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Call of Duty®: Mobile: Incoming Intel – Player Progression and Ranking Questions Answered

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® – Modalità 2 contro 2 e presentazione del gameplay multigiocatore!

Classic Captain Price: Reporting for Duty in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Blackout!

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Jul 19, 2019

Squawk Talk: Welcome to the mid-season Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix Round-up with Chick and Stew!

Fowl Play-by-Plays, Track Tips, and a whole lot of clucking; join Chick and Stew for the first state-of-play during the Nitro Tour Grand Prix!*

Jul 18, 2019

Twitch Prime: The fourth Free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Item Drop is Here!

Have you linked your Twitch Prime account yet? Then grab the fourth free Customization Bundle today!

Jul 17, 2019

Call of Duty®: Mobile: Incoming Intel – Player Progression and Ranking Questions Answered

As the first large-scale soft launch is set to begin today across both Canada and Australia, with additional territories coming online later, we talked to the Call of Duty: Mobile team about how Player Progression, Weapon Unlocking, and Ranking works.

Jul 17, 2019

Congratulations to Beenox on the amazing launch of Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled!

To celebrate, the development team and fans went fur-throttle on a real kart racing track!

Jul 16, 2019

Call of Duty Endowment Jump Pack and Dynamic Theme Debut Today!

Starting July 16, there are two new ways to show your support for veterans. We check out the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Jump Pack, and interview the Marine Corps veteran, writer, and artist Max Uriarte, creator of the “Night Raid” PlayStation® 4 Theme.

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Mode Spotlight: Sticks and Stones –What you need to know as it returns to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

The party game mode made famous in the original Black Ops is back. If you need a refresher, read on before having some fun.

Jul 15, 2019

Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight: Highlighting Havana

Battle across urban Cuban streets during a tense period in Black Ops history.

Jul 12, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for July 12

A packed week of content: Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 dropped a new Operation, while Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® dropped the first public gameplay along with a Multiplayer Universe reveal date!

Jul 12, 2019

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® – Modalità 2 contro 2 e presentazione del gameplay multigiocatore!

Anticipazioni sul multigiocatore – Prime sequenze di gameplay in diretta streaming: scopri la nuovissima modalità Scontro 2 contro 2 e segna la data del 1° agosto sul calendario, giorno della presentazione mondiale del multigiocatore.

Jul 11, 2019

Classic Captain Price: Reporting for Duty in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Blackout!

Pre-order any version of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® and immediately unlock the classic version of Captain Price as a playable character in Blackout!*

Jul 11, 2019

New Black Ops Pass Maps and Zombies Experience

Zombies have taken over Black Ops Pass in the latest Multiplayer maps and all-new Aether experience “Alpha Omega”.

Jul 10, 2019

Prepare for an Undead Uprising: Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s New Season is Upon Us: Operation Apocalypse Z is here!

Alpha Omega begins: Play the penultimate story in the Aether Zombies experience today, along with three Multiplayer maps, the fan-favorite game Sticks & Stones, big changes to Blackout, a ruthless new Specialist, and a whole lot more!

Jul 09, 2019

Johanna Faries on the Future of Call of Duty Esports

Newly-Appointed Commissioner of Call of Duty’s new esports league focuses on Growth and Fandom

Jul 09, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Reaper in Review

Reaper debuts in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 with an all-new loadout to help you exterminate enemy forces – the Radar Shroud and the newly-retooled Scythe.

Jul 09, 2019

Operation Apocalypse Z Blackout Updates

An apocalypse has left the Blackout map a barren shell of its former landscape.

Jul 09, 2019

Apocalypse Z Black Market Highlights

Operation Apocalypse Z has arrived, and with it comes a whole new range of personalization items. With everything from new outfits to weapon camos, there’s something for everyone.

Jul 09, 2019

Announcing Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Operation Apocalypse Z: Unleashed on the PlayStation® 4 on July 9!

The Season of the Reaper starts tomorrow!

Jul 08, 2019

Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight: Helpful Tips for Hacienda

This swanky Spanish estate is superb for skirmishes of all types. With the lights dimmed and the environment darkened, get the intel you need before dropping in with this handy guide.

Jul 05, 2019

What’s better than new merch? New Call of Duty™ Endowment merch that benefits a great cause!

We check out the Call of Duty Endowment Amazon store, where proceeds from every sale will help get vets back to work.

Jul 03, 2019

It’s time to earn! How Wumpa Coins and Nitro Points* work in Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled!

The first CTR Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix* is live, which means it’s the perfect time to give players some more details on how they can earn the goods!

Jul 03, 2019

Blackout BBQ: Grill ‘Em Up With The Purifier

Take in these helpful tips for getting the most sizzle out of Firebreak’s Special Issue Weaponry this 4th of July.

Jul 03, 2019

Informazioni preliminari su Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®: animazioni e autenticità di nuova generazione

Armi nel dettaglio: un'analisi approfondita del nuovo sistema di animazione delle armi di Call of Duty: Modern Warfare con la partecipazione di Mark Grigsby, direttore delle animazioni di Infinity Ward.

Jul 02, 2019

Announcement: Los Angeles and Minnesota Join New Call of Duty® Esports League

Wilf Family-led WISE Ventures Bring Esports to Minnesota; Immortals Gaming Club Grow Los Angeles Presence

Jul 01, 2019

Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Nitro Tour Grand Prix is Coming This Week!

We go behind-the-scenes with some extra information on the imminent first Grand Prix: Read on to find out more!

Jul 01, 2019

Armed Forces Day (UK): Celebrating and Recognizing the Troops, Families, Cadets, and Veterans.

Saturday June 29 is Armed Forces Day in the United Kingdom. On this occasion, Call of Duty™ Endowment celebrates the men and women in uniform, and launches a campaign to help former service members find high quality employment.

Jun 28, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for June 28

Tips on a Black Ops 4 Specialist. Information on Black Ops 4 Contracts and Medals. Tactics on proper Power-up use in Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled. An in-depth interview about the Tech of Modern Warfare®, and a celebration of Armed Forces Day.

Jun 28, 2019

Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled updates, content additions, Grand Prix event, new features, and patch notes are ready to go!

Beenox is hard at work, making some adjustments and improvements to the game to provide the best ongoing kart racing experience possible, including addressing the save data issue on the PlayStation® 4.

Jun 28, 2019

Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Power-Up Planning!

What’s in those boxes? A number of different power-ups but knowing when and how to use them can be vitally important to your racing victories! Check the following overview and advice to help you out!

Jun 27, 2019

Informazioni preliminari su Modern Warfare: il motore di gioco di Call of Duty: Modern Warfare mostra i muscoli

Modern Warfare, tecnicamente parlando: il capo programmatore rendering e direttore studio di Infinity Ward Poland, Michal Drobot, svela le tecnologie che muovono il nuovo Call of Duty.

Jun 26, 2019

Announcement: Activate and Complete Contracts to Unlock Even More in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

Introducing a new in-game system that delivers challenges and rewards to your Black Ops 4 experience

Jun 25, 2019

Get Rewarded for Blackout Valor with Medals

Medals earn extra Merits as you rise through the Blackout ranks.

Jun 25, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Shedding Some Light on Firebreak

We’re not saying these tips for Firebreak are lit… but they may help you put a fire under the enemy team in your next Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer game.

Jun 24, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for June 21

Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled is Available Now! Ground War and Labours of Hercules in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4! An interview about the Art of Call of Duty® Modern Warfare®, and more!

Jun 21, 2019

Zombies Gauntlet Spotlight: A Guide to The Labours of Hercules

Based in the “Ancient Evil” experience in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Zombies, the Labours of Hercules Gauntlet tests you to the very core. Here are some tips to help you survive it!

Jun 20, 2019

Great Games Start with Great People: Activision Launches Profile on The Muse.

Ever wonder what is it like to work for Activision or one of our Game Development Studios? What does it mean to our employees to be responsible for creating some of the most beloved characters and franchises in gaming? Read on to find out!

