Following today’s Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War reveal trailer, Activision has confirmed that crossplay and cross progression will be a feature fans can expect. Also announced today are the Black Ops Cold War different editions. Unfortunately for those asuming that you’ll be able to upgrade to the next-gen (PS5, Xbox Series X) versions of Black Ops Cold War if you buy the game on current-gen for free, that’s not happening.
Activision has announced three different editions for Black Ops Cold War: standard, Cross-Gen Bundle and the Ultimate Edition. Note all info are obtained from the PlayStation Store and Microsoft Store.
Description
Pre-order any digital edition and receive:
– Early access to the Open Beta – first on PS4™*
– Operator Frank Woods and an assault rifle Weapon Blueprint for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and Call of Duty®: Warzone™**Includes:
– Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War game
— Includes PS4™ version of game
— Plays on PS5™ via backward compatibility when it launches
– Confrontation Weapons Pack
Description
Pre-order any digital edition and receive:
– Early access to the Open Beta – first on PS4™*
– Operator Frank Woods and an assault rifle Weapon Blueprint for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and Call of Duty®: Warzone™**Buy this digital PS4™ version of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War from the Playstation®Store and download the PS5™ version at no extra cost when it launches.
Includes:
– Cross Gen Bundle of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War game
— Includes PS4™ version of game and PS5™ version when it launches
– Confrontation Weapons Pack
Description
Pre-order any digital edition and receive:
– Early access to the Open Beta – first on PS4™*
– Operator Frank Woods and an assault rifle Weapon Blueprint for immediate use in Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and Call of Duty®: Warzone™**Buy this digital PS4™ version of Call of Duty®: Black Ops Cold War from the Playstation®Store and download the PS5™ version at no extra cost when it launches.
Includes:
– Cross Gen Bundle
— Includes PS4™ version of game and PS5™ version when it launches
– Land, Sea and Air Pack
— 3 Operator Skins
— 3 Vehicle Skins
— 3 Weapon Blueprints
– Battle Pass Bundle (1 Season Battle Pass + 20 Tier Skips)***
– Confrontation Weapons Pack
As you can see, there is no way (for now) that you can buy the PS5 or Xbox Series X version directly for $60. You’ll need to buy the Cross-Gen Bundle if you’re thinking of double-dipping Black Ops Cold War on current and next-gen which is at $870. This is the same thing 2K Games has done with NBA 2K21
I guess the logical step for die-hard fans is just to get the Cross-Gen Bundle so they can be sure to play Black Ops Cold War on current and next-gen, then? What will your move be?
Black Ops Cold War will be released on November 13 on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.