Call of Duty: Black Ops II is a first-person shooter released for Xbox 360, featuring a storyline that spans multiple time periods including the near future. It is notable for its introduction of advanced warfare technology and the implementation of branching narratives influenced by player decisions. Players can also select weapons prior to engaging in story mode missions, enhancing gameplay strategy.
Black Ops II is the first game in the Call of Duty franchise to feature future warfare technology and the first to present branching storylines driven by player choice as well as selecting weapons before starting story mode missions.