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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|November 9, 2010}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 27, 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|September 27, 2012}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|call-of-duty-black-ops|81}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|call-of-duty-black-ops|81}}
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|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | DLC}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | First-person}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Shooter}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Realistic}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Cold War, Zombies}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Call of Duty: Black Ops}}
 
|steam appid  = 42700
 
|steam appid  = 42700
 
|steam appid side = 42710,42719,42722,42718,42716,214630,214649,214643,214640
 
|steam appid side = 42710,42719,42722,42718,42716,214630,214649,214643,214640
 
|gogcom id    =  
 
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|gogcom id side =
 +
|official site= https://www.callofduty.com
 +
|hltb        = 1471
 +
|igdb        =
 +
|mobygames    = call-of-duty-black-ops
 
|strategywiki = Call of Duty: Black Ops
 
|strategywiki = Call of Duty: Black Ops
−
|mobygames    = call-of-duty-black-ops
 
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty: Black Ops
 
|wikipedia    = Call of Duty: Black Ops
 
|winehq      = 12342
 
|winehq      = 12342
 
|license      = commercial
 
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
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{{Series|Call of Duty: Black Ops}}
 
  
 
'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://www.callofduty.com/ Official Call of Duty series site]
 
−
{{mm}} [https://callofdutymaps.com/Call-of-Duty/black-ops/ CallofDutyMaps] - A detailed Website for all included multiplayer maps.
 
−
{{mm}} [http://callofduty.wikia.com/wiki/Call_of_Duty_Wiki Call of Duty Wiki] - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for Windows version
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/42700/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for Windows version
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for OS X version
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/214630/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] for OS X version
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{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Retail | | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CODBOM | Steam |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | call-of-duty-black-ops-mac | Steam |  |  | OS X }}
 
{{Availability/row| GMG | call-of-duty-black-ops-mac | Steam |  |  | OS X }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | call-of-duty-black-ops | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 42700 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 42700 | Steam |  |  | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-CODBOM | Steam |  |  | OS X | unavailable }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Steam | 214630 | Steam | | | OS X | unavailable}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
 
{{ii}} All Windows versions require {{DRM|Steam}}.
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==Essential improvements==
 
==Essential improvements==
−
===Black Ops Advanced Config Tool===
+
===Skip intro videos===
−
{{++}} Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1101-black-ops-advanced-config-tool/ here].
+
{{Fixbox|description=Delete or rename the video files|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-21}}</ref>|fix=
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**Provides script error, please add a fix**
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\main\video\</code>
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# Rename, move or delete <code>default.bik</code> and <code>treyarch.bik</code>.
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===Raising frame rate cap===
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}}
−
Enter the config for single or multiplayer and change the 'seta com_maxfps' from the default 85 to raise the fps cap in the game.
 
  
−
===Skip intro videos===
 
−
{{Fixbox|description=Go to <code>{{p|game}}\main\video</code> then delete <code>default.bik</code> and <code>treyarch.bik</code>}}
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\save}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\players\save\}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      = Use [https://www.flawlesswidescreen.org Flawless Widescreen] or [https://github.com/dlrudie/WidescreenFixer/releases Widescreen Fixer].
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
−
|4k ultra hd notes          = comes font/ui scaling
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|4k ultra hd notes          =  
−
|fov                        = true
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|fov                        = limited
−
|fov notes                  = 65-80° (multiplayer only). Use [https://github.com/marvinlehmann/CoD-SCZ-FoV-Changer Call of Duty: SCZ FoV Changer] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/493-call-of-duty-black-ops-fov-changer/ FOV Changer]; furthermore see [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
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|fov notes                  = Ranges from 65-80° in multiplayer only. See [[#Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]].
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed                  = true
 
|windowed notes            =  
 
|windowed notes            =  
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = true
 
|antialiasing              = true
−
|antialiasing notes        =  
+
|antialiasing notes        = [[MSAA]] 2x/4x/8x
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync                      = true
 
|vsync notes                =  
 
|vsync notes                =  
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|60 fps notes              =  
 
|60 fps notes              =  
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
 
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 90 FPS.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42700/discussions/0/611702631222419362/ Does Black Ops have FPS cap? :: Call of Duty: Black Ops General Discussions]</ref> Can be unlocked through the config files.{{cn}}
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|120 fps notes              = Frame rate is capped at 91 FPS.<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/app/42700/discussions/0/611702631222419362/ Does Black Ops have FPS cap? :: Call of Duty: Black Ops General Discussions]</ref> See [[#High frame rate|High frame rate]].
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr                        = unknown
 
|hdr notes                  =  
 
|hdr notes                  =  
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===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Field of view (FOV)|Field of view (FOV)]]===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use [https://github.com/marvinlehmann/CoD-SCZ-FoV-Changer Call of Duty: SCZ FoV Changer] or [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/493-call-of-duty-black-ops-fov-changer/ FOV Changer]|ref=|fix=
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}}
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify FOV using the config|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Modify FOV using the config|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
 
