Cut Content/Call of Duty: Black Ops II

The subject matter of this article was cut from the final version of a Call of Duty game. Since some information cannot be independently verified, the content on this page may be subject to change.

During the development of Call of Duty games many things are cut during the process. These changes can range from weapons and characters to entire campaign missions and features.

Cut Weapons

Assault Rifles

M4 - Cut full-auto assault rifle that appears in pre-alpha gameplay.
M4A1 - Appears as WeaponBase_Weapon and uses the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 M4A1 model.
RX4 Storm - Cut semi-auto assault rifle that still has a menu icon within the game files.
TOZ Saritch - Cut semi-auto assault rifle that appears in pre-alpha builds. It would eventually become the SMR.
HK416C - The HK416C was supposed to be in the game, but it was cut during development. The weapon would eventually become the M27.
TAR-21 - Appears in the E3 trailer, replaced by the MTAR.
Type 95 - Appears in the E3 trailer, replaced by the Type 25.
Commando - Appears in a behind the scenes video.
Enfield - Game files remain.
G11 - Text strings remain.
AUG - Text strings remain.

Submachine Guns

Mini INSAS - Cut full-auto submachine gun that used the Uzi’s model from the first Black Ops. This weapon would eventually become the MSMC.
PM63 - Text strings remain.
MAC-11 - Strings for buying the gun remain.
Kiparis - Strings remain for buying akimbo and normal versions.
Skorpion - Game files remain.

Shotguns

NS2000 - Pump-action shotgun that shot explosive rounds.
Saiga-12 - Cut semi-auto shotgun, replaced with S12.
Stakeout - Text strings remain.

Light Machine Guns

Qbb-95 - Cut light machine gun that uses the HK21 model from the first Black Ops.
M61 Vulcan - Cut minigun that uses the same model as the Deathmachine in the first Black Ops.
RPK - Was going to be in the game, but was cut during development.
Stoner63 - Game files remain.

Sniper Rifles

DTSRS - Cut sniper rifle found in the game files.
Storm PSR - This weapon was supposed to be in the multiplayer, but it was cut in the final game.
Lynx - Cut semi-auto sniper rifle. It was referred to as the Gepard GM6 Lynx.
Desert Tactical - Cut bolt-action sniper rifle.
WA2000 - Text strings remain.

Pistols

Beretta 39r - Cut 3-round burst pistol that uses the M1911 model from the first Black Ops.
FNP-45 - Cut semi-auto pistol, replaced with Tac-45.

Launchers

Strela-3 - Vehicle lock-on only launcher.
XM25 - Cut launcher that was supposed to be in the multiplayer, but it was cut in the final game.

Cut Multiplayer Maps

Cruise - Strings remain.

Test Maps

Labc - "Tech demo map to show off new Art, Lighting and FX techniques."
Weapon Prototype Test - "Prototype Weapons Test Map"
Weapon Test - "Weapons Test Map"

Map Changes

Plaza - The map Plaza was originally called "Promenade" and was completely different from the current map.

Cut Attachments

Bipod - Attachment was cut from the game.
Ammo Pack - Attachment was cut from the game.
Heartbeat Sensor - The Heartbeat Sensor was originally going to be in the game, but it was replaced by the MMS.

Cut Perks

Intruder - Most likely fused together for the Access Kit perk.
Lockbreaker - Most likely fused together for the Access Kit perk.

Cut Scorestreaks

Chopper Gunner - The chopper gunner was going to be in the game, but it was cut during development. It behaves like the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 chopper gunner, appears to be the AH-64 Apache. It was replaced by the VTOL Warship.

Cut Vehicles

GAZ-63 - Files suggest it was to be put in Suffer with Me.
Pave Low - The Pave Low actually appears in the E3 Demo as a enemy helicopter, but it was cut in the final game, and it was replaced by the AH-64 Apache.

Cut Gamemodes

Resistance - Appears in game files.
Purgatory - Appears in game files.
Team Defender - Appears in game files.
Hunted - Appears in game files.

Hacker - AGRs are spread across map, teams have to capture them and attack enemies.
Datamined icon of the Hacker gamemode.

Cut Zombies Weapons

SPAS-12 - Text files remain for buying the gun.
Dragunov - Text strings remain.
Sabertooth - Cut chainsaw from Zombies.

Cut Zombies Gamemodes

Race - Appears in game files. Kill the necessary amount of zombies to open your door and progress to the end. First team to make it wins.

Meat - Appears in game files. Grab the meat and throw it. Zombies will only attack you if your side has the meat. Don't die and you might just win.
Datamined image of the Meat gamemode.

Cut Power-Ups

Zombie Head - Game files remain. It was a power up exclusive to the Grief gamemode on Mob of the Dead. It's functionality was similar to Zombie Flesh by being a throwable that would attract zombies to tagged players. The head, according to Jason Blundell, belongs to Edward Richtofen.

Cut Camouflages

Ice Blue
Mayan
Massacre - An unused camouflage with a blotchy red finish, almost resembling blood.
Tiger
Electric - An animated camouflage intended for Multiplayer.
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