, you can craft and find lethal, tactical, and support equipment. Lethal and tactical equipment is similar to the equipment found in Multiplayer, like Frag Grenades, while support equipment is home to high-powered offensive weaponry. This slot could be where you deploy Grenade Launchers, Sentry Turrets, Explosive Bows, and even Chopper Gunners – all tools that can deliver a massive power spike when your squad needs it most.
• Perks: Classic Zombies Perks are back with a reimagined Cold War aesthetic, including the return of timeless favourites like Juggernog and Speed Cola. There’s no longer a limit to how many different Perks you can consume, so go ahead and crack open a six-pack, if you have the points to do so.
• Exfil: Instead of perishing to the horde, Black Ops Cold War Zombies provides a new option to escape with your life when you’re feeling overrun. If the whole squad is in trouble, you can opt to exfiltrate the undead combat zone via helicopter. Although zombie spawns will be dialled up to 11, you should expect to earn some rewards if your squad completes this final push to survive.

The Zombies experience is part of the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War which releases on November 13.


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[Tom]

Some more information regarding the multiplayer beta for Call of Duty 2020, Black Ops Cold War.

The beta is taking place later than usual. The coronavirus pandemic, coupled with reported development troubles meant that the game will be out later than the last two.

That, of course, means the beta, too, will itself drop later than players usually expect. PS4 players just had a go with the free alpha, and by most accounts, the content should be similar between them. Beyond maps and modes, you should expect some performance improvements and balance tweaks. Sniper rifles won’t be so dominant, for instance.

To help you make sense of the schedule and everything you can expect from the Black Ops Cold War beta, we put together this helpful guide. Read on below.

Black Ops Cold War beta schedule​

As is custom with Call of Duty, the Black Ops Cold War beta takes place over two weekends, with multiple sessions within each weekend depending on whether or not you pre-ordered the full game and your platform of choice.

The general rule here is that PS4 goes first, so just keep that in mind as you go along.

Black Ops Cold War pre-order early access beta​

Although the Black Ops Cold War beta will eventually go open, early access is limited to players who pre-ordered the game digitally. If your pre-order was made on the official PlayStation/Xbox Stores or Battle.net, you won’t have to do anything else. If you pre-ordered at retail, however, you won’t have access to the early access portion of the beta.

As it stands, pre-ordering a digital copy is the only guaranteed way of getting into the early access days, but Xfinity in the US and Sky in the UK are offering limited keys to subscribers and it’s worth checking those before committing to a pre-order.

The pre-order beta kicks off Thursday, October 8 on PS4. Early access on PS4 will be available all day Friday as well. On PC and Xbox One, the pre-order beta will instead kick off the following week, on Thursday, October 15, and will likewise last until Friday.

The times are all the same for every platform/weekend. Here’s when servers go live:

• 10am PT.
• 1pm ET.
• 6pm UK.
• 7pm CEST.

Black Ops Cold War open beta​

On PS4, the Black Ops Cold War open beta goes live on Saturday, October 10, and remains online until Monday, October 12. Beginning Saturday, anyone with a PS4 will be able to download it and jump in, regardless of pre-order status. Pre-ordering essentially buys you two extra days.

The open beta also continues on PS4 for the following week, from Thursday, October 15 all the way until Monday, October 19. As for PC and Xbox One, their open beta first goes live on Saturday, October 17 and remains available alongside the rest until Monday, October 19.

Once again, times are all the same. See the schedule below:

• 10am PT.
• 1pm ET.
• 6pm UK.
• 7pm CEST.

Black Ops Cold War open beta pre-load​

The Black Ops Cold War beta pre-load should start today on PS4, but we’re waiting to confirm the specifics.

Black Ops Cold War open beta download size​

We’re still unclear as to how big the Black Ops Cold War beta download is going to be, but judging by the alpha, you’re looking at around 30GB.

