‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’ Dev Details Mapping Tools, Multiplayer Servers Already Online

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” fans can look forward to modding and mapping tools in 2016. Developer Treyarch has confirmed that mapping and modding tools will debut for the PC version of the game.

Over at the official Treyarch Community forums, the developer has announced that these are based on the feedback and requests from fans. Some of the things that the players will be able to do in “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” PC include creating of maps and game modes. Treyarch will also include Unranked Dedicated Server Files using the tools so players can have modded content wherever they choose to. In addition, there will be an Unranked Server Browser for players to be part of specific servers.

All of these are scheduled to debut on March 2016. However, Treyarch has also stated that the team is still looking at developing the software, so not all the promised features may be in the final product. What is sure is that there will be an Open Beta for this.

As early as now, it appears that the online multiplayer servers for “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” is already ready for take-off. Charlie Intel reported that users who are awaiting the game have stated that the multiplayer servers area already online. However, a quick follow-up has seen some users encountering offline servers.

Players, who have an earlier copy of “Call of Duty: Black Ops 3,” may have been able to access the online multiplayer earlier on. This is possible, especially since EA Access is offering a five-day pre-launch access.

“Call of Duty: Black Ops 3” is coming on Nov. 6. It will be coming to the PS4, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360 and PC platforms. Note that there are significant differences between the next-gen and last-gen versions of the game. One of these differences is the lack of campaign for the PS3 and Xbox 360, due to the limitation of the older hardware.

"Call of Duty: Black Ops 3" Nuk3town map (Credit: YouTube/Call of Duty)