Call of Duty Black Ops 7: Nicolas Cage Joins as 90's Action Hero

Call of Duty is set to feature Nicolas Cage as a playable operator in both Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty: Warzone starting June 25th, as part of the Season 4 Reloaded midseason update and the "Summer of Action" event. An official trailer for Season 4 Reloaded showcases Cage wielding powerful weapons and hints at significant changes within the game. The update will bring Nicolas Cage into the Call of Duty universe as an action hero inspired by 90s blockbusters. Players can team up with Nicolas Cage on new Multiplayer maps and game modes within Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 during Season 4 Reloaded. The "Endgame" content will be available for free until the end of Season 5. The classic Black Ops mode will also become a permanent addition to Call of Duty: Black Ops 7. Four popular maps from previous Black Ops titles will be added: Launch (from Black Ops), Fringe (Black Ops 3), Hacienda (Black Ops 4), and Gridlock (Black Ops 4). In Call of Duty: Warzone, players can expect new weather conditions, limited-time modes, and the "Champions Quest" mode, designed for elite squads.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 - Summer of Action Unleashes Nicolas Cage's 90's Hero in Premium Pass

Nicolas Cage's appearance in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Warzone is part of the "Summer Of Action" event, highlighting the Hollywood actor through a dedicated pass. Both free and premium versions of the pass will be available, with Nicolas Cage being accessible only to holders of the premium pass. Beyond Nicolas Cage, the Season 4 Reloaded update will introduce new weapons, unreleased multiplayer maps, and additional content for the Zombies mode. Warzone will also receive various balance adjustments and temporary summer events. Season 4 Reloaded launches on June 25th for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

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