Unlocking Apocalypse: Your Guide to the 4th Black Ops 2 Zombies Map
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The fourth Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 isn’t unlocked through in-game challenges or complex easter eggs within the base game. It’s part of the Apocalypse DLC pack, which must be purchased and downloaded. Once you have the DLC, you simply navigate to the Zombies mode menu, and select the “Apocalypse” option. This will grant you access to “Origins,” the fourth and final Zombies map released for Black Ops 2. It’s important to clarify that the base game only includes “Green Run” (which encompasses the Bus Depot, Town, and Farm maps) and “Nuketown Zombies” as part of the main game’s launch content. All other Zombie maps are DLC.
Understanding Black Ops 2 Zombies Maps
Before diving deeper, it’s essential to grasp the structure of Black Ops 2 Zombies maps. The game launched with “Green Run,” a large map divided into several smaller areas, and the bonus map “Nuketown Zombies.” The remaining maps are all part of downloadable content (DLC), which expands the game’s Zombies experience. The DLC maps include “Die Rise,” “Mob of the Dead,” “Buried,” and finally, “Origins” in the Apocalypse DLC. This means that accessing “Origins,” the fourth and final map, specifically requires acquiring the Apocalypse DLC.
The Apocalypse DLC: Your Gateway to Origins
To access the “Origins” map, you need to purchase and download the Apocalypse DLC pack. This DLC is available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC platforms, though its availability may vary depending on the digital store. Once purchased, you will need to download and install it. The specific steps for this process depend on your console or platform, but the in-game prompts should guide you through it.
How to Access Origins:
- Purchase the Apocalypse DLC: Visit your platform’s digital store (Xbox Marketplace, PlayStation Store, or Steam) and purchase the Apocalypse DLC.
- Download and Install: Ensure that you’ve downloaded and installed the Apocalypse DLC. The installation process will depend on your platform.
- Launch Black Ops 2: Start Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
- Select Zombies Mode: Navigate to the Zombies mode menu.
- Choose Apocalypse: Select the “Apocalypse” DLC map pack, then select “Origins.”
With these steps completed, you’ll have access to the fourth Zombies map “Origins” and the ability to experience its unique challenges and storyline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many total Zombies maps are in Black Ops 2?
There are a total of 5 playable Zombie maps in Black Ops 2, with 4 being distinct, standalone maps and 1 included with the base game. There is Green Run (which includes multiple areas), and Nuketown Zombies. The four distinct maps are Die Rise, Mob of the Dead, Buried, and Origins.
2. What are the names of the DLC Zombie maps for Black Ops 2?
The DLC Zombie maps are: Die Rise (Revolution DLC), Mob of the Dead (Uprising DLC), Buried (Vengeance DLC), and Origins (Apocalypse DLC).
3. Is Nuketown a real place?
While the Nuketown map is fictionalized, it is inspired by the Nevada Test Site (NTS), a real location used for nuclear weapons testing in the past.
4. Can you still buy Black Ops 2 DLC maps?
Yes, the DLC maps for Black Ops 2 can still be purchased through digital stores on their respective platforms (Xbox Marketplace, PlayStation Store, or Steam), though availability may vary.
5. What is the Apocalypse DLC for Black Ops 2?
The Apocalypse DLC is the fourth and final DLC pack for Black Ops 2. It includes four multiplayer maps: Pod, Takeoff, Frost, and Dig; and the final Zombies map, “Origins”.
6. How much does the Black Ops 2 Season Pass cost?
The Black Ops 2 Season Pass grants access to all four DLC packs and originally sold for $49.99.
7. What is the first Zombies map in the Call of Duty franchise?
The first Zombies map is “Nacht der Untoten,” featured in Call of Duty: World at War.
8. Which Call of Duty game has the best Zombies?
Opinions vary, but many fans consider Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 to have the best Zombies experience, closely followed by Black Ops 1, Cold War and World at War. Black Ops 2 is also a high contender.
9. Which DLC is “Buried” included in?
“Buried” is included in the Vengeance DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
10. Is there an end to Black Ops 2 Zombies?
Black Ops 2 Zombies is primarily a survival mode with no true ending for regular play. The goal is to survive endless waves of zombies as long as possible. However, there are easter eggs that complete a story within each map.
11. What is the “Mob of the Dead” map based on?
“Mob of the Dead” is based in Alcatraz Prison and is set in the 1930s.
12. What is unique about the “Origins” Zombies map?
“Origins” takes players to World War I France, where the four original Zombie characters first meet, and it’s widely considered one of the best and most complex zombie maps in the franchise.
13. Is there an overarching storyline in Black Ops 2 Zombies?
Yes, the Black Ops 2 Zombies maps feature a complex and intertwined storyline that is revealed through easter eggs and other in-game elements.
14. Are the Black Ops 2 Zombie maps free with the base game?
No, the main Zombies experience, Green Run, and the Nuketown Zombies map are the only maps included with the base game. All other maps require you to purchase their respective DLC.
15. Why is Black Ops 2 still expensive?
Black Ops 2 remains expensive due to it being a backwards-compatible game on Xbox One, as well as being the last mainline Call of Duty title released on the Xbox 360 with a single player campaign. This means players still enjoy the game, keeping its price higher than many older titles.
By understanding how the DLC system works in Black Ops 2, you can unlock and enjoy the full breadth of the Zombies experience, including the iconic “Origins” map in the Apocalypse DLC.