Black Ops Cold War open beta content​

Content across the various Black Ops Cold War weekends and platforms is identical, but that doesn’t preclude Treyarch and Raven from pushing a server-side update to unlock an extra mode or map, as is common. For now, here’s what we know for sure will be there.

Modes: Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed, as well as the new VIP Escort, and Combined Arms (12v12).

Maps: Activision has yet to detail the list of maps available in the beta, but we’re guessing the roster will be identical to the that of the recent alpha. Expect Satellite, Miami and Moscow for 6v6, and Armada and Crossroads for 12v12.

Other content: This is a Call of Duty game, after all, so you’ll have an assortment of weapons, field upgrades, perks, lethals and tacticals to unlock and pick from. You’ll also get to play as one of several operators, just like Modern Warfare.

Black Ops Cold War open beta cross-play​

The Black Ops Cold War beta does indeed support cross-play (PC-PS4-Xbox One), but that’s only going to be available when the beta is live on more than a single platform, for obvious reasons. In other words, you won’t be able to invite friends on other platforms until their own betas go live (see above for details).

Three-way cross-play between PC, PS4 and Xbox One won’t be possible until the second weekend of the beta: October 15-19, though you will still need to respect the aforementioned early access/open beta restrictions.

Black Ops Cold War open beta PS Plus and Xbox Live Gold requirement​

All of the various Black Ops Cold War beta weekends do not require PlayStation Plus on PS4, but they do require Xbox Live Gold on Xbox One. On PC, you just need a Battle.net account.

 

[David76]

Treyarch and Activision have released the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War launch trailer ahead of the game’s release on November 13.

 

[David76]

Activision and Treyarch have released the final PC specs for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War ahead of its November 13 release.

Alongside the specs comes a new trailer showing off PC-specific features in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. You will need to watch it on a 4K compatible screen to see the benefits.

As previously reported, on PC you can expect 4K Graphics, an uncapped framerate, RTX shadows, ambient occlusion, Nvidia DLSS and Reflex Technology, ultrawide and multi-monitor support, and crossplay.


Below, you will find the minimum, recommended, competitive, and ultra settings.

Minimum Specifications

• OS: Windows 7 64-Bit (SP1) or Windows 10 64-Bit (v.1803 or higher)
• CPU: Intel Core i3-4340 or AMD FX-6300
• RAM: 8GB RAM
• HDD (at launch): 50GB (MP only), 175GB (all game modes)
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 670 / GeForce GTX 1650 or Radeon HD 7950
• DirectX 12 compatible system Required
• Broadband Internet Connection Required

Recommended Specifications

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel Core i5-2500K or AMD Ryzen R5 1600X processor
• RAM: 12GB RAM
• HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 / GTX 1660 Super or Radeon R9 390 / AMD RX 580
• DirectX 12 compatible system Required
• Broadband Internet Connection Required

Recommended Specifications (Ray Tracing)

Here are the recommended specs for use with Ray Tracing enabled:

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X
• RAM: 16GB RAM
• HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
• DirectX 12 compatible system Required
• Broadband Internet Connection Required

Competitive Specifications

Here are the competitive specs to run at a high FPS for use with a high refresh monitor:

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest update)
• CPU: Intel i7-8700K or AMD Ryzen 1800X
• RAM: 16GB RAM
• HDD (at launch): 175GB HD space
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080 / RTX 3070 or Radeon RX Vega64 Graphics
• DirectX 12 compatible system Required
• Broadband Internet Connection Required

Ultra RTX Specifications

Here are the Ultra RTX specs to run the game at a high FPS in 4K resolution with Ray Tracing enabled:

• OS: Windows 10 64 Bit (latest Update)
• CPU: Intel i9-9900K or AMD Ryzen 3700X
• RAM: 16GB RAM
• HDD (at launch): 250GB HD space
• Video: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
• DirectX 12 compatible system Required
• Broadband Internet Connection Required

 

[David76]

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will feature at least eight multiplayer maps upon release.

Information on multiplayer maps coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on release day has been provided.

