Zetsubou No Shima

"Eclipse also sets the stage for Zetsubou No Shima, the highly-anticipated, all-new entry in the Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies storyline that spans the four DLC Map Packs for Black Ops III this year. The Origins characters continue on their mission to stop the zombie apocalypse not only in this universe but in all universes. Our heroes find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific island which is home to the Division 9 facility: a secret biological research lab whose experiments with Element 115 and its effects on human, animal, and plant biology has created horrors beyond belief. Zetsubou No Shima features a foliage rich island map including new terrifying zombie enemies, a variety of innovative transport mechanics, more devastating traps and classic Zombies side quests."

- Official Description

"On a remote island in the Pacific, a mysterious facility hides the secrets behind Division 9's sinister experiments..."

- Mission Briefing

Zetsubou No Shima  (Japanese: 絶望の島; English: Island of Despair) is a Zombies map released on April 19, 2016 first on PlayStation 4, and May 19, 2016 for Xbox One and PC, as part of the Eclipse DLC map pack. It takes place on an abandoned island in the pacific, where the ruins of Division 9's research lies. Mutated plants and animals serve as the enemies. The Origins crew returns, setting out to kill the original Takeo to change the events of the original timeline much like the original Richtofen and Dempsey in the previous maps.

Features
Zetsubou no Shima features many elements that are new to the zombies gamemode. The swimming mechanic from multiplayer is brought to zombies for the first time and is featured multiple times in the map, requiring the player to also take into account the amount of time they have spent under water. Japanese zombies return for the first time since Shi No Numa. There are also a variety of new enemy's as well, such as the Thrasher, a mutated zombie that spawns in with regular zombies but is much more powerful. Spiders serve as the new Hellhound round and later spawn in on regular rounds as well, and the Giant Spider serves as a mini boss.

The map features a variety of new utilities as well. The Zipline returns from Shi No Numa and Call of the Dead as well as the Sewer Pipe, which can take the player from the bunker to Lab B and back. Two new traps, called the Propeller Trap and the Fan Trap also make their debut appearance. A new weapon known as the KT-4 also appears on the map and it requires the player to find the available ingredients to make its ammunition. A new specialist weapon, called the Skull of Nan Sapwe also appears on the map and is made by the player completing rituals located around the map. The shield also reappears as well as a new buildable called the gas mask, which protects players from the bubbles of gas that appear all over the map. The Origins characters return from Der Eisendrache as well as the original Takeo, who is being help captive on the island and the origins characters have to kill to proceed with their plan to save the universe.

Other

 * Bucket
 * Zipline
 * Sewer Pipe
 * Seed

Achievements/Trophies

 * Seeds of Doubt (75Gamerscore.png/Silver TrophySilver Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, the one must be saved.
 * Sanguine Serum (40Gamerscore.png/Silver TrophySilver Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, drink fresh Widow's Wine.
 * Herbal Remedy (20Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, use a plant to return to life.
 * The Ultimate Sacrifice (20Gamerscore.png/Silver TrophySilver Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, retrieve the Skull of Nan Sapwe.
 * Crop Duster (15Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, kill 10 zombies with a single shot of the KT-4.
 * Iron Lung (5Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, stay underwater for one minute.
 * In the Belly of the Beast (5Gamerscore.png/ Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, survive being consumed.
 * Assault with Battery (5Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, electrocute a zombie with a shield.
 * Web of Defeat (5Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, remove webs in every possible way in one game.
 * One Too Many (5Gamerscore.png/Bronze TrophyBronze Trophy PS3 icon.png) - In Zetsubou No Shima, throw up.

Opening Scene Transcript
A boat is seen sailing in the Pacific Ocean during a stormy night.

Japanese Officer: 密航者共をデッキに上げろ. (Bring the stowaways up on deck.)

The scene switches to young Takeo Masaki being punched in the head by a Japanese officer from the Imperial Japanese Navy, while being restrained by other Japanese soldiers.

