What changed in Call of Duty®: Black Ops in 2012

22 updates · 3 main milestones · Jun 29, 2012 to Nov 22, 2012

  1. 7 events
    Fix for RC-XD and AGR sinking into the mapbug fix

    Addressed issue with vehicles sinking into the map in multiplayer on certain CPUs.

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    Improved dedicated server matchmakingnetwork
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    General performance improvements for CPUs with 4 or more coresperformance

    Enhanced performance in singleplayer, multiplayer, and zombies modes.

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    Max FOV increased to 90 degreesgameplay

    Field of view allowance increased to help alleviate tunnel vision effects.

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    Fix for horse falling through the worldbug fix

    Resolved issue with horse getting stuck in quicksand during gameplay on certain CPUs.

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    Fix for 'Connection Interrupted' errors in multiplayerbug fix

    Resolved issues causing connection interruptions while loading into matches.

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    Fix for crash when a 7th player joins a 6 player league lobbybug fix
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  2. 3 events
    Expanded Co-op Mode 'Tranzit' Introducednew contentMilestone

    A new co-op mode called 'Tranzit' allows four players to travel across the US while fighting zombies.

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    Traditional Survival Zombie Mode Addednew content

    A classic survival mode for fans of previous zombie experiences in Treyarch's games.

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    New Versus Mode for Zombie Apocalypsenew content

    A versus mode where two teams of four compete for zombie kills without harming each other.

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  3. 1 event
    Call of Duty: Black Ops Launching on Mac with DLCdlc releaseMilestone

    The original Call of Duty: Black Ops will launch on Mac OS X on September 27, 2012, including the 'First Strike' DLC pack.

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  4. 1 event
    Black Ops Zombies Now Available on Androidnew content

    The Black Ops Zombies game for Android is now available across all devices after the end of the Sony exclusivity deal.

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  5. 4 events
    Over 100 Kit Items and Powers Availablenew content

    A wide range of kit items and powers will be available for players to customize their loadouts.

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    New 'Pick 10' Loadout System Introducednew contentMilestone

    A new loadout system allows players to occupy ten gear slots with any combination of weapons, perks, and killstreak rewards.

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    Prestige System for Unlocking Geargameplay

    Players must prestige and reset their character to unlock additional gear pieces.

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    Flexible Slot Occupation in Loadoutsgameplay

    Players can choose to forgo primary weapons for extra perks or wild card abilities.

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  6. 2 events
    30-Day Exclusivity for Xperia Devicesother

    Sony's Xperia S and Xperia Ion have a 30-day exclusivity period for the Black Ops Zombies game.

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    Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies Released on Androidnew content

    The mobile undead-centric spin-off from the console Black Ops title is now available on the Android marketplace.

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  7. 2 events
    DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops Half-Offdlc release

    All previously released DLC for Call of Duty: Black Ops is available for half-off, priced at $7.50 each.

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    DLC Promotion Proceeds to Benefit Veteransstore

    A portion of sales from the DLC promotion will be donated to Call of Duty Endowment, aiding veterans.

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  8. 2 events
    DLC Packages Scheduled for Mac Releasedlc release

    All four packs of Call of Duty: Black Ops DLC are scheduled to arrive on the Mac later this year.

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    Call of Duty: Black Ops Coming to Macdlc release

    Mac gamers will finally be able to get their hands on the original Treyarch shooter later this year.

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