According to Charlie Intel, there will be eight maps to play on November 13 with a variety of modes.

These modes include the standard 6v6, 12v12 Combined Arms, and Fireteam which features up to 40 players.

Maps are Miami, Cartel, Crossroads, Alpine, Armada, Satellite, Moscow, and Ruka.

Information on each map is posted below.

• Alpine: The map features a ski-slope which you can peruse on foot it on a snowmobile. This is a Fireteam exclusive map that supports up to 40 players in squads of four.
• Armada: Set on the North Ses, it had three battleships that are connected with zip lines. The main ship contains most of the combat focus, while the other two act as spawn hubs. Here, you will find turrets to use, or the ability to use a speedboat or gunboat. The map supports 6v6 and 12v12.
• Cartel: The map features a large center lane filled with cover, CQC, and a sniper tower. It supports standard and Combined Arms featuring 6v6 and 12v12 modes. There will be different variations for the player counts.
• Crossroads: Another Combined Arms map for 6v6 or 12v12, this map features sightlines across a lake that is frozen. There is an overlook, bomb-proof buildings, tanks, and snowmobiles.
• Miami: This standard 6v6 map is set in the streets of the city. You will find various buildings around the map.
• Moscow: Another 6v6 map that comes with short sightlines and tight areas, making it a classic three-lane map best for close-quarters. You can play Domination or Hardpoint on this ma.
• Ruka: Set in the Ural Mountains full of cabins and forest, this map is for Fireteam modes.
• Satellite: This map features an open design perfect for snipers hiding in sand dunes and there are rock lanes that will be used to go into enemy territory. In the middle, you will find a wrecked airplane that will provide you with cover. The map supports 6v6 modes.

 

[David76]

Activision and Treyarch have officially unveiled Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War’s release roadmap which includes tons of free content beyond the release of the game.

Included in the launch roadmap for Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War are new weapons, game modes, maps, and a new "mysterious Warzone experience."

 

[David76]

Treyarch has released the Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War update 1.07 (PS5 version XX) patch, which is full of bug fixes before Season 1 drops next week! Head on below for the official patch notes, as well as details on the new playlist and freebies set to become available on today (December 8)

Treyarch has confirmed that we will be getting another patch on December 15, which we assume will have the weapon balance pass, and other gameplay-related changes included.

Spoiler: Black Ops Cold War Update 1.07 Patch Notes:

GLOBAL

Stability

• Added crash fixes related to ray tracing on next-gen consoles.
• General stability improvements.

Progression

• Addressed an issue where Prestige Levels and Prestige Icons could display inaccurately in lobby menus.
• Addressed an issue where the Prestige 1 icon could display in place of the Commander rank icon in the After Action Report.

UI

• Addressed multiple issues for breadcrumbs appearing incorrectly throughout lobby menus.
• Addressed an issue where the reward animation could sometimes appear corrupted in the After Action Report.

MULTIPLAYER

Playlists

• Motherland Moshpit
  • TDM, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint on Moscow and Crossroads Strike.
  • Hardcore Motherland Moshpit also available in Quick Play (TDM, Domination, Kill Confirmed).
  • Available Dec. 8 until the launch of Season One.

Progression

• Camos
  • Addressed an issue where Mastery camos were not progressing properly for some players, despite being earned.
  • Reduced the number of kills without dying from 3 to 2 for launcher and M79 camo Challenges.

