Released in 2013, this downloadable content package enhances the core Call of Duty: Black Ops II experience on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC (Microsoft Windows). As a shooter genre expansion, it delivers new content for both multiplayer and zombies modes.

What's included in the Apocalypse DLC?

This DLC introduces four distinct multiplayer maps: Pod, Takeoff, Frost, and Dig. Each map provides unique environments designed to accommodate varied combat styles and tactical approaches within the established Call of Duty multiplayer framework. Players can expect diverse layouts that encourage both close-quarters engagements and long-range strategic positioning.

The Origins Zombies Map

The Apocalypse DLC also features Origins, a new zombies map that transports players to a World War I-era setting. Here, players confront waves of undead enemies, utilizing a combination of weapons, perks, and cooperative strategies to survive. This map expands the Black Ops II Zombies storyline, presenting new challenges and narrative elements within the cooperative survival mode.

Gameplay and Features

In multiplayer, you can engage in fast-paced combat across the new maps, utilizing familiar Call of Duty mechanics such as weapon customization, killstreaks, and objective-based modes. The maps are designed to support a range of player counts and play styles, from small-team skirmishes to larger-scale battles.

What makes the Zombies mode unique?

The Origins zombies map introduces new weapons, enemies, and environmental hazards, requiring players to adapt their strategies and work together to overcome the undead hordes. The map also features a complex storyline with hidden secrets and Easter eggs for players to discover.