Call of Duty: Black Ops II was officially released worldwide, marking the launch of the ninth installment in the Call of Duty series and establishing a new narrative direction for the franchise.
Activision announced Call of Duty: Black Ops II, highlighting its futuristic setting and branching storyline, which was a first for the series.
Development work officially started on Call of Duty: Black Ops II by Treyarch, focusing on new gameplay mechanics and a dual timeline narrative.