Jun 19, 2019

Modern Warfare® Informazioni preliminari: come la fotogrammetria contribuisce a rendereCall of Duty®: Modern Warfare® un nuovo punto di riferimento per la grafica neivideogiochi.

L'arte della guerra: il direttore artistico Joel Emslie svela le tecniche egli obiettivi dei grafici di Infinity Ward nello sviluppo di Call of Duty®:Modern Warfare®.

Jun 18, 2019

Blackout Spotlight: Ground Rules for Ground War in Blackout

Feel like making friends in Blackout? How about 49 of them? Welcome to Blackout Ground War, the latest mode in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4.

Jun 17, 2019

Activision E3 and Weekly Wrap-Up for June 14

New Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® knowledge, Call of Duty®: Mobile questions answered, Crash™ invades E3, Spyro™ reignites the Nintendo Switch and PC, and more!

Jun 14, 2019

Tune in to CWL Anaheim, Call of Duty Esports’ Home Away from Home

Subheader: From June 14 to June 16, watch teams from around the world compete for the CWL Anaheim title in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 on PlayStation® 4.

Jun 14, 2019

Map Spotlight: Guidance on Grind in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

Grind is here in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and it’s just as hella sick as you remember it. But before you drop in, get to know your surroundings.

Jun 14, 2019

Player Spotlight: CWL Pro Brandon “Dashy” Otell Spills Some Secrets for Sniping

We get schooled by CWL Pro Dashy, a competitive Call of Duty sharpshooter. Expect advice on mastering long-range takedowns, as well as becoming a more focused player in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4.

Jun 13, 2019

Get Ready for the Grand Prix: Beenox Introduces Post-Launch Content for Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled

The Grand Prix is Free Seasonal Content for Everyone Who’s Purchased the Game

Jun 12, 2019

Blackout Spotlight: Exploring Alcatraz in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Blackout

To celebrate the return of Alcatraz Portals, we wait for the mists to clear, and break down the destinations on this chaotic prison isle. Now with a newly-moored submarine, and other aquatic additions!

Jun 11, 2019

Grab even more Goods: Twitch Prime has a third Free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Item Drop!

Want more free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 gear? Link your Twitch Prime account and obtain the third free Customization Bundle!

Jun 11, 2019

Rekindle the fire: Spyro™ Reignited Trilogy arrives on September 3 for Nintendo Switch and PC!

Spyro™ is back and bringing the heat with remastered versions of Spyro™ the Dragon, Spyro™ 2: Ripto’s Rage! and Spyro™ Year of the Dragon, coming to new platforms in 2019!

Jun 11, 2019

Call of Duty®: Mobile: Future Intel – Questions Answered about the Beta Tests to Come

With the first regional Beta test starting in Australia, and more territories coming online in the months to come, we asked the Call of Duty®: Mobile team about how the game is shaping up.

Jun 10, 2019

Activision at E3 2019: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare: Here’s What You Need to Know

E3 2019 is go! Find out where you can get the latest information, interviews, and follow all of the action regarding Modern Warfare.

Jun 08, 2019

Activision at E3 2019: Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Here’s What You Need to Know

E3 2019 is go! Here’s all the information you need regarding Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and where to play it!

Jun 08, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for June 7

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Days of Summer, a Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gameplay Trailer, and NVIDIA® supporting Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® on PC.

Jun 07, 2019

Mode Spotlight: Capture the Flag with the Specialists of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

In celebration of CTF’s return, we take a look at how this classic game mode gets a facelift with the help of the Specialists.

Jun 07, 2019

Let’s Get Wild: The Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Gameplay Launch Trailer is Live!

The Race is On: Check out the Gameplay Launch Trailer and Prepare for Untamed Speed, Unleashed Style, and Unmatched Mayhem!

Jun 06, 2019

Announcement: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® on PC to Support DirectX Raytracing Powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX

Looking Good: Real-Time Raytracing and NVIDIA Adaptive Shading are a part of NVIDIA’s RTX suite of gaming technologies coming to Modern Warfare® on PC used to take advantage of Infinity Ward’s robust graphics engine capabilities.

Jun 05, 2019

Ride the waves and jump into Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Days of Summer community event!

The Operation Spectre Rising party continues with a host of new content for all game modes in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4. Find out what’s available below:

Jun 04, 2019

All the Intel on the Days of Summer Black Market Updates

Blackjack's been busy. Take a look at what he's got for you.

Jun 04, 2019

Get the Grav with a New Community Challenge*

You've wielded this thing in Zombies and Blackout, now work together to unlock the Grav assault rifle in Multiplayer!

Jun 04, 2019

Blackout Days of Summer Updates

Summertime vibes infiltrate Blackout's big map.

Jun 04, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for May 31

Call of Duty® Modern Warfare® has been announced! Read more about the various editions of the game, as well as more about the Campaign Narrative. Plus: Receive some Tactical Advice for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s latest Zombies Gauntlet!

May 31, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Mode Spotlight: Surviving the Super Blood Wolf Moon

This 30-round Gauntlet inside Alistair Rhodes’ estate is quite bully. Don’t be a goldbrick; read these tips and give it a go in Black Ops 4.

May 31, 2019

Modern Warfare® Initial Intel: An Early Look into the Dramatic Story of Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®

Reimagined: In the first Initial Intel Drop, Infinity Ward’s Storytellers Explain the Goals of the Single-Player Campaign Narrative.

May 31, 2019

Announcement: Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Editions Now Available for Pre-Order!

Which Edition of the new Modern Warfare is right for you? Read on to find out!

May 30, 2019

Annuncio di Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®

Preparatevi a entrare in azione. Modern Warfare® è tornato e arriva il 25 ottobre

May 30, 2019

Memorial Day: A Solemn Day Honoring All Those Who Sacrificed

We interview Dan Goldenberg about his military service and dedication to helping veterans as the Executive Director of Call of Duty® Endowment.

May 27, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for May 24

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Map Spotlights, a breakdown of Battery, new weapons, Party Up planning, a deep dive into Call of Duty®: Mobile’s Battle Royale mode, and new Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Adventure Info!

May 24, 2019

Map Spotlight: Unmasking Masquerade

A clever use of parade floats turns this embassy environment into a large battle-ground. Here are Tips and Tricks for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Multiplayer map.

May 24, 2019

Announcement: Details of Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Adventure Mode Revealed!

Play Classic or Nitro Fueled Adventure Mode and defeat Nitros Oxide: It’s a Survival of the Fastest!

May 24, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 – New Declassified Intel: VFX

Treyarch releases the fifth video in the DECLASSIFIED series charting the secrets behind the development of the Black Ops series.

May 23, 2019

Map Spotlight: Advice for Artifact

A Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 map released for Black Ops Pass holders with Operation Spectre Rising, Artifact turns a natural environment into a unique battle-ground. Here are a few tips for mastering it.

May 22, 2019

Call of Duty®: Mobile: Further Intel – A First Look into Call of Duty®: Mobile’s Battle Royale Mode.

We drop into the fast and frantic Battle Royale mode coming with Call of Duty®: Mobile. Read on for an extensive overview, showcasing match types and classes, a new way to revive, the different perspectives on combat, along with map location revelations, and more!

May 21, 2019

Share the Maps of Black Ops Pass When You Party Up*

Traveling to new locations is always better with your friends.

May 21, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Breaking Down Battery

Need a demolitions expert with attitude? Lace up those boots and jump into Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 battle with Battery.

May 20, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for May 17.

A Prop Hunt Primer, a WMD Walkthrough, and Masses of Call of Duty®: Mobile Knowledge!

May 17, 2019

Blackout After Dark: Another Tournament Begins Today!

Casters and Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Pro Players take on each other across the main Blackout map and Alcatraz tonight. Why not dim the lights and watch along with them?

May 17, 2019

The New Weapons of Operation Spectre Rising

Cast your gaze upon the latest weaponry to hit the Contraband stream.

