Frequently Asked Questions

Black Ops Mac includes all of the original single player and multiplayer content PLUS the Call of Duty: Black Ops First Strike Content Pack, which adds 5 diverse maps including 4 multiplayer maps and a new Zombie experience!

The Call of Duty: Black Ops - Rezurrection Content Pack will be available at launch for $14.99. The Black Ops: Annihilation/Escalation Content Pack, including “Escalation” and “Annihilation” content, will be available as one purchase for $24.99 and released in mid-November.

Yes, because Black Ops Mac supports Mac-to-Mac multiplayer only there were some changes made to accommodate the different distribution outlets and their varied features (Mac App and Steam) which specifically affected how multiplayer match-making and friends work. The following features from the PC are not included in the Mac version of Black Ops

• Friends - Players cannot invite or join via request to a multiplayer server. Public multiplayer is all that is offered.
• Private Matches - Only public multiplayer servers are available.
• Remote Console - Players will not be able to purchase and host their own server.
• Theater Mode - Players will not be able to create multiplayer movie files.

Yes! Both the Mac App and Steam version can play multiplayer together, taking advantage of the full Mac community. To meet other Call of Duty: Black Ops Mac players and fans join the Black Ops Mac Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/BlackOpsMac

Yes, the Steam build of Black Ops will support the following languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish.
The Mac App Store build will support English only.
The Mac App Store version will support Game Center for achievements for customer using Mac OS X 10.8 only

Black Ops Mac supports Mac-to-Mac Multiplayer only.

Minimum System Requirements:
2.4 GHz CPU Speed | 4 GB RAM | 15 GB free disk space | (ATI): Radeon HD 3870; (NVidia): GeForce 650M | 512 MB VRam
Supported Video cards:
ATI Radeon HD 3870, HD 4850, HD 5670, HD 5750, HD 5770, HD 5870, HD 6750M, HD 6770M, HD 6970M
We do NOT recommend that you play Call of Duty: Black Ops on any of the following unsupported graphic chipsets:
HD3000 (2011 Mac Mini, 2011 MacBook Air, 2011 13” MacBook Pro)
HD4000 (2012 13” MacBook Pro)
ATI Radeon HD 2000 series, HD 4670, HD6630M
NVIDIA 8000 & 9000 series, GT100 series, 320M, 330M
Intel Integrated GMA950, x3100, 650M

Black Ops Nvidia Support Information
Due to performance concerns, Aspyr does not recommend purchasing or playing Call of Duty : Black Ops on any Mac that has an Nvidia Graphics Chipset. Nvidia is currently working on providing an graphics driver update that will provide official support for the latest Mac Book Pro with the Nvidia 650M Graphics Card.
For more information about your particular system, please visit http://www.gameagent.com/games/call-of-duty-black-ops and utilize the Mac Match feature to see if your machine will support Call of Duty : Black Ops for the Mac!
If you have any further questions please log a support ticket and one of our agents will assist you!

Recommended System Requirements:
CPU Speed: Intel Quad Core 2.6 GHz | Memory: 4 GB or higher | Video RAM: 512 MB

Call of Duty: Black Ops for the Mac supports the Xbox 360 wired gamepad

Good question! A few things to note:

• We have created default settings for the most optimal experience. These are “smart” settings (respond to your machine) and we make them for a reason! If you jack up your settings you will likely see a deterioration in the gameplay experience.
• Mac App Players:
• People who purchase Black Ops for the Mac and upgrade from 10.7 to 10.8 will re-start their achievement tracking
• People who change their Game Center nickname will lose progress as their achievements are tied to their nickname. They can get it back by changing back to their original nickname.
• An Internet connection is required for Multiplayer and Zombies.