Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Story & Campaign

• Dual Timelines: The story spans two time periods: the first Cold War in the late 1980s and a second Cold War in the year 2025.

• Non-Linear Narrative: For the first time in the series, player choices and the success or failure of specific "Strike Force" missions directly impact the story's outcome and final ending.

• Antagonist: Features Raul Menendez, a complex villain whose actions in the past drive the global conflict in 2025.

Multiplayer & Zombies

• Pick 10 System: Revolutionized multiplayer loadouts by giving players 10 "points" to spend on weapons, attachments, perks, and equipment, allowing for immense tactical freedom.

• Scorestreaks: Replaced traditional Killstreaks, rewarding players for completing objectives and assisting teammates rather than just getting kills.

• Zombies Mode: Expanded significantly with new modes like "Tranzit," which features a large, interconnected world traveled by bus, as well as classic survival maps.

Technical Details

• Developer: Treyarch

• Publisher: Activision

• Original Release Date: November 13, 2012

• Platforms: Xbox 360 (Original), Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S (via backward compatibility).

• Price: $59.99

• Age Rating: Mature 17+ (Intense Violence, Blood and Gore, Strong Language, Use of Drugs).

Available Add-ons

• Season Pass: Provides access to four major DLC Map Packs: Revolution, Uprising, Vengeance, and Apocalypse.

• Personalization Packs: Various cosmetic upgrades for weapons and player profiles, including the popular Zombies Pack.

• Nuketown 2025: A futuristic reimagining of the fan-favorite close-quarters map.