Difference between revisions of "Call of Duty: Black Ops II"
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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. | ||
+ | {{--}} Playing multiplayer for bots and zombies is mandatory to be online. | ||
+ | {{--}} Various security vulnerabilities have been found with all Call of Duty games between Modern Warfare (2007) and Black Ops III, allowing hackers to remotely access, execute code on, and control user's PCs if they connect to the game's online modes.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2018-20817/|title=CVE-2018-20817 exploit|date=2023-11-10}}</ref> | ||
===Version differences=== | ===Version differences=== | ||
{{ii}} Black Ops II: Contains the base game. | {{ii}} Black Ops II: Contains the base game. | ||
− | {{ii}} Digital Deluxe Edition: Contains the base game, [[Call of Duty: World at War]], original soundtrack and digital deluxe content, no Season Pass. | + | {{ii}} Digital Deluxe Edition: Contains the base game, [[Call of Duty: World at War]], original soundtrack and digital deluxe content (Which includes Nuketown Zombies Map, One Weapon Camo, & 2 Player Card Backgrounds.) no Season Pass. |
{{ii}} Black Ops II Bundle: Normal version with Season Pass. | {{ii}} Black Ops II Bundle: Normal version with Season Pass. | ||
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{{DLC/row| Vengeance | 4 Multiplayer maps, 1 new weapon for Zombies, and 1 Zombies map. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Vengeance | 4 Multiplayer maps, 1 new weapon for Zombies, and 1 Zombies map. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Apocalypse | 4 Multiplayer maps and 1 Zombies map. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Apocalypse | 4 Multiplayer maps and 1 Zombies map. | Windows }} | ||
− | {{DLC/row| | + | {{DLC/row| c | | Windows }} |
{{DLC/row| Nuketown 2025 | Free, initially available as exclusive pre-order content. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Nuketown 2025 | Free, initially available as exclusive pre-order content. | Windows }} | ||
{{DLC/row| Call of Duty: Black Ops II Ultimate Customization Bundle | Contains Extra Slots pack, all Calling Card and Personalization packs. Ghosts and Advanced Warfare Personalization packs are not included. | Windows }} | {{DLC/row| Call of Duty: Black Ops II Ultimate Customization Bundle | Contains Extra Slots pack, all Calling Card and Personalization packs. Ghosts and Advanced Warfare Personalization packs are not included. | Windows }} | ||
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{{ii}} Mission cutscenes automatically play until the mission level is loaded, upon which a left click will allow skipping. | {{ii}} Mission cutscenes automatically play until the mission level is loaded, upon which a left click will allow skipping. | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|ref={{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Delete video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=AlphaYellow|date=2024-01-19}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to {{folder|{{p|game}}\video\}}. | |
− | # Go to | ||
# Delete or move these files: | # Delete or move these files: | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
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treyarch.webm | treyarch.webm | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} This will disable the game intro video which forms part of the campaign storyline. This can be kept by not deleting {{file|intro.webm}}. | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://plutonium.pw/ Plutonium]=== | ||
+ | {{++}} An easy-to-install replacement launcher using dedicated servers for the game's online modes. Fixes the security vulnerabilities while also adding several enhancements: | ||
+ | *A custom-built anticheat system | ||
+ | *Aim Assist for controllers | ||
+ | *Discord Rich Presence | ||
+ | *Ultrawide monitor support | ||
+ | *Support for custom camos | ||
+ | *The ability to play with eight-players on all Zombies maps | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\bindings_*.bdg}} |
}} | }} | ||
− | {{--}} There are several | + | {{--}} There are several files in {{folder|players}} but only <code>bindings_(sp/mp/zm).bdg</code> is unencrypted. |
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\hardware*.chp|{{p|game}}\players\user_*.cgp|{{p|game}}\players\savegame.foo|{{p|game}}\players\savegame.svg}} |
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} {{file|hardware*.chp}} and {{file|user_*.cgp}} appear to be tied to configuration changes & game saves. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = true | |fov = true | ||
− | |fov notes = 65-90°, configurable in the in-game options menu | + | |fov notes = 65-90°, configurable in the in-game options menu. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
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|anisotropic notes = There is a "Texture filtering" option with low, medium and high settings. | |anisotropic notes = There is a "Texture filtering" option with low, medium and high settings. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], [[FXAA]] and up to 4x [[TXAA]] | + | |antialiasing notes = Up to 8x [[MSAA]], [[FXAA]] and up to 4x [[TXAA]]. |
+ | |upscaling = false | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = Called "Sync Every Frame" in game. | |vsync notes = Called "Sync Every Frame" in game. | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = Multiplayer is capped at 200 FPS. | |120 fps notes = Multiplayer is capped at 200 FPS. | ||
− | |hdr = | + | |hdr = false |
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
|ray tracing = false | |ray tracing = false | ||
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|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = true |
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = Follows OS setting. |
