Uplink

Uplink is a Call of Duty: Black Ops II multiplayer map, part of the Vengeance downloadable map pack, released on July 2, 2013 (Xbox 360); August 1, 2013 (PS3/PC). It is set in Satellite communications facility. A re-imagined adaptation of Black Ops' Summit, swapping the mountaintop ski resort for a satellite facility.

How Uplink plays

On the ground, Uplink is defined by reimagining of summit's layout, satellite facility facade and elevated central structure. Those are the features to read first — they decide where fights open up, which angles are safe to hold, and how you rotate between objectives. Its mix of ranges suits a balanced assault-rifle class with a mid-range optic and Toughness to steady your aim while trading fire.

Hazards & features to learn:

• Reimagining of Summit's layout
• Satellite facility facade
• Elevated central structure

Build a class for it with the Pick-10 system, and browse the full weapon list to match a gun to its ranges.

Release and the Vengeance pack

Uplink arrived in the Vengeance downloadable map pack on July 2, 2013 (Xbox 360); August 1, 2013 (PS3/PC) — one of the four DLC packs Treyarch released for Black Ops II across 2013, each bundling four multiplayer maps and a co-op Zombies map for $14.99.

Maps that shipped alongside it: Cove, Detour, Rush.

Map details