Call of Duty®: Black Ops II

Miami Strike Map launched on March 25, 2021, introducing a new 6v6 close-quarters layout designed for improved gameplay. The map features a daytime setting to enhance visibility and is significantly smaller than the original Miami map, addressing previous concerns about wasted space. Additionally, Prop Hunt mode returned with new maps, including Miami Strike and Satellite, adding fresh content for players.

• New Content: PS5 DualSense Adaptive Triggers Support added on PC: Players could now experience force and tension with the PlayStation 5 DualSense controller's adaptive triggers while playing Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
• Gameplay Changes:
  • Daytime Setting for Miami Strike improved visibility compared to the original Miami map.
  • Smaller Map Size for Miami Strike significantly reduced the play area, enhancing combat flow.
  • Prop Hunt mode returned with Miami Strike and Satellite added to the map rotation.

Tracked sources for Call of Duty®: Black Ops II were limited between 2013-11-12 and 2014-11-12, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on New DLC Packs for Black Ops II Released and New Personalization Packs Available and sits between Final DLC Apocalypse Releases on September 26 on 2013-09-26 (dlc_release) and Miami Strike Map Launch on 2021-03-25 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.

• Verified activity: 2014-04-03 - New DLC Packs for Black Ops II Released: Dead Man's Hand Pack, Beast Pack, Octane Pack, and Weaponized 115 Pack are now available.; 2014-05-29 - New Personalization Packs Available: Four new personalization packs released for Call of Duty: Black Ops II..
• What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
• Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Final DLC Apocalypse Releases on September 26 on 2013-09-26 (dlc_release).
• After this window: The next tracked activity was Miami Strike Map Launch on 2021-03-25 (new_content).

Apocalypse, the final DLC for *Call of Duty: Black Ops II*, launched on September 26, 2013, introducing four new multiplayer maps and a new zombie level. This period also saw significant new content with the Uprising DLC released on May 17, adding four multiplayer maps and the highly anticipated Mob of the Dead zombie map, set on Alcatraz. Additionally, the Revolution DLC debuted earlier, featuring new maps and the Peacekeeper SMG.

• Final DLC Released: *Apocalypse* launched on September 26, featuring maps like Pod and Frost, and the new zombie level, Origins.
• New Maps: The *Uprising* DLC introduced Vertigo, Magma, Encore, and Studio on May 17, while *Vengeance* added Cove, Detour, Rush, and Uplink on July 11.
  • *Mob of the Dead* became available in the *Uprising* DLC, set in Alcatraz.
  • *Die Rise*, a new Zombies map, was also introduced in the *Revolution* DLC.
• New Gameplay Features: The Ray Gun Mark 2 was added to zombies mode, enhancing gameplay options across all zombie levels. Cosmetic microtransactions were introduced, allowing players to purchase personalization packs.
• Balance Changes: Significant adjustments were made to several weapons, including reducing the rate of fire for the Ballista and DSR 50 sniper rifles, and decreasing damage for the AN-94.
• Seasonal Event: A double weapon XP weekend event was held from May 17 to May 20, boosting player progression during that time.