Call of Duty: Elite will be integrated in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 and the completeset of features is entirely free to all.
Some additoinal game content will be available via Black Ops 2 DLC Season Pass which offers four map packs, fresh multiplayer and Zombies content.
Activision said, the DLC packages will be released across 2013 and each can be acquired separately for 1200 Microsoft Points ($15). The Season Pass and DLC “may not be available on all gaming platforms”. No further pricing was revealed.
Activision Publishing CEO, Eric Hirshberg, said that the company has realized that “several of the Call of Duty Elite services which are currently only available to our premium members are things that would further unite, engage and delight our player community”.
“So we are going to make them free for Call of Duty: Black Ops 2,” he added. The DLC Season Pass package is now available for pre-order.
The free online services available in Call of Duty Elite includes:
- Player HQ: Game statistics including enhanced match information such as heat maps and recent match data. Players can modify their classes using Treyarch’s new ‘Pick 10 Create-a-Class’ system.
- Clan HQ: Join an existing clan or start your own, invite friends and then take part in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 clan competitions.
- Zombies Support: Players can track Zombie statistics and compare it to other players’ around the world.
- Call of Duty Elite TV: Launching with tablet support with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, the new Call of Duty Elite TV will deliver a renewed community focus featuring developer tips and strategy programming, custom class overviews and more.
Black Ops 2 will be released on November 13, 2012 for the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.
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