May 17, 2019

Call of Duty®: Mobile: Fresh Intel – A Preview of What’s to Come

With the first regional Beta tests imminent, join us for a deeper dive into Call of Duty®: Mobile. Learn the controls, check out the loadouts, and gather knowledge of expected Multiplayer maps.

May 16, 2019

Map Spotlight: A Walkthrough of Multiplayer Map WMD

The Nova 6 laboratory is back for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4. Here’s an overview and tactics for navigating this blast from the past.

May 15, 2019

Mode Spotlight: A Proper Primer on Prop Hunt in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

This game mode is unlike any other in Call of Duty®: easy to understand, difficult to master, and hilariously fun. Here’s some help…

May 14, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for May 10: A Guide Book, a Desk Host, Free Gear, Spectre Intel, Crash Customization, and a Cactus or Two!

The Official Guide to Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice, an interview with CWL’s Katie Bedford, some Prime gear, customization options for Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and a stroll through the plant props of Multiplayer Map Arsenal.

May 10, 2019

Black Ops Foliage: Inspecting the Often-Overlooked Artistry of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

We took some time to marvel at the xeriscapes of Multiplayer Map Arsenal with Treyarch’s Associate Art Director, Shaun Bell.

May 10, 2019

Announcement: More Characters and Skins Revealed in Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled!

Part 2: Picking a racer has never been more fun! Read on to find out why:

May 10, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Stealth Intel on “Wetworks” Specialist Spectre

Exceptional evasion. Surgical precision. Here are the tools of the trade used by Spectre, the mysterious assassin from Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4.

May 09, 2019

Announcement: Crash Bandicoot Customization Revealed!

Part 1: Customization is coming to Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled! Read on for all the kart details.

May 09, 2019

Grab more Goods: Twitch Prime Has a second Free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Item Drop to Collect

Love free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 gear? Link your Twitch Prime account to unlock the second free Customization Bundle!

May 08, 2019

Inside COD World League: An Interview with CWL Desk Host Katie Bedford

After telling her story on the official Call of Duty® World League website, we catch up with the official Call of Duty esports league’s newest host.

May 07, 2019

Sekiro Strategies: The Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice, Official Game Guide is Now Available!

Official Guide partner Future Press is world-renowned for crafting quality tomes to the toughest games: Find out what it took to create almost 600 Pages of finely-detailed Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice tactics with our in-depth interview.

May 06, 2019

Prop Hunt: Letters From The Front Lines

Prop Hunt may be fun, but it's no joke to the brave props fighting for survival.

May 06, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for May 3: Spectre Rising, CWL London Calling, and Loadout Editing

Operation Spectre Rising launched, we roam the flooded Blackout Wetworks Map, Companion App Loadout management was accessible, and we prepared for CWL London.

May 03, 2019

Wetworks: The latest map updates to Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Blackout

After the Flood: A survey of the changing Blackout landscape following the Hydro Dam explosion.

May 03, 2019

Navigate Wetworks Like A Champ

Rediscover Blackout after a dam explosion.

May 03, 2019

Pros and Prospects Head Across the Pond for CWL London

The best Call of Duty players in the world take their talents to the United Kingdom from May 3 to May 5. Here’s what you need to know.

May 02, 2019

A New Call of Duty® Companion App Update Brings Blackout Combat Record and Loadout Editor

Live today for the Call of Duty® Companion App, the expanded Combat Record is now available for Blackout, as well as Loadout manipulation with real-time, in-game equipment swapping!

May 01, 2019

Prepare for a Flood of New Content: Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s New Season Has Arrived: Operation Spectre Rising is Available Now!

The arrival of an assassin Specialist, the Wetworks update to the original Blackout map, three Multiplayer maps, Prop Hunt, a new Zombies Gauntlet, masses of gear, and much more.

Apr 30, 2019

Announcing Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Operation Spectre Rising: Infiltrating the PlayStation® 4 on April 30!

Prepare yourself for a deluge of Black Ops 4 content, starting tomorrow.

Apr 29, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for April 26: Pitfall Features, Digging into Ajax, and Stockpile Strategies

We opened the Activision vault a crack this week, revealing some Pitfall! prototypes and memorabilia, as well as offering some tactics advice on Stockpile MP mode and aid when playing as Ajax.

Apr 26, 2019

Black Ops 4 Mode Spotlight - Stockpile: How to Up Your Stock and Strategy in this Re-Imagined Multiplayer Mode Favorite

Tag and bag the opposition in this Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer game mode that features high stakes objective play.

Apr 26, 2019

RetroVision Feature Part 2: Pitfall! Prototypes

Activision’s seminal 1982 platformer Pitfall! turned 37 years old on April 20. In the conclusion to this feature, we uncover 11 different game versions and prototypes!

Apr 25, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Digging into Ajax

Intel on Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s Ajax, from basic strategy to countermeasures

Apr 24, 2019

RetroVision Feature Part 1: Happy 37th Birthday, Pitfall Harry!

Activision’s 1982 platformer Pitfall! turned 37 years old on April 20. We raided the Activision Vault to uncover rare game prototypes, art, and amassed a retrospective charting the seminal game’s creation.

Apr 23, 2019

Blackout Tips Part 5: More Advice for Surviving Alcatraz

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 – Blackout is free* until the end of April. In the final installment of Blackout tips, look for advice on redeploys, wall buys, and zombie containment.

Apr 22, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for April 19: Sekiro Strategies, a sandstorm whips up Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Map Arsenal, and more Blackout tips!

While a trio of tricky Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Bosses received their comeuppance; this week was mainly focused on filling you in with advice and tips on Blackout.

Apr 19, 2019

Blackout Tips Part 4: Hardcore Blackout – Breaking Down the Ultimate Test of Survival!

Winning a game of Hardcore Blackout is no easy feat. Here’s what the mode entails and how to step up your game.

Apr 19, 2019

Blackout Tips Part 3: Overview and Advice for Surviving Alcatraz

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 – Blackout is free* until the end of April. Break out as a top soldier in Alcatraz. Check out the following tips that could help you lock up victory.

Apr 18, 2019

Map Spotlight: Analyzing Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Map Arsenal as the Sandstorm Hits!

At Diaysler Robotics’ manufacturing plant, a storm is brewing. Prepare for impact with these tips and tricks.

Apr 17, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Boss Strategies Part 2. More Tips for Tackling Three More Tough Boss Foes

If Juzou the Drunkard, Lady Butterfly, or the Great Serpent is causing you consternation, take heed with the following tactics.

Apr 16, 2019

Blackout Tips Part 2: Needing Vehicle, Weapon Sight and Game Mode Tactics? Then Check out the Second Set of Tips to Perfect your Battle Royale Plan.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 – Blackout is free* until the end of April. For those dropping in or needing a refresher, this five-part guide should help you get up to speed.

Apr 15, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for April 12: Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice reviews and real-world contraption-building, a new CWL host, a Crimsix Control Guide, and more!

Whether you’re just getting started in Blackout, or you’re requiring advice on mastering Black Ops 4’s Control mode, we have the strategy for you. Plus, learn about Call of Duty® World League’s newest on-air talent, and what happens when you fire a flamethrower at a metal umbrella.

Apr 12, 2019

Blackout Tips Part 1: Just Getting Started in Blackout or need a refresher? Then Check out the First Set of Tips to Perfect your Battle Royale Plan.

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 – Blackout is free* until the end of April. For those dropping in for the first time, this five-part guide should help you get up to speed.

Apr 12, 2019

Player Spotlight: CWL Pro Ian “Crimsix” Porter Shares His Tips for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Mode Control

A two-time World Champion, Crimsix from OpTic Gaming gives us a few pointers for mastering the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 game mode.

Apr 11, 2019

Mode Spotlight: The No-Frills Overview to Barebones in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

This simple rundown of Barebones gives you a good overview about this newly-released game mode.

Apr 10, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice: Real-world Prosthetic Revelations with Colin Furze!

Some of the arm contraptions in Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice look far-fetched as well as fanciful: So we asked YouTube personality, stuntman, inventor, and engineer Colin Furze to build us some working prototypes. Then we counted his remaining limbs and asked him some questions.