Game Modes

• Hardpoint
  • Checkmate
    • Adjusted spawns for zones 1, 3, and 4.
    • Resolved an issue where the Hardpoint could be captured behind a crate on zone 4.
  • Garrison
    • Zone 1 adjusted to provide more balanced cover for both teams.
    • Adjusted spawns for zones 2 and 3.
  • Crossroads Strike
    • Adjusted spawns for all Hardpoint zones.
    • Moved zone 4 to the adjacent tents to provide more opportunities for the attacking team.
  • Moscow
    • Removed spawns near back statue for zone 3.
• Control
  • Moscow
    • Adjusted attacker spawns to reduce travel time to objectives.
    • Additional attacker spawns added closer to mid-map when B has been captured.
  • Miami
    • Adjusted attacker spawns to reduce travel time to objectives.
  • Checkmate
    • Adjusted attacker spawns to reduce travel time to objectives.
• Fireteam: Dirty Bomb
  • Gameplay
    • Reduced spawn protection time to reduce frequency of protection nullifying explosives (e.g. War Machine) for extended periods of time.
    • Addressed an issue where players could collide when redeploying from a Squad Wipe.
    • Addressed an issue where players could land on each other and die if they waited until they were auto-deployed during Infil.
    • Addressed an issue where players could get stuck by mantling in certain spots on Alpine.
    • Addressed an issue where Containers could spawn inside objects.
  • Scorestreaks
    • Reduced spawn rates of the Gunship, Chopper Gunner, and VTOL Escort.
    • Addressed an issue where the Cruise Missile HUD effects could be seen in the Redeploy menu.
  • Vehicles
    • Addressed an issue where the Hind could exit the playable space in Alpine.
  • HUD
    • Addressed an issue where dust and threat perception effects could display on the overhead camera.
  • Party Invites
    • Addressed an issue with Party invites in Fireteam: Dirty Bomb.
• Combined Arms
  • Adjusted the interact radius on mounted turrets to be easier to get onto.
• Custom Games
  • Added options in Custom Games Scorestreaks settings for Score Reset On Death and Scorestreak Death Penalty, allowing players to set the percentage of score lost on death from 0% (Disabled) to 100% (all score lost on death).
• Round-Based Modes
  • Addressed an issue where players could be kicked for inactivity while spectating in round-based modes.

Weapons

• Visuals
  • Added polish to visual kickback when hip-firing weapons.
• Hauer 77
  • Addressed an animation issue with the Hauer 77 when firing the last shot while aiming down sights.
• Launchers
  • Addressed an issue where launchers could lock onto Stationary Turrets in Combined Arms.
• Optics
  • Addressed an issue that could prevent thermal scopes from showing a thermal overlay when riding a vehicle.

Scorestreaks

• Care Package
  • Care Package explosion will no longer damage teammates in Hardcore.
  • Addressed an issue that could cause the Care Package to go through the roof in Checkmate.
• Combat Bow
  • Addressed an issue where the Tactical Mask icon would incorrectly display when damaging enemies with the Combat Bow.
• Cruise Missile
  • Addressed an issue where damaging a Cruise Missile would not display a hit marker.
• VTOL Escort
  • Addressed an issue with the VTOL Escort camera when it would be destroyed from going out of bounds.
• Chopper Gunner
  • The Chopper Gunner will now follow its correct shorter path on Crossroads Strike instead of its wider path from Combined Arms.

Maps

• Crossroads
  • Parachutes can now be activated where applicable in all modes in Crossroads.
  • Added a unique 6v6 intermission camera on Crossroads Strike.
• Armada
  • Parachutes can now be activated where applicable in all modes in Armada.
• Garrison
  • Addressed an issue where one of the explosive barrels would never detonate in Garrison.

Field Upgrades

• Trophy System
  • The Trophy System will now destroy incoming Trophy Systems.
  • Addressed an issue where the Trophy System occasionally would not destroy incoming projectiles.
  • Addressed an issue where shooting your own Trophy System could show enemy infantry hit markers.
• Assault Pack
  • The Assault Pack will now be destroyed if an enemy uses it.
• Field Mic
  • Addressed an issue where a player could earn double score events if two Field Mics were overlapping.

Vehicles

• General
  • Added a new Helicopter Aiming Mode option.
  • Addressed an issue where the camera could clip through the player’s head when switching from driver to passenger while aiming down sights in a vehicle.
  • Addressed an issue where players could spawn with corrupted animations if they squad-spawned onto a Dirt Bike as a passenger.

