According to information shared on PasteBin and tipped to IGN, Call of Duty: Ghosts will be open for a free trial on the weekend beginning Friday, March 7, which will offer access to multiplayer gametypes Team Deathmatch and Domination on three maps — Strike Zone, Warhawk, and Prison Break — as well as the game's Extinction mode. Players will also have the option of purchasing the full digital game at a "discounted price" for a limited time.

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Additionally, there's mention of a Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught DLC trial weekend beginning on March 21, which will include all four new maps, new weapons, and the first episode of Extinction: Nightfall.The document also discusses new micro DLC referred to as the "Legend Pack," featuring four new multiplayer characters: Makarov, Rorke, Hazmat, and Zakhaev, launching on March 4. And finally, those who sign up for a Season Pass will receive the "Team Leader Digital Pack" and an item called "The Ripper" — potentially a new in-game weapon. While the nature of the source could not be discerned, the document links to images hosted on Xbox.com, embedded below:It's unclear whether the trial periods will be offered on all platforms. We've reached out to Activision for comment.

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