# Locate the config file in {{p|game}}\players
 
# Locate the config file in {{p|game}}\players
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Now, everytime you walk forward, your desired FOV is applied; you will notice this once in every new level with your first step forward. <br><br>
 
Now, everytime you walk forward, your desired FOV is applied; you will notice this once in every new level with your first step forward. <br><br>
 
You ''don't'' need to set the config file to read-only.}}
 
You ''don't'' need to set the config file to read-only.}}
 +
 +
===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|High frame rate]]===
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set the frame rate cap in the config file|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-21)}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{--}} Does not work for multiplayer.
 +
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 +
# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
 +
# Find the line <code>seta com_maxfps "85"</code> and replace <code>85</code> with the desired frame rate.
 +
# Save and close the file.
 +
}}
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set the frame rate cap using the console|ref=<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Shadowstealer7|date=2020-11-21}}</ref>|fix=
 +
{{ii}} Only works for multiplayer and must be reset every launch.
 +
# Enable the console in the multiplayer settings.
 +
# Open the console using {{key|~}}.
 +
# Enter the command <code>/com_maxfps</code> followed by the desired frame rate value (e.g. <code>/com_maxfps 144</code> for 144 FPS).
 +
# Confirm with {{key|Enter}} and close the console using {{key|~}}.
 +
}}
  
 
==Input==
 
==Input==
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|acceleration option      = hackable
 
|acceleration option      = hackable
 
|acceleration option notes = Disabled by default. Can be enabled using console.
 
|acceleration option notes = Disabled by default. Can be enabled using console.
−
|mouse sensitivity        = unknown
+
|mouse sensitivity        = true
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse sensitivity notes  =  
 
|mouse menu                = true
 
|mouse menu                = true
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|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen              = false
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|controller support        = true
+
|controller support        = limited
 
|controller support notes  = Only active during gameplay, controller cannot be used to navigate any menus.
 
|controller support notes  = Only active during gameplay, controller cannot be used to navigate any menus.
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller          = false
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|full controller notes    =  
 
|controller remap          = false
 
|controller remap          = false
−
|controller remap notes    =  
+
|controller remap notes    = Five button layout presets and four stick presets.
−
|controller sensitivity    = unknown
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|controller sensitivity    = true
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|controller sensitivity notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis  = true
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers          = unknown
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
−
|dualshock 4              = unknown
+
|dualshock 4              = false
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock 4 notes        =  
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
 
|dualshock prompts        = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
+
|controller hotplug        = true
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
−
|controller hotplug        = unknown
 
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|simultaneous input        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = true
−
|simultaneous input notes  =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  = Button prompts only reflect controller input.
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
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|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = false
+
|mute on focus lost      = limited
−
|mute on focus lost notes = It mutes most of the sounds, but not all of them.
+
|mute on focus lost notes = Some ambient sound effects still play when unfocused.
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
 
|eax support notes        =  
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}}
 
}}
  
−
{{ii}} To enhance sound quality download [https://yadi.sk/d/z9ub_Pbj3aQgXz DSOAL] and put into the game folder.
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{{ii}} To enhance sound quality download [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/1363-dsoal/ DSOAL] and put into the game folder.
  
 
==Network==
 
==Network==
 
{{--}} Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
 
{{--}} Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
−
 
 
{{Image|Black Ops general multiplayer settings.jpg|Multiplayer settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black Ops general multiplayer settings.jpg|Multiplayer settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black Ops Game settings MP.jpg|Multiplayer Game settings.}}
 
{{Image|Black Ops Game settings MP.jpg|Multiplayer Game settings.}}
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}}
 
}}
  
−
===Dark Characters===
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===Dark characters===
−
{{ii}} On the level '''Victor Charlie''' NPC's would turn dark when flashlight are shone on them.
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{{ii}} On the level '''Victor Charlie''' NPCs would turn dark when flashlight are shone on them.
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{{Fixbox|description=The solution|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=945115074]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit the config file|ref=<ref>[https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=945115074]</ref>|fix=
−
# Go to your game folder, on steam it should be %your steam folder%\steamapps\common\Call of Duty Black Ops\players
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# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
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# Find config.cfg
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# Open <code>config.cfg</code> with a text editor.
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# Open the config file with a Notepad editor.
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# Find the line <code>seta r_allow_intz "1"</code> and set it to <code>"0"</code>.
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# Find the line <code>seta r_allow_intz "1", r_allow_null_rt "1"</code> and change the "1" to "0" like so <code>seta r_allow_intz "0", seta r_allow_null_rt "0"</code>
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# Find the line <code>r_allow_null_rt "1"</code> and set it to <code>"0"</code>.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      =  
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  

