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.
Alex Mason and Frank Woods work to capture Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega during the 1980s.
CIA's covert operation involving Alex Mason and Frank Woods targeting communist threats in Central America.
Alex Mason is taken prisoner by Soviet forces during a mission in the mid-1980s.
The rise of communist insurgency in Nicaragua, leading to US military involvement.
Jason Hudson leads a mission to extract Alex Mason from Soviet captivity.
David Mason begins his military career by joining the elite Task Force 141 in 2025.
Raul Menendez rises to power as a cyber-terrorist and revolutionary leader.
Menendez acquires advanced laser weapons, escalating global tensions.
David Mason thwarts a deadly drone attack in Miami orchestrated by Menendez.
David Mason and allies confront and defeat Raul Menendez to prevent global nuclear war.