|mouse sensitivity = true | |mouse sensitivity = true | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = true | |invert mouse y-axis = true | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = false |
|touchscreen notes = | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = true | |invert controller y-axis = true | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
|impulse triggers = unknown | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
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|other button prompts = unknown | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |||
− | |||
|controller hotplug = true | |controller hotplug = true | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
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|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
|simultaneous input = true | |simultaneous input = true | ||
− | |simultaneous input notes = Occasionally changes button prompts | + | |simultaneous input notes = Occasionally changes button prompts. |
|steam input api = unknown | |steam input api = unknown | ||
|steam input api notes = | |steam input api notes = | ||
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|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |subtitles notes = Not available in every language <ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/558749825379693043/]</ref> | + | |subtitles notes = Not available in every language<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/558749825379693043/]</ref>. |
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | |mute on focus lost notes = No option to disable it. | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{++}} Game supports 7.1 positional audio and there are several sound mixing settings in menu (bass heavy, high heavy, hearing impaired etc. | + | {{++}} Game supports 7.1 positional audio and there are several sound mixing settings in menu (bass heavy, high heavy, hearing impaired, etc). |
{{L10n|content= | {{L10n|content= | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only available in Japanese retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Japanese retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/16754/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Japanese Retail Product Key|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|notes = Only available in Polish retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Polish retail release. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/16753/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Polish Retail Product Key|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|audio = hackable | |audio = hackable | ||
|subtitles = unknown | |subtitles = unknown | ||
− | |notes = Consoles only (text/voice); [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/393_baixar-dublagem-cod-black-ops-2-pc-call-of-duty-black-ops-2.html Download (audio). | + | |notes = Consoles only (text/voice); [https://tribogamer.com/downloads/393_baixar-dublagem-cod-black-ops-2-pc-call-of-duty-black-ops-2.html Download (audio)]. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
|notes = Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/call_of_duty_black_ops_2/file/polnyj_rusifikator_tekst_zvuk_call_of_duty_black_ops_ii-1034263 here]. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | |notes = Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release [https://www.playground.ru/call_of_duty_black_ops_2/file/polnyj_rusifikator_tekst_zvuk_call_of_duty_black_ops_ii-1034263 here]. {{--}} Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language. | ||
− | |ref = <ref> | + | |ref = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/sub/16752/depots/|title=SteamDB: Every depot associated with Russian Retail Product Key|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language = | + | |language = Latin American Spanish |
|interface = false | |interface = false | ||
|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = See [[#Latin American Spanish audio mod|Latin American Spanish audio mod]] | + | |notes = See [[#Latin American Spanish audio mod|Latin American Spanish audio mod]]. Alternatively, this [https://forum.plutonium.pw/topic/26316/cambiar-idioma-del-juego-a-espa%C3%B1ol-black-ops-2-latino guide] can be used to replace the Castilian Spanish files with the Latin American Spanish files contained in this [https://www.mediafire.com/file/m6ijmgxo7qab0na/Audio_Latino_Black_Ops_2.rar/file archive]. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===Latin American Spanish audio mod=== | ===Latin American Spanish audio mod=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Latin American Spanish audio mod|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqRTO5exDM</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Latin American Spanish audio mod|ref=<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqRTO5exDM</ref>|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} Taken from the console version, the mod dubs Latin American Spanish audio over the English release audio. Titles and text are still presented in English | + | {{ii}} Taken from the console version, the mod dubs Latin American Spanish audio over the English release audio. Titles and text are still presented in English. |
− | {{ii}} '''It's highly recommended''' to backup the English language files before using this mod | + | {{ii}} '''It's highly recommended''' to backup the English language files before using this mod. |
− | {{--}} Does not support the Spanish version of the game | + | {{--}} Does not support the Spanish version of the game. |
− | {{--}} Some DLC maps do not have Latin American Spanish audio available, even with the mod | + | {{--}} Some DLC maps do not have Latin American Spanish audio available, even with the mod. |
