

At launch, Black Ops Cold War is set to include a brand-new leveling journey that will later connect to Warzone, allowing players to unlock new functional content to be used in both titles. Specifically, both games will share post-launch seasonal content through the return of the Battle Pass system and the Store, as well as share a progression system. Warzone will continue to evolve after the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, interweaving some of Black Ops Cold War’s themes, weapons, and operators into this blockbuster free-to-play Battle Royale experience.

17-19.Battle Pass, Store, and Armory Integration with Warzone

Everyone else get access to the open beta on Oct. The Xbox and PC early access betas will be open to those who pre-order the game on those platforms on Oct.

8-9 on the PS4, you’ll need to pre-order the game on the PS4 or PS5. In order to access the early access beta on Oct. Like the alpha, the beta will begin on Oct. Fortunately, a longer beta period in October will follow the open alpha. The open alpha is happening exclusively on the PS4, which means that Xbox One and PC players will have to wait a bit longer to finally get their hands on Cold War. You’ll then have a whole weekend to enjoy a slice of what the game’s multiplayer has to offer. If you’re wondering what the actual start time for the Cold War open alpha is, servers will go live at 10 am PT/1 pm ET, according to Activision. Those interested in participating in the open alpha can download it now on PlayStation 4. 18-20, the alpha will allow players to try out three classic Call of Duty multiplayer modes - Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Kill Confirmed - as well as a new mode called Combined Arms: Domination, a “12v12, vehicle-inclusive twist on traditional Domination, set in larger maps compared to the game’s traditional 6v6 play spaces.” Expect to be able to play across five new maps in the game in locations such as Miami and Moscow. Activision will give Call of Duty fans their first taste of Black Ops: Cold War during the game’s free open alpha.
