G.i. Joe: Operation Blackout [codex] Apr 2026

The Joes eventually manage to shut down the device and restore order, but the peace is short-lived.

The campaign begins with a massive, coordinated Cobra strike known as .

: Cobra Commander uses intelligence stolen from NASA to launch a surprise attack on the USS Flagg . By seizing control of the G.I. Joe satellite network, Cobra generates a "Blackout Sphere"—a global EMP that disables all electrical equipment worldwide except for Cobra's own assets. G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout [CODEX]

: With the world's militaries paralyzed, Cobra forces defeat the G.I. Joe strike team globally. Many Joes, including leader Duke , are captured, leaving the remaining team fractured and on the run. Internal Strife and the Resistance

: The story ends on a classic cliffhanger; as the Joes celebrate their hard-won victory, Roadblock and Mainframe receive an alert of a brand-new Cobra threat, ensuring the conflict remains eternal. The Joes eventually manage to shut down the

See the initial Cobra attack on the USS Flagg and the activation of the Blackout Sphere:

: Victory doesn't bring peace to Cobra. Within the "Cobra household," prominent members like Destro and the Baroness begin working on their own shadow plans, undermining the Commander’s leadership while attempting to solidfy their own power. By seizing control of the G

The story of follows a rare timeline where Cobra actually achieves its ultimate goal of world domination. Told through an 80s-style comic book aesthetic, the narrative splits the experience between Joe and Cobra perspectives across 17 missions. The Fall of G.I. Joe: "C-Day"