# Download the modded archives [https://mega.nz/#F!KwhkWR7K!itbXy_cmJC41qqlsoXT0NA here]. | # Download the modded archives [https://mega.nz/#F!KwhkWR7K!itbXy_cmJC41qqlsoXT0NA here]. | ||
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{{Network/Multiplayer | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
− | |local play = | + | |local play = hackable |
|local play players = | |local play players = | ||
|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
− | |local play notes = | + | |local play notes = Use [https://github.com/SplitScreen-Me/splitscreenme-nucleus/releases Nucleus Co-op]. |
|lan play = false | |lan play = false | ||
|lan play players = | |lan play players = | ||
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|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Issues unresolved== | ||
+ | ===Game refuses to start=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} This can occur on modern systems that has stopped working, setting up time and date to late game's release date may be fixed. To play this game, don't play with compatibility mode. | ||
==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [ | + | {{ii}} TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/news/black-ops-2-tweak-guide/#1 here]. |
===FPS drop while zooming in=== | ===FPS drop while zooming in=== | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Set low Depth of Field|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619153017/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3001848 Black Ops II Huge FPS Drops While Zooming-In - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set low Depth of Field|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150619153017/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3001848 Black Ops II Huge FPS Drops While Zooming-In - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Set Depth of Field option to low without significant visual impact. | + | * Set Depth of Field option to low without significant visual impact. |
− | Additionally | + | '''Notes''' |
+ | {{ii}} Additionally, Ambient Occlusion and FXAA can be turned off, which affect the speed when aiming down sights. | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Mouse Lag=== | ===Mouse Lag=== | ||
− | {{--}} Significant mouse lag with | + | {{--}} Significant mouse lag with Vsync enabled. |
{{Fixbox|description=Use Borderless Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=August 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Borderless Windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=August 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | If | + | If there is mouse lag from vertical sync and screen tearing without it, selecting Borderless Windowed mode from the video options menu may solve the issue. |
}} | }} | ||
===Error '57475' When Joining Game=== | ===Error '57475' When Joining Game=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing 57475 error|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing 57475 error|ref={{cn|date=September 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} These steps should fix the error, but they reset all of | + | {{ii}} These steps should fix the error, but they reset all of the stats. |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} Using Cheat Engine or similar tools carry high risk of being banned by either Treyarch Anti Cheat or VAC. |
+ | |||
# Download a memory address editor (like [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]). | # Download a memory address editor (like [https://cheatengine.org/downloads.php Cheat Engine]). | ||
− | # Run the game | + | # Run the game and go to barracks. |
+ | # Use an editor to change the value of address <code>02e97ca4</code> (version 21.406.7) to 5. | ||
# Go to 'Prestige mode' and then click 'Prestige Awards'. | # Go to 'Prestige mode' and then click 'Prestige Awards'. | ||
− | # Select 'Fresh Start'. | + | # Select 'Fresh Start'. Stats should now be reset, and the error shouldn't come up anymore. |
}} | }} | ||
===Issue with changing Language=== | ===Issue with changing Language=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Fixing Localization Problem|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Fixing Localization Problem|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | {{ii}} This problem occurs after switching the game language. It crashes the game on startup with a message similiar to this one : | + | {{ii}} This problem occurs after switching the game language. It crashes the game on startup with a message similiar to this one :<br>''"Error during Intialization:<br> |
− | ''"Error during Intialization: | ||
− | |||
ERROR: sound Bank failed to load cmn_root.Englisch. You have a Build Problem."'' | ERROR: sound Bank failed to load cmn_root.Englisch. You have a Build Problem."'' | ||
− | + | * Set the language of all three game parts (singleplayer, multiplayer and zombies) to the desired language and wait for Steam to finish downloading. | |
− | Set the language of all three game parts (singleplayer, multiplayer and zombies) to | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Zombies Leaderboard and Campaign Career Record crash=== | ===Zombies Leaderboard and Campaign Career Record crash=== | ||
− | {{ii}} The game will crash whenever Career Record/Leaderboard (Campaign/Zombies) is accessed if | + | {{ii}} The game will crash whenever Career Record/Leaderboard (Campaign/Zombies) is accessed if there are more than 60 and less than 100 Steam friends. |
{{Fixbox|description=Steam Offline mode or Firewall block|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170519204340/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3038394&page=3#post33790653 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Game crashes on career record.] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Steam Offline mode or Firewall block|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170519204340/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3038394&page=3#post33790653 Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Game crashes on career record.] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Set Steam in Offline Mode. | + | # Set Steam in Offline Mode. |