Japanese Officer: この恥晒しめが！日本を裏切り！陛下に仇なすとは！(You are a disgrace! A traitor to Japan! A traitor to the Emperor!)

The officer holds a Katana towards Takeo, with young "Tank" Dempsey, Nikolai Belinski and Edward Richtofen watching from the side.

Dempsey: Take it easy, Tak.

''The officer looks towards Dempsey before looking back at Takeo. Another Japanese solider then walks towards the officer with the Summoning Key in his hand before giving it to the officer.''

Japanese Officer: どうやっててに入れてんだ、この遺物を？ (How did you come into possession of this... artifact?)

Richtofen: I'm sorry! I don't speak Japanese.

Japanese Officer: 誰か答えられないのか. (You will explain yourselves.)

Dempsey: The object in your hand? It's going to bring you nothing but pain. Believe me, I know.

Japanese Officer: ネズミどもを海に叩き落とせ！ (Throw this vermin overboard!)

Takeo: I... am an envoy of the Emperor himself!

''The ship then hits a massive wave, causing everyone to briefly lose their balance. Takeo then kicks the Japanese Officer in the stomach before grabbing his Katana and stabbing him in the stomach, killing him.''

Takeo: I AM NO TRAITOR!

''Dempsey then elbows his captor before everyone gets into a brawl. Takeo keeps slicing Japanese soldiers before the officer falls to the ground, dropping the Summoning Key as it rolls around the deck. Nikolai then holds down a Japanese soldier as he fires his KN-44 at a few barrels filled with gasoline. Richtofen then grabs a nearby lantern and throws it at one of the Japanese soldiers, causing him to light aflame as he then explodes, sending Richtofen onto the ground, where he notices the Summoning Key rolling towards the edge of the deck. Takeo then kills another soldier before noticing the Key. He begins to walk towards the Summoning Key as Dempsey and Nikolai attack two soldiers trying to charge towards Takeo as Takeo himself kills another soldier. Takeo jumps over Nikolai's back as the Summoning Key rolls off the side of the deck.''

Richtofen: No, no, no!

''Takeo quickly reaches for the Summoning Key as the others help him. The camera pans down Takeo's arm, who is now holding the Summoning Key.''

Dempsey: That was close.

Richtofen: Yes. A little TOO close.

Takeo inspects the Summoning Key as the fire behind them ignites more gasoline filled barrels.

Nikolai: We must go, now!

''Nikolai pushes the others off the side of the boat as an explosion occurs. The four can then be seen climbing onto an overturned lifeboat as Richtofen nods to Takeo. The four look forward and notice an island in the distance. The four jump off the side of the overturned lifeboat as they begin to swim towards the island as the fiery boat behind them sinks into the ocean as the scene ends.''

Ending Scene Transcript
''Takeo approaches the cell where his original self is. The original Takeo is sitting on the ground, then looks up at the cell door.''

Original Takeo: Your eyes... I recognize them. Almost as though they were my own.

''The young Takeo looks at him in shock. He then opens the cell door.''

Takeo: Takeo Masaki... I did not believe I would find you in such a place.

Takeo then sits down, his back facing his other self.

Original Takeo: I was a warrior... I fought many great battles, for the glory of our nation... for the honor of the dying samurai spirit. I was... a hero.

Takeo: I... share this memory. I have lived many of the same victories.

Original Takeo: I later learned that my victories were... unwelcome.

The original Takeo then stands up, and walks outside the cell, toward Dempsey, Nikolai and Richtofen.

Original Takeo: His betrayal was driven by petty jealousy. He knew I could endure anything, that I fear not even my own death!

The young Takeo follows outside the cell.

Takeo: Punishment is one thing. This is... cruelty. Who could be so evil to desire another soul to endure such suffering? Who amongst us can be so dishonorable?!

The original Takeo then turns around.

Original Takeo: Are you so blinded by your own loyalty? The orders... came from the Emperor himself!

