Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Zombies Chronicles is a Zombies-focused expansion for the action-adventure first-person shooter on PC. It brings eight classic maps from earlier entries in the series into the Black Ops III engine, where players face waves of undead in survival scenarios across varied environments.
Gameplay
Players control a soldier equipped with starting weapons and must survive successive rounds of zombies that increase in speed, health, and numbers. Points earned from damaging or eliminating enemies fund weapon upgrades, barrier repairs, and purchases at mystery boxes or wall buys. The core loop centers on managing resources while navigating map-specific layouts that include teleporters, traps, and buildable elements on certain stages.
Remastered visuals update textures, lighting, and audio while preserving original layouts. Zombies exhibit more aggressive pathing and response compared to older versions. Perk machines provide temporary abilities such as increased speed or extra health, and the system allows customization through GobbleGums that grant one-time or timed effects during matches.
Up to four players can cooperate locally or online, coordinating revives and point sharing to extend survival. Maps feature distinct themes ranging from abandoned facilities to lunar bases, each with unique environmental hazards and progression paths that reward exploration and strategy.
Game Modes
The expansion centers exclusively on the Zombies mode. Matches consist of endless rounds until the team is eliminated, with options for solo play or co-op. No additional modes like campaign or standard multiplayer are included in this content pack.
Each of the eight maps supports the standard Zombies progression, including round-based survival and occasional main quests on select stages. Players can choose from the listed remastered experiences: Nacht der Untoten, Verruckt, and Shi No Numa from World at War; Kino Der Toten, Ascension, Shangri-la, and Moon from Black Ops; and Origins from Black Ops II.
Map Highlights
Nacht der Untoten places players in a small bunker with limited space and early-round intensity. Verruckt introduces asylum corridors and power management challenges. Shi No Numa features swamp terrain and animal pen mechanics that influence movement.
Kino Der Toten offers theater seating and stage traps for crowd control. Ascension includes rocket launch areas and monkey rounds that disrupt perk machines. Shangri-la emphasizes jungle exploration with water and temple elements. Moon adds low-gravity sections and excavation site objectives. Origins delivers trench warfare with robot enemies and staff weapon crafting.
Is It Worth Playing?
This content suits players who enjoy cooperative survival against increasing enemy pressure in structured maps. The remasters integrate modern mechanics such as GobbleGums and refined zombie behavior into the classic designs, providing a fresh take on familiar stages without altering core objectives.
Those seeking variety in zombie encounters across multiple historical settings will find the collection substantial. Availability on PC allows access through the base Black Ops III game, and the pack remains a direct way to experience these maps with updated presentation and systems.
