Be the first to play Call of Duty on Day Zero. On Monday, November 3, fans can grab the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition, or collector’s editions from participating global retailers – a first ever initiative for the Call of Duty franchise that allows players up to 24 hours of early access to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, two bonus custom weapons, character gear and a full day of Double XP on Day Zero, Nov 3. In addition, thousands of retailers worldwide will be opening their doors to prepare for the onslaught of eager fans looking to play the game on Monday, November 3, kicking off the new era of Call of Duty a day early.
Digital Downloads are a hot commodity as well, with millions of gamers excited to grab the Day Zero digital edition on next-gen consoles, starting at 12:01am ET Monday Nov 3.
Players who purchase digitally on Xbox 360 will be eligible for a free upgrade to an Xbox One digital version of the game as well, and those who buy digitally on PS3™ will also get a free upgrade to the PS4™ digital edition.*
The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition, available on November 3, offers the total package for fans looking to gear up for battle. It includes:
- Early access to play Advanced Warfare
- Two custom weapons, the AK-12G Assault Rifle and Crossbow-B2
- A full day of Double XP on November 3
- The Advanced Arsenal, featuring a Bullet Brass Exoskeleton and EM1 Quantum Directed Energy Weapon
Fans can join the Day Zero action at numerous launch events around the globe where they’ll be able to play the game, get caught up in the launch frenzy, and meet the developers. Players can check with their local retailers for details about events near them. And of course the game is also available for download by gamers who want to grab the game digitally.
The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition will be available for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC at participating brick and mortar retailers and digital storefronts.
There’s no better time than a day early to jump into Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.
*Full-game free upgrade is within console family only, is limited to purchases of Xbox 360 and PS3 digital versions made by March 31, 2015, and does not apply to physical game copies.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is rated “M” (Mature – Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language – content suitable for persons ages 18 and older) by the ESRB.
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