The Giant (map)

"Zombies returns in all of its undead glory with “The Giant,” a Nazi research facility featuring the weapon-upgrading Pack-a-Punch Machine. Re-live the chaos of Treyarch’s classic “Der Riese” Zombies map, picking up the Zombies story with Dempsey, Nikolai, Richtofen, and Takeo where Origins left off."

- Map description in the Black Ops III Collector's Edition

The Giant is the second Zombies map in Call of Duty: Black Ops III. It is a remake of the map Der Riese, previously featured in Call of Duty: World at War and Call of Duty: Black Ops. The map was announced as part of Black Ops III's special Collector's Editions, and is accessible to Season Pass users. It features the return of the original characters as they appeared in the map Origins, and continues the story from where it left off.

The Giant is only available for new-gen consoles.

Assault Rifles

 * XR-2
 * ARK-7
 * M8A7
 * Man-O-War
 * HVK-30
 * Sheiva SSW

Submachine Guns

 * Weevil
 * Kuda
 * VMP
 * Vesper

Shotguns

 * KRM-262
 * Haymaker 12
 * 205 Brecci

Light Machine Guns

 * Dingo
 * Gorgon

Sniper Rifles

 * Drakon

Pistols

 * MR6
 * L-CAR 9
 * RK5
 * Bloodhound

Wonder Weapons

 * Wunderwaffe DG-2
 * Ray Gun
 * Monkey Bomb

Other

 * Bowie Knife

Perk-a-Cola Machines

 * Speed Cola
 * Juggernog
 * Quick Revive
 * Double Tap
 * Mule Kick
 * Deadshot Daiquiri (Random perk bottle only)
 * Stamin-Up (Random perk bottle only)

Opening Scene Transcript
Several shots of the Der Riese factory is seen, as Ludvig Maxis is heard screaming.

Maxis: Edward, what are you doing!? Open the door! Edward!! Open this door now!

Shots of gears within a machine are seen, while Maxis tries to comfort his daughter.

Maxis: Stay by me Samantha!

Richtofen: Goodbye, Dr. Maxis.

''The clock outside the facility slowly strikes 1:15, then stops. The area begins to snow. The view changes to a close-up of Edward Richtofen, wearing his World War II outfit, as he laughs maniacally. ''

''Suddenly, a gun cocking sound is heard from behind him. He turns back and sees Tank Dempsey, in his World War I outfit.''

Dempsey: This ain't funny, Doc.

''From behind, Nikolai Belinski and Takeo Masaki, also wearing their WWI gear, step up. All three aim their guns at Richtofen.''

Nikolai: Turn around.

Takeo: Slowly.

Richtofen slowly turns toward the three of them.

Richtofen: Do you know... who I am!?

Dempsey: Yeah, we know. That's why you'd better do exactly what we say.

Nikolai: A great evil approaches. There is a chain of events that must be set in motion.

''The sound of zombies screaming outside catches the three's attention. Dempsey and Nikolai turn around, ready to face the horde.''

Takeo: (to Richtofen) The future hangs by a thread. You must awaken the test subjects.

''Nikolai stands guard near a barrier, while Dempsey readies his dual pistols. Takeo slowly draws his katana, still staring at Richtofen. The camera switches to shots of the teleporter behind Richtofen, then quickly turns black.''

''Zombies begin to break through the barrier, but are stopped by Nikolai, Dempsey and Takeo. Richtofen then begins to activate the teleporter.''

Dempsey: Richtofen! Whatever you were thinking of doing... don't do it!

Nikolai: You do not want to meet what's on the other side of that door!

Takeo: You cannot begin to comprehend the great evil you could unleash!!

''Richtofen ignores the three's warning, and pushes the button. The teleporter slowly opens, revealing a bright white light inside. He slowly steps forward the teleporter, his face showing excitement.''

''A figure then steps out of the teleporter, and is revealed to be another Richtofen, dressed in his World War I outfit. The WWII Richtofen takes off his hat, ready to greet the WWI Richtofen. WWI Richtofen quickly pulls out a gun and shoots WWII Richtofen in the head, killing him instantly.''

Dempsey: Dammit Richtofen! I thought we were done with this!!

WWI Richtofen checks on WWII Richtofen's corpse.

WWI Richtofen: What can I say Dempsey? Things change.

Nikolai: Only a fool would dare to change history!

WWI Richtofen: I am no fool. What I do... I do only to secure a better tomorrow.

Dempsey: Yeah? Well, let's see if we live to see it.

''As the zombie horde approaches the four heroes, they leap into the air and charge at the zombies. Takeo, leading in front, swings his katana at the screen, as it turns black.''

Trivia

 * The song that plays when the Young version of Richtofen comes out of the teleporter is an edited version of one of Mob of the Dead's Afterlife spawn themes.
 * The round ending/beginning jingle is the same as from Mob of the Dead, albeit slightly modified.
 * The old Richtofen does not have the scar by his right eye. His swastika is also missing.
 * The teleporters are seen with the Iron Cross, rather than the Nazi Swastika symbol, as opposed to the original Der Riese.
 * In the intro cutscene, however, there are no symbols on the teleporters at all.
 * The perks are now randomized, as they can be in any location of the map.
 * The Fly Trap Easter has changed significantly. Instead of Samantha speaking during the Easter Egg, it is Ludvig Maxis; the objects are also in different places than before. Lastly the player receives the Annihilator pistol after completing the Easter Egg.