Takeo is shocked by the revelation, as he looks at his other self in disbelief.

Takeo: My life... my path... is built upon a lie.

''Richtofen looks at Takeo, then looks down in disappointment. Takeo looks down on his hands.''

Takeo: This realm... may have been corrupted and consumed by evil. But we possess the power to change things.

''Takeo then unsheathes his katana. Original Takeo nods his head. The young Takeo then hands his katana to him.''

Takeo: A better tomorrow is only possible... if we blow away the ashes of the past.

Original Takeo: ...None of us choose the means by which mercy will find us...

The original Takeo then picks up his katana.

Original Takeo: ...But I am at peace.

''The original Takeo then walks into his cell. He looks back at his younger self.''

Original Takeo: I understand what must be done... Will you be my kaishakunin?

Takeo: It is... my honor!

''The original Takeo then kneels on the ground, as he readies to commit seppuku, with the young Takeo holding a katana behind him. The original Takeo then plunges the katana into his stomach, prompting the young Takeo to decapitate him. Screen turns black. The Summoning Key is then shown capturing the original Takeo's soul, before fading to white.''

Dempsey: Three down, one to go. Guess it's you next, Nikolai.

Richtofen: Nein. There is something else we must do. There is a chain of events that must be set in motion.

The group is seen teleporting, then back in the cell.

Dempsey: Okay, gotta admit, I didn't see that one coming.

Richtofen: Call it... our insurance policy, in case we don't like where we end up.

Easter Eggs
"'...MAXIS, HAVE YOU FOUND THE SPACE-TIME COORDINATES FOR THE OTHER INDIVIDUALS I ASKED YOU FOR... ITS IMPERATIVE THAT WE FIND THEM AS WELL... YOU MUST TRUST ME ON THIS... FOR MY PLAN TO WORK, WE NEED THEIR BLOOD'"
 * The major easter egg of the map is "Seeds of Doubt".
 * A musical easter egg, "Dead Flowers", can be activated by finding three sock monkeys around the map.
 * A second musical easter egg, "Samantha's Lullaby", can be activated when the player fills melody bulbs that can be found on the wall next to the location of the purple water. There are seven bulbs in total, one in which is used as a play button. The player must fill the other bulbs with purple water (each bulb is required to be filled to a certain amount, here is the order: one, three, five, six, seven, five). If done correctly, the player can interact with the last bulb to activate the song.
 * Various ciphers can be found around the map, which can be decoded into messages by various characters, including Gersh and Ludvig Maxis.
 * Upon reaching round 50, a large monster can be heard and seen in the distance from Lab B.
 * Various paper scraps can be found around the map, which form two posters. One poster is seen with various numbers, while the others have various letters placed on a DNA sequence. Overlapping the two posters match the numbers to the letters, which form a message:
 * In the Living Quarters, behind a rebuildable window on the second floor, a poster for The Missing City from Shadows of Evil written in Japanese can be seen.
 * By using a sniper to aim at the test subject tubes in the bunker up-close, a player can find a jumpscare in the form of a doppelgänger of one of the four characters standing still. Approaching the doppelgänger will cause it to turn around and scream at the player, immobilizing the player temporarily. Only the player who did the step can see the doppelgänger.

Trivia

 * Upon finishing the main easter egg, all four characters will have two blood vials each on their person, similar to Richtofen. However, unlike the blood vials Richtofen carries, the others' don't have any marking on them.
 * If the player looks up at the sky, the player will see that there is a tear in time and space. From one of these tears, the Icarus from Mob of the Dead can be found. Other tears will have what looks like a dogfight between an F4U Corsair and an A6M Zero.
 * If a player (either solo or co-op), stands in leaked spore gas long enough, the player will start to have hallucinations that will trigger scary sounds to play and a bloody background in certain spots on the map.
 * If a player electrifies the Zombie Shield, then takes it to Labratory A and shocks the panel to drop the cage, there will be a random power up in the cage to collect.