Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is a first-person shooter video game developed by Treyarch and Raven Software, with additional support from other studios, and published by Activision. It was released on November 13, 2020.
Set during the early 1980s, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War serves as a direct sequel to the original Call of Duty: Black Ops game, continuing the storyline of the Black Ops series. The game features a gripping single-player campaign, a robust multiplayer mode, and the return of the fan-favorite Zombies mode.
In the single-player campaign, players take on the role of a CIA operative codenamed Bell, who is tasked with tracking down a Soviet spy codenamed Perseus. The campaign features multiple endings and branching paths based on player choices, adding replayability and depth to the narrative experience.
The multiplayer mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War offers a variety of traditional game modes, including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search and Destroy, as well as new modes like Combined Arms and Fireteam. The game features a range of maps set in iconic locations around the world, each designed to offer a unique and dynamic gameplay experience.
The Zombies mode returns with a new storyline set in the Dark Aether universe, featuring new characters, weapons, and gameplay mechanics. Players can team up with friends to survive against waves of undead enemies while uncovering the mysteries of the Dark Aether.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its engaging campaign, polished multiplayer experience, and the return of the Zombies mode. It was also a commercial success, quickly becoming one of the best-selling games of 2020 and cementing its place as a popular entry in the Call of Duty series.