Apr 10, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Review Round-up

Exceptional reviews and critical acclaim abound as Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice wins fans across the globe. Here’s a round-up of what critics are saying.

Apr 08, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for April 5: Alcatraz, Ancient Evil advice, App Info, Free Access to Blackout*, and News About COD Endowment

There was something for every Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 player this week, with the release of the Alcatraz Blackout map, Free Blackout Access, and tactics for Multiplayer Map Contraband and Zombies experience Ancient Evil! Plus, COD Endowment placed over 10,000 vets into high-quality jobs in 2018.

Apr 05, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Zombies Spotlight: Annihilating Enemies in Ancient Evil. Overview and Tactical Plans to Follow!

The Oracle must be freed in Delphi. Dive into Ancient Evil to embark on this legendary quest while fighting epic monsters from the Greek mythos.

Apr 05, 2019

Gain Combat Record Control with Today’s Call of Duty® Companion App Update!

New and live today to the Call of Duty Companion App is an expanded Combat Record, Friend Favoriting, and new Black Market information, allowing a mass of Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer statistics to be inspected, and all at your fingertips!

Apr 04, 2019

The Call of Duty Endowment: Over 54,000 Placements Strong

Throughout 2018, the Call of Duty Endowment continued to be the world’s most effective veteran nonprofit funder, placing 10,686 vets into high-quality jobs.

Apr 03, 2019

Drop into the notorious prison island of Alcatraz, an all-new map for Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4: Blackout, first on PlayStation® 4!

Expect immediate and intense Blackout action with a focus on close quarters combat: Fight to claim the top of the Rock! Plus, the Blackout Free Access period starts Now on all platforms.

Apr 02, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight - Storm into Contraband: Hurricane with an Overview, General Guide, and More!

Time to see Contraband in an all-new light; with the island facing an onslaught of torrential weather, perfect your Multiplayer tactics before the storm rolls in.

Apr 01, 2019

Activision Weekly Wrap-Up for March 29: Ancient Evil, Sekiro Strategies, and Crashing into PAX East!

It was a week crammed with content, with the release of Ancient Evil and more Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 content, the first playable version of Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled, and some Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice strategies.

Mar 29, 2019

Grab some Goods: Twitch Prime Has a Free Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Item Drop to Collect!

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 and Twitch Prime™ have teamed up, and that means you’re in for some free gear, starting right now! Link your Twitch Prime account to unlock the free Customization Bundle. Available now on PS4, other platforms to follow.

Mar 29, 2019

Crash™ Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Turbo Boosts into PAX East, Giving Fans Their First Hands-On Experience!

What can you expect when Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled launches this June 21? Glad you asked: Read on and find out about the first playable tracks, initial game content, and more.

Mar 28, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight - Storm into Contraband: Hurricane with an Overview, General Guide, and More!

Time to see Contraband in an all-new light; with the island facing an onslaught of torrential weather, perfect your Multiplayer tactics before the storm rolls in.

Mar 27, 2019

Sekiro Strategies: Watch an Incredible No-Damage Boss Takedown, Courtesy of Future Press and the Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Official Game Guide

Available to order now, and releasing on April 15 in North America, those craving a true shinobi experience should look to the forthcoming release of the Official Game Guide by Future Press. Details below!

Mar 27, 2019

The newest Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4: Zombies Experience “Ancient Evil” is Now Available!

Black Ops Pass owners can now explore the ancient and terrifying subterranean city of Delphi in the next chapter of the Chaos story. New foes, unexpected allies, and shocking surprises abound. Play today on Playstation®4!

Mar 26, 2019

Zombies Spotlight: Run the Gauntlet in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Zombies

One of the biggest challenges in Zombies puts you against 30 different objectives - and the clock - all for pride and bragging rights. Find out more below:

Mar 25, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Strategies. Tips for Taking Down Four Troublesome Bosses as the One-Armed Wolf

There are many strange and terrifying monsters, giants, and skilled weapon-wielders to encounter during your first few hours as the One-armed Wolf. Here are ways to defeat some of them.

Mar 25, 2019

Available Now: Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Launches Today!

FromSoftware’s epic reimagining of 16th Century Japan, filled with swordplay, unique stealth mechanics, and “beautiful deaths”, is out now. Immerse yourself in this unforgettable journey and remember: Death is not your fate just yet!

Mar 22, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Strategies: Surviving Your First Few Hours as the One-Armed Wolf

Need some battle-tested tactics to help you survive and thrive during your initial hours in the world of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice? Then heed the following advice!

Mar 22, 2019

Inside Activision: Interview with Robert Conkey, Activision Producer for Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice

We’ve got questions: What is it like working with world-class developer FromSoftware? What is a Producer’s role? And what Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice swordplay tips are most helpful in preparation for Friday’s Game Launch? Producer (and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice gameplay expert) Robert Conkey was kind enough to answer them.

Mar 21, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Codebreaking the Enigma Known as Zero

Zero dropped into Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 as part of Operation Absolute Zero. Today? She’s still the champion of countering and disrupting the flow of combat.

Mar 20, 2019

“Spectacular!” “A stunning, detailed world.” “Sekiro is a blast!”*. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Previews Round-up

In preparation for launch this Friday, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice receives a deluge of awesome accolades from across the media spectrum.

Mar 19, 2019

Announcing Call of Duty: Mobile, coming to the west on Android and iOS

The new free-to-play Call of Duty: Mobile title is headed to worldwide audiences complete with fan-favorite weapons, maps, and characters from across the franchise. Pre-registration opens today!

Mar 18, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Gameplay Overview Trailer is Here!

Prepare yourself for a journey into the dark world of Sekiro, with a story synopsis, information on gameplay mechanics, and more. Enhance your game knowledge with a tactical overview of how to play like an accomplished shinobi.

Mar 18, 2019

The Black Ops Pass Multiplayer Maps Free Access* Weekend Starts Today! Plus: Spring Forward to Check out the Brand New Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Content.

Running from 10AM PDT Friday March 15 to 10AM PDT Monday March 18, receive three full days of access to all currently-available post-launch Multiplayer Maps. Also check out the latest content that dropped into Black Ops 4 this week.

Mar 15, 2019

Saddle Up for CWL Fort Worth: Live Throughout This Weekend

Tune into CWL Fort Worth throughout the weekend as CWL Pro League teams and Open Bracket challengers compete for glory in the Lonestar State.

Mar 14, 2019

Feature: Black Ops History on the Blackout Map (Part 2)

Check out another selection of familiar locations across the Blackout map, from Treyarch’s rich history of Black Ops.

Mar 13, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Goes Green With a Two Week-long St. Patrick’s Day Celebratory Makeover: Welcome to Shamrock & Awe!

Homunculus Leprechauns, hidden Pots of Gold, and a new multiplayer mode are just some of the additions across Blackout, Zombies, and Multiplayer game modes in Treyarch’s limited-time Black Ops 4 event: Make the next two weeks count!

Mar 12, 2019

Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice Launch Trailer Goes Live!

Take revenge by any means necessary. Become the “One-armed Wolf” and rise from every fall when Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice releases on March 22, 2019.

Mar 11, 2019

The World League Hub: League Play and the CWL Pro League Season So Far

Think you can step out of the casual lobbies and into the competitive scene? Head into the World League Hub and find out.

Mar 07, 2019

Feature: Black Ops History on the Blackout Map (Part 1)

While trekking across the map in Blackout, look out for some familiar locales from Treyarch’s rich history of Black Ops.

Mar 06, 2019

Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight: Hitting the Jackpot at Casino with an Overview, Tactical Planning, and More!

The second of the two new Operation Grand Heist maps, dominate Casino using takedowns from dark corners, and strategic knowledge of the open-plan interior.

Mar 05, 2019

Blackout Spotlight: Speed into a Hot Pursuit in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Cops or robbers? No matter what side you’re on, fight to be the last team alive in this limited time Blackout mode.

