Yes, that image is from the new Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 special edition. I don't like to speculate, but it looks like the Call of Duty franchise is finally getting bare midriffs. It's about damn time. It also appears they may be taking this Zombie thing seriously. Or less seriously. Whichever makes it more awesome.
We also have details on three new special editions. All three systems will be getting their own goodies, so you'll have to choose wisely. Or you'll just pick whichever system all of your cool friends are using. I'd like to bash on Call of Duty, I really would, but I'm tapping out early this year. I've accepted the fact that I'm going to get Black Ops 2. I have to. And so do you. Read on to find out just how much money you'll have to spend to get the black tackle box.
Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Care Package
What, you thought I was kidding? The Call of Duty: Black Ops Care Package is available for the Xbox 360 and PS3. This bad boy will set you back $179.99. Maybe you can leave it alone with your giant Borderlands 2 treasure chest and they can have tiny little plastic boxes/abominations together. It also comes with a sweet-ass remote control drone. You'll have to weaponize it yourself. Here's a list of everything else that comes in the big black box:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Remote Controlled MQ-27 Dragonfire Drone - Command cutting-edge technology, exclusively for this once-in-a-lifetime combat collection. Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map - Battle hordes of Zombies in this beloved 1960s nuclear neighborhood. Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map - Relive the close quarters chaos of this classic fan-favorite map re-imagined in a 1960s visionary depiction of the "model home of the future." Collectible 2-Sided SteelBook - Limited edition game case featuring exclusive artwork. (2) Challenge Coins - Limited edition challenge coins that serve as your key to exclusive digital content. Weapon Camo - Rank-up in style with an exclusive multiplayer weapon skin. (2) Player Card Backgrounds - Liven up any killcam with two exclusive player card backgrounds, inspired by Nuketown 2025 and Zombies. Official Call of Duty: Black Ops II Soundtrack - A digital copy of composer Jack Wall's epic in-game score with Theme by Trent Reznor. Xbox LIVE CLAW Avatar Prop - An exclusive avatar prop, deployable to a dashboard near you. Xbox LIVE Zombies Avatar Costume - Show off your pride with an avatar costume built exclusively for fans of the Call of Duty undead. (PlayStation 3 versions include a dynamic multiplayer theme of the Turbine map as well as a dynamic Zombies theme that shows off Call of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies)
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I don't want to say I'm going to buy this edition out of spite because I missed out on the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest, but I'm going to buy this edition out of spite because I missed out on the Borderlands 2 Ultimate Loot Chest. Take that, Gearbox! Now to go sell some blood. Don't worry, it's not mine.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Hardened Edition
For those of you who don't have an endless supply of hobos (and my wife didn't want to live near the train tracks. tsk tsk) there's a slightly more reasonable version. This is for the gamer who's too good for the regular game, but not insane enough to blow almost 200 bucks on a box and a remote controlled toy. The Hardened Edition will set you back $79.99. It includes:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map - Battle hordes of Zombies in this beloved 1960s nuclear neighborhood. Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map - Relive the close quarters chaos of this classic fan-favorite map re-imagined in a 1960s visionary depiction of the "model home of the future." Collectible 2-Sided SteelBook® - Limited edition game case featuring exclusive artwork. (2) Challenge Coins - Limited edition challenge coins that serve as your key to exclusive digital content. Weapon Camo - Rank-up in style with an exclusive multiplayer weapon skin. (2) Player Card Backgrounds - Liven up any killcam with two exclusive player card backgrounds, inspired by Nuketown 2025 and Zombies. Official Call of Duty: Black Ops II Soundtrack - A digital copy of composer Jack Wall's epic in-game score with Theme by Trent Reznor. Xbox LIVE CLAW Avatar Prop - An exclusive avatar prop, deployable to a dashboard near you. Xbox LIVE Zombies Avatar Costume - Show off your pride with an avatar costume built exclusively for fans of the Call of Duty undead. (PlayStation 3 versions include a dynamic multiplayer theme of the Turbine map as well as a dynamic Zombies theme that shows off Call of Duty: Black Ops II Zombies)
This pic was tweeted a few days ago. I gotta admit, I'm pretty excited for this.
That's not all. There's also a Digital Deluxe Edition for the PC gamers out there. It will also cost $79.99. It includes:
Call of Duty: Black Ops II Nuketown Zombies Bonus Map - Battle hordes of Zombies in this beloved 1960s nuclear neighborhood. Nuketown 2025 Bonus Map - Relive the close quarters chaos of this classic fan-favorite map re-imagined in a 1960s visionary depiction of the "model home of the future." Weapon Camo - Rank-up in style with an exclusive multiplayer weapon skin. (2) Player Card Backgrounds - Liven up any killcam with two exclusive player card backgrounds, inspired by Nuketown 2025 and Zombies. Official Call of Duty: Black Ops II Soundtrack - A digital copy of composer Jack Wall's epic in-game score with Theme by Trent Reznor. Call of Duty®: World at War Game Download Token - A digital download of Treyarch's classic title, traversing WWII storylines from the Pacific to European theaters of war. .
Here's a better shot of the back of the tin. It's game time.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 will support four player online co-op. If it has the same co-op support as its predecessor it will also support two player local co-op, and possibly up to eight player online co-op. It will launch on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on November 13th. Normal people can still buy the regular game for $59.99. Or you can pass on it all together. Or can you?