Call of Duty: Black Ops III Now Available Worldwide

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 06, 2015

News: Treyarch’s latest entry into the Call of Duty franchise is now available and brings a new campaign, zombies, multiplayer and more.

Call of Duty: Black Ops III is now available in stores. Call of Duty: Black Ops III introduces a future where the line between man and machine is blurred, granting players with powerful abilities and an all-new momentum based, chain movement system that completely redefines the way you play.

"With Black Ops III, we wanted to create a Call of Duty game like no other, one that brings innovations to every mode in the game, and introduces a few new surprises along the way, all while staying true to the gritty, blockbuster thrill ride for which the franchise is known. And Treyarch has delivered," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing Inc. "This game is so fun, so deep, so varied and has so many kick ass twists and turns, that we couldn't be prouder of it. And we think our fans are going to love it."

"Black Ops III has been a true labor of love for us at Treyarch," said Mark Lamia, Studio Head, Treyarch. "I am so proud of this team, who from the onset, challenged themselves to push our creativity, our craft and our technology to the limits with Black Ops III for next-gen platforms."

Call of Duty: Black Ops III propels players forward to a future world dominated by cutting-edge technology, where bio-technology and cybernetic enhancements have given rise to a new breed of Black Ops soldier. In true Black Ops fashion, the operator of 2065, armed with an array of high-tech weaponry and powerful bio-technical abilities, is equipped to take on enemies, human and mechanical, through an adrenaline-filled narrative that can be played solo or co-operatively with up to four players. The storytellers at Treyarch have pulled out all the stops in their twisted and dark take on the future - informed and inspired by scientific discoveries and advances of today.

"This is a historic partnership that makes PlayStation the best place to play Call of Duty. The massive reception to the game's multiplayer beta only a few months ago demonstrated the huge appetite our fans have for this franchise and the anticipation for Black Ops III," said Adam Boyes, VP of Publisher and Developer Relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "This is the game our fans want, and we're proud to welcome Call of Duty to its new home on PlayStation 4."

Call of Duty: Black Ops III also introduces a new Specialist system to Call of Duty multiplayer, which lets players choose from nine elite Black Ops soldiers, each with their own look, personality, voice and battle-hardened weapons and abilities, fundamentally changing the way players engage in combat. Each Specialist has a full collection of character customization unlocks, supporting the deepest player progression systems to-date.

In addition, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the all-new Gunsmith gives fans the ability to build weapons that support their own play styles, and the Weapon Paint Shop provides tools to express the player's unique identity with custom paint jobs. The Weapon Paint Shop takes Black Ops' fan-favorite emblem editor functionality to the next level, supporting the ability to paint three sides of every gun with 64 emblem layers per side. It's the most robust suite of player personalization tools to date, allowing players to express their creativity with custom camos and attachment sets for every gun.

In addition, Call of Duty: Black Ops III takes players to the terrifying 1940s film noir inspired next chapter of the beloved Call of Duty Zombies mythos, in Shadows of Evil. Set in the ominous back streets and dark recesses of Morg City, Shadows of Evil introduces four tragically flawed strangers - The Magician, The Femme-Fatale, The Cop and The Boxer - where each character awakens to a nightmarish world overrun by the undead. Shadows of Evil is designed to test the limits of the quartet's physical and mental resolve, as each of the characters fight to overcome confusion and amnesia, in the hope that they can piece together the events that brought them into this twisted world, with the help of the mysterious Shadow Man.

Lastly players that complete the Call of Duty: Black Ops III campaign can access the heavily-rumored "Nightmares" mode, and play the campaign in an entirely new way, with Zombies! In addition, players who explore the Safe House could potentially gain access to the "Dead Ops Arcade" easter egg, a bonus mode sure to delight fans of the golden age of video games. Nightmares campaign mode, Safe House, and Dead Ops Arcade available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC only.

What do you think of Call of Duty: Black Ops III? Have you picked it up? If not, do you plan on getting it?