Mar 01, 2019

Back and Ready to Battle: Skylanders™ Ring of Heroes Launches Globally Today!

Master your Skills. Awaken your Champions. Reassemble the Squad: The Highly-Anticipated Skylanders Mobile RPG is Now Available Worldwide.

Feb 28, 2019

Specialist Spotlight: Hunting with Outrider and Her Birds of Prey

Making her mark on Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 through Operation Grand Heist, Outrider is a game-changer with her Special Issue Equipment and Weapon. Here’s how you can use them.

Feb 27, 2019

Black Ops 4 Map Spotlight: We Break into Lockup with an Overview, General Guide, and More!

One of the two new maps as part of Operation Grand Heist, the key to a decisive victory in Lockup is knowing how to play with verticality.

Feb 26, 2019

Pros Take Over MLG Arena for Blackout After Dark

Some friends are going to drop in and play Blackout at the MLG Arena: Watch them tonight on Twitch.

Feb 22, 2019

Ready for a Big Score? Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4’s New Season is Here: Operation Grand Heist Begins Now!

Expect updates across every mode, with a huge new Blackout desert location and vehicle-heavy game mode, the Outrider Specialist, new weapons, maps, and much more.

Feb 19, 2019

Announcing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Operation Grand Heist: Heading to PS4 on February 19!

Welcome to Operation Grand Heist! Ready yourself for the next season of Black Ops 4, beginning this week.

Feb 18, 2019

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice: Game Informer Article Round-up

Are you craving a cavalcade of information on the adventures of the “one-armed wolf”?

Feb 08, 2019

CWL Pro League Kicks Into Action This Week

Watch the best Call of Duty World League teams as they compete head-to-head.

Feb 04, 2019

THANK YOU FOR MAKING CALL OF DUTY THE #1 BEST-SELLING CONSOLE VIDEO GAME FRANCHISE IN THE U.S. FOR 10 YEARS IN A ROW

A shout-out to the most amazing fans in the world

Jan 25, 2019

Thomas Wilson details five months out from Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled’s release

Part two of our Q&A with Beenox Co-Studio Head Thomas Wilson talks about what makes CTR stand out, the development process, and the best racer at the Studio.

Jan 23, 2019

Drop into Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout for Free During the Blackout Trial

Now through January 24, PS4, Xbox One, and PC owners can play Blackout for free.

Jan 17, 2019

Beenox: Passion and Pride of the Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 PC Experience

Members of the Quebec City studio talk about their biggest project yet, the excitement of being a part of Call of Duty®, and their commitment together with Treyarch to post-launch support.

Jan 16, 2019

Crash Team Racing Fan, Nitro-Fueled Studio Co-Head Talks CTR Post-Reveal

We sat down with Beenox Creative Director and Co-Studio Head Thomas Wilson days after the reveal for Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled.

Dec 21, 2018

A Colossal New Season of Content Begins Now in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4 with Operation Absolute Zero

First on PS4, players will be introduced to a brand-new Specialist, a new Blackout location, a refreshed Black Market experience and much more. Also, Black Ops Pass owners also get access to new Multiplayer maps, a new Zombies experience and a new Blackout character.

Dec 11, 2018

Start Your Engines - Crash is Back!

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled brings the legendary kart racer back in HD with competitive online gameplay for its 20th Anniversary.

Dec 06, 2018

Start Your Engines - Crash is Back!

Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled brings the legendary kart racer back in HD with competitive online gameplay for its 20th Anniversary.

Dec 06, 2018

Prepare for Battle: Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Battle Edition Now Available for PC Exclusively on Blizzard Battle.net

Features Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Multiplayer and Blackout modes in one package at an incredible value

Dec 06, 2018

The Spyro Reignited Trilogy Lands Worldwide Today!

Hide your sheep! Spyro makes his comeback in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, out now for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One!

Nov 13, 2018

Giving Back to Veterans Through our Veterans Day of Service

Find out how, for the fifth year in a row, Activision Blizzard employees will give their support to honor veterans.

Nov 12, 2018

Getting Started in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies

Surviving the undead across four adventures can be a blast either by yourself, or with some friends. Here are a few survival tips for diving into this deep, story-driven experience.

Nov 05, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Review Roundup

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is being played around the world. Let’s see what everybody is talking about!

Nov 02, 2018

Introducing the Call of Duty Companion App

Compete for squad rewards, receive personalized intel, and be the first to learn about Call of Duty news – all from your mobile device!

Nov 01, 2018

Spyro Drone Takes Flight Across America to Celebrate the Launch of His New Game!

An incredibly unique and fire-breathing Spyro Drone will meet up with fellow OG, Snoop Dogg, during this journey.

Oct 30, 2018

Watch Ninja, CouRage, DrLupo, Shroud participate in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Tournament!

Tune in on Saturday, October 27 to watch four dream teams stream and compete at TwitchCon this Saturday!

Oct 26, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – The Black Market, Customization, and Content

Check out the newest way to customize your Black Ops 4 experience with free content and more!

Oct 19, 2018

Call of Duty™ Endowment Hits Goal of Placing 50,000 Veterans in Meaningful Employment!

The Call of Duty Endowment has hit its mission goal of placing 50,000 veterans into meaningful employment ahead of schedule and is now doubling down and committing to placing 100,000 by 2024.

Oct 15, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Delivers Biggest Launch Day One Digital Sales in Activision History

The passion and loyalty of the Call of Duty fans and community have powered Black Ops 4 to record-breaking Day One digital sales heights!

Oct 14, 2018

Show Your Excitement for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!

From gaming gear to wearable swag, retailers around the world have what you need to show that you’re a part of #CODNATION.

Oct 13, 2018

Celebrate Your Call of Duty Legacy!

Head to the Call of Duty Your Legacy website where you can get a personalized video highlighting your Black Ops career!

Oct 11, 2018

Spotlight on the #CODNATION Challenge!

Call of Duty Endowment Executive Director Dan Goldenberg breaks down what’s new in the #CODNATION Challenge.

Oct 10, 2018

Playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 in Total Blackout

Inside the Black Ops House – the ‘world’s darkest’ room covered in ultra-dark Vantablack VBx2 coating – Call of Duty fans experience Black Ops 4 within an actual blackout.

Oct 09, 2018

#CODNATION is Calling!

Join us in celebrating the passion and creativity of the Call of Duty community with a new video series!

Oct 02, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Launch Gameplay Trailer

Today, Activision and Treyarch released a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, that features footage from all three modes of the game – Multiplayer, Zombies and Blackout.

Sep 24, 2018

Black Ops 4 Post-Launch Support First Details; New Content 7 Days Early on PS4

Read on for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 post-launch support plans!

Sep 20, 2018

Which Blackout Approach Should You Try?

Solos, Duos, or Quads? Check out these tips to help you drop in with a fresh perspective on Blackout’s trio of game modes.

Sep 14, 2018

Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Spyro the Dragon!

All week long, we’ve been celebrating Spyro the Dragon’s 20th birthday! Check out what fans around the world have been saying about this iconic character and what he has meant to them over the years!

Sep 13, 2018

Go Behind the Scenes of Blackout with Treyarch’s David Vonderhaar

We talked to Design Director David Vonderhaar about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s newest and most anticipated game mode – Blackout!

Sep 10, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta Intel

Welcome to the party. The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta starts today, and here are some details to help you drop in and go all-out.

Sep 10, 2018

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Black Beta Field Manual

Get a jump on the Blackout Beta with some inside intel straight out of Treyarch!

Sep 10, 2018

Looking Back at Gamescom 2018!

Gamescom 2018 was a fantastic experience! Fans turned out in huge numbers to get hands-on action with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Destiny 2: Forsaken, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy!

Sep 05, 2018

Five Tips for Playing the Spyro Reignited Trilogy!

Aug 31, 2018

Mastering the Commando Division in Call of Duty: WWII

A new Division has been introduced in Call of Duty: WWII. Learn how to become a master Commando with this guide!