Revision as of 14:21, 21 November 2020

Call of Duty: Black Ops
Call of Duty: Black Ops cover
Developers
Treyarch
Multiplayer Certain Affinity
Nerve Software
Pi Studios
macOS (OS X) Aspyr Media
Publishers
Activision
OS X Aspyr Media
Engines
IW 3.0
Release dates
Windows November 9, 2010
macOS (OS X) September 27, 2012
Reception
Metacritic 81
IGDB 81
Taxonomy
Monetization DLC
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives First-person
Controls Direct control
Genres Shooter
Art styles Realistic
Themes Cold War, Zombies
Series Call of Duty: Black Ops
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Call of Duty: Black Ops on HowLongToBeat
Call of Duty: Black Ops on IGDB
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Call of Duty: Black Ops guide on StrategyWiki
Call of Duty: Black Ops on MobyGames
Call of Duty: Black Ops on Wikipedia
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Call of Duty: Black Ops
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

Key points

Windows and OS X versions cannot play online with each other.

General information

Steam Community Discussions for Windows version
Steam Community Discussions for OS X version

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
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Windows
Green Man Gaming
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macOS (OS X)
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
Steam (unavailable)
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macOS (OS X)
All Windows versions require Steam DRM.
Windows and OS X versions are sold separately and cannot play online together.[1]

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
First Strike Included with the macOS version of the game.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Escalation Windows only.
Windows
Annihilation Windows only.
Windows
Rezurrection Windows only.
Windows
Rezurrection Mac Edition OS X version of Rezurrection.
macOS (OS X)
Annihilation & Escalation Bundle - Mac Edition OS X versions of Escalation and Annihilation.
macOS (OS X)

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Delete or rename the video files[2]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\main\video\
  2. Rename, move or delete default.bik and treyarch.bik.


Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\players\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42700/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\players\save\[Note 1]
macOS (OS X)
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/42700/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

300px
Video settings.
300px
In-game FOV Slider for Online Multiplayer.
300px
Singleplayer game settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
Multi-monitor
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 Use Flawless Widescreen or Widescreen Fixer.
4K Ultra HD
 
Field of view (FOV)
Ranges from 65-80° in multiplayer only. See Field of view (FOV).
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
MSAA 2x/4x/8x
Vertical sync (Vsync)
60 FPS
120+ FPS
Frame rate is capped at 91 FPS.[3] See High frame rate.

Field of view (FOV)

Use Call of Duty: SCZ FoV Changer or FOV Changer
Modify FOV using the config[citation needed]
  1. Locate the config file in <path-to-game>\players
  2. Open the config file with a Notepad editor.
  3. Find the line bind W "+forward" and change it to bind W "+forward;cg_fov XX" where XX is your desired horizontal field of view (e.g. bind W "+forward;cg_fov 90").
  4. Save the file and exit the editor.

Notes
Now, everytime you walk forward, your desired FOV is applied; you will notice this once in every new level with your first step forward.

You don't need to set the config file to read-only.

High frame rate

Set the frame rate cap in the config file[4]
Does not work for multiplayer.
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line seta com_maxfps "85" and replace 85 with the desired frame rate.
  4. Save and close the file.
Set the frame rate cap using the console[5]
Only works for multiplayer and must be reset every launch.
  1. Enable the console in the multiplayer settings.
  2. Open the console using ~.
  3. Enter the command /com_maxfps followed by the desired frame rate value (e.g. /com_maxfps 144 for 144 FPS).
  4. Confirm with ↵ Enter and close the console using ~.

Input

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Disabled by default. Can be enabled using console.
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Only active during gameplay, controller cannot be used to navigate any menus.
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Five button layout presets and four stick presets.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Tracked motion controllers
Razer Hydra works with Sixense MotionCreator bundled profile.[6]
Button/gesture prompts
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M
Button prompts only reflect controller input.
  • Black Ops Look key bindings.jpg

    Look key bindings.

  • Black Ops Movement key bindings.jpg

    Movement key bindings.

  • Black Ops Combat key bindings.jpg

    Combat key bindings.

  • Black Ops Gamepad settings.jpg

    Gamepad settings/controls.

  • Black Ops Interact keybinds SP and MP.jpg

    Interaction key bindings. SP/Zombies on top, MP on bottom.

  • Black Ops cooperative and multiplayer keybinds.jpg

    Online keybinds. Co-Op/Zombies on top, MP on bottom.

