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G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout

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First release
Oct 12, 2020
Developer
IguanaBee
Genres
Adventure, Shooter · Action
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

G.I. Joe and Cobra are back! G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout is a team-based third-person shooter where you play as your favorite characters from Team G.I. Joe and Team Cobra. Experience the action from both sides as you help G.I. Joe restore order and lead Cobra to world domination. G.I. JOE VS COBRA - Play with 12 of your favorite characters from both sides including Snake Eyes, Duke, Roadblock, Storm Shadow, Cobra Commander, Destro and more in 4-player PvP and across 17 epic campaign story missions. Includes voice acting for over 20 iconic characters in the G.I. Joe universe. COMBAT TOOLS - Fight for your side with 18 awesome weapons, 36 weapon skins, 12 alternate character skins and a series of uniquely devastating ultimate abilities. LEGENDARY FRANCHISE - Take control of the iconic G.I. Joe Persuader and Cobra H.I.S.S. tanks in your battle across classic locations like the USS Flagg and Cobra Headquarters. CO-OP & PVP MULTIPLAYER - Play the campaign with a friend in local co-op, or compete in 4-player PvP local matches in 4 Multiplayer Modes: Capture the Flag, Assault, King of The Hill, and Deathmatch Arena.

Also known as G.I. Joe Operation Blackout

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Storyline
The world falls into darkness when the villainous terrorist organization Cobra launches a devastating assault on the aircraft carrier USS Flagg and unleashes a fearsome device called the Blackout Sphere. In an instant, the weapon knocks out all electrical equipment across the entire globe, plunging civilization into chaos and handing Cobra total victory on a day they triumphantly proclaim "C-Day." With the world now under Cobra's iron grip, the elite special forces unit known as the G.I. Joe team finds itself hunted and scattered. To have any hope of turning the tide, the surviving Joes must discover where their captured leader Duke is being held, track down and reunite their separated teammates, and mount a daring resistance. Against overwhelming odds, the heroes set out to shatter Cobra's stranglehold and reclaim the world.Read more

The world falls into darkness when the villainous terrorist organization Cobra launches a devastating assault on the aircraft carrier USS Flagg and unleashes a fearsome device called the Blackout Sphere. In an instant, the weapon knocks out all electrical equipment across the entire globe, plunging civilization into chaos and handing Cobra total victory on a day they triumphantly proclaim "C-Day." With the world now under Cobra's iron grip, the elite special forces unit known as the G.I. Joe team finds itself hunted and scattered. To have any hope of turning the tide, the surviving Joes must discover where their captured leader Duke is being held, track down and reunite their separated teammates, and mount a daring resistance. Against overwhelming odds, the heroes set out to shatter Cobra's stranglehold and reclaim the world.

Release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 12, 2020
PlayStation 4
Oct 13, 2020
Xbox One
Oct 13, 2020
All 5 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 13, 2020
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 14, 2020
Game modes
Split screen, Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
vehicles

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48
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Overview

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 138 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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Multiplayer

  • Local co-opSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screenSteam · 16 Oct
  • Shared or split screen PvPSteam · 16 Oct
  • Steam Remote Play TogetherSteam · 16 Oct

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