This is the fourth and final DLC package for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, released in 2013, requiring the base game to access its content. It expands the core shooter experience by adding four new competitive multiplayer maps (Pod, Takeoff, Frost, Dig) and one substantial new map, Origins, for the cooperative Zombies mode. It integrates directly into the existing systems without introducing new fundamental mechanics, offering veteran players fresh battlegrounds for established gameplay loops.
This content package, titled Apocalypse, functions as the fourth and final major downloadable expansion for the base title, Call of Duty: Black Ops II. Released in August 2013, this addition requires the original game to access its content and is designed strictly to extend the established multiplayer and cooperative experiences available to players. It does not introduce a new narrative campaign but focuses entirely on providing fresh battlegrounds for the competitive and survival modes.
This DLC package delivers a focused set of new environments for the established shooter gameplay systems. It is structured around new maps for the competitive player-versus-player modes and a significant addition to the cooperative Zombies experience.
The expansion introduces four distinct multiplayer maps, each designed to offer varied tactical engagements within the established framework of fast-paced, objective-based combat:
A key component of this final content drop is the introduction of a brand-new map for the popular Zombies mode, which significantly alters the cooperative survival dynamic by presenting a new setting and atmosphere for players working together against waves of the undead.
This addition transports players to a new setting, focusing on a narrative thread within the Zombies lore. The map features a unique environment reminiscent of the American Midwest during the early 20th century, complete with trench warfare elements and a distinct atmosphere compared to previous locations. Players engage with the standard horde survival mechanics—building fortifications, utilizing specialized weaponry, and activating power sources—but within this new, richly detailed setting.
As downloadable content, this package is entirely integrated into the existing Call of Duty: Black Ops II infrastructure. It relies on the base game's weapons, progression systems, and core mechanics. While it does not introduce new fundamental gameplay systems—such as new player classes or major mechanical overhauls—it provides substantial new ground for experienced players to master, particularly through the four new competitive maps and the dedicated Zombies environment. It represents the final curated set of new battlegrounds released for the title.