Activision has announced a new crossover event for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War and Call of Duty: Warzone, bringing back the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This isn't the first time these heroes have shelled-shocked the Activision shooter universe.
While details on the collaboration's content and launch date (other than "soon") remain scarce, the CODWarfareForum has leaked some potential additions. Speculation points towards operator skins for all four turtles—though the absence of April O'Neil, Master Splinter, and Shredder is a notable omission. New melee weapons are also rumored, including a skateboard, katana, nunchucks, and a staff, potentially used for finishers. The Grind map, a skatepark, seems thematically appropriate for the crossover's main events.
However, fan reception has been muted, not due to a lack of love for the TMNT franchise, but rather the current state of Black Ops Cold War. The game's struggles with bugs and cheaters have significantly impacted its player base, leaving many feeling this collaboration is poorly timed, or at least a questionable attempt to revitalize a struggling title. The long-term success of this crossover remains uncertain.