How to play Black Ops Cold War with PlayStation Plus: PS Plus release date

❘ Published: 2023-07-05T13:07:52

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Black Ops Cold War is free on PlayStation Plus in July.

The wait is over, PS Plus members can now download and play Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War for free. Here’s everything you need to know, from how to download the game to the deadline for claiming it.

It has been quite some time since the release of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, and fans have started to wonder if this installment of the Black Ops franchise would soon be available for free, allowing them to relive great moments in both the campaign mode and the various multiplayer modes.

Recently, Sony had speculated about the release of Black Ops Cold War for free to PS Plus subscribers. However, the wait is over, and the biggest fans of the Black Ops franchise can now enjoy the popular 2020 installment. Here’s how to play Black Ops Cold War for free with PlayStation Plus and how long will it be available.

Black Ops Cold War PS Plus release date

Black Ops Cold War is now free with PlayStation Plus from Tuesday, July 4, 2023, alongside Alan Wake Remastered and Endling – Extinction is Forever. The game will be free until Monday, July 31, as confirmed by a post on the PlayStation Blog, so if you are a PS Plus member, don’t waste time and go download it.

The version of BOCW available on PS Plus is the Cross-Gen Bundle, meaning players on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are able to download it.

Players can try out BOCW’s unique maps free of charge with PS Plus.

How to get Black Ops Cold War for free with PS Plus

PlayStation users can download Black Ops Cold War for free from the PlayStation Store, providing they have an active PS Plus Essential membership at least. Simply head over to the ‘Monthly Games’ section and you’ll have the option to add BOCW to your library free of charge before hitting download.

We’ve got a step-by-step guide on how to play Black Ops Cold War for free on PS Plus below:

Ensure you are subscribed to PlayStation Plus.
Head to the PlayStation Plus section of the home screen, or search for BOCW on the PS Store.
Select ‘Add to Libary.’
Hit ‘Download.’
Once installed, load up Black Ops Cold War and jump into a match.

Once you’ve added Black Ops Cold War to your library, you may download or redownload the game at any time. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that you’ll only have access as long as your PlayStation Plus membership is active.

If you decide not to renew PS Plus, the application will be locked unless you purchase it from the store. But, BOCW will remain in your library and you can play for free again if you rejoin PS Plus with the same account later down the line.

That was everything you need to know about how to download and play Black Ops Cold War for free on PlayStation Plus. For more on CoD, be sure to check out our other guides: