Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Key points
- Windows and OS X versions cannot play online with each other and are sold separately on Steam.
General information
- Official Call of Duty series site
- Call of Duty Wiki - A detailed wiki for every Call of Duty game made.
- Steam Community Discussions for Windows version
- Steam Community Discussions for OS X version
Availability
- 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 |
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First Strike |
Included with the macOS version of the game. |
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Escalation |
Windows only. |
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Annihilation |
Windows only. |
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Rezurrection |
Windows only. |
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Rezurrection Mac Edition |
OS X version of Rezurrection. |
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Annihilation & Escalation Bundle - Mac Edition |
OS X versions of Escalation and Annihilation. |
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Essential improvements
Black Ops Advanced Config Tool
- Allows more control over graphics options and settings. Download here.
Raising frame rate cap
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
Go to <path-to-game>\main\video then delete default.bik and treyarch.bik
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Template:Video settings
Input settings
Template:Input settings
Audio settings
Template:Audio settings
Localizations
Language |
UI |
Audio |
Sub |
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English |
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French |
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German |
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Italian |
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Japanese |
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Only available in Japanese retail release.
- Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[2]
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Polish |
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Only available in Polish retail release.
- Retail CD Key gives subscription exclusive to single language.[3]
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Russian |
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Retail only. Patch for digital release here. |
Spanish |
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Network
- Windows and macOS players cannot play with each other.
Multiplayer types
Type |
Native |
Players |
Notes |
Local play |
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LAN play |
| Versus, Co-op Supported but requires an internet connection for Steam authentication.[4] Co-op is Zombies mode. |
Online play |
| 18 |
Versus, Co-op Co-op is Zombies mode. |
Connection types
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
Issues fixed
- TweakGuides has created a comprehensive guide for fixing issues in this game. It can be found here.
Other information
API
Executable |
32-bit |
64-bit |
Notes |
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System requirements
Windows |
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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) |
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Minimum[7] |
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
References