NEW SEASON OF CALL OF DUTY: BLACK OPS 4
CONTENT STARTS NOW WITH ‘OPERATION SPECTRE RISING’
Available First on
PlayStation®4, Operation Spectre Rising Introduces a Ton of Free, New Content
and Updates Across the Game
Black Ops Pass Owners
Gain Access to Three Additional Multiplayer Maps, Including Two New Maps and
One Remastered Classic Map and an Exclusive Blackout Character
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – Apr. 30, 2019 –
The newest community event and seasonal release for Call of Duty®:
Black Ops 4 is available now on Playstation®4, with other
platforms to follow. Operation
Spectre Rising delivers assassin-themed updates
across the game, including a beloved Specialist, big changes to Blackout, new
game modes and personalization items, as well as adding three Multiplayer maps
and a special summer-themed event.
“The community has anticipated Spectre’s
return for a long time, and that’s inspired us to build Operation
Spectre Rising allaroundthisshadowy,
fan-favorite assassin and the wetworks theme,” said Dan Bunting, Co-Studio
Head, Treyarch. “This new Operation delivers lots of new game modes and fun
ways to play Black Ops 4, including some really cool changes to the Blackout map following Spectre’s
dramatic introduction – players won’t want to miss this event!”
Operation Spectre Rising’s free, new content includes:
- The Assassin Specialist – Available in Multiplayer and
Blackout, Spectre introduces a new gameplay innovation with a unique
Shadow Blade melee weapon, and channels players’ inner assassin to skillfully
strike targeted enemies for quick and stealthy kills. This fan-favorite
Specialist also wields a smoke grenade that not only provides instant cover to
move undetected, but also reveals enemies.
- New Blackout Updates – In Blackout, Spectre has
ruptured the famous Hydro Dam causing a massive flood, altering the landscape
and forcing players to adapt in order to survive a wide variety of combat
situations, while outrunning the Collapse. Additionally, players will have the
opportunity to discover updates in Alcatraz like the addition of the Tactical Raft
and more.
- New Black Market Gear – The Black Market
has been restocked with a variety of new weapon camos, outfits, gestures, and
accessories themed for Operation Spectre Rising. This includes
notable weapons like the Tigershark LMG and the Nifo’Oti melee weapon, all
unlockable through the Contraband Tiers as fans play through the game.
- New Zombies Features – Operation Spectre Rising
introduces new weapons across all Zombies maps, Classic Elixir Restock feature,
and Hard Mode Gauntlet challenges throughout the season.
In addition to the free content, Black
Ops Pass owners gain access to even more in-game content, available first on
PlayStation®4:
- New Multiplayer Map, Masquerade – A medium-sized map
set amidst an embassy under siege. Masquerade is structured for
mid-range combat as players must weave through markets and city alleyways to
get to the fortified embassy courtyard.
- New Multiplayer Map, Artifact – A larger-sized map
set in a remote landscape where treasure hunters have located and unearthed an
ancient artifact. The mapis filled with a variety of rock formations
from thermal geysers to ice caverns. Combat is fierce with engagement ranging
across environmental hazards on a vertical map.
- New Multiplayer Map, WMD – Remastered from
the original Call of Duty: Black Ops, WMD is a medium-sized map set in
an active weapons manufacturing facility. Combat takes place in a combination
of interior and exterior engagements at different ranges that supports all
types of weapon types and playstyles.
- New Blackout Character, Uncle Frank – Black Ops Pass
owners get instant access to Uncle Frank, also known as the older
version of Frank Woods. This iconic, fan-favorite character originally from Call
of Duty: Black Ops II makes his debut in Blackout.
“The team has worked hard to offer a
real diversity of content with Operation Spectre Rising, while
providing a thoughtful cadence that keeps the experience fresh across the
entire breadth of the game,” said Mark Gordon, Co-Studio Head of Treyarch.
“From Spectre debuting in Multiplayer and Blackout, to design
modifications that will allow us to share content on a more regular basis, Operation
Spectre Rising really shifts this season into a higher gear.”
In addition to the content releasing
now with Operation Spectre Rising, spring turns into summer in June with
the annual Call of Duty Days of Summer community event. This
limited-time event will debut new game modes, seasonal themed customizations
and accessories for fans to acquire.
The Black Ops Pass* is included in the Digital
Deluxe Edition, the Digital Deluxe Enhanced Edition, the Pro Edition,
and the Mystery Box Edition of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4,
and can also be purchased standalone digitally or at participating retailers.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is published by
Activision and developed by Treyarch with additional development support from
Raven Software and PC development with Beenox. For the latest intel check
out: www.callofduty.com, www.youtube.com/callofduty and follow @CallofDuty and @Treyarch on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. The game is rated M for Mature
(Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Strong Language).
*Black Ops Pass (BOP) content is not
final, is subject to change, and may not include all downloadable content
available for the game. BOP content may not be available in all countries,
and pricing and release dates may vary by platform. BOP content should be
downloaded from the in-game store only; do not purchase separately, or you will
be charged again. BOP content may be sold separately.
About Treyarch
Treyarch is an award-winning video game
studio, driven by the desire to create epic gameplay experiences that are
enjoyed by as many video game fans as possible. It is an approach that has
helped to make the studio behind the Call of Duty®: Black Ops series
of games an industry-leading developer. Call of Duty: Black Ops set
an entertainment launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues
to be one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK
Chart-Track; Call of Duty®: Black Ops II set world-wide launch
day records; and Call of Duty®: Black Ops III held the biggest
entertainment opening weekend of 2015, and was the #1 console game globally for
the calendar year. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 isthe
studio’s most recent release. Additionally, Treyarch is the birthplace of
Call of Duty’s Zombies. Treyarch is wholly owned by Activision.
About Activision
Headquartered in Santa Monica,
California, Activision is a leading global producer and publisher of
interactive entertainment. Activision maintains operations throughout the world
and is a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI),
an S&P 500 company. More information about Activision and its
products can be found on the company’s website, www.activision.com or by
following @Activision.
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