− | + | # Block {{file|t6sp.exe}} for the campaign and/or "t6zm" in the Firewall by creating a blocking rule for incoming and outgoing traffic. Achievements should work, but it won't be possible to play online or retrieve leaderboards. | |
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{Fixbox|description=Change number of friends|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170519203745/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029311#post33740645 Game freezes on Zombie Leaderboards. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Change number of friends|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170519203745/http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3029311#post33740645 Game freezes on Zombie Leaderboards. - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | Delete friends until total number is under 60, or add more friends until total is over 100. | + | * Delete friends until total number is under 60, or add more friends until total is over 100. |
}} | }} | ||
===Unhandled Exception Caught=== | ===Unhandled Exception Caught=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Verify|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161021053032/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=3174606 Unhandled Exception Caught - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Verify|ref=<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20161021053032/http://forums.steampowered.com:80/forums/showthread.php?t=3174606 Unhandled Exception Caught - Steam Users' Forums] (retrieved)</ref>|fix= | ||
− | #Verify local files for singleplayer and then multiplayer. | + | # Verify local files for singleplayer and then multiplayer. |
− | #Reset Steam. | + | # Reset Steam. |
}} | }} | ||
===Highest resolution not showing=== | ===Highest resolution not showing=== | ||
− | {{--}} Monitor may support 1920x1080, but highest available setting may be 1440x900 or 1680x1050.<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737372041556/</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737311926725/#p1</ref> | + | {{--}} Monitor may support 1920x1080, but highest available setting may be 1440x900 or 1680x1050.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737372041556/|title=Steam Community|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737311926725/#p1</ref> |
− | {{Fixbox|description=Use borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref> | + | {{Fixbox|description=Use borderless fullscreen windowed mode|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737311926725/#c882965737402874434|title=1920x1080 resolution :: Call of Duty: Black Ops II General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
# Set the windowed mode to Windowed (Full Screen). | # Set the windowed mode to Windowed (Full Screen). | ||
# Restart the game. | # Restart the game. | ||
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}} | }} | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Set Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737372041556/#c882965737387565006</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Set Catalyst Control Center|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737372041556/#c882965737387565006</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to the Catalyst Control Center > My Digital Flat Panels > Properties (Digital Flat-Panel) | + | # Go to the Catalyst Control Center > My Digital Flat Panels > Properties (Digital Flat-Panel). |
# Activate "Enable GPU scaling". | # Activate "Enable GPU scaling". | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Black screen opens and closes on startup=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Limit CPU cores for first game launch|fix= | ||
+ | # Press "Win" + "R" and type "msconfig.exe" and press "OK" | ||
+ | # Under "Boot" go to "Advanced Options" and set "Number of Processors" to 1. | ||
+ | # Press "OK" and restart PC | ||
+ | # After successfully launching the game, this fix can be disabled. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = | |macos intel 32-bit app = | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = | |macos intel 64-bit app = | ||
+ | |macos arm app = | ||
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} |
Revision as of 18:09, 26 April 2024
Developers | |
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Treyarch | |
Publishers | |
Activision | |
Engines | |
IW engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 13, 2012 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
IGDB | 78 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase, DLC |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Action, FPS, Shooter |
Vehicles | Automobile, Flight |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Africa, Middle East, North America, Contemporary |
Series | Call of Duty: Black Ops |
Call of Duty: Black Ops | |
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Subseries of Call of Duty | |
Call of Duty: World at War | 2008 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops | 2010 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops II | 2012 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops III | 2015 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII | 2018 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War | 2020 |
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | 2024 |
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Official forum
- Steam Community Discussions
- BO2 Optimizations Summary - Useful optimization list thread.
- CallofDutyMaps - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Steam | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- Playing multiplayer for bots and zombies is mandatory to be online.
