SANTA MONICA, Calif.,
Oct. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
In just a matter of days, as fans around the world prepare for the
release of Call of Duty: Black Ops II, they'll also
be able to immerse themselves in the music of the game with the
epic soundtrack. Featuring a brooding theme by Trent Reznor and the masterfully-written
original score by Jack Wall, the
soundtrack for Activision and Treyarch's hotly-anticipated
blockbuster delivers on the emotional intensity of the game. The
music is a reflection of the complex narrative being told by
Treyarch, taking players on an audible journey around the world,
influenced by the cultures and conflicts that will immerse players
in the experience.
"The story surrounding the single player campaign was of
paramount importance to the developers at Treyarch. I wanted to do
my part to give that story as much emotional depth as I could with
the music. I think the fans will really appreciate how deep the
story is in Call of Duty: Black Ops II," said
Jack Wall.
Releasing the same day as Treyarch's blockbuster game, the
Call of Duty: Black Ops II soundtrack, featuring more
than 40 tracks, will be available online on iTunes and through
select digital marketplaces and can be purchased separately for
$11.99. Additionally, the
Soundtrack will be included in both the Call of Duty: Black
Ops II Hardened Edition and Call of Duty:
Black Ops II Care Package Collector's Editions,
respectively.
Trent Reznor, one of the most
critically-acclaimed talents in the music industry known recently
for his award-winning composition on the score for The Social
Network, as well as the riveting feature film The Girl With
The Dragon Tattoo brings his distinctive style to the biggest
entertainment property of the year. Jack
Wall, one of the most well-known and highly-acclaimed
composers in the video game industry, composed the emotional score
for Call of Duty: Black Ops II, bringing the visceral
title's audio landscape to life.
Call of Duty: Black Ops II is scheduled to release
worldwide on November 13. Developed by Treyarch, the title
will be published by Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned
subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), and is
rated 'M' for Mature. For more information, visit
www.callofduty.com/blackops2, www.facebook.com/codblackops, or
@Treyarch on Twitter.
About Treyarch
Treyarch is an industry-leading game
developer, wholly owned by Activision Publishing, Inc. whose
previous game Call of Duty: Black Ops set an entertainment
launch opening record upon its release in 2010 and continues to be
one of the best-selling games of all time, according to NPD and GfK
Chart-Track.
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