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Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Landing Site – Updated Frequently

Welcome to the Black Ops Cold War Landing Site, your hub for Blog-related official announcements, features, news, tactics, and tips.

by Call of Duty Staff on November 13, 2020

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Know your history... and the latest official information on Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War. Consider this your official debrief for important announcements, features, news, and guides for Black Ops Cold War prior to, during, and after its launch.

Scroll down and dive deep into all the intel, categorized for your convenience.

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Black Ops Cold War Announcements

Get informed about major news and updates about the game, including its launch and post-launch content:

November 19, 2020

Get the Nuketown Weapon Bundle Free with Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War

All players who purchase Black Ops Cold War and log in before December 4, or who play the game at any point online up until 10 a.m. PT on November 20, will receive a free Epic Shotgun Weapon Blueprint and nine cosmetic items.

November 13, 2020

Announcement: Welcome to Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War

The much-anticipated sequel to the original Black Ops is available today!

November 09, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Premise and Landing Site Announcement

We kick off Launch Week with a quick reminder on Black Ops Cold War’s premise and a link to our Landing Site, your home base for the latest official intel about the game.

 

Getting Started – Launch Week Guides

Check out these guides to learn how to get started and play the game, from booting it up for the first time to advanced tips on game modes and maps available at launch.

November 12, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Boot Camp: 30 Tips for Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies

Crack open the case of finding Perseus, dominate the Multiplayer lobby, and ascend into those higher rounds in Zombies with these 30 Black Ops Cold War tips and tricks.

November 12, 2020

Getting Started in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Controls and Settings (PlayStation)

We break down the basic controls and settings in Black Ops Cold War across both console generations.

November 12, 2020

Getting Started in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Controls and Settings (Xbox)

We break down the basic controls and settings in Black Ops Cold War across both console generations.

November 12, 2020

Getting Started in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Controls and Settings (PC)

From basic keybinds to general overviews of each settings submenu, this guide is everything you need to know about the game’s controls and settings on PC, or playing with a keyboard and mouse on another platform.

November 11, 2020

Getting Started in Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: The Basics

The first guide to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War details how to boot up the game, set up your account, game mode overviews, and information on progression.

 

The Prestige Primer

Need the latest advanced strategies and weapon configurations? Our Lead Writer has you covered in his weekly column:

November 20, 2020

The Prestige Primer Episode 2: Tips for All Nine Operator Challenges

From Woods and Park to Stone and Garcia, this Prestige Primer will help you unlock all nine Operators available in Black Ops Cold War and Warzone™, as well as detail a weapon that silently competes against CQB heavyweights.

November 13, 2020

The Prestige Primer Episode 1: Progression Toward Prestige

A weekly column about progression and advanced strategies in Call of Duty® returns with an explainer of the progression system for Black Ops Cold War, as well as a deeper dive into a shotgun blueprint that you can earn when you sign up for Call of Duty e-mails.

 

Weapons and Loadouts

Use these guides for building your Custom Loadouts that will crush the opposition while staying on top of the latest weapon-related intel:

November 16, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Weapons Overview

Learn about how each weapon class can help you conquer Multiplayer, including a quick bullet-by-bullet breakdown of all weapon types and a detailed look at each one individually.

November 13, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Loadouts Guide

From Gunsmith to Field Upgrades, Wildcards, and Scorestreaks, here’s how you can build a full loadout in the Black Ops Cold War.

 

Maps and Modes

Know the mission and the DZ before you go into your next Multiplayer match with these guides:

November 24, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Tactical Map Intel: Nuketown ‘84

Nuketown returns! The iconic 6v6 Multiplayer map is back with a brand-new aesthetic in Nuketown ‘84. Get strategies and tips for securing victory no matter your experience.

November 17, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Map Intel: Overview and Tips for All Locales at Launch

Get to know the basic intel and advanced tips for all 12 maps: Alpine, Armada Strike (6v6), Armada (Combined Arms), Cartel, Checkmate, Crossroads Strike (6v6), Crossroads (Combined Arms), Garrison, Miami, Moscow, Ruka, and Satellite.

November 13, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War: Multiplayer Modes

Get to know every available Multiplayer game mode at launch with basic rules and tips for conquering the competition.

 

Pre-Launch Intel

All previously released intel prior to the game’s launch week, all in one place:

November 04, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Pre-Loading, File Size Update, and Confrontation Weapon Pack Details

Prepare for Black Ops Cold War with this guide to pre-loading, as well as learn about the free bundle you’ll get when you pre-order the game: The Confrontation Weapons Pack.

November 02, 2020

A Deep Dive into the Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Campaign

With the help of Raven’s Senior Creative Director Dan Vondrak, we detail three missions from the game’s mind-bending Campaign: Nowhere Left to Run, Fracture Jaw and Desperate Measures.

October 29, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War PC Launch Trailer and Specs

Get to know the game’s upcoming features for PC in a stunning 4K trailer, as well as check the minimum and recommended, competitive, and ultra specifications for the game.

October 15, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Beta: Weapon Overview [UPDATED]

Learn about how each weapon class can help you conquer Multiplayer during the Black Ops Cold War Beta.

October 15, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Beta: Loadouts [UPDATED]

From Gunsmith to Field Upgrades, Wildcards, and Scorestreaks, here’s how you can build a full loadout in the Black Ops Cold War Beta.

October 14, 2020

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Beta: Mode Recon [UPDATED]

The Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Open Beta* features both new and classic game modes. Get details and strategies for each one.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Zombies - A New Beginning

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Revealed

Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Cross-Play and Battle Pass Intel Overview

Announcing Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War

Announcement - Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War Editions Detailed, Available For Pre-Order Now

 

Treyarch Official Blogs

Intel straight from the team at Treyarch, the creators of the iconic Black Ops series, developers of Black Ops Cold War, and the birthplace of Zombies:

Player Progression in Black Ops Cold War

Black Ops Cold War Zombies Gameplay Guide

Into the Dark Aether: A New Zombies Story

Black Ops Cold War Multiplayer Reveal

Black Ops History: Lazar and Sims

Black Ops History: Adler and Park

Black Ops History: Frank Woods

Black Ops History: Alex Mason

Welcome to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

 

Additional Information and Content

Also be sure to check out Treyarch’s Game Intel Blog, which includes even more Black Ops Cold War content, including patch notes, news, and other updates, straight from the source.

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