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Some new info straight from Treyarch has just arrived, detailing some of the differences between the previous gen and current gen versions of the game.

The previous generation versions will not include a campaign or a weapon paint customize tool. The developers had this to say:

The Black Ops 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 versions will feature Multiplayer and Zombies gameplay only, not Campaign. The ambitious scope of the 1-4 player coop Campaign design of the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions could not be faithfully recreated on old generation hardware.

Delivering the best possible gameplay experience on all platforms is always our highest priority. With that in mind, Black Ops 3 PS3 and Xbox 360 players can continue to look forward to a new experience of Black Ops 3 multiplayer, including the new momentum-based, chain-movement system, as well as the all-new Specialist class of 9 Black Ops soldiers, which fundamentally change the way players engage in combat.

Black Ops 3 players on PS3 and Xbox 360 will also have a chance to immerse themselves in the all-new Zombies mode, called “Shadows of Evil,” which features a 1940’s film-noir inspired adventure that takes the signature Black Ops Zombies gameplay to a new level.

Fans should note that other features built to leverage the next generation hardware like the new Weapon Paint Shop and the new suite of eSports tools will only be available on Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 will be available for a suggested retail price of $49.99 and include a bonus download for the original Call of Duty: Black Ops (bonus download availability may vary by region)

Interesting that the full scope of multiplayer can somehow still be made available, but the campaign couldn't. You would think it could have been a multidisc game or have had some other option to offer a campaign for the game.

Either way, what is your take on this new information?

 

[UltiNaruto]

Well that's what I said in less details earlier. I tested the beta of this game. The gameplay is worth it but half a game... seriously not going to buy it for 50 or 60 €

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

But they are charging full price for half a product. is like they are saying to the customers:

I bet the PS360 port was very lazy and every purchase of it is only profit. they ported the game for last gen just in case.

It's not full price, they knocked off $10 and are throwing in Black Ops 1 for shits and giggles. Besides, as mentioned, anyone who plays CoD doesn't really give a shit about the campaign, they're hardly getting "half the game" when 99% of the player base occupies multiplayer and zombies (which is probably more like 3/4ths of the game anyways). These days, not counting the Sledgehammer Games developed Advanced Warfare, the CoD games have single player tossed on "just because", I can't imagine anyone would really care at all if they dropped it completely with CoD Super Mega Advanced Shooty Guns.

 

[ShonenJump]

Esport tools Lol

 

[Sakitoshi]

It's not full price, they knocked off $10 and are throwing in Black Ops 1 for shits and giggles. Besides, as mentioned, anyone who plays CoD doesn't really give a shit about the campaign, they're hardly getting "half the game" when 99% of the player base occupies multiplayer and zombies (which is probably more like 3/4ths of the game anyways). These days, not counting the Sledgehammer Games developed Advanced Warfare, the CoD games have single player tossed on "just because", I can't imagine anyone would really care at all if they dropped it completely with CoD Super Mega Advanced Shooty Guns.

I really wonder how many CoD players just play multi. of all the people I know and play CoD games everyone played them for the campaign, one even sells them once is done with them(a good part of the rest just pirate).
I ask because if they get the number off sold games vs online connections that isn't accurate. some people may wait a week before buying to buy a used copy to save some money and that used copy most probably was used only for the campaign and never went online before. with this new release without campaign the original buyer wont buy the game and the cheapsqueak will just skip it as well because the used copy he used to buy wont be there.
maybe that sound exaggerated but are things that happen a lot.

 

[Kioku]

Well some people just have other priorities like paying rent or their own house, a car, vacation with the family and so on. Just saying.

Thats a horrible excuse. If you can afford new games as they come out? There's no reason you can't set aside some money to upgrade your hardware. If you have priorities, that's fine. Ive got em too. I know how it plays out.. But there's things you can do. Especially for hardware that turns 2 in a few weeks.

