Modern Warfare Oct 1 Update: Survival mode

Keshav Bhat

One year later, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Special Ops Survival Mode is now available on all platforms.

Special Ops Survival mode for Modern Warfare was first announced back in September 2019 as a bonus mode available exclusively for PlayStation 4. The mode was part of the Activision and Sony contract agreement as Sony advertises “PlayStation advantages” for PS4.

When the mode was announced, PlayStation said it would be a timed exclusive content until October 1, 2020.

Now, Infinity Ward has released an in game update on all platforms to enable this mode for all players.

For players on PS4 and Xbox One, an additional Survival Compatibility Pack download is needed in order to access this mode. Players can get promoted to download this Pack by going to Co-Op, and then pressing Survival.

Survival Mode in Modern Warfare is playable on the following MP maps:

  • Aniyah Palace
  • Grazna Raid
  • Piccadilly
  • St. Petrograd
  • Azhir Cave
  • Shoot House
  • Talsik Backlot
  • Crash
  • Hovec Sawmill

In addition, there’s also a variety of other PlayStation exclusive content that has been released for both Modern Warfare & Warzone, including Warzone Combat Packs, Weapon Mission Challenges, and more. These items had a timed exclusive date of October 1, 2020 as well.

Activision partnership with PlayStation continues for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. The game’s beta is available first on PS4, and Sony is advertising the title as a PS5 launch game. No announcements about a PlayStation exclusivity content has been made at this time for the new game.