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A Nuketown is a multiplayer map in the Call of Duty series, specifically in the Black Ops sub-series, developed by Treyarch, which is set in a nuclear test town in Nevada, United States, and has become one of the most iconic and popular maps in the series due to its unique design and close-quarters combat. The Nuketown map first appeared in the original Call of Duty: Black Ops in 2010 and has since been featured in several other Call of Duty games, including Call of Duty: Black Ops II and Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War.
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General Information
- What is Nuketown in real life?: Nuketown is actually a real place, located at the Nevada Test Site, which was a testing ground for nuclear weapons in the United States.
- What is Nuketown in Call of Duty?: Nuketown is a multiplayer map in the Call of Duty series, specifically in the Black Ops sub-series.
- Why is Nuketown so famous?: Nuketown is famous due to its unique design, which encourages close-quarters combat and its rich history as a nuclear test town.
Design and Features
- How big is Nuketown?: The approximate square footage of classic Nuketown is 18,854.88 feet.
- What aesthetic is Nuketown?: The original Nuketown had a 1950s theme, while the new map has a 1960s retro-futuristic Mid-Century modern style.
- How many houses are in Nuketown?: Nuketown has two two-story houses with backyards, separated by a road with vehicles on it.
History and Development
- Who created Nuketown?: The map was created by Adam Hoggatt, a level designer at Treyarch, who developed a working design in just two days.
- Is Nuketown only in Black Ops?: Nuketown is primarily featured in the Black Ops series, but it has also appeared in Call of Duty: Mobile and Call of Duty Online.
- Is Nuketown in Zombies?: Yes, Nuketown has a Zombies mode, which is available for players who purchased the Hardened/Prestige Editions, Season Pass, or purchased it individually.
Easter Eggs and Secrets
- What is the Nuketown Easter egg?: The Nuketown Easter egg involves shooting the heads off all the mannequins on the map, which will change the player’s view into a synth style and start the song “Storm Surge” by Brian Tuey.
- How many mannequins are in Nuketown?: There are 28 mannequins in total on the Nuketown map.
- Can you turn mannequins into Zombies?: Yes, it is possible to turn the mannequins into Zombies by shooting their heads off within two minutes in a Custom Game.
Release and Availability
- Did Cold War have Nuketown?: Yes, Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War features a remake of the classic Nuketown map, called Nuketown ’84.
- Is Nuketown back?: Yes, Nuketown has made a comeback in Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, with a fresh take on the classic map.
- What is the future of Nuketown?: While there is no official announcement on the future of Nuketown, the map remains a fan favorite, and its inclusion in future Call of Duty games is highly anticipated.