- Various security vulnerabilities have been found with all Call of Duty games between Modern Warfare (2007) and Black Ops III, allowing hackers to remotely access, execute code on, and control user's PCs if they connect to the game's online modes.[1]
Version differences
- Black Ops II: Contains the base game.
- Digital Deluxe Edition: Contains the base game, Call of Duty: World at War, original soundtrack and digital deluxe content (Which includes Nuketown Zombies Map, One Weapon Camo, & 2 Player Card Backgrounds.) no Season Pass.
- Black Ops II Bundle: Normal version with Season Pass.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Season Pass | Contains Revolution, Uprising, Vengeance and Apocalypse packs, also Nuketown Zombies Map. 1 special Calling Card for Season Pass owners. | |
Revolution | 4 Multiplayer maps, 1 new weapon for Multiplayer, and 1 Zombies map. | |
Uprising | 4 Multiplayer maps and 1 Zombies map. | |
Vengeance | 4 Multiplayer maps, 1 new weapon for Zombies, and 1 Zombies map. | |
Apocalypse | 4 Multiplayer maps and 1 Zombies map. | |
c | ||
Nuketown 2025 | Free, initially available as exclusive pre-order content. | |
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Ultimate Customization Bundle | Contains Extra Slots pack, all Calling Card and Personalization packs. Ghosts and Advanced Warfare Personalization packs are not included. | |
Extra Slots Pack | More slots for Create-A-Class, emblems, films and screenshots. | |
Bacon Personalization Pack | ||
Ghosts Personalization Pack | Free, Call of Duty: Ghosts pre-order bonus. | |
Advanced Warfare Personalization Pack | Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare pre-order bonus. | |
Benjamins Personalization Pack | ||
Dia de los Muertos Personalization Pack | ||
Graffiti Personalization Pack | ||
Jungle Warfare Personalization Pack | ||
Kawaii Personalization Pack | ||
Party Rock Personalization Pack | ||
Viper Personalization Pack | ||
Zombies Personalization Pack | ||
North American Flags of the World Calling Card Pack | ||
South American Flags of the World Calling Card Pack | ||
European Flags of the World Calling Card Pack | ||
African Flags of the World Calling Card Pack | ||
Asian Flags of the World Calling Card Pack | ||
Cyborg Personalization Pack | ||
Paladin Personalization Pack | ||
Aqua Personalization Pack | ||
Breach Personalization Pack | ||
Coyote Personalization Pack | ||
Glam Personalization Pack | ||
Pack-A-Punch Personalization Pack | ||
Rogue Personalization Pack | ||
Beast Personalization Pack | ||
Dead Man's Hand Personalization Pack | ||
Octane Personalization Pack | ||
Weaponized 115 Personalization Pack | ||
Afterlife Personalization Pack | ||
Comics Personalization Pack | ||
Dragon Personalization Pack | ||
UK Punk Personalization Pack |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- Mission cutscenes automatically play until the mission level is loaded, upon which a left click will allow skipping.
Delete video files[2] |
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default.bik default.webm dolby.webm frontend_load.webm intro.webm treyarch.webm Notes
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Plutonium
- An easy-to-install replacement launcher using dedicated servers for the game's online modes. Fixes the security vulnerabilities while also adding several enhancements:
- A custom-built anticheat system
- Aim Assist for controllers
- Discord Rich Presence
- Ultrawide monitor support
- Support for custom camos
- The ability to play with eight-players on all Zombies maps
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\bindings_*.bdg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202970/pfx/[Note 2] |
- There are several files in
players
but onlybindings_(sp/mp/zm).bdg
is unencrypted.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\players\hardware*.chp[Note 1] <path-to-game>\players\user_*.cgp[Note 1] <path-to-game>\players\savegame.foo[Note 1] <path-to-game>\players\savegame.svg[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/202970/pfx/[Note 2] |
-
hardware*.chp
anduser_*.cgp
appear to be tied to configuration changes & game saves.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | See the WSGF entry. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See the WSGF entry. | ||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | 65-90°, configurable in the in-game options menu. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | There is a "Texture filtering" option with low, medium and high settings. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Up to 8x MSAA, FXAA and up to 4x TXAA. | ||
High-fidelity upscaling | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Called "Sync Every Frame" in game. | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Multiplayer is capped at 200 FPS. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | |||
Ray tracing (RT) | |||
Color blind mode | Set in Options. Changes green and red elements to blue and orange.[3] |
- A comparison of video setting image quality can be found on the GameSpy Port Authority.
