What changed in Call of Duty®: Black Ops in 2019

A brand-new map inspired by Alcatraz is being added to Black Ops 4's Blackout mode, designed for close quarters combat.

Blackout mode will be free for all players from April 2 to April 30.

A new zombies experience has been introduced for players who own the Black Ops Pass.

The Home Wrecker can only be obtained by purchasing the £20 Triple Play bundle, which includes additional loot.

A new Barebones mode has been added to the multiplayer experience.

A new melee weapon called the Home Wrecker has been added for use in multiplayer and Blackout.

Escalating collapse damage has been added to counter out-healing in the final circle of Blackout.

A new Hardcore mode has been introduced in Blackout.

Grass in Blackout now shows impressions made by player footsteps and slides.

The Shamrock & Awe event gives Blackout a spring makeover with dynamic grass and new visual effects.

New items from the event are available in a 2000 COD Point bundle for £16.79.

A new multiplayer mode where teams bank shamrocks in a moving pot of gold.

The Contraband map now features a Hurricane weather effect.

Firebreak's flamethrower is now available in Blackout.

Zombies mode receives new green-eyed zombies and a new Easter Egg.

Launch of Stockpile, a new multiplayer map that is a twist on Black Ops 3's Fracture mode.

Launch of the Hellcatraz Gauntlet in Zombies mode.

Introduction of the Contraband Hurricane mode in multiplayer.

Improvements made to League Play.

Launch of the Shamrock & Awe event on PS4.

Introduced a Hardcore mode that removes HUD, armour, vehicles, and zombies for a more intense experience.

Spring map update for the Blackout mode.

Introduces new vehicles including SUV, Muscle Car, and PBR.

New content season introduces features across Multiplayer, Blackout, and Zombies modes.

A new challenge mode for Zombies.

Includes host migration, server pause, and split-screen pause.

First game mode to return is One in the Chamber.

Includes KAP 45 full-auto pistol, Switchblade X9 SMG, Rampage auto-shotgun, and Outrider's Sparrow.

Equipped with a pilotable Hawk drone and the Sparrow Special Issue Weapon.

Includes Lockup and Casino maps.

Provides devastating melee damage against the undead.

A Western-themed area featuring the above-ground Outlaw and underground Buried locations.

Unlocks Prestige icons, Calling Cards, and Victory Coins for players reaching Echelon 80.

Time to detonate cluster grenades increased, along with a damage reduction for mini-cluster grenade explosions.

Duration, area of effect, and throw distance of concussion grenades reduced. Players can now switch weapons, toss equipment, and melee while concussed.

Level three armour will no longer provide additional damage protection against explosions and melee attacks. Repair requirements increased.

A free trial period for Blackout mode starts, allowing new players to experience the game.

In Down But Not Out mode, at least one squad member must stay alive to respawn fallen comrades.

Blackout's first limited time mode allows squads to respawn after each new collapse, enhancing gameplay for new players.