The centerpiece of Treyarch's new zombie offering is a mode called "Tranzit." Like before, this is a co-op story mode meant for 1-4 players. However, it now takes place in an expansive world, one that encourages exploration. "Imagine a world where there isn't just one area, but multiple areas and there's land in between that," studio head Mark Lamia described to us.
To get around the world, you'll probably need a ride. That's where the bus comes in.
You'll be able to use the bus to go around on a post-apocalyptic road trip. And because there are so many destinations to choose from, your approach to the game's adventure will drastically change from previous games. "It is an open area you can approach in many different ways. We've exploded the number of strategies you can use," Lamia promised.
Not only does Tranzit introduce a large world map, it adds a few new gameplay mechanics. There are four new playable characters, new zombie types to face, and new weapons that include some of the future-tech of Black Ops 2's campaign. There's also some "wonder weapons" that are "magical" in nature. And if that's not enough for you, there's even a crafting system that allows you to create new items from objects you collect in the environment. These can be put together to form weapons, or grant you access to previously unreachable areas of the world.
To get around the world, you'll probably need a ride. That's where the bus comes in.
You'll be able to use the bus to go around on a post-apocalyptic road trip. And because there are so many destinations to choose from, your approach to the game's adventure will drastically change from previous games. "It is an open area you can approach in many different ways. We've exploded the number of strategies you can use," Lamia promised.
Not only does Tranzit introduce a large world map, it adds a few new gameplay mechanics. There are four new playable characters, new zombie types to face, and new weapons that include some of the future-tech of Black Ops 2's campaign. There's also some "wonder weapons" that are "magical" in nature. And if that's not enough for you, there's even a crafting system that allows you to create new items from objects you collect in the environment. These can be put together to form weapons, or grant you access to previously unreachable areas of the world.
Also included is the Survival game type, which is closer to the old school Zombies modes from previous game. The last game mode is Grief, which turns friends into enemies. It's a team of four versus a team of four versus a horde of the undead. Unlike conventional competitive game modes, this one does not allow you to shoot at the other team. Instead, you must use the zeds to grief the other team, hence the name.
Built upon the multiplayer foundation in the recent Call of Duty games, the Zombie modes will now have their own stat tracking and leaderboard functionality.
Don't forget that the reveal trailer for Black Ops 2's Zombies also came out today! If you find any other media outlets that managed to get some impressions of these game modes, feel free to discuss them below!
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