From the first look at Zombie Mode that Call of Duty dropped on September 30 to the thrilling reveal trailer that was released last month, the hype around the Zombie chapter has been real. One can be fairly confident that Zombie mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War will live up to the hype like it always does. The very nature of this arc in the game is violent, intense, and most importantly, involves trashing the undead which is a favorite aspect of the game for many of us.

With the kind of fandom that Zombie mode has procured over the years, it is no surprise that you wish to confirm whether it’s a separately paid aspect of the game. We’ve delved a bit into what you can expect from the Zombie Chapter in the game before confirming the deal with Zombie. You can choose to skip the next section and directly find out what you need as well!

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Cold War Zombie Chapter: A brief

Besides Campaign mode, Black Ops Cold War will also have a Zombie chapter known as ‘Die Maschine’ that can be played in four-person co-op mode. This time, the player will be contending with a wave of German soldiers from a WWII Nazi Bunker who end up being accidentally set loose by the Russians.

The COD staff promises an exciting new narrative and cast of characters for the Zombie arc in Black Ops Cold War. Fans can expect the classic Zombie experience with a twist in this recently launched game.

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Do you need to buy Cold War to play Zombies? Is Zombies Free?

Yes, you have to purchase the game to access the Zombie Chapter. It is free within the game so there is no extra payment required for Zombies specifically. It comes free in the Standard, Cross-Gen, and Ultimate editions of the game, and you will be able to access the Zombie Chapter as a canon arc in the game itself.


That’s everything you need to know about buying Zombie mode in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. We hope you found this article helpful.