It is a sequel to 2024's Call of Duty: Warzone. The game is a part of 2024's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and 2024's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III, but does not require purchase of any of the parent titles. It was introduced during Season 1 of Modern Warfare II content.
Modern Warfare 3's first multiplayer season of Warzone drops on Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. in Arizona. MW3 and Warzone's first seasons will have new content, maps, weapons, modes, items, gear and more in the free content update.
Black Ops Cold War is set during the early-to-mid 1980s of the Cold War, beginning 13 years after the events of Black Ops. Its story centers around a pursuit of the alleged Soviet spy Perseus, whose stated goal is to subvert the United States and tilt the balance of power toward the Soviet Union.
After multiple leaks and a few weeks of chasing down in-game secret bunkers, Activision has finally unveiled Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War, a direct sequel to 2010's original Black Ops game.