The fan-favorite. "The Giant." This is the definitive version of Der Riese. The Pack-a-Punch music hits harder. The layout is identical, but the Black Ops 1 weapon pool (AUG, Commando, Python) makes the map feel fresh. If you only download one remaster, make it this one.
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) featured four major Downloadable Content (DLC) packs, each expanding the popular Zombies mode with new locations and remastered classics. Black Ops 1 DLC Map List The maps are listed below in their original release order: Release Date (Xbox) Zombies Map(s) Included First Strike Feb 1, 2011 Escalation May 3, 2011 Call of the Dead Annihilation June 28, 2011 Shangri-La Rezurrection August 23, 2011 + 4 Remastered World at War Detailed Map Descriptions
Each DLC map introduced unique gameplay mechanics, weapons, and story elements: Steam DLC Page: Call of Duty: Black Ops
Black Ops 1 didn’t just continue the Zombies mode; it turned it into a cultural phenomenon. While the base game gave us the eerie hallways of "Kino der Toten" and the chaotic "Five," the DLC season took players from the depths of the Earth to the surface of the Moon. 🌑 First Strike: Ascension
This map introduced the Soviet Cosmodrome and changed the game's scale. The Vibe: Industrial, cold, and massive. The Gimmick: Space Monkeys that steal your Perks.
Key Addition: The Gersch Device and the iconic PH D Flopper. 🌅 Escalation: Call of the Dead
A love letter to horror cinema set in a frozen Siberian shipwreck.
The Cast: Play as icons like Sarah Michelle Gellar and Danny Trejo.
The Stalker: A massive, electrified George A. Romero chases you.
The Weapon: The Scavenger sniper rifle that fires explosive bolts. 🌴 Annihilation: Shangri-La
Often called the most beautiful—and most difficult—map in the series. The Vibe: A legendary jungle temple trapped in time.
The Gimmick: Narrow paths, spike traps, and shrinking zombies.
The Weapon: The 31-79 JGb215 (The Baby Gun) that lets you kick shrunken enemies. 🚀 Rezurrection: Moon
The ultimate finale that took the fight to the lunar surface.
The Vibe: Low gravity, high stakes, and silent space vacuums.
The Gimmick: You have to manage your oxygen and outrun the Astronaut zombie.
The Legacy: The "Big Bang Theory" easter egg remains one of the most explosive endings in gaming history.
💡 Quick Fact: The Rezurrection pack was unique because it also included remastered versions of all four maps from World at War, bringing the total BO1 library to 10 maps. If you want to dive deeper, let me know: Which map was your all-time favorite?
Between 2011 and 2012, Call of Duty: Black Ops (BO1) expanded its Zombies mode through four major DLC packs, introducing both original maps and remastered classics from World at War. Original DLC Zombies Maps
These four maps continued the "Ultimis" storyline, introducing new wonder weapons, perks, and complex easter eggs.
(First Strike Content Pack)Set in a Soviet Cosmodrome, this map introduced Stamin-Up and PhD Flopper perks. It also featured "Space Monkeys" that stole perks and a massive gersch device wonder weapon. Call of the Dead
(Escalation Content Pack)A unique celebrity-filled experience featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Robert Englund, Danny Trejo, and Michael Rooker as playable characters. Set on a frozen Siberian island, it introduced the Scavenger sniper rifle and the V-R11 wonder weapon. Shangri-La
(Annihilation Content Pack)Located in a legendary jungle shrine, this map is known for its difficulty and tight corridors. It features unique traps, specialized zombies (Napalm and Shrieker), and the 31-79 JGb215 (the "Baby Gun") that shrinks enemies. (Rezurrection Content Pack )The final original map for BO1 takes place at Griffin Station
on the lunar surface. It introduced low-gravity mechanics, the Wave Gun, and the Mule Kick perk. Remastered Classic Maps
The Rezurrection Content Pack was unique for including four remastered maps originally from Call of Duty: World at War. These versions updated the graphics and added BO1-era weapons and the Pack-a-Punch machine where applicable. Steam DLC Page: Call of Duty: Black Ops
There are four primary DLC map packs for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1
that include Zombies content. While the first three packs focused on a single new Zombies experience alongside multiplayer maps, the final pack was entirely dedicated to the Zombies mode. Zombies DLC Map Overview First Strike (DLC 1) Zombies Map: Ascension.
Key Features: Set in a Soviet cosmodrome, introducing the Gersch Device, Matryoshka Dolls, and "Space Monkeys" instead of Hellhounds. Escalation (DLC 2) Zombies Map: Call of the Dead.
Key Features: Set in a frozen Siberian outpost. It features a celebrity cast including Sarah Michelle Gellar and Danny Trejo, with George A. Romero appearing as a boss zombie. Annihilation (DLC 3) Zombies Map: Shangri-La.
Key Features: A legendary shrine hidden in a tropical jungle, featuring Shrieker and Napalm zombies, and a focus on tight, maze-like navigation. Rezurrection (DLC 4) New Zombies Map: Moon.
Remastered Maps: Includes four maps originally from Call of Duty: World at War: Nacht der Untoten, Verrückt, Shi No Numa, and Der Riese.
Key Features: Moon is set on a lunar base with low-gravity mechanics and a massive Easter Egg conclusion; the remastered maps were updated with Black Ops 1 weapons and visuals. Availability and Purchase
These map packs are available as individual digital downloads on platforms like the Steam Store or the Xbox Store. Zombies Map(s) Original Release (Xbox) First Strike February 1, 2011 Escalation Call of the Dead May 3, 2011 Annihilation Shangri-La June 28, 2011 Rezurrection Moon + 4 Remasters August 23, 2011
Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010) DLC cycle remains legendary for expanding Zombies lore with cinematic maps and celebrity cameos. 1. First Strike Release Date: February 1, 2011 Zombie Map: Ascension
Highlights: Set in an abandoned Soviet Cosmodrome, this map introduced the Gersh Device (black hole grenade), the Thundergun wonder weapon, and annoying Space Monkeys that steal your perks instead of the classic Hellhounds. 2. Escalation Release Date: May 3, 2011 Zombie Map: Call of the Dead
Highlights: A massive, snow-covered Siberian outpost featuring a star-studded playable cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Robert Englund, Danny Trejo, and Michael Rooker. It introduced the Scavenger explosive sniper, the V-R11 (turns zombies human), and a persistent boss in George A. Romero. 3. Annihilation Release Date: June 28, 2011 Zombie Map: Shangri-La
Highlights: A treacherous jungle shrine filled with deadly traps like spikes and mudslides. It featured the 31-79 JGb215 (Shrink Ray), which allowed players to literally kick shrunken zombies, and introduced Napalm and Shrieker zombies. 4. Rezurrection
Here’s a complete guide to the DLC Zombies maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 1.
First, a quick note on the base game: Black Ops 1 launched with Kino der Toten and Five (plus Dead Ops Arcade). The four DLC packs added four new Zombies maps, plus one remaster (Moon in Rezurrection also included the four World at War maps).
Setting: Soviet secret cosmodrome.
Crew: Original Ultimis (Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen, Takeo).