I suppose with a launch as big as the new Call of Duty title, problems are virtually garunteed, but this is getting a little ridiculous.
Continuing a bit of a rocky start after PC versions of the game shipped with the wrong game earlier this week, now some PlayStation 3 owners of Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 are reporting that the codes used to redeem maps for the Nuketown maps DLC are ineffective.
So far, the problem seems to be limited to players in Europe and the UK, with many users reporting a message telling them that their code had already been redeemed.
Treyarch first announced the Nuketown 2025 map as being available through pre-order of the special editions back in July. Translation, if you bought the "Hardened" or "Care Package" editions, you get the map. At least, that was the plan.
On the issue, Treyarch design director David Vonderhaar tweeted, "We are indeed up and running, but we are also aware not everyone can connect. We are investigating something with our partners at Sony." A follow up tweet said, "We are currently testing backend matchmaking changes that we think can help with this. I don't have a time table, or I would tell you."
Likewise, Activision Support has said they "are aware of connectivity issues that some players are facing in Black Ops 2 on PlayStation 3. We are working on resolution, thank you."
Meanwhile, Sony has promised replacement codes for fans, and is encouraging players to speak with support staff via e-mail, phone, and twitter.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 sees players assume the role of Alex Mercer's son, David. As indicated by the trailer, the game is set in war-torn Los Angeles in the year 2025, and the People's Republic of China has invaded Los Angeles due to a global struggle involving rare earth minerals. At the same time, a terrorist by the name of Raul Menendez manages to infiltrate the miltary network to take over hundreds of the U.S's own automated drones, using them to attack its major cities. Sounds a bit far fetched, but it's really not.
Players will take a trip back in time where they'll meet a younger version of Menendez, and see how events of the past shaped him into the man he becomes.
Goyer said of Menendez, "Menendez is a multidimensional human being. That was the first place we wanted to start. We wanted players to understand the emotional conflict at the core of Menendez's actions, so we have players meet Raul Menendez as Alex Mason in the late 80's."
About one third of the game will be played as Alex Mason, seeing and understanding how this monster was created, to see what the monster is capable of.
While players will play as David throughout Black Ops 2, his father Alex will make an appearance, as will Frank Woods. Players will be able to make choices throughout the game that will affect the story, including a variety of endings.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 is out now for PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, with a release to follow for Nintendo's Wii U.