Release Date
The release date for Call of Duty: Cold War has not been officially announced, but it is rumored to be releasing on November 13, 2020. This would align with the release schedule of previous Call of Duty games, which have typically been released in November.
Platforms
Call of Duty: Cold War is expected to be released on the following platforms:
Platform | Release Date |
---|---|
PlayStation 4 | November 13, 2020 |
PlayStation 5 | Holiday 2020 |
Xbox One | November 13, 2020 |
Xbox Series X | Holiday 2020 |
PC | November 13, 2020 |
Setting
Call of Duty: Cold War is set during the Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union that lasted from the mid-1940s to the early 1990s. The game is said to feature a campaign that will take players to different locations around the world, including Berlin, Vietnam, and Cuba.
Gameplay
Call of Duty: Cold War is expected to feature a variety of gameplay modes, including a single-player campaign, multiplayer, and cooperative zombies. The multiplayer mode is said to include new maps and modes, as well as a new leveling system. The zombies mode is said to feature a new story and new types of zombies.
Characters
Call of Duty: Cold War is said to feature a number of new characters, as well as some returning characters from previous Call of Duty games. The main protagonist of the game is said to be a CIA agent named Russell Adler. Other characters include:
- Frank Woods
- Alex Mason
- Jason Hudson
- Viktor Reznov
Story
The story of Call of Duty: Cold War is said to be a "direct sequel" to the original Call of Duty: Black Ops. The game is said to follow the CIA’s efforts to track down a Soviet spy who is operating within the United States. The game is also said to explore the origins of the Cold War and the rise of the Soviet Union.
Leaks
There have been a number of leaks related to Call of Duty: Cold War. These leaks have revealed information about the game’s setting, gameplay, and characters. Some of the most notable leaks include:
- A gameplay trailer that was leaked in August 2020.
- A list of the game’s multiplayer maps that was leaked in September 2020.
- A list of the game’s characters that was leaked in October 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- When is Call of Duty: Cold War coming out?
- November 13, 2020
- What platforms will Call of Duty: Cold War be released on?
- PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC
- What is the setting of Call of Duty: Cold War?
- The Cold War
- What is the gameplay of Call of Duty: Cold War like?
- First-person shooter with a variety of modes, including single-player campaign, multiplayer, and cooperative zombies
- What are the characters of Call of Duty: Cold War?
- Russell Adler, Frank Woods, Alex Mason, Jason Hudson, and Viktor Reznov
References
- Call of Duty: Cold War Officially Revealed
- Call of Duty: Cold War Leaks Reveal New Maps, Modes, and Characters
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