Call Of Duty Black Ops 1 Zombies Dlc Maps File
Here’s a complete guide to the DLC Zombies maps in Call of Duty: Black Ops 1.
First, a quick note on the base game: Black Ops 1 launched with Kino der Toten and Five (plus Dead Ops Arcade). The four DLC packs added four new Zombies maps, plus one remaster (Moon in Rezurrection also included the four World at War maps).
Part 5: Why You Should Buy These Maps in 2024
You might be wondering: Call of Duty Black Ops 1 is over a decade old. Is it worth buying the DLC today? Call Of Duty Black Ops 1 Zombies Dlc Maps
Yes, absolutely.
- Backwards Compatibility: On Xbox (Series X|S) and PC (Steam), these maps run at 60fps with a healthy player base.
- The "Zombies Chronicles" Confusion: Black Ops 3 has remasters called Zombies Chronicles, but they play differently (gobblegums, sliding, 3-hit down). To experience original mechanics (2-hit down, slow movement, PhD Flopper), you need Black Ops 1.
- No Microtransactions: Unlike modern Zombies, there are no battle passes or skin shops. You unlock everything by playing.
- The Story: If you want to understand Richtofen’s master plan, you must play Moon. It is the true end of the original saga.
Map 1: Ascension (First Strike DLC)
- Release Date: February 1, 2011
- Setting: Soviet Cosmodrome / Rocket Launch Facility
- Original Crew: Ultimis (Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen, Takeo)
- Key Features:
- New Perk: PhD Flopper – Eliminated explosive splash damage and created a diving explosion. Became a fan-favorite for high-round strategies.
- New Enemy: The Space Monkeys – Replaced the Hellhounds. They would spawn mid-round to steal Perk machines unless killed quickly.
- Easter Egg: Operation: Ascension – The first main Easter Egg quest in Zombies history that rewarded permanent Perk bottles upon completion.
- Legacy: Introduced the concept of a multi-step narrative quest, setting the standard for all future maps.
The Easter Egg: "Big Bang Theory"
This is the grand finale. You must complete the previous three DLC Easter Eggs (Ascension, Call of the Dead, Shangri-La) to even access Moon’s full egg. Then, you trade the Vril Device, golden rod, and focusing stone to swap souls. The cutscene shows Richtofen laughing maniacally as he sees Earth destroyed. This is the moment the Zombies story went full tragedy. Here’s a complete guide to the DLC Zombies
Map 4: Moon (Rezurrection DLC)
- Release Date: August 23, 2011
- Setting: Griffin Station (The Moon) + Area 51 (Earth)
- Original Crew: Ultimis
- Key Features:
- Low Gravity: Players jump higher and move slower, affecting zombie pathing.
- Astronaut Zombie: A slow, tanky zombie that steals the player’s current weapon on hit.
- New Perk: Hacker (replaced equipment slot) – Could hack wall weapons for discounts, open doors for 600 points, or even revive teammates from a distance.
- New Wonder Weapon: Wave Gun/Zap Guns – Dual wield pistols that merged into a microwave gun that made zombies explode from the inside.
- Easter Egg: Cryogenic Slumber Party / Big Bang Theory – The most consequential Easter Egg in franchise history. The players blow up Earth to retrieve the Vril Device, killing Samantha and swapping souls with Richtofen, turning him into the new voice of the Zombies.
- Legacy: The narrative climax of Black Ops 1. The destruction of Earth is permanently visible in subsequent games.
Part 1: The DLC Lineup Overview
Black Ops 1 featured a unique DLC cycle. Instead of just four new maps, Treyarch remastered all four World at War maps and sold them in the final pack. Here is the complete roster of Call of Duty Black Ops 1 Zombies DLC maps:
| DLC Pack | Map Name | Original Game | Type |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| First Strike | Ascension | Black Ops 1 | Original |
| Escalation | Call of the Dead | Black Ops 1 | Original (Celebrity Cast) |
| Annihilation | Shangri-La | Black Ops 1 | Original |
| Rezurrection | Moon | Black Ops 1 | Original (Finale) |
| Rezurrection | Nacht der Untoten | World at War | Remaster |
| Rezurrection | Verruckt | World at War | Remaster |
| Rezurrection | Shi No Numa | World at War | Remaster |
| Rezurrection | Der Riese | World at War | Remaster | Part 5: Why You Should Buy These Maps
Let’s explore each of these essential maps in detail.
Part 4: Ranking the DLC Maps
Based on community voting from r/CODZombies and YouTubers (TheSmithPlays, MrRoflWaffles), here is the definitive ranking of the Call Of Duty Black Ops 1 Zombies Dlc Maps from "Best" to "Okay."
- Der Riese (Rezurrection): Perfection. Simple, replayable, iconic.
- Moon (Rezurrection): Best Easter egg. Best wonder weapon. Best atmosphere.
- Ascension (First Strike): Best for high rounds. Most fun training.
- Call of the Dead (Escalation): Best celebrity cast. Best boss design (Romero).
- Kino der Toten (Base): Not DLC, but better than some DLC. Mentioned for comparison.
- Shangri-La (Annihilation): Excellent design, terrible layout for casual play.
- Nacht/Verruckt/Shi No Numa: Great for history lessons, but limited in content.