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If you want to spend the weekend running and shooting in the next installment of the best seller Call of Duty Serie, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, there are some immediate steps you need to take right now.
From September 18 to September 20, the multiplayer alpha of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will be live. The alpha will contain only online multiplayer, with three types of traditional 6v6 matches on two different maps. There is also a 12v12 “Combined Arms” mode, featuring the popular Domination game type.
Here’s how to get access to the alpha of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
It should be noted that this is not the beta. Access to the beta will take place over two weekends in October: October 8-12 for PlayStation 4 owners, and October 15-19 for all platforms, including Xbox One and PC. Don’t worry, it’s not much more. Look how quickly the summer went by.
Alpha is a different matter. The multiplayer alpha for Black Ops Cold War, which takes place this weekend, includes access to three 6v6 modes on two maps, as well as Domination in the new 12v12 Combined Arms mode. It’s obviously not much, but it’s still early access to the early game early in its development. And it’s free!
This is all you need to do to ensure access to the Black Ops Cold War alpha from tomorrow.
Step 1. Have a PlayStation 4
Apologies to Xbox and PC owners, but the alpha of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War it is exclusive to PlayStation 4. If you only play on Xbox and PC, you will have to wait until the second weekend to test the October beta. Black Ops Cold War. But if you have a PlayStation 4, or easy access to one, congratulations. You are ready for alpha.
Step 2. Download the alpha version right now
On the PlayStation Store, search for the alpha download using the keywords “Black Ops Cold War Alpha”. Or you can log into your PlayStation account through your web browser and click here to find the download. Just download the app and wait.
Alternatively, you can access the alpha through the menu to Call of Duty: War Zone. The “Alpha” menu sheet should take you directly to the download of Black Ops Cold War alpha.
At 23.9 gigabytes, the alpha of Black Ops Cold War it is not the most abundant discharge. But depending on your internet connection, it could take a while. It would be wise to spend the entire day today (September 17) downloading the file and minding your own business. The moment the alpha is active, you can just jump, no problem.
For players from the US, Europe and the UK, here are all the times in your region when the alpha begins on September 18.
- UK: 6pm BST
- Europe: 7 pm CEST
- USA (East Coast) (represents!): 1 pm EDT
- US (West Coast): 10 am PDT
Step 3. Access PlayStation Plus (if you are in Germany)
In most parts of the world, access to the alpha version is free and does not require a PlayStation Plus subscription. But those who reside in Germany need a subscription to PlayStation Plus. This is due to the game’s content rating and German censorship regulations.
What else do I need to know about alpha?
As we mentioned, the alpha is obviously low on content – the game is still in development. But this is what gamers can expect to play in the alpha.
- 6v6 Team Deathmatch, Domination and Kill Confirmed modes, on Miami and Satellite maps.
- Combined weapons in 12v12 mode – Domination. This is a change from the normal “Domination” game type that uses vehicles on larger-scale maps, which are Armada and Crossroads.
- Access to Create-a-Class.
What else do I get for playing alpha?
Alpha players will be rewarded with a unique business card that signifies to the world you have played as an alpha. The calling card can be used in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: War Zoneand Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War when the game launches in November. That means eternal bragging rights over those who are late to the party.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War arrives on PlayStation, Xbox and PC on November 13.