General

• Stability
  • Fixed a rare crash that could occur when a player was dismembered by an explosive.
• Finishing Moves
  • General clean-up and bug fixes for Finishing Moves.
  • Addressed an issue where performing Finishing Moves on enemies while being downed would not count toward the Stone Operator unlock challenge.
• Gestures
  • Added voiceover to first-person Gestures.
• Mouse and Keyboard
  • Addressed an issue when Jump and Mantle were bound to the Mouse Wheel.
  • Addressed an issue with mouse navigation in Theater.
  • Addressed an issue with mic status icon not displaying properly in the Party tab.
  • Addressed an issue with Voice Chat Volume setting functionality.
  • Improved mouse rotation controls for Weapon Inspect.
• Audio
  • Addressed an issue where a character’s exert audio for a weapon melee could be delayed.
• Miscellaneous
  • Addressed an issue where players were not immediately killed when being downed while in water.

ZOMBIES

General

• Progression
  • Addressed an issue causing progress on the Trapper Challenge to get stuck at 255.
  • Addressed an issue that caused incorrect Mastery camo progression information to display.
  • Addressed an issue where incorrect Prestige Icons could display in Zombies menus.
  • Addressed an issue that sometimes caused the player’s primary weapon camo to appear on a Knife equipped as a secondary weapon.
• Combat Record
  • Addressed an issue with incorrect Engagement Range data for some weapons for Zombies.
  • Killing Blows will now register properly for Zombies in Combat Record.
  • Elite Eliminations will now register properly for Zombies in Combat Record.
• UI
  • Addressed issues with text overlapping or extending outside the panel in the Intel menus.
  • Addressed issues with 3D models not properly orienting in Intel menus.
  • Addressed an issue where additional Create-a-Class slots were not appearing in the Zombies lobby on PlayStation platforms.

Die Maschine

• Stability
  • Added various stability fixes.
• Intel
  • Added new Season One Intel to discover in “Die Maschine”.
• Gameplay
  • Closed various exploit areas.
  • Addressed an issue that sometimes caused zombies to get stuck inside a spawn location.
  • Addressed an issue that caused zombies to incorrectly use their ranged attack in specific locations.
  • Addressed an issue that caused zombies to path incorrectly when Decoys were used in specific locations.
  • Addressed an issue that caused the incorrect floor of the mini-map from appearing after spectating.
  • Addressed an issue that caused shadows to appear incorrectly on a quest character when viewed with the flashlight.
• Weapons
  • Addressed an issue that caused ammo to be incorrectly deducted from the D.I.E. Electrobolt while using Aether Shroud.
  • Addressed an issue that caused the incorrect weapon rarity to appear for the player’s weapon after respawning.
  • Addressed an issue that caused the duplication of weapons using the Arsenal under specific circumstances.
• Trials
  • Addressed an issue that caused the Take Damage and Recover Health Trial from granting progress when recovering the bonus health granted by Jugger-Nog.
  • Addressed an issue that prevented a specific Trial from granting a reward.
• Mystery Box
  • Addressed an issue that prevented some weapons from appearing in the cycle animation when using the Mystery Box.
• Main Quest
  • Addressed a rare issue that could cause the Main Quest to stop progressing at the Decontamination step.
• Ping
  • Addressed an issue that caused incorrect icons to display when pinging certain weapons.
• Audio
  • Addressed an issue that could prevent certain voiceover lines from playing.
• UI
  • Addressed an issue that could occur where the Pause menu couldn’t be closed when interacting with the Arsenal.
  • Addressed an issue that caused a mix of visual effects from different Ammo Mods to display when navigating the Skills menu.

Dead Ops Arcade

• Stability
  • Added various stability fixes.
• Gameplay
  • Added Room of Judgment event.
  • Added various enemy AI tuning changes.
  • Added various weapon tuning changes.
• General
  • Added Host Migration to Dead Ops Arcade.
  • Added options to turn off various UI elements and features.