Aug 31, 2018

Signature Weapons: Accept the Challenges and Get the Rewards

Find out how you can customize your Loadout even further with Signature Weapons in Call of Duty®: Black Ops 4

Aug 28, 2018

Spotlight on Call of Duty: WWII - Shadow War’s Multiplayer Maps and Operation Arcane War Mode

We take a closer look at Airship, Chancellery, and Excavation maps along with the new War Mode Mission - Operation Arcane!

Aug 28, 2018

Announcing Shadow War, the Fourth DLC Pack for Call of Duty: WWII

Get ready to finish the fight in Call of Duty: WWII’s fourth DLC pack, Shadow War! Launching first on PS4 on August 28, Shadow War includes three Multiplayer maps, a new War Mode Mission, and the epic conclusion to the game’s thrilling Nazi Zombies storyline.

Aug 24, 2018

Spyro Reignited Trilogy - Gameplay from All Three Games

Direct from Gamescom 2018 where we take a spin with everyone’s favorite purple dragon in some hands-on gameplay!

Aug 24, 2018

Going Behind the Scenes of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice with FromSoftware

Find out more about the setting, combat, and unique gameplay in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice in our interview with FromSoftware Marketing Manager Yasuhiro Kitao!

Aug 23, 2018

Bringing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 to the PC

Find out how Treyarch and Beenox are working together to bring Black Ops 4 to the PC.

Aug 22, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Arsenal Gameplay Video

Fans at Gamescom are checking out the newest map that has been revealed for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. See what it looks like in our gameplay video!

Aug 22, 2018

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Gameplay Footage!

Direct from Gamescom, we spent some hands-on time with FromSoftware’s upcoming title set in the gorgeous era of Sengoku, Japan. Take a look!

Aug 22, 2018

The Call of Duty World League Championship 2018 Recap

Evil Geniuses win their first ever CWL Championship; Patrick “ACHES” Price and Bryan "Apathy" Zhelyazkov picking up their second championship rings.

Aug 21, 2018

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Launching on March 22, 2019!

FromSoftware’s newest game will launch early in 2019 with a Collector’s Edition that was unveiled today!

Aug 20, 2018

A Message from Toys for Bob

An important note from the developers of the Spyro Reignited Trilogy

Aug 16, 2018

The 2018 Call of Duty World League Championship, Presented by PlayStation® 4, Kicks Off This Week!

Your primer to the biggest event in Call of Duty Esports! Read on for all the details you need to know about the Call of Duty World League Champioship and how to watch it.

Aug 16, 2018

All Things Activision at Gamescom 2018!

We’re just a few days away from the start of Gamescom, one of the world’s largest video game shows! Attendees will be able to get hands-on time with four different Activision games during the show, so read on to find what’s happening and how you can follow along!

Aug 16, 2018

The Call of Duty World League Championship History and Highlights

With the 2018 Call of Duty World League Championship on the horizon, take a look at the history and the past champions!

Aug 10, 2018

Meet the Modes of the Black Ops 4 Beta

Step right up and greet the modes.

Aug 10, 2018

Take Control in Black Ops 4’s Newest Mode

Get a leg up on the competition in Control, a new, objective-based mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

Aug 10, 2018

Black Ops 4 - 500 Bucks & A Pistol: Your Guide to Heist

Grab the cash. Make the drop. No respawns.

Aug 10, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Weekend #2 – What You Need to Know

The second weekend of the Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta starts on August 10, so prepare yourself with a knowledge boost and get ready to jump in!

Aug 10, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta Reaction

Our resident Call of Duty fan and blog writer shares details after a weekend spent playing the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta.

Aug 09, 2018

What You Get When You Level Up In Black Ops 4

Rise up the ranks. Unlock new gear.

Aug 03, 2018

Partner Up: Specialist Pairings That Put In Work

Teamwork is everything.

Aug 03, 2018

Take Your Pick with Pick 10

Maximum customization for maximum effectiveness: the Pick 10 system is back!

Aug 03, 2018

Learn the Battlegrounds of Black Ops 4

Tips and tactics for all the maps in the Black Ops 4 Beta.

Aug 03, 2018

Five Tips for the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Multiplayer Beta is now live on PlayStation 4, and these tips should help give you an edge. See you in there!

Aug 03, 2018

Activision and Tencent Bringing New Call of Duty Game to China!

This new title will feature fan-favorite content and characters from across Call of Duty in all-new, mobile game.

Aug 02, 2018

Beat the Heat! Announcing Call of Duty: WWII - Days of Summer

The Days of Summer community event is back and better than ever in Call of Duty: WWII. Read on for all the details!

Jul 31, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies – San Diego Comic-Con Panel Highlights

Treyarch took the stage at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 to share Zombies news and secrets! Read on for all the undead details.

Jul 21, 2018

Treyarch Zombies Director Jason Blundell on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies

We spoke to Jason Blundell ahead of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies panel at San Diego Comic-Con, so read on to see what secrets he divulged!

Jul 19, 2018

Announcing the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Mystery Box Edition!

If you’ve been waiting for the ultimate Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Edition that is loaded with collectibles, your wait is over!

Jul 19, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops – Origins Statue Series Announced

High art and Black Ops Zombies collide in this series of four collectible statues featuring the Primis characters from Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Origins!

Jul 19, 2018

Activision at San Diego Comic-Con 2018!

If you’re heading down to San Diego for the pop culture explosion of Comic-Con 2018, come check out the panels for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies and the Spyro Reignited Trilogy, and then stick around for all of our other activities!

Jul 17, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Private Beta Dates Announced

Need to know when the Multiplayer Beta drops? Will there be a separate Blackout Beta? We’ve got your six. Details inside!

Jul 13, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 – The Experience Continues

Since November 2015, Black Ops 3 has provided Call of Duty fans with five unique experiences and has grown into one of the franchise’s most expansive titles to date. Here’s a glimpse of what you can do in the game right now.

Jul 12, 2018

Building E3 and Beyond - An Interview with Activision’s Taryn Hutt

Find out what it takes to bring Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and Destiny 2: Forsaken to one of the biggest, most exciting video game events in the world.

Jul 09, 2018

Call of Duty USO Entertainment Tour – Travel Diary

Go behind the scenes of our recent Call of Duty USO Entertainment Tour, where we had the honor of meeting the men and women serving our country overseas in the Armed Forces in Germany and Kuwait.

Jul 02, 2018

Call of Duty: WWII – Send in the Cavalry!

This newest Division in Call of Duty: WWII is great for players who focus on objectives and new gameplay mechanics. Read on for some tips about how to use the Cavalry effectively.

Jun 26, 2018

Announcing Call of Duty: WWII - United Front!

Check out the details for the third DLC Pack for Call of Duty: WWII - new maps, a new War Mode mission, and of course, more Nazi Zombies!

Jun 19, 2018

Call of Duty World League Anaheim Open Recap!

Rise Nation captures the CWL Anaheim Open crown, Division B wins CODE CWL All-Star Game!

Jun 19, 2018

Going Hands-On with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy at E3!

Let’s take a trip back through time with a childhood favorite as we get to spend some time with the Spyro Reignited Trilogy.

Jun 15, 2018

Talking Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 with Members of the Treyarch Development Team

Expert Game Designer Tony Flame and Producer Miles Leslie talk about their roles at Treyarch and what goes into making Call of Duty: Black Ops 4.

Jun 14, 2018

An Interview with Dan Bunting, Co-Studio Head of Treyarch

We sat down with Dan Bunting during E3 to talk about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 and his experience working on Call of Duty for almost 15 years.

Jun 14, 2018

Members of the Zombies Team from Treyarch Reveal New Secrets at E3!

First hints about Classified as well as new customization mechanics coming in Black Ops 4 Zombies shared during fireside chat.

Jun 14, 2018

E3 Attendees React to Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!

Call of Duty fans and gamers from around the country are loving the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 E3 Experience.

Jun 14, 2018

Spyro Fans Are Fired Up About the Spyro Reignited Trilogy!

