Does Black Ops 3 Zombies Have Nuketown?

The short answer is – yes! Nuketown was added as a playable Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 shortly after the game‘s launch in November 2015.

Overview of Nuketown in Black Ops 3

Let‘s start by taking a closer look at the fan-favorite Nuketown map specifically in the Black Ops 3 iteration of Zombies…

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As you can see, while the layout stays familiar, Treyarch refreshed the look and feel of Nuketown with a more futuristic theme aligned to Black Ops 3‘s setting. Key elements like the two bunkers and central truck remain, but the color palette is darker and the buildings are more rundown. Oh, and it‘s got zombies swarming all over of course!

Gameplay-wise, experienced Nuketown veterans will recognize map staples like weapons clearing out the bunkers, camping spots overlooking prime zombie corridors, and taking advantage of the trucks for elevation against hordes.

In terms of new additions, Nuketown introduces a fun Easter egg in Black Ops 3 – shooting the heads off all the map‘s mannequins within 2 minutes triggers a bell noise and turns them into zombies! Make sure to try this out your next time loading up the map.

Black Ops 3 Zombies Mode Overview

Moving beyond just Nuketown, it‘s worth highlighting why so many fans and gaming publications consider Black Ops 3 to represent "Zombies" at its very best…

Maps Selection

While Nuketown provided a nice nod to Zombies history, the brand new Shadows of Evil map gave the community exciting new environments and mysteries to uncover at launch. And throughout 2016, Treyarch kept zombies lovers happy with the regular DLC map packs adding giant over-the-top arenas like Der Eisendrache and Zetsubou No Shima.

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Then midway through the DLC season, Treyarch surprised players with the beloved Zombies Chronicles expansion featuring 8 remastered classic maps from World at War and previous Black Ops games. This let nostalgic fans re-experience unforgettable places like Kino Der Toten or Ascension with updated visuals and Black Ops 3 gameplay innovations.

Easter Eggs & Storytelling

Treyarch‘s remarkable talent for creating ever-more elaborate Easter eggs and slowly deepening the Zombies storyline through cinematic cutscenes, secret notes, and mystical references reached impressive new heights in Black Ops 3.

While maps like Shadows of Evil, Der Eisendrache, and Revelations offered epic multi-step main quests, practically every map old and new provided lesser secrets from musical easter eggs to packing weapons to special equipment and buildable rewards. Players willing to hunt through forums, wikis, and YouTube analyses could uncover shocking plot twists and reality-bending events across the various fractured universes the zombie outbreak invades.

Customization & Progression

Giving users more ways to play was clearly a focus in Black Ops 3 Zombies as well. A range of custom match options let players tweak settings to their liking – adjusting difficulty by limiting perks, playing with explosive-head zombies only, or amping up movement speed for pure chaotic fun.

An expanded progression system also enabled players to rank up from levels 1 to 55 unlocking weapons, abilities, and customization along the way. The now-standard GobbleGum consumable system also meant virtually infinite variety to matches by allowing on-the-fly activation of special buffs. And post-launch support saw additions like player-controlled fire sales and perk bottles further enhancing the toolset.

What Drove Black Ops 3 Zombies Craze?

While the details above help cover what exactly players got with Black Ops 3 Zombies, looking at some key statistics and reception data helps explain why it resonated so strongly and still sees active engagement today.

Sales & Revenue Totals

Activision reported….

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As you can see, even years later Black Ops 3 continued selling strongly especially once bargain-priced "Zombies Deluxe" bundles brought the content cost down.

Player Population Boom

Steam charts tracking the PC player base indicates…

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Console numbers likely show similar trends, pointing to zombies player retention well beyond what a typical FPS game sees.

Community Reception

Reviews of the Zombies content…

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And polling from forums and video creators clearly indicates a community consensus around Black Ops 3 Zombies being a high point.

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Why It Worked

Pulling the above data points together, in my opinion a few key factors came together to create the perfect zombies storm in Black Ops 3:

  • Nostalgia – Reviving classic maps satiated veteran players who fell in love with the mode back in World at War
  • New Heights – While the past was appreciated, maps like Shadows of Evil and the easter eggs within demonstrated Treyarch propelling zombies well beyond what came before
  • Value – The wealth of content offered, especially for players who invested in the DLC season pass or Zombies Chronicles, delivered tremendous bang-for-buck even at full launch pricing
  • Gameplay – Underlying all the maps and modes was Black Ops 3‘s stellar core gameplay, with sharp gunplay and the new momentum-driven movement suiting horde slaying perfectly

The Verdict? Black Ops 3 Zombies Stands the Test of Time

While newer zombies iterations in games like Black Ops 4 and Cold War have made innovations of their own, Black Ops 3 remains a standout pinnacle that clearly demonstrated Treyarch‘s design mastery over the mode they pioneered.

The combination of nostalgia trips to the past and pushing the envelope into the future, value-packed content offerings, and sheer diversity of experiences come together to explain why Black Ops 3 Zombies hooked so many players…and refuses to let them leave!

So for any gamer still not sure about taking the plunge years later – the verdict is clear. Black Ops 3 Zombies absolutely has Nuketown, along with more maps, Easter eggs, customizations and rewarding gameplay than one could reasonably ask for. Pick up a copy today and enjoy all it has to offer!

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