Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War review

Black Ops Cold War is the Call of Duty to buy on PS4 for players who want a military story. The PlayStation Store page describes a direct sequel to the original Black Ops set in the early 1980s, with missions in East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey and Soviet KGB headquarters and the returning characters Woods, Mason and Hudson. Outside the campaign there are multiplayer and Zombies modes, and the store lists support for up to 40 online players with PS Plus. The PS4 Standard Edition costs $59.99 on the US store and the Cross-Gen edition $69.99. The game sells points up to $99.99 as in-game purchases. It is faster and more arcade-like than Insurgency: Sandstorm, so it fits players who want a cinematic campaign more than realism.

Who it is for

Call of Duty fans who want a story campaign on PS4

Price

$59.99 for the PS4 Standard Edition on the US PlayStation Store; Cross-Gen $69.99.

PS4 Black Ops Cold War for PS4® Confrontation Weapons Pack Captain Price Operator Skin $59.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Campaign set in the early 1980s Cold War
• Locations including East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey and Soviet KGB headquarters
• Multiplayer supporting up to 40 online players
• Zombies mode
• Cross-Gen edition at $69.99 covers PS4 and PS5

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Campaign, multiplayer and Zombies in one purchase
• Strength: PS4 Standard Edition includes the Confrontation Weapons Pack and Captain Price Operator Skin
• Strength: Online play is optional, so the campaign works offline
• Weakness: $59.99 is the second-highest PS4 list price here
• Weakness: In-game purchases with point packs up to $99.99
• Weakness: Online multiplayer needs PS Plus

Key facts

• Publisher: Activision
• Release: November 13, 2020
• Setting: Early 1980s Cold War
• Online players: Up to 40
• US price: $59.99 PS4 edition

Where it ranks

Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is No. 7 in our Best Military Games on PS4 verdict.