If you're having trouble connecting to Call of Duty: Black Ops III, you should first check Call of Duty: Black Ops III Server Status. If the status indicator for your platform is not green or an alert is present, you might encounter connectivity issues until service is restored and fully operational.

As of writing this article, Call of Duty BO3 servers remain live across all platforms, which includes PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Mac, and PlayStation 3. Its multiplayer servers still undergo periodic maintenance and continue to be fully functional in 2024.

Jump from an aerial transport with nothing but your wingsuit, survey the vast Blackout map and pick the best place to start your fight. Once you hit the ground, loot buildings for weapons and gear. Evade or engage the enemy, but stay within the map's collapsing circle. LEAVE NONE STANDING to win!

To play, you can download Blackout Free Access  on PSN or Battle. It's a tiny bit more complicated on Xbox One: you have to go to the game's main page and go to the little  &  icon next to buy . Select that and then free trial to get the game. You'll be able to play Blackout mode, but only Blackout mode.