Gameplay for Season 1 of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has finally been revealed. The Game Awards 2020 has been filled with countless announcements, and one of the biggest reveals is from one of the biggest games of the year; Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
This reveal doesn't come as a surprise, as it was already confirmed that Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War would receive a gameplay reveal at the show. However, it is exciting to finally get a taste of what players will be able to enjoy in just a few days. The new season looks to have an interesting story as its background, and it also comes with new weapons, maps, and more.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War has received good reviews thus far, but there have been small complaints, such as not having Call of Duty: Warzone integrated at launch. But some of that is resolved with this Season 1 update. The reveal shows new weapons, multiplayer maps, and perhaps biggest of all, what looks to be a whole new Warzone map; albeit one that technically has been in a Call of Duty battle royale before.
The new map for Call of Duty: Warzone that comes with Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War looks to be a remake of Alcatraz, a battle royale map from Blackout, the mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. With the Fireteam mode in Black Ops Cold War, there is a chance that this map is for that mode, but it seems unlikely. Players have been hoping for a new map in Warzone for quite some time. The success of Warzone has been undeniable since the battle royale launched in March. But after countless hours of fragging it up together online, fans have been looking for something new, and that's exactly what Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War looks to give.
The Call of Duty: Warzone integration (which starts on December 16) doesn't only bring a new map to the mix, but it should overhaul a lot of the gameplay by bringing in the weapons and features from this year's mainline Call of Duty; Black Ops Cold War. While some games, like Fortnite or Apex Legends, can provide some interesting changes with new seasons or fresh maps, the idea that Warzone shares implementation with the mainline Call of Duty means that it can get a total overhaul and refresh each year, which is rather exciting.
Some of Season 1 of Black Ops Cold War was already leaked, including the weapons. There was also a lot that was rumored or assumed, so it is nice to see some of that being confirmed. The full content is now just days away.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.