Modern Warfare has officially started a 24 hour battle royale countdown
In-game timer points to Warzone’s release date and time
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is officially counting down to the launch of the franchise’s new battle royale game, Call of Duty: Warzone.
The title’s previously greyed-out ‘classified’ menu item, which was introduced as part of its recent Season Two update, now features a countdown set to expire at 3pm UK time (8pm PDT / 11pm EDT) on Tuesday, when Warzone will unlock.
As first reported by VGC, the Call of Duty battle royale release date is March 10. When its release date and time arrive, Warzone will instantly unlock for all owners of Modern Warfare.
The battle royale mode will also be released as a standalone game for free, with the option for players to purchase an ‘upgrade’ to the full version of Modern Warfare.
The first full Call of Duty: Warzone gameplay video was recently published ahead of schedule, revealing new details from a behind closed doors influencer day held by publisher Activision.
Warzone will feature two modes – one with respawns and one without – playable in solo, duo and trio setups, with up to 150 players per match at launch.
As expected, players will be able to use the in-game Plunder currency to purchase respawn tokens, killstreaks and gear from pre-defined Buy Stations. Plunder is the only way players will be able to acquire killstreaks.
Warzone features vehicles such as quad bikes, trucks and choppers, while armour is said to have been simplified since Blackout, with plates replacing the various helmets and body armour available in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4‘s battle royale mode.
