For a vast majority of theCall of DutyZombiesfan base,Black Ops 3served as the peak of the mode. Shadows of Evil was a complex launch map full of personality, while the DLC season introduced classics likeDer Eisendracheand Gorod Krovi. The Gobblegum system added depth, the story delivered excellent lore developments alongside emotional scenes, and the engine the game used allowed for strong visuals to be present. All of this culminated in Zombies Chronicles, a massively successful expansion that delivered remakes of beloved Zombies maps from Treyarch’s other games.
Given the strong sales for the map pack and its eight remakes, it was only natural for players to expect a second Zombies Chronicles to be released. WhileBlack Ops 4reimaginings like Tag Der Toten were solid, they were not the same as faithful remakes, and the Victis crew’s maps remained untouched. Unfortunately, despite several rumors stating that Zombies Chronicles 2 was in development at some point, it has never been released. This has led to some ambitious members of theCall of DutyZombies community remaking maps themselves, and the results could not be any better.
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The Distant Dream of Zombies Chronicles 2
Call of Dutyfans have been expecting to see Zombies Chronicles 2 since 2018. Many thoughtBlack Ops 4Zombieswould receive a second year of DLC that introduced the Chronicles 2 content to the game, and according to several content creators, that was the plan early on. Unfortunately, the game turned out to be divisive, with many of the same content creators being negative about the title. This, combined with Treyarch needing to developCall of Duty2020 instead of Sledgehammer, supposedly led to the second year plans being scrapped.
However, Treyarch apparently did some work on the maps, and sources like Tom Henderson have suggested that the studio is just waiting for an opportunity to release the content. WithCall of Duty: VanguardZombies also flopping, andBlack Ops Cold Warno longer being the active game, perhapsCall of Duty2024 will finally be the title where some official remakes of Die Rise, Buried, and TranZit released. Alternatively, players with a PC can enjoy remakes of those maps much sooner.
Zombies Chronicles 2 Maps Are Being Remade for BO3 Custom Zombies
A few of the maps that could have been included in a hypotheticalZombies Chronicles 2have already been remade and can be downloaded through the Steam Workshop. Mob of the Dead was crafted by JARIK and MOTOLEGACY, while Five was rebuilt by Barry Smootherson. Right at the start of 2023, a remake of Call of the Dead released, with the developers COPFORTHAT, DMAC_442, and PLANET doing an incredible job of crafting an updated version of the map that feels like Treyarch itself designed it. Classic weapons are present, mechanics like George Romero return, and a few other secrets are introduced, with the result being a map that looks and plays just as well as any remake from the original Zombies Chronicles.
A Die Rise remake funded by YouTuber MrTLexify and being developed by Zela is in the works, as is aBuried remakefrom Slayin. A TranZit remake has been in the works for some time, too, with developer VerK0 showing off the progress done on areas like Bus Depot. This remake is visually stunning, removing all the fog and lava that made TranZit such a chore to traverse. As a result, a version of TranZit that is more fun to play could be delivered, which is exactly what fans hoped for from an official Treyarch version.
TheCall of DutyZombies communityhandling Zombies Chronicles itself comes with a massive pro and an equally large con. On the positive side, once the community members have developed the maps, players can access them free of charge - something that would likely not be the case with an official Zombies Chronicles 2. On the downside, though, Custom Zombies forCall of Duty: Black Ops 3is only accessible for PC owners. With PlayStation and Xbox users making up a large portion of theCall of Dutyplayer base, those groups not having access to the community-made maps is a bummer. Still, if Treyarch never plans to release an official Chronicles 2 forCall of DutyZombies, then players may want to consider getting a PC to enjoy the excellent work of their fellow fans.
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