Season five is coming quickly and with it a big chunk of new free content, like five new multiplayer maps, the Flamethrower Scorestreak, new Warzone and Zombies perks, and a brand new mode: Double Agent. We can’t wait for you to play this one. Prepare for sabotage and deception at its best.
The next step in Perseus’ plan is finally in play as the Numbers program is broadcast to field workers around the world, on both sides of the conflict. The mind-altering message affects all but the toughest Operators, turning former allies into sudden enemies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Warzone Season 5 is coming to PlayStation on August 12. Here’s what you need to know:
New weapons and Kitsune lead the Season Five Battle Pass
The Season 5 Battle Pass brings two new weapons: the EM2 and TEC-9.
EM2 (level 15) – The fully automatic EM2 assault rifle has a built-in low optical zoom for improved accuracy. It features a slower rate of fire with reliable range.
TEC-9 (level 31) – Extend out of range with the TEC-9’s improved accuracy, low recoil, and slower rate of fire. A versatile SMG with solid damage output.
Purchase the Season Five Battle Pass for instant access to 100 levels of content, including Kitsune, the self-taught Japanese cybersecurity expert and world-class thief, instantly at level 0. And for the first time, a Kitsune exclusive operator skin Additional can also be instantly unlocked with a Battle Pass Bundle purchase at the start of the season.
Earn two more weapons – the Marshal shotgun / pistol hybrid and the Cane melee weapon – by completing their in-game challenges or purchasing their corresponding store bundles later in the season.
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Fight the zombies and discover Intel in Echelon
Pack your bags for Devil’s Mountain this season as the Onslaught Orb hovers over the board on the new Echelon map. Team up with another Requiem Agent and take on increasingly difficult waves of enemies, making sure you grab every last bit of Dark Aether Intel’s new story along the way.
Later this season, expect another limited-time mode to arrive in Onslaught, along with a new weapon blueprint and other surprises for PlayStation users.
New multiplayer modes: double agent and demolition
Get ready for a whole new multiplayer experience with the arrival of Double Agent. Each match sees operators take on one of three roles:
Double agents: Eliminate everyone or successfully trigger explosive charges on the map.
The inspector : Use clues to target suspected duplicate agents as wanted.
The operators: Work together to identify and eliminate duplicate agents before it’s too late.
Several players are assigned as double agents, who must sabotage the mission by successfully wiping out the investigation team. Unmask the traitors before it happens … if you can.
Season five also sees the debut of Demolition in Black Ops Cold War. In this classic respawn mode, the attacking team attempts to destroy a pair of active bomb sites while the defenders must run as long as they attempt to do so.
Additional Multiplayer Maps and Scorestreak
Rank (6v6): This all-new map located at Devil’s Mountain in West Germany takes operators to a damaged NATO compound where they must fight through the rain and ash in the wake of Perseus’ latest attack.
Slums (6v6): Deploy in Panama City in this classic three-lane map first introduced in Black Ops II. A central fountain invites long-range combat across the tracks and numerous Scorestreak aerial bombardments.
Showroom (2v2 and 3v3): Duck and weave between retail displays and kiosks in this small sized card featured in Gunfight and Face Off. Practice later in the season when Showroom is featured in an upcoming Gunfight tournament.
Drive-In (6v6, in season): Break out the popcorn for the return of this cult classic from the original Black Ops. Drive-In features close-quarters combat and powerful surveillance points, namely the big screen of the Galactic Drive-In, where snipers and other long-range weapons thrive.
Zoo (6v6, in season): Take a trip to the zoo, first seen in the Black Ops Escalade DLC Pack. Fight in the bear pits and aquariums and hop on the monorail for a view of the targets below.
Burn them with the flamethrower
Immolate your enemies with the new Flamethrower Scorestreak. This low cost option is great for boosting your score until the next Scorestreak, setting the opposition on fire in the process.
New Outbreak Region, Objective, Vehicle, Grapple Gun and Intel
The epidemic zone has spread to the deserts of Algeria (code name “Collateral”), which makes it a privileged place to collect etherium crystals and deepen the investigation of black ether. Fight the horde around the natural rock formations of the Algerian desert, the desorbed satellite and oil drilling.
Survive the new transport objective by tasking you and your team to escort flyable Requiem machines through the zombie-infested epidemic zone.
And when you need some serious firepower, hop into the tank and blast holes in the heaviest zombies using its huge cannon and mounted turret cannon.
Head to the crafting table to build and equip the new Grapple Gun to easily navigate the Outbreak Zone, and search every nook and cranny for the all-new Intel Story through Outbreak to uncover the final secrets of the tale of the Outbreak. ‘Black Ether.
Expand Your Zombie Arsenal: New Perk, Field Upgrade, and Support
Looking to survive even longer in Outbreak and Round Zombie Maps? Drink Death Perception’s new Perk-a-Cola to highlight obscured enemies with a shiny outline, providing an even greater benefit when you spend Aetherium Crystals to turn it into an absolute power of a boon.
Summon Lightning Bolts using the new Tesla Storm Field Upgrade, connecting with your allies while stunning and damaging enemies caught in its patch. Upgrade its skill levels to stun stronger enemies and increase your team’s movement speed.
Finally, burn the living dead using the flamethrower’s new support weapon, and dive into even more Zombies content in Season Five, including the new “Ikari EggXit” bonus map in Dead Ops Arcade 3.
New Perks, Points of Interest, Gulag and more in Warzone
Expand your gear with two new perks exclusive to Warzone, providing new ways to play and strategize. Choose Combat Scout to lash and highlight enemies you hurt, perfect for focusing your team’s efforts on nearby threats. For increased damage resistance, try Tempered, which improves the quality of your armor for the cost of three armor plate transport slots.
In an effort to broadcast the Mind Altering Numbers program, Perseus and his allies have deployed a network of mobile broadcast stations throughout Verdansk. Their locations change from match to match, so keep your eyes peeled for the chance to uncover new information and earn rewards.
Prepare for 50v50 combat in Clash, a spiritual successor to Warzone Rumble. Enjoy unlimited respawns in a 200 point deathmatch. Complete contracts and public events to gain an advantage over the enemy.
Beware of the mysterious red doors, showing increased volatility since the Numbers program aired. Reports suggest that these doors are sending operators to new locations.
Season 5 launch on August 12
Black Ops Cold War and Warzone Season 5 launches for PlayStation on August 12.
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