• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
Gameranx

Gameranx

Video Game News, Lists & Guides

  • News
  • Features
  • Platforms
    • Xbox Series X
    • PS5
    • Nintendo
  • Videos
  • Upcoming Games
  • Guides

Black Ops 2: Treyarch Gives Pointers on How to Do Well in Revolution

January 31, 2013 by Alex Co

Treyarch has a few videos that teaches you the finer points of each map in Revolution…

Are you playing Call of Duty: Black Ops 2's Revolution now but you found yourself having a hard time in the expansion's four new maps? If so, allow Treyarch themselves to lend you a hand.

In the videos below (courtesy of GameTrailers), game director David "Vahn" Vonderhaar talk about the "bullet points" to help you acclimate to the new maps as quick as possible. Fortunately, each map is represented in one video, so if you're having trouble with a specific map's layout, you can just jump on that video immediately for tips.

Grind

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

In Grind, Vonderhaar recommends that players use Assault Rifles and LMGs. Even if the actual map isn't that big, its straight pathways lend itself well to long encounters that an SMG might have trouble hitting. 

Downhill

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

For Downhll, Vahn suggest using the side paths in objective-based modes. Also, he mentions that players should keep an eye out for the Gondola since being hit by it means you're lift pizza.

Mirage

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

When playing Mirage in Domination, Vahn suggests going after the enemy's flag instead of trying to cap B as is the norm. It's because the B flag is in a very exposed area that's surrounded by cover and ledges that enemies can use to stalk their prey.

Hydro

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Last but not least is Hydro. As the name implies, water is a very big component in this level. Vahn points out that Hydro's center is where all the action happens, so make sure to use your flashbangs and concussion grades often. From what I've seen, it might be similar to Raid where the actual level isn't small, but there's always a clusterfuck happening in the center between the two spawn points.

For those who picked up Revolution for the new zombies content, Treyarch's Jimmy Zielinski also gives us a few pointers of his own.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Black Ops 2's Revolution map pack is already out on the Xbox 360, and it's expected to hit the PC and PS3 sometime next month.

Share this post:

FacebookTwitterLinkedInPinterest

Recent Videos

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of April 2026

10 WEIRD Gaming Stories of April 2026

ROCKSTAR RESPONDS TO GTA 6 PRICE & MORE

ROCKSTAR RESPONDS TO GTA 6 PRICE & MORE

Invincible VS - Before You Buy

Invincible VS - Before You Buy

What The HELL Is Going On With PlayStation DRM?

What The HELL Is Going On With PlayStation DRM?

10 BIGGEST Lies Ever Told by Developers

10 BIGGEST Lies Ever Told by Developers

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred - Before You Buy

Diablo 4: Lord of Hatred - Before You Buy

20 Upcoming SMALLER Games of 2026 That Excite Us

20 Upcoming SMALLER Games of 2026 That Excite Us

Top 10 NEW Games of May 2026

Top 10 NEW Games of May 2026

20 Insane Things Games Did That NOBODY NOTICED

20 Insane Things Games Did That NOBODY NOTICED

Category: Updates

Sidebar

Recent Posts

  • Sonic Racing CrossWorlds Should Be Having A Free Play Steam Weekend – But Denuvo Is Blocking It
  • Fortnite Unleashes A Galaxy Of Experiences For Star Wars Day
  • Final Fantasy XIV Will Support Switch 2’s Mouse Mode, And Also Mouse And Keyboard
  • BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! Gets Rating For Nintendo Switch 2
  • LEGO Batman Legacy of the Dark Knight Has Gone Gold

Copyright © 2026 · Gameranx · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme