Now you can try the Blackout mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 for free on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. We have all the important info about the Free Trial of Blackout.
What happened? Everyone who has wanted to try out the in-house battle royale mode of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 can rejoice. As the developer Treyarch has now announced, Blackout will be playable for free for one week.
Test Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout for Free – All Info
When does it start? The Free Trial started today, Thursday, January 17, 2019, at 7:05 PM. After one week, it will end on January 24.
Is the test version of Blackout limited? No, all characters, map locations, weapons, and equipment from Blackout are playable.
In addition, the latest changes are already included, such as the new loot interface or the reduced number of hated concussion grenades. These were introduced on January 15 with update 1.11.
On which platforms can you test Blackout? The Blackout mode can be tried on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Download Blackout for Free
Since around 7:00 PM on Thursday evening, the free download of Blackout has been available. Here’s how it works:
- Visit the Call of Duty website
- Click the “Download Now” button on the banner
- Then select “Free Trial” under Edition
- Select your desired platform, country, etc.
- Then click “Buy Now” and follow the next steps
Who is the Free Trial of Black Ops 4 Blackout worth it for? Blackout is indeed a standalone battle royale mode, but it is only available in conjunction with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Either in a complete package or in the stripped-down and somewhat cheaper version of the game, which only includes traditional multiplayer and Blackout.
Those who wanted to take a look at Blackout since the beta phase before the launch had to pay. Now, for the first time since the beta, there is an opportunity to get a free picture of the battle royale in Call of Duty.
Everyone who specifically wanted to see this mode but was deterred by the price now has a good opportunity to do so. Even if you have friends you want to convince to try Blackout, they can now play side by side with you for a week and test the mode thoroughly.
In general, all fans of the battle royale genre should take a look if they haven’t had the chance to do so yet. It could be worth it. Because the Blackout mode is well received by fans and critics and is continuously developed close to the wishes of the community.
What is the Blackout mode anyway? In typical battle royale fashion, up to 100 players fight here in solo or team modes on an ever-shrinking map for survival. The last one standing wins. Players can use all kinds of weapons and equipment from the “Call of Duty” series. Numerous vehicles can also be used.
All important info about Blackout can be found here: Call of Duty Blackout – Everything about the Battle Royale mode of Black Ops 4
By the way: Blackout currently has a new mode where respawns are possible.
Here you can find tips for your first steps in Blackout: With these 8 tips, you can successfully start with CoD: Black Ops 4 Blackout
