Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Zombies Details Revealed

Written by Brandon Hofer on September 30, 2020

News: New details are being revealed about the changes to Zombies in Black Ops Cold War including cross-play and more.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is approximately six weeks away from being released but Activision has released a trailer to showcase some of what you can expect in the new Zombies mode. No Black Ops game is complete without Zombies, and this four-person co-op mode is set to take veterans and newcomers alike on a bold and terrifying journey that expands on an iconic part of the Call of Duty franchise. 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 and cross-gen.

The Zombies mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War starts a new narrative and a new cast of characters. Some of the updates to the classic Call of Duty Zombies formula include the following:

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.

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 finding new weapons through Wall Buys and the Mystery Box.

Perks

Classic Zombies Perks are back with a reimagined Cold War aesthetic, including the return of timeless favorites 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 you dare.

If the whole squad is in trouble, you can opt to exfiltrate the undead combat zone via helicopter. Although zombie spawns will be dialed up to 11, you should expect to earn some rewards if your squad completes this final push to survive.

Additionally, if you are interested in playing the game’s multiplayer open beta, be sure to pay attention to the following dates:

Weekend 1 - PlayStation Exclusive

October 8-9 - PS4 Early Access

October 10-12 - PS4 Open Beta

Weekend 2 - Crossplay Beta

October 15-16 - Xbox & PC Early Access, PS4 Open Access

October 17-19 - Open to All Platforms

Check out the trailer below showcasing the new Zombies mode and then be sure to check out the multiplayer beta, if you are interested.