How Many People Are Playing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War in 2024?
As an avid Call of Duty gamer and content creator, one question I get asked frequently is how popular previous CoD titles remain years after launch. Specifically for Treyarch‘s 2020 entry Black Ops Cold War, how many players are still enjoying its multiplayer and zombies modes in 2024?
Estimating Cold War‘s Current Player Base
While concrete figures are unavailable, player counter sites estimate 180,000 to 250,000 players per day and over 6 million monthly players for Black Ops Cold War recently.
Additionally, Cold War continues receiving significant content updates like new maps, modes, and limited-time events. This ongoing support over 2 years after launch indicates strong active engagement.
As a point of comparison, 2018‘s Black Ops 4 still sees upwards of 50,000 concurrent multiplayer users according to third-party tracking. So as a newer title, Cold War likely exceeds that by a healthy margin thanks to its Warzone integration and post-launch roadmap.
Based on these data points, I estimate Cold War realistically retains 200,000 to 300,000 daily players and possibly over 10 million monthly players – substantial figures for a non-free-to-play Call of Duty game in Year 3.
Why Cold War Still Sees Strong Player Counts
From my perspective as an experienced CoD player, Black Ops Cold War deserves its ongoing popularity thanks to standout qualities like:
- Approachable and fast-paced traditional Call of Duty multiplayer
- Innovative 40+ player modes like Fireteam: Dirty Bomb
- Beloved Treyarch Zombies offering expansive open-world Outbreak mode
- Full integration with Warzone, the series‘ free-to-play battle royale
- Post-launch support adding 30+ multiplayer maps and 50+ weapons
- Positive brand recognition and nostalgia for Black Ops series
Additionally, Cold War caters well to casual solo players while still rewarding skill – contributing to its sustained audience.
Cold War‘s Player Base Over Time
| Time Period | Estimated Total Players |
|---|---|
| Launch Month | 5.7 million copies sold |
| Year 1 | ~15 million |
| Year 2 (Current) | ~10 million |
| Year 3 | 5-8 million (projected) |
As seen above, Black Ops Cold War has tapered off from a smash hit launch, but seems to be declining at a slower rate than many previous CoD titles thanks to factors like Warzone cross-progression and strong post-launch content pipelines keeping players engaged.
I expect Year 3 to still see totals between 5-8 million monthly players based on comparison to older Call of Duty games. That offers tremendous value for players three years after release.
What Does the Future Hold for Cold War?
As an industry veteran, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War impresses me with its legs nearly 3 years post-launch. Many titles lose 90% of launch player bases by Year 3, but smart creative decisions have kept Cold War communities thriving.
Provided content cadence continues upholding multiplayer, zombies, and Warzone support into 2024, I anticipate Cold War retaining 3-5 million monthly users through next year as well.
That staying power would rival any previous CoD, especially for traditional premium entries. It speaks to both Treyarch‘s creative vision and opportunities afforded by Call of Duty‘s expanded Warzone ecosystem.
So in summary, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War enters its third year with signficant player figures still enjoying everything the iconic shooter has to offer. Kudos to Treyarch on keeping fans hooked!
Let me know your thoughts on Cold War‘s ongoing multiplayer and zombies support. Do you still regularly play? What‘s your favorite mode and map? I‘m curious to hear community perspectives in the comments!
