'Call of Duty' takes on 'Fortnite' with free battle royale online video game 'Warzone'

Call of Duty is officially launching its battle royale offensive Tuesday. A new free game, Warzone, will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and on PCs via Battlenet – with crossplay across those three platforms. In addition to the Battle Royale mode, which allows up to 150 players, a second mode called "Plunder" has you competing to collect the most in-game cash and completing in-game missions or contracts. Both games take place in a massive environment called Verdansk, based on the "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" game, according to an announcement and description of the game on the Activision blog. Tthe best streaming service for you?:How cable alternatives compare for cord-cutters The city has "well over 300 points of interest" and distinct zones including the Gorengard Lumber Yard and the Gora Dam, as well as other urban and rural settings.