The Zombies mode features two distinct storylines, each with its own deep lore:
The game's battle royale mode, , incorporates various locations, characters, and weapons from the entire Black Ops history, serving as a "greatest hits" celebration of the franchise's narrative history rather than a new story itself. The Zombies mode features two distinct storylines, each
: Savanna is recruiting and training elite soldiers (Specialists) for a private military force. Through audio logs and cutscenes, a darker sub-plot emerges involving a conspiracy, the death of her sister Jessica, and the "resurrection" of classic characters through advanced technology or simulations. Zombies Mode Zombies Mode : A continuation of the long-running
: A continuation of the long-running multiverse saga featuring the iconic characters Dempsey, Nikolai, Takeo, and Richtofen as they attempt to break an eternal cycle of war and suffering. incorporates various locations
The closest thing to a narrative mode is the . This tutorial-style mode features cinematic cutscenes that establish the lore of the game's "Specialists."