Fueled by nostalgia and a love of awesome, platforming fun, E3 attendees came and conquered Tree Tops and Toasty at the Spyro Reignited Trilogy booth!

Jun 14, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 — Hands-On at E3

A Call of Duty fan gets a closer look at Multiplayer in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

Jun 13, 2018

Support Veterans with the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 GameStop Exclusive Pro Edition

You can help the Call of Duty™ Endowment place veterans into high-quality jobs when you pick up this exclusive version of Black Ops 4, only available at GameStop!

Jun 12, 2018

Activision at E3 2018 – Everything You Need to Know

E3 2018 is here! Find out what’s happening with all of our games and how you can experience them at the show. Or if you’re not here, find out where you can get the latest information and follow all of the action!

Jun 12, 2018

Activision E3 Preview – Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy

You can’t have E3 without Crash Bandicoot… just try and stop him! In fact, he’s got good news to share so read on for all the details!

Jun 11, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Digital Deluxe, Digital Deluxe Enhanced and Pro Edition Details

Black Ops 4 is coming on October 12, so which version are you planning to get? Find out the details about the different editions, along with all the intel about the Black Ops Pass right here!

Jun 11, 2018

Activision E3 Preview – Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

Your death won’t come easily, but thankfully the information about the new title we’ve announced with FromSoftware will! Read on for all the details.

Jun 10, 2018

Activision E3 Preview - Call of Duty: Black Ops 4

E3 is almost here, get the latest intel on what fans will experience next week with Black Ops 4

Jun 08, 2018

Activision E3 Preview – Spyro Reignited Trilogy

E3 is almost here, so find out what fans can experience with everyone’s favorite dragon – straight from the mouths of the developers at Toys for Bob!

Jun 07, 2018

How the Call of Duty Endowment™ Helps Put Veterans into High-Quality Jobs

Learn about the mission of the Call of Duty Endowment and find out what went into creating the Fear Not Personalization Pack that helps benefit veterans.

May 31, 2018

Living Legends: An Interview with WWII Veteran Harold Angle

Harold Angle was drafted into World War II in 1944 and sent to Europe. He came back from the war with a souvenir that could have changed his life forever.

May 28, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – PC Details

We talked to Treyarch Senior Producer Jonathan Moses and Community Manager Rob Smith about the PC version of the game, and you can read all about it right here!

May 24, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Zombies Details

Black Ops 4 packs a powerful Zombies punch, complete with three fully-loaded experiences that come with the standard version of the game!

May 23, 2018

The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Community Reveal Was the Most Watched Game Reveal in Call of Duty History!

The Black Ops 4 Community Reveal set new Call of Duty records!

May 23, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Multiplayer Details

Take a deep dive into the Multiplayer world of Black Ops 4!

May 18, 2018

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Blackout Details

Blackout is a winner-take-all mode coming to Black Ops 4, and you can find all of the details that have been revealed so far right here!

May 18, 2018

How to Watch the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Community Reveal Event on May 17!

Black Ops 4 is coming on October 12. Find out how you can watch the worldwide community reveal event to get details about the newest game in the universe of Black Ops.

May 16, 2018

Inside Activision: An Interview with Destiny Product Manager Jake Whisler

With Inside Activision, we interview team members to share what it’s like to work in such a close-knit environment.

May 11, 2018

Inside The War Machine – Behind the Map Design of the Latest Call of Duty: WWII DLC Pack

We went behind the scenes with Sledgehammer Games to talk about the map development and more in The War Machine.

May 10, 2018

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is Arriving Early

The baddest Bandicoot in the land is Crash-ing onto new platforms sooner than expected – Ready June 29!

May 10, 2018

Call of Duty: WWII Rest and Relaxation Station Guide

Take a break on the battlefield and enjoy 15 classic Activision titles in the Call of Duty: WWII Headquarters’ R&R Station.

May 04, 2018

Operation Swarm Heading to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3

We’ve Got Incoming! Operation Swarm is something you won’t want to miss.

May 02, 2018

A Look Inside Toys For Bob, the Spyro Reignited Trilogy Developer

Toys For Bob’s Paul Yan talks about working at the studio, and why both Spyro veterans and newcomers alike will enjoy Spyro Reignited Trilogy when it glides in on September 21.

Apr 27, 2018

Activision Joins Forces with USO to Celebrate Service Members

Company donates $100,000 worth of games to be deployed to USO Centers around the world.

Apr 19, 2018

Inside Activision: Interview with Senior Specialist, Employee Communications Stephanie Bertrán

With Inside Activision, we interview team members to share what it’s like to work in such a close-knit environment.

Apr 12, 2018

The Call of Duty: WWII Division Overhaul - Six Ways to Renew Your Loadout

Divisions in Call of Duty: WWII experienced a significant update on April 10. Here’s what you need to know and how you could refresh your current Division loadouts.

Apr 11, 2018

Call of Duty: WWII - The War Machine – is Available Now!

Extend your Call of Duty: WWII enlistment with three new Multiplayer maps that take you to all-new theaters of World War II, a new War Mode mission featuring aerial dogfighting, and the next thrilling chapter of Nazi Zombies.

Apr 10, 2018

Call of Duty: WWII Heading Out on USO Tour to Service Members!

Activision and the Call of Duty Endowment are honored to be a part of this entertainment tour for service members stationed in Germany and Kuwait.

Apr 09, 2018

Spyro the Dragon is Back in the Spyro Reignited Trilogy!

Fans have been asking for the return of the iconic purple dragon, and now he’s all scaled up and ready to celebrate his 20th anniversary.

Apr 05, 2018

New Intel on Operation Husky, Call of Duty: WWII’s New War Mode Map

We’ve got an up-close look at COD WWII’s new War Mode map, playable April 10 on PS4 as part of The War Machine DLC Map Pack.

Apr 03, 2018

Prepare yourself for Call of Duty: WWII - The War Machine – the Second DLC Pack for Call of Duty: WWII!

Extend your Call of Duty: WWII experience with three new maps, a new War mission and the next chapter of Nazi Zombies.

Mar 27, 2018

A Guide to the Newest Weapons in Call of Duty: WWII

Here are some tips on how to best use the M-38 and the MG 81, two new weapons from Operation: Shamrock & Awe that are both quick on the draw.

Mar 22, 2018

Operation: Shamrock & Awe Comes to Call of Duty: WWII!

A new map, game mode, and enough green content to make a leprechaun jealous is now available in Call of Duty: WWII!

Mar 13, 2018

Five Reasons Why You Should Try Hardcore in Call of Duty: WWII

For players new to the franchise, or for veterans who haven’t experienced a Hardcore game yet, here are five ways playing Hardcore mode can improve your Call of Duty: WWII skills.

Mar 10, 2018

Vicarious Visions Studio Head Jen Oneal Honored!

We’re incredibly excited to share the news that Jen Oneal has been selected as Activision Blizzard’s honoree for the inaugural Great Place to Work For All Leader Award for 2018.

Mar 09, 2018

Get Pumped! Crash Bandicoot is Jumpin’ and Wumpin’ to New Platforms!

The Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy comes to the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Steam starting on July 10!

Mar 08, 2018

Announcing Call of Duty: Black Ops 4!

We are excited to confirm that Treyarch is developing a new Call of Duty: Black Ops title.

Mar 08, 2018

Stay Frosty with Operation Snowblind!

Operation Snowblind brings Infected, a snowy update to Redwood and a storm of Double XP opportunities to Call of Duty: Black Ops III, and is currently live on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

Mar 07, 2018

Inside Activision: Interview with Beenox Lead Designer Francois Taddei

With Inside Activision, we interview team members to share what it’s like to work in such a close-knit environment.

Mar 02, 2018

Survive the Latest Nazi Zombies Onslaught in Call of Duty: WWII - The Darkest Shore

It can be dangerous to face the undead alone, so take this guide with you the macabre masses pursue you through the across the foggy shores and beyond.

