PLAYSTATION is giving away a free Call of Duty game upgrade – but fans will need to be quick to claim it.
PlayStation Plus members, Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can get a FREE in-game bundle for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 with this one-time offer.
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As an extra bonus, the deal also extends to a free upgrade for Call of Duty: Warzone.
You can claim your free upgrade here, on hotukdeals.com.
But the clock is ticking.
Fans only have until midnight on Monday May 12 to claim the offer.
After that, users will be unable to download the upgrade.
It’s certainly worth upgrading, with PlayStation unveiling a host of new content in this offer.
The free pack includes the following updates:
- 2x Operator Skins
- 4x Weapon Blueprints
- Finishing Move
- Emote
- 2x Weapon Charms
- Loading Screen
- Spray
- 2XP Token (1 hour)
- 2WXP Token (1 hour)
It’s worth keeping in mind that Activision may update, replace, or remove this in-game content at any time after you download it.
Call of Duty received an unexpected marketing boost recently after darts hero Michael van Gerwen revealed playing it is his favourite hobby.
The three-time PDC world champion, 35, told an audience he enjoys some downtime playing Call of Duty away from the oche.
News of the free upgrade comes as gamers anxiously await for GTA 6 to be released after bosses at Rockstar Games said it planned to unleash the next title in autumn 2025.
But it will now come out on May 26, 2026.
Gamers have waited more than 10 years for a new main title in the hugely successful series which has sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide.
Rockstar first released a trailer for GTA 6 in 2023, after it was leaked early online.
Fans of the game have been fearing a delay might be on the cards for sometime due to a lack of updates from the company.
However, elsewhere in the sector the retro gaming market is thriving – and some long-forgotten treasures could fetch a tidy sum.
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Games once dismissed as outdated are now highly sought-after collectables, fetching eye-watering prices at auction.
A sealed, first-print Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) achieved a £1.5million sale in 2021, setting a record as the most expensive video game ever sold.
While a gold Nintendo World Championships 1990 cartridge sold for over £160,000 last year as fewer than 20 confirmed copies exist.
However, some of the rarest and most valuable games out there aren’t necessarily the ones you’d expect.
Karlo Čičko, tech expert and software developer at GameBoost, said: “One thing I’ve learned from working at GameBoost and spending time around serious collectors is that it’s not always about Mario or Zelda.
“Some of the real unicorns are tied to obscure competitions, tiny production runs, or even developer mistakes.”
How to store your retro video games
IF you are keeping hold of old consoles and video games hoping they could one day be worth a small fortune, following these five tips can make sure they stay in top condition to maximise their value…
Clean everything thoroughly before storing it. Use appropriate, non-abrasive cleaning solutions and tools tailored to the specific materials (plastic, metal, labels, etc.). Dust, grime, and even fingerprints can degrade surfaces over time — proactive cleaning minimises long-term damage.
Keep an eye on the temperature and humidity in your storage space. Avoid storing them in attics, basements, and garages where these variables are often extreme. The ideal conditions should mimic a living space — stable temperatures and moderate humidity. This prevents warping, corrosion, and label damage.
Use proper packaging to protect your items from bumps and scratches. The original packaging is ideal (and also adds value to the game), but sturdy boxes with ample will also work.
Organise and label everything so you can easily find what you’re looking for. A spreadsheet or database can be helpful for cataloguing your collection.
