Call of Duty: Black Ops II
The Future Is Worth Fighting For
★ Editor's Choice 2012
M
86
Critic Score
$59.99
Price
7h
Main Story
About
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a first-person shooting game developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. It was released on 13 November 2012 as a sequel to Call of Duty: Black Ops. Just after its release, it became a huge hit among gamers and casual shooting game fans. The game is set in two different storylines, the 1980s and 2025, which follow the lives of Alex Mason and his son, David Mason. The main antagonist is Raul Menendez, who is waging a dangerous campaign against the world. Black Ops II has a branching storyline, which is one of its main highlights and is admired by many gamers. The player's decisions and choices made during missions can alter the outcome of the story, which leads to multiple endings and unique gameplay experiences. It has three different modes - single-player mode, multiplayer, and Zombies mode. The Multiplayer mode features various weapons, scorestreaks, and loadout customization, while the Zombies mode allows players to survive against waves of zombies. At the time, critics considered it an excellent shooting game that stood out from other 'Call of Duty' titles, as its story was set in the future, specifically in the year 2025.
MultiplayerPvPController SupportZombiesFPSShooterCampaign
Game Details
DeveloperTreyarch
PublisherActivision
Release DateNov 13, 2012
Completionist18.5h
Copies Sold15M+ Units Sold
Features
✓ Single-player✓ Multiplayer✓ PvP✓ Controller
Multiplayer Info
Max Players Online18
Max Players Local4
Max Co-op Players4
Server RegionsNorth America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Global
Dedicated ServersYes
MatchmakingYes
Ranked ModeYes
Esports SupportYes
Anti-CheatTreyarch Anti-Cheat System
Platform Details
System Requirements
Minimum
OS: Windows 7/8
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT / ATI Radeon HD 3870
RAM: 2 GB
Storage: 15 GB
Recommended
OS: Windows 7/8
CPU: Intel Core i3 2.4 GHz
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 / ATI Radeon HD 6950
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 15 GB
Characters (5)
Alex Mason
Playable • Playable
David Mason
Playable • Playable
Frank Woods
Supporting
Raul Menendez
Antagonist
Tank Dempsey
Playable • Playable
Weapons
| Name | Type | DPS | RPM | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AN-94 | Assault Rifle | 600 | 700 | 45.00m |
| Ballista | Sniper Rifle | 900 | 40 | 160.00m |
| Combat Knife | Melee | 150 | 0 | 1.50m |
| DSR-50 | Sniper Rifle | 950 | 30 | 150.00m |
| Executioner | Pistol | 350 | 70 | 8.00m |
| LSAT | LMG | 500 | 600 | 50.00m |
| M8A1 | Assault Rifle | 550 | 750 | 40.00m |
| MSMC | SMG | 480 | 900 | 25.00m |
| Remington R870 | Shotgun | 650 | 60 | 10.00m |
| Skorpion EVO | SMG | 520 | 1000 | 20.00m |
Enemies
Drone (Special)
HP: 50 | DMG: 15
Heavy Soldier (Elite)
HP: 300 | DMG: 40
Mercenary Soldier (Grunt)
HP: 100 | DMG: 25
Zombie Runner (Special)
HP: 75 | DMG: 25
Zombie Walker (Grunt)
HP: 150 | DMG: 20
Maps
Hijacked
Multiplayer
Nuketown 2025
Multiplayer
Raid
Multiplayer
Slums
Multiplayer
Standoff
Multiplayer
TranZit
Modes
Capture The Flag
Capture The Flag
Domination
Domination
Hardpoint
Domination
Kill Confirmed
Deathmatch
Search & Destroy
Search & Destroy
Team Deathmatch
Team Deathmatch
Zombies
Zombies
DLC (5)
| Title | Type | Release | Price | Free | MP | +W | +M | +C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apocalypse DLC Pack | expansion | Aug 27, 2013 | $14.99 | — | ✓ | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Vengeance DLC Pack | expansion | Jul 2, 2013 | $14.99 | — | ✓ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Uprising DLC Pack | expansion | Apr 16, 2013 | $14.99 | — | ✓ | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Revolution DLC Pack | expansion | Jan 29, 2013 | $14.99 | — | ✓ | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Season Pass | season_pass | Nov 13, 2012 | $49.99 | — | ✓ | 2 | 20 | 7 |
Media


Awards
2012
Best Shooter
Game Awards 2012
2012
Best Multiplayer
Game Awards 2012
2012
Best Action Game
Spike Video Game Awards 2012
2012
Best PC Game
Spike Video Game Awards 2012
2012
Best Xbox 360 Game
Spike Video Game Awards 2012
2012
Best Graphics
IGN Best of 2012
FAQs
What is Call of Duty: Black Ops II?
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a first-person shooter developed by Treyarch and published by Activision. Set in 2025, it features a branching campaign, competitive multiplayer, and the iconic Zombies mode.
What is Zombies mode?
Zombies mode is a co-op survival mode where players fight waves of zombies across various maps. Black Ops II features iconic maps like TranZit and Mob of the Dead.
Is Black Ops II multiplayer still active?
Yes, Black Ops II still has an active multiplayer community on PC and consoles. The game features the Pick 10 create-a-class system and various game modes.
Does Black Ops II have a campaign?
Yes, Black Ops II features a branching campaign with multiple endings based on player choices. The story follows Alex Mason and his son David as they battle terrorist Raul Menendez.
When was Black Ops II released?
Call of Duty: Black Ops II was released on November 13, 2012 for PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii U.
What are the system requirements for PC?
Minimum: Windows 7, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz, 2GB RAM, NVIDIA 8800GT. Recommended: Windows 7, Intel Core i3 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 560.