Activision has finally confirmed the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War, but that hasn't stopped the leaks, and Dataminers' latest update to Modern Warfare seems to have unearthed new details, including that this game is a direct sequel to the original Black Ops The latest update to Modern Warfare seems to have dug up some new details, including the fact that the game is a direct sequel to the original Black Ops.

As reported by ModernWarzone and Call of Duty Tracker, the official game description seems to have been unearthed, revealing the existence of an Ultimate Edition and, not surprisingly, a pre-order bonus.

Given that the original Black Ops was set in the midst of the Cold War, this association is hardly shocking, but one has to wonder what this means for Black Ops 2, which is also a direct sequel. Will there be some "retconning" ahead? Black Ops 2 is set at the end of the Cold War (and in the future), so there is a 20-year gap between the two.

Here's the datamined explanation:

The iconic Black Ops series returns with Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - a direct sequel to the original and fan favorite Call of Duty: Black Ops.

Black Ops Cold War plunges fans into the depths of the volatile geopolitical battles of the Cold War in the early 1980s. Players will face historical figures and hard truths as battles unfold around the world in iconic locations such as East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, and Soviet KGB headquarters.

As an elite operative, players will follow in the footsteps of a shadowy figure named Perseus, who is on a mission to destabilize the global balance of power and change the course of history. Join iconic characters Woods, Mason, and Hudson and a new group of operatives as they attempt to thwart a decades-old plot to infiltrate the dark heart of this global conspiracy.

Beyond the campaign, players can bring their Cold War era weapons and equipment into the next generation of multiplayer and zombie experiences.

Welcome to the brink. Welcome to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.

*Actual platforms and start dates for the beta are subject to change. Duration. Open Beta period is for a minimum of 2 days. Internet connection required. May require subscription to online multiplayer.

**Content and availability vary by region and are subject to change. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare/Call of Duty: Warzone™ required to access campaign. Sold/downloaded separately; must be used by November 13, 2021.

***Battle Pass and Tier Skips will be available for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War once the first Battle Pass is available in-game. Battle Pass redemption will only apply to one season of Battle Pass.

Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition will give you access to the Woods Operator Packs for Modern Warfare and Warzone, weapon blueprints for assault rifles, and 10 Tier Skips. The Ultimate Edition includes a weapon pack, three operator skins, three vehicle skins, and three weapon blueprints, as well as a Season 1 Battle Pass.

Cold War's official launch is tomorrow, August 26, so we won't have to wait long for these details to be confirmed. Hopefully we'll get to see some in-game footage as well, as right now all we have is this teaser video.