 

[jonthedit]

So If i understand this correctly, the COD franchise will finally have campaigns with 4-player co-op? It is about time. More developers need to get on the co-op train; and although the "eww call of duty" mentality exists, I will probably play the campaign if I can play it with buddies.

I did actually enjoy Black Ops 1's campaign, though I have not really played any other call of duties since. I hope they can keep the quality of an interesting story while implementing 4 players.

A big letdown for me was Assassin's Creed Unity's 4-player co-op missions. At least its a start into investigating co-op for assassin's creed, Syndicate had the perfect opportunity to have two players play at once- one being main character #1, the other #2: for the entire duration of the story.

 

[Foxi4]

If it's castrated to that extent, they might as well not release it at all - there's no point in buying half a game for full price. Unless these versions are heavily discounted, players should stay away from them, even if they're only interested in MP, simply because doing otherwise would proliferate such practices.

 

[NuikopeaDemon]

Sooooooooooooo...... THIS GAME IS AN ONLINE ONLY GAME?????

 

[TheSockNaster]

Who plays campaign? We the people only like Black Ops for zombie, nuketown, and multiplayer.

 

[Hells Malice]

It's silly to bother with a campaign at all tbh. Focus all time and effort onto multiplayer and zombies. Wonder if they'll ever figure that one out.

 

[Smuff]

LOL @ NextGen snobs

 

[GamerzHell9137]

Damn this sucks. They should have at least lowered the price, for 50 bucks that's a shit bundle.

 

[TheSockNaster]

Damn this sucks. They should have at least lowered the price, for 50 bucks that's a shit bundle.

I wish it was 50$ and BO2 not BO1. I already have BO1.

 

[codezer0]

If they would just sell the campaign for ~$20, I'd be much more forgiving for the kind of stupidity laden, douchebro-fest that the game has become attributed to.

This move makes even less sense than the campaign has made since CoD4.

 

[Taleweaver]

I'm more wondering why they still bother with a campaign on current-gen, TBH. It's not like people buy the game for that reason (I saw numbers that showed less than half the sold copies actually finished the game on even the lowest difficulty setting). Which is reflected in this thread as well, by the way: rather than complaining or looking for alternative, similar games with campaign, they're acting entitled and want a price reduction. Isn't it just good news that these consoles still get a game to begin with?

uhhhh how can it support MP but not the campaign? It's not like they use different gfx....

Why not? Have barely played a black ops game, but I imagine the campaign is designed to get the most oomph out of current-gen consoles. Meaning Treyarch can choose to release a slideshow on older consoles, spend money on it they'll never make back...or just downright admit upfront they're not going to bother.

 

[Dr.Hacknik]

No campaign, no game! Still we have Multi-Player.....but still no Campaign, might as well just stick with Previous games. Seriously, no Campaign then what's the point of the game? I'm the type of guy who likes a good Game story.....like Movies.

 

[Hells Malice]

LOL @ NextGen snobs

I don't think anyone is advocating the unreleased nextgen Xbox or Playstation 5.

Some valid comments about people getting into the current gen that has been going for quite some time now though.

 

[Smuff]

I don't think anyone is advocating the unreleased nextgen Xbox or Playstation 5.

Some valid comments about people getting into the current gen that has been going for quite some time now though.

No, some whining from the elitist snobs and bores who already have the current gen (have it your way) about the people who either don't want or can't have the latest kit getting thrown a bone.

Good on the developers I say. Look at the lifespan of the PS2 - that lasted long into the PS3 era. There's no reason the Xbox360 and the PS3 can't do the same during the XBONE/PS4 era.

 

[HaloEffect17]

Well, I happen to enjoy the campaign for most shooters -- unlike Splatoon's story mode.

 

[quinterrya]

Interesting move on their part. In my opinion, ps3/xbox360 is a low end gaming machines and ps4/xboxone is high end. Basically the graphics are the only selling point. This will effect some people, but not me personally. I rarely play campaign and do gun painting. I rarely play COD, but then did enjoy BO1 and BO2.