Onslaught (PS4/PS5)

• Intel
  • Added new Season One Intel to discover in Onslaught.
• Gameplay
  • Added various enemy pathing fixes.
  • Addressed a rare issue that could cause a redundant Perk to be granted from power-ups.

PC

• Stability
  • Added various stability fixes.
• General
  • Addressed an issue with text wrapping in Windowed mode.
  • Addressed an issue that could cause a blurry screen with NVIDIA Ansel when using a sniper scope.

 

[David76]

We are just one day away from the big Season One launch in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

Treyarch has rolled out a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This is the first of two patches designed to deliver Season One content. The next patch arrives later today in Warzone with the kick off of Season One.


This first update is available only for Black Ops Cold War owners, at a download size between 3.4GB to 7.1GB. Warzone players (free-to-play and otherwise) should be ready for a bigger update later today with the launch of Season One at 11pm PT, 2am ET (tomorrow), 7am UK (tomorrow).

Treyarch also didn’t offer a full set of patch notes for today’s update, and elected to just reveal the highlight changes. A more detailed change log will follow later today.

Included in this update is a big weapon balance pass, likely in connection to Warzone. Perks have also been tuned, particularly Flak Jacket, which now passes more damage onto the player.

You can also expect more spawn logic tuning, fixes for Zombies, PC stability and more.

Season One kicks off tomorrow in most parts of the world. It brings a new map to Warzone, themed after Black Ops 4’s Alcatraz, and adds a tonne of content to Black Ops Cold War multiplayer, including new maps and modes. The season also kicks off the game’s first Battle Pass, with 100 items up for grabs, including two weapons earnable for free.

 

[David76]

Treyarch and Activision have released a gameplay trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Season Two which starts on February 25.

Season Two of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War finds Adler being taken hostage, and you will head to Southeast Asia for a rescue mission and to stop Naga from distributing Nova 6 gas.

With the season comes four new maps, new weapons, and more including the Zombies Outbreak experience. Interconnected with the Dark Aether storyline, Outbreak tasks you with objective-based play across the largest multiplayer maps in Black Ops Cold War. You will hunt down elite enemies using a satellite tracker, escort a Rover that detects dimensional portals, and battle it out against zombies in the Dark Aether regions.


There are new abilities and upgrades such as the Frenzied Guard Field Upgrade. This will force all undead creatures to attack the user for 10 seconds – and only Armor will take damage during this time. You can also use explosive Shatter Blast Ammo Mod against Heavy Zombies and earn the new Refined and Flawless Aetherium Crystals to upgrade your Skills to Tier 4 and 5.

Season Two also brings six new weapons to the game: FARA 83 (free at Tier 15), LC10 (free at Tier 31), R1 Shadowhunter, Machete, bolt-action ZRG 20mm sniper rifle, and the military tri-fold shovel E-Tool.

During launch week, the 6v6 Apocalypse map built will launch. In season maps include the multi-team second map, Golova set on the Russian Ural Plains, the 2v2/3v3 map Mansion set in Havan at the Hefe Mansion, and 6v6 Miami Strike which is a daytime rendition of the original map.

The season also offers new game modes, like Gun Game, Stockpile, and the new squad-based, multi-team Hardpoint.

Playstation 4 and Playstation 5 will get the Onslaught map Apocalypse as an exclusive. Here, you will slay zombies and feed the Dark Aether Orb as it moves through the Ural Plains.

A new loot pool is also headed to Warzone with Season Two. This includes new weapons and Operators, new game modes, and two new points of interest in Verdansk.

In Exfiltration, you will need to find a portable radio within Verdansk and hold onto it for a set period of time to win the game. The player holding the radio is marked on the Tac Map with a timer. Then there’s Rebirth Island Resurgence Extreme, a limited-time mode supporting up to 90 players.

Finally, the Season Two Battle Pass will come with four new playable Operators — Naga, Maxis, Wolf, and Rivas — new prestige levels, the Death Machine Scorestreak, Outbreak vehicles, a new set of multiplayer and Zombies challenges, and more.