Black Ops Cold War leak claims Dead Silence, mini-map returns & more

Keshav Bhat

According to a new rumor floating around, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War multiplayer will feature some of what fans have been hoping for out of a Treyarch game.

Apparently, some users have seen new MP footage from a recent event that showcases some of the details.

As posted by @INTELCallofDuty, Black Ops Cold War MP will have a lot of classic Treyarch features.

A video posted by said user claims that he has seen gameplay of Black Ops Cold War MP.

Here’s some of the details from the video, who claims that they saw gameplay from said recent event:

  • Two Factions: CIA vs Spetsnaz
  • EKIA is back, like Black Ops 4
  • Boots on the ground movement is similar to Black Ops 4 and has sliding. There is also slide cancelling.
  • Health is at 150 like Black Ops 4, but TTK is faster than BO4
  • Full auto health regeneration; no Stim
  • Claims “Strong” SBMM like in MW
  • The normal Mini-map is back again
  • Dead Silence is a perk again. It was not a perk in a build from several months back
  • Field Upgrades are back, the following known: Trophy System, Proximity Mine
  • Two maps known (Miami club setting & Desert open map that has ammo crates)
  • Ground War: A 12v12 Ground War map with three ships that are connected with zip-lines
  • Swimming mechanics is back (like Black Ops 3 & 4)
  • There are no specialists
  • Score streaks are returning, but with a twist. the work with a multiplier for killstreaks.
  • Streaks known so far:
    • UAV, VTOL, Chopper Gunner, Cruise Missle, Napalm Strike, and Artillery Strike
  • Modes:
    • Hardpoint (arrow shows next HP), Kill Confirmed, VIP (kind of like safeguard), Ground War
  • There are no specialists
  • CONFIRMED GUNS:
    • ARs: M16-A2, AK5
    • SMG: An uzi-style gun, MP5, AK74u
    • Additional: Type 63, Stoner 63, Type 15, Colt Commando
    • Sniper: M40
  • LOADOUTS AND ATTACHMENTS
    • Simple to BO4, not as many options as MW
    • There’s a hybrid Pick 10 and MW-style where you still get 5 attachments on all guns.
    • Three perks (one that can add extra attachments)

You can watch full the video:

Another rumor posted by GamingRevolution claims that the game is a baby child between Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 4.


Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War campaign is set to be revealed August 26. Per leaks discovered through game files, the MP reveal is set for September 9.

Stay tuned for the latest information.

Feature image is from Black Ops 4.

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