This would give the game significantly more value for players on all platforms, and with PlayStation receiving official Black Ops 3 DLC first, access to mods could help tide over dedicated Call of Duty fans on Xbox.īy giving players access to mod tools in Black Ops 3, Activision is blowing the doors wide open for a near-endless stream of content and support for the game.
While Treyarch has proved more than capable of creating engrossing experiences with Zombies in the past, just imagine what creations the community can dream up when given the opportunity.įurthermore, with Fallout 4 PC mods coming to console, there's a chance that the PC mods created for Black Ops 3 could come to consoles as well. While it wasn't explicitly stated if it's coming one way or another, it would be nice if mod tools were made available for the Shadows of Evil Zombies mode as well. The timeline is subject to change, but for now, this is what Activision and Treyarch are planning. Once the closed alpha concludes, the feature will enter open beta, allowing players to share their creations with other PC Black Ops 3 players the world over. Additionally, players will have the option to host the content they create on their own dedicated servers. This feature will begin as a closed alpha in March, with players able to create their own multiplayer maps and game modes. This was apparent when Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 featured an extensive multiplayer beta for the first time since World at War launched in 2008, and it's apparent yet again with the announcement of an often-requested feature coming to the PC version of the game.īeginning in 2016, PC players will be able to create mods for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3.
Remember - its still not to late to pre-order your copy and receive the bonus NUK3TOWN content.Activision and Treyarch reveal that mod tools are coming to the PC version of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 at some point in 2016, with a closed alpha planned for March.ĭespite not being held in very high regard by many in the gaming community, Activision seems like they're starting to listen to what players want from their flagship Call of Duty franchise. This release is ahead of the game's release this Friday, November the 6th. The trailer shows Kevin as he dominates in Black Ops gameplay. Cara Delevingne and Marshawn Lynch also make appearances.
Yesterday a live-action trailer narrated by Friday Night Lights actor Michael B. If all goes well, an open beta test of the new tools is also planned. They apologized in advance in case some of the mentioned features are not in the final version of the game. The developers gave notice that plans could still change, as the project is still in its early stages. There is no word currently on how players can receive access to the closed Alpha. The tools come with dedicated unranked servers for developers to release their content. Players can find created content through a dedicated server browser. The PC version of the Black Ops 3 will have access to tools to mod and build levels in the game. Treayarch plans to release the tools through a closed Alpha test by March next year.