Black Ops Cold War: Next-Gen, Release, Editions
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War arrives worldwide this November across platforms.
The title represents the first Call of Duty game to launch for the next-generation consoles. The newest entry is developed by Treyarch and Raven Software.
Some fans have been looking for clarification as to when Black Ops Cold War launches for each platform, so let’s breakdown the release dates for the different platforms.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will launch on November 13 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide.
PlayStation 5
Sony PlayStation has announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will ‘launch alongside’ the new PS5. PlayStation and Activision are continuing their marketing partnership for Call of Duty with this title.
The PlayStation 5 launches in select countries on Thursday, November 12, and the rest of the world on November 19.
Black Ops Cold War will be available on Friday, November 13 on PS5 in the US, Canada, Mexico, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand.
Black Ops Cold War will then be available on Thursday, November 19 on PS5 for the rest of the world.
Xbox Series X | S
Activision confirmed that Black Ops Cold War will release on the new Xbox consoles.
The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S will launch on Tuesday, November 10 in 36 countries.
Black Ops Cold War will release on Friday, November 13 on the Xbox Series X | S worldwide.
Game Editions
Here’s a breakdown of which edition you need to get for the different next-gen consoles.
PS5 Disc Edition or Xbox Series X
If you’re buying the PlayStation 5 with Disc Tray or Xbox Series X, here’s the different options available:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Current-Gen Digital Standard Edition ($59.99):
- The Current-Gen Digital Standard Edition is playable on the PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, this is the current-gen version played via backwards compatibility and does not include next-gen features.
- On PS5 and Xbox Series X, players will have the ability to upgrade for $10 to the next-gen version of the game.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Current-Gen Physical Standard Edition ($59.99):
- The Physical Standard Edition for PS4 and Xbox One is playable on PS5 with Disc or Xbox Series X (within console family). However, this is current-gen version played via backwards compatibility and does not feature any next-gen upgrades.
- On PlayStation 5, you can upgrade from the PS4 edition to PS5 edition for $10. Upgrades for Xbox are not available with the Xbox One Physical Standard Edition. PS5 players who buy the PS4 physical standard edition will be required to insert the PS4 game disc into the PS5 in order to play the game.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Digital Cross-Gen Edition ($69.99):
- The Black Ops Cold War Cross-Gen Edition includes access to both the current-gen version of the game, alongside the upgraded next-gen version of the game as part of the bundle.
- The Cross-Gen Edition is available as a digital purchase only on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, Xbox One.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Next-Gen Physical Standard Edition ($69.99):
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for PS5 and Xbox Series X will also be available as a physical disc edition for those interested.
- The PS5 Physical Standard Edition of the game only includes the PlayStation 5 version.
- Xbox Series X Physical Standard Edition of the game will include a copy of the game for both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox One.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Ultimate Edition ($89.99):
- Black Ops Cold War Ultimate Edition includes access to both the current-gen version of the game, alongside the upgraded next-gen version of the game.
- Ultimate Edition is available as a digital purchase only on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, Xbox One.
PS5 Digital Edition or Xbox Series S
If you’re getting a disc-less console (PS5 Digital Edition or Xbox Series S), here’s the options different editions available:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Digital Standard Edition ($59.99):
- The Digital Standard Edition can be played at no extra cost on PS5 and Xbox Series X. However, this is just the current-gen version played through backwards compatibility and does not feature any next-gen upgrades.
- On both PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, players will have the ability to upgrade for $10 to the next-gen version of the game from their console store.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Digital Cross-Gen Edition ($69.99):
- The Black Ops Cold War Cross-Gen Edition includes access to both the current-gen version of the game, alongside the upgraded next-gen version of the game as part of the bundle.
- The Cross-Gen Edition is available as a digital purchase only on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Ultimate Edition ($89.99):
- The Black Ops Cold War Ultimate Edition includes access to both the current-gen version of the game, alongside the upgraded next-gen version of the game as part of the bundle.
- The Ultimate Edition is available as a digital purchase only on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One.
Hopefully this guide helps you navigate the best edition and release date for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War as November approaches.
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