Audio

300px
Audio settings.
300px
Voice audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Surround sound
Subtitles
Under Game settings.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
Some ambient sound effects still play when unfocused.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
Czech
Fan translation.
French
German
Hungarian
Fan translation, link #1, link #2.
Italian
Japanese
Only available in Japanese retail release.
Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[7]
Polish
Only available in Polish retail release.
Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[8]
Russian
Retail only. Patch for digital release here.
Spanish
To enhance sound quality download DSOAL and put into the game folder.

Network

Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
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Multiplayer settings.
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Multiplayer Game settings.

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
Local play is only available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo DS.
LAN play
Versus, Co-op
Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[9] Co-op is Zombies mode.
Online play
18 Versus, Co-op
Co-op is Zombies mode.

Connection types

Type Native Notes
Matchmaking
Peer-to-peer
Dedicated
Self-hosting
Servers must be rented from GameServers.[10]
Direct IP
Open the console (~) and use /connect followed by the IP.[11]

Ports

Protocol Port(s) and/or port range(s)
TCP 3074, 27014-27050
UDP 3074, 3478-4380, 27000-27030
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) support status is unknown.

VR support

3D modes State GG3D Notes
Native 3D
Nvidia 3D Vision
See also Helix Mod: Call of Duty: Black Ops.
TriDef 3D
iZ3D
vorpX
G3D
Officially supported game, see official vorpx game list.
Devices
3RD Space Gaming Vest
Novint Falcon

Issues fixed

TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.

Stuttering

The game has some compatibility issues with older operating systems such as Windows 7 due to the outdated graphics stack (WDDM).
Change operating system[citation needed]
  1. Back up your files and programs.
  2. Go to Microsoft site .
  3. Select at will the type of transition to Windows 10.
  4. Upgrade to Windows 10 or reinstall from scratch.
  5. Download and install the latest drivers for your configuration, in particular the video card.
  6. Turn off the transparency of the desktop interface in the system settings in the personalization color section.
  7. You can also turn on the game mode in the system settings to ensure a higher priority of the game in automatic mode.
This action is the cornerstone of stability and smoothness of the gameplay, as Windows 10 has more advanced basic elements that the game requires.
You can also disable the function of HPET which is a technology of high-precision timer in the motherboard.
This can sometimes cause performance problems.
Disable HPET[12]

Method 1:

  1. Tap on the Windows-key, enter cmd, right-click cmd.exe in the results listing and select to run the command prompt with administrative privileges.
  2. To enable HPET as the only timer run the command bcdedit /set useplatformclock true
  3. To disable HPET in Windows run the command bcdedit /deletevalue useplatformclock
  4. Restart your computer.

Method 2:

  1. Search "Device Manager" on your PC.
  2. Scroll down to "System Devices" and open the sub-menu.
  3. Scroll to "High Precision Event Timer" and click it.
  4. Click "Actions" at the top of the window, and from that pop-up menu, click "Disable".
  5. Restart your computer.
Also, you can try using wrapper from directx 9 to directx 11.
Use dgVoodoo2 wrapping
  1. Download this: Latest stable version for regular usage.
  2. Unpack on folder with game from MS/x86 folder, only d3d9.dll
In addition, this will eliminate the performance drop after switching windows through the alt tab key combination.

Dark characters

On the level Victor Charlie NPCs would turn dark when flashlight are shone on them.
Edit the config file[13]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open config.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the line seta r_allow_intz "1" and set it to "0".
  4. Find the line r_allow_null_rt "1" and set it to "0".

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
32-bit only.[14]

System requirements

Windows
Minimum Recommended
Operating system (OS) XP Vista, 7
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
AMD Phenom X3 8750		 Intel Pentium Dual Core E6500 2.93 GHz
AMD Phenom II X2 560
System memory (RAM) 2 GB 3 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 12 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 8600 GT
ATI Radeon X1950 Pro
256 MB of VRAM 		Nvidia GeForce GTS 240
ATI Radeon HD 4850
macOS (OS X)
Minimum[15] Recommended
Operating system (OS) 10.8.5
Processor (CPU) Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz Intel Quad Core
System memory (RAM) 4 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 15 GB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce GT 640M
ATI Radeon HD 3870
Intel HD Graphics 5000
512 MB of VRAM 		ATI Radeon HD 5750
1 GB of VRAM
PowerPC Processors (G4 and G5) are not supported.
The following chipsets are not supported: Nvidia GeForce 7, 8 and 9 series, 100 series, 300M series, ATI Radeon X1000 series, HD 2000 series, HD 4670, HD 6490, HD 6630, Intel GMA (950/X3100), HD Graphics 3000 and 4000.
This game is not supported on volumes formatted as Mac OS Extended (Case Sensitive).


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References