Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

Mar 8, 2023
2–6players
Under 30 min

PC
PS5
Xbox

Mature 17+

FPS · Zombies · Action

A 1980s spy thriller shooter with a single-player campaign, round-based Zombies and fast arena multiplayer.

79%Mostly positive22,000 Steam reviewsMetascore 76 · OpenCritic 75 · 61% of critics recommendSteam Deck unsupported

Who can play

Split-screen for 2 players on PS5 and Xbox.
Online for up to 6 players on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. One party can mix players from PC and both console generations, with shared progression.
Each player online needs their own copy. On one screen, one copy is enough.

SteamPrice on SteamGet it

A copy each

How it plays

The campaign is single-player, so groups play multiplayer as one team or the Zombies mode, where four players hold out against waves of the undead and work through each map's secrets.
PC, PlayStation and Xbox players can share a party, and two players can split one PlayStation or Xbox screen.
Each player needs a copy.

Action
Competitive

Is it good

79%

Mostly positive on Steam

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Steam Deck Unsupported

Every way to play together

Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. One party can mix players from PC and both console generations, with shared progression.

- PC
PCEditor (how we check facts)
Same screen
No
Same room, own screens
No
Online
6players, co-op and versus, side modes only
Parties take six. Zombies takes four; matchmade modes reach 12, 24 in Combined Arms and 40 in Fireteam. Private match size was not confirmed.
- PS5
- Xbox
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|SEditor (how we check facts)
Same screen
2players, split-screen, co-op and versus, side modes only
Two players on one PlayStation or Xbox in multiplayer and Zombies. The campaign and PC have no split-screen.
Same room, own screens
No
Online
6players, co-op and versus, side modes only
Parties take six. Zombies takes four; matchmade modes reach 12, 24 in Combined Arms and 40 in Fireteam. Private match size was not confirmed.

Quick facts

Developer: Treyarch
Publisher: Activision
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Series: Call of Duty
Released: Mar 8, 2023 on PC
Controllers: Full controller support on PC
Languages: Text in 13 languages, voices in 11
Age rating: Mature 17+ (ESRB): Blood and gore, drug reference, intense violence, strong language, suggestive themes
Also needs: Activision Account

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Answers

Updated October 27, 2026

Can you play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War split-screen?: Yes. Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Not on PC.; One of 262 split-screen games
How many players can play Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War together?: Split-screen co-op and versus for up to 2 on PS5 and Xbox. Online co-op and versus for up to 6 on PC, PS5 and Xbox.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War crossplay?: Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5 and Xbox. One party can mix players from PC and both console generations, with shared progression.; One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games
Do you need two copies of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War?: On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.
What platforms is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on?: PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.; One of 290 co-op games on PS5
Does Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War work on Steam Deck?: No: Steam rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.
Is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War free?: No, it's a paid game.

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