Feb 28, 2018

A Guide to Prop Hunt in Call of Duty: WWII

Need some tips to help you hide or seek in Prop Hunt? Here’s a quick primer on how to play Prop Hunt.

Feb 21, 2018

Navigating the New Maps in Call of Duty: WWII - The Resistance DLC

Here are some tips for each of the new maps, and the new War Mode operation, in the action-fueled The Resistance DLC Pack.

Feb 13, 2018

Experience a New Division and New Weapons in the Call of Duty: WWII Resistance Community Event!

Here are some tips on how to best use the weapons and the brand-new Division

Feb 08, 2018

Call of Duty: WWII – The Resistance: New Multiplayer Maps Detailed

The first DLC pack for Call of Duty: WWII is almost here. Play it first on PS4 starting January 30.

Jan 25, 2018

Join The Resistance in the Latest Community Event for Call of Duty: WWII

Five weeks of The Resistance will give players a new Division, new game modes, new weapons, free Supply Drops and more!

Jan 19, 2018

Celebrating Eight Incredible Years at Activision

Eric Hirshberg is leaving Activision after eight successful years as the CEO of Activision

Jan 18, 2018

The Darkest Shore is the Thrilling New Zombies Chapter in Call of Duty: WWII

After his losses in Bavaria, Doktor Straub has shifted his focus to a secluded island off the coast of northern Germany. He’s working there to finalize his plans for an undead assault on the Allied Forces, one that will change the course of history!

Jan 09, 2018

A Guide to Carentan in Call of Duty: WWII

During Winter Siege players will find a new version of the wildly popular Carentan available to everyone. If you haven’t played on this iconic map yet, here are a few pointers that may help you out.

Dec 26, 2017

How to Earn and Use the Five New Winter Siege Weapons

Call of Duty: WWII’s Winter Siege community event gives you the opportunity to earn five exclusive weapons. Here’s how you can unlock all five of these weapons and use them in your Divisions.

Dec 23, 2017

A Crash Bandicoot and Retro Activision Holiday Gift Guide!

The clock is ticking on the holidays, and to assist you with any last minute gift-giving, we’re going to hook you up with this guide to all things Bandicoot along with a dose of Activision’s retro hits.

Dec 23, 2017

Tips and Tricks for Surviving Call of Duty: WWII Nazi Zombies

Surviving the Nazi Zombie hordes is challenging in Call of Duty: WWII, but if you keep these tips in mind, you may live just long enough to get yourself out of Mittelberg.

Dec 22, 2017

Activision Fans Power Call of Duty: WWII, Destiny 2 and Crash Bandicoot to the Top!

What a year it has been. Let’s celebrate 2017 as we look ahead to 2018!

Dec 20, 2017

Revealing the First Call of Duty: WWII DLC Pack – The Resistance!

The team at Sledgehammer Games takes you inside the first DLC pack for Call of Duty: WWII

Dec 19, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII Holiday Gift Guide

Searching for last-minute gift ideas for the Call of Duty fan in your life, or even if you want to treat yourself this holiday season? Look no further than our Call of Duty: WWII Gift Guide!

Dec 14, 2017

Macht euch bereit für die Winterbelagerung, das erste Community-Event in Call of Duty: WWII!

Leise rieselt der Schnee ... also wärmt euch mit der Winterbelagerung auf! Darin findet ihr eine neue Map, einen Monat voller Aktivitäten, Gratis-Gegenstände und mehr!

Dec 11, 2017

Prepare for Winter Siege! The First Community Event in Call of Duty: WWII

Baby, it’s cold outside… so warm up with Winter Siege! Inside you’ll find a new map, a month packed with activities, free items and more!

Dec 06, 2017

Préparez-vous pour le Siège d’hiver ! Le premier événement communautaire de Call of Duty: WWII

Eh, il fait froid dehors... Alors réchauffez-vous avec le Siège d’hiver ! Vous y trouverez une nouvelle carte, tout un mois d’activités, des objets offerts et bien plus !

Dec 06, 2017

How to Level Up and Prestige in Call of Duty: WWII

We’ve put together these seven tips to help players level up their character and unlock loadouts.

Nov 22, 2017

Go Retro with the Atari Flashback 8 Gold: Activision Edition!

See where Activision got its start, with 39 classic titles on this new unit that emulates the look and feel of the classic Atari 2600, with HD graphics and wireless controllers.

Nov 16, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII Review Roundup

Call of Duty: WWII has arrived. The boots are on the ground, we’ve returned to World War II, and players are putting their squads back together. But what have the critics been saying about the game?

Nov 16, 2017

Living Legends: An Interview with WWII Veteran John Foy

John Foy was just a young kid in Rochester, New York when he decided to enlist in the service in 1943. Now, 74 years later, this proud veteran of the 87th Infantry Division gives us a real look at the front lines of World War II.

Nov 10, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII Sets Records

Passionate fans have helped catapult Call of Duty: WWII into a record-breaking launch!

Nov 08, 2017

Get Ready to Deploy - Call of Duty: WWII Is Now Available!

Call of Duty returns to boots on the ground gameplay, set amidst history’s greatest conflict.

Nov 03, 2017

Which Division is Right for You in Call of Duty: WWII?

Need some help picking out your starting Division in Call of Duty: WWII? This guide can help you enlist in the Division that fits your playstyle.

Nov 02, 2017

Seven Tips for Surviving Willard Wyler’s Halloween Scream

Until November 1, Willard Wyler has turned Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare into his own personal zombie paradise. If you want to get the most out of this free event, then here are seven ways to level up fast and survive in the Multiplayer and zombie playlists.

Oct 25, 2017

Get Your Squad Back Together for Call of Duty: WWII

The live-action trailers are here, which means that the game is right around the corner. Time to get the band back together and see what you can do when we go back to our roots on November 3!

Oct 15, 2017

A Scary Good Call of Duty Experience Awaits in Willard Wyler’s Halloween Scream!

Starting on October 9, get in the Halloween spirit on Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare with Double XP events, a new zombie mode, and a frightening amount of free loot.

Oct 09, 2017

Incoming News - Carentan Bonus Map Coming to Call of Duty: WWII!

Fight through the destroyed buildings and fortified streets of this war-torn French town in an all-out battle for a strategic German stronghold.

Oct 05, 2017

Aachen, Ardennes Forest, Gibraltar, Pointe du Hoc: Iconic Locations in the Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer Beta

The historical significance behind these real locations where fierce engagements took place during World War II.

Sep 29, 2017

Update: Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer PC Open Beta Vorab-Download startet

Es ist weniger als eine Woche bis zum Start der PC Open Beta für Call of Duty: WWII auf Steam. Das Feedback, das wir zur Ankündigung der Beta erhalten haben, sorgt weiterhin dafür, dass bei den Entwicklerteams alle auf Hochtouren arbeiten. Wir können den 29. September kaum erwarten!

Sep 28, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer PC Open Beta Pre-Download Begins

We’re less than a week away from the PC Open Beta for Call of Duty: WWII on Steam. The response from the Beta announcement continues to energize the development teams, and we can’t wait to get going on September 29th!

Sep 25, 2017

Gesture Warfare Comes to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for a Limited Time

From September 22 until September 25, you’ll have to show off if you want to defeat your enemies in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Gesture Warfare

Sep 22, 2017

Call of Duty: WWII Campaign Mission Briefing

This week Sledgehammer Games and Activision have been taking you on a whirlwind tour through the campaign in Call of Duty: WWII. We’ve gathered all of the intel here so you can stay informed to prepare yourself for the launch on November 3.

Sep 22, 2017

How to Survive The Beast from Beyond

The final act of Willard Wyler’s cinematic collection of doom is here, and if you need help in outlasting his undead army, we have you covered.

Sep 19, 2017

The Call of Duty: WWII Multiplayer Beta Comes to PC

Together with Raven Software, Sledgehammer Games is excited to share that the Call of Duty: WWII Open Multiplayer Beta on PC will kick off on September 29th and run through October 2nd on Steam!

Sep 14, 2017

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