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | Follows OS setting. | |
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M | Occasionally changes button prompts. |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Master, SFX, Music, Voices, Cinematics. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | Not available in every language[4]. | |
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable it. | |
Royalty free audio |
- Game supports 7.1 positional audio and there are several sound mixing settings in menu (bass heavy, high heavy, hearing impaired, etc).
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | Only available in Japanese retail release.
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Polish | Only available in Polish retail release.
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Brazilian Portuguese | Consoles only (text/voice); Download (audio). | |||
Russian | Only available in Russian retail release. Patch for digital release here.
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Spanish | Some non-story essential audio has not been dubbed. | |||
Latin American Spanish | See Latin American Spanish audio mod. Alternatively, this guide can be used to replace the Castilian Spanish files with the Latin American Spanish files contained in this archive. |
Latin American Spanish audio mod
Latin American Spanish audio mod[8] |
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Network
- Having an "open NAT" is important for VOIP, joining/hosting a party and private matches (this may require a static IP).
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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Local play | Use Nucleus Co-op. | |||
LAN play | ||||
Online play | 18 | Versus, Co-op Zombie mode 4 player co-op. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Ports
Protocol | Port(s) and/or port range(s) |
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TCP | 3074, 27014-27050 |
UDP | 3074, 3478, 4379-4380, 27000-27030 |
- Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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vorpX | 2D Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list. Note: Game is on official List but 3D has not been confirmed yet. |
Devices | |||
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3RD Space Gaming Vest | |||
Novint Falcon |
Issues unresolved
Game refuses to start
- This can occur on modern systems that has stopped working, setting up time and date to late game's release date may be fixed. To play this game, don't play with compatibility mode.
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
FPS drop while zooming in
- Frame rate drop while aiming down sights.
Set low Depth of Field[9] |
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Notes
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Mouse Lag
- Significant mouse lag with Vsync enabled.
Use Borderless Windowed mode[citation needed] |
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If there is mouse lag from vertical sync and screen tearing without it, selecting Borderless Windowed mode from the video options menu may solve the issue. |
Error '57475' When Joining Game
Fixing 57475 error[citation needed] |
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Issue with changing Language
Fixing Localization Problem[citation needed] |
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ERROR: sound Bank failed to load cmn_root.Englisch. You have a Build Problem."
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Zombies Leaderboard and Campaign Career Record crash
- The game will crash whenever Career Record/Leaderboard (Campaign/Zombies) is accessed if there are more than 60 and less than 100 Steam friends.
Steam Offline mode or Firewall block[10] |
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Change number of friends[11] |
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Unhandled Exception Caught
Verify[12] |
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Highest resolution not showing
Use borderless fullscreen windowed mode[15] |
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Set Catalyst Control Center[16] |
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Black screen opens and closes on startup
Limit CPU cores for first game launch |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video, VP8 | Bink Video 1.99g |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Vista SP2, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 2.66 GHz AMD Phenom X3 8750 2.4 GHz |
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System memory (RAM) | 2 GB (32-bit) 4 GB (64-bit) |
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Hard disk drive (HDD) | 16 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 8800GT ATI Radeon HD 3870 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
- Users have the option of installing the campaign (~8.7 GB), multiplayer (~4.5 GB if without DLC), and zombies (~1.0 GB if without DLC) separately.
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/202970/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (202970) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ CVE-2018-20817 exploit - last accessed on 2023-11-10
- ↑ Verified by User:AlphaYellow on 2024-01-19
- ↑ Call of Duty Black Ops 2 (PC) | AbleGamers.com
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Japanese Retail Product Key - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Polish Retail Product Key - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ SteamDB: Every depot associated with Russian Retail Product Key - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjqRTO5exDM
- ↑ Black Ops II Huge FPS Drops While Zooming-In - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Users' Forums - View Single Post - Game crashes on career record. (retrieved)
- ↑ Game freezes on Zombie Leaderboards. - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Unhandled Exception Caught - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ Steam Community - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737311926725/#p1
- ↑ 1920x1080 resolution :: Call of Duty: Black Ops II General Discussions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/app/202970/discussions/0/882965737372041556/#c882965737387565006