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When do you think the Map Pack will be released?
Thursday June 11th...most likely around 9am EST.


Is Shi No Numa really in Knee Deep?
It does have the feel of Knee Deep, but it's basically a "Pacific based" map.


Do you plan to make a Third Map pack, I doubt they will answer but it is worth a try.
As long as the community is playing, Treyarch is supporting.


How big are the maps, compare to previous maps in game if possible?
I would compare Banzai to Knee Deep's size, Corrosion and Sub Pens are close to the medium size aka Asylum. Their layouts make them seem larger though imo.


If in Sub Pens, weather can effect the gameplay? Heard in rumor.
No, but it does add a really cool feel to the gameplay.


With the success of Nazi Zombies, was there any thought on making a separate game of it?
This was brought up, but of course, hypothetically as Treyarch's next game is unannounced. They are definitely aware of the popularity of the game mode and plan to support the zombie community.


What is the secret achievement?
Thanks to carbonfibah, we did find out the secret achievement...but I'd hate to ruin it for anyone. Here's a hint....if you want to unlock the achievement, give me a ring.


whats shi no numa gonna be like?
Amazing amazing amazing. Even if you're not a big zombie player, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Just from comparing the original Nacht Der Untoten to Shi No Numa, they've stepped up the quality and gameplay immensely. It's almost if they weren't aware just how popular the mode would originally be. Obviously, they've realized that some people only play the game for zombies, and those players will have a new map that should last for a long time to come with a plethora of gameplay possibilities.


Will there be a double xp week with the release of the map pack like there was with map pack 1?
Yes.


what is the objective of shi no ma? are u allowed to leave the building? is their a room/object that u find to succed like vurrukt where u have to find the power. so again what is shi no ma gonna be like?
You will spawn in a 2 story hut, but you will eventually have to venture out into the swamp to make it to the other huts where the random box and random perks-a-cola machines will be located. The objective is to keep your and your teammates butts alive. The team actually increased the difficulty due to some players saying that the past maps have been a bit too easy. The difficulty increase was obvious in my first go 'round.


Map Pack 3- all 3 tank maps?
All infantry based maps. Sorry, no tanks.


Will ALL of the Maps be available in Multiplayer Split-Screen?
I did ask this, and the answer is yes.


Are the flaming Hell Hounds immune to the flame thrower?
No.


The 10 prestige medals used in World at War are they based on real medals? and what is the names of them and the history behind them?
They are all based on real medals, although I didn't get a background history on them.


When is the trailer coming out for the map pack and more important, Shi no numa??????
I would expect to see trailers on Monday or Tuesday...just a guess though.


Will there be any new perks in Nazi Zombies or just the ones in Verruckt?
Same 4 as in Verruckt, although this time the perks will be in random machines.


I would like to know who the military advisor for the game and this site is?
Lieutenant Hank Keirsey.


In the Spike video this morning they said that the hounds would randomly appear instead of zombies. Does that mean the zombies will stop coming during a level and the hounds will start appearing?
Yes, around every 5-6 levels the Hell Hounds will release momentarily and the zombies will stop until the Hell Hounds have been slain. Good luck with that lol.


with the new patch to get rid of modded controllers will this affect us with very fast fingers?
I'm not sure exactly how they're going about it. I just know that they're looking to take some of the newer controllers that are able to override the limit out of the equation.


Hey, MaTtKs. May you answer my question if some of the Imperial zombies in MP2 will be carrying knives or Arisaka bayonets to use against players? Or do they behave the same way as the Nazi zombies in previous levels? Thanks.
No weapons carried by the zombies, just the same attacks. I will say that the quality has been improved from the animations to the voiceovers. Just a small thing, but now they actually grab window boards piece by piece in beautiful fashion when breaking inside.


Are we going to have to play the new maps in the selection Map Pack? Or can we just elect to play them in HQ like normal? that Team Objective thing makes me angry!
From what I remember, the MP1 playlist will be integrated fully into the original playlist, and the MP2 playlist will take it's place with it's own separate playlist option.


Are there any plans, in Map Pack 2 or 3, to make Zombies 4 player on split screen?
I believe I replied to you via Twitter, but in order to keep the aspect ratio at 16:9 they'll be sticking to 2 player.


how long will double xp last?
Most likely through Monday after the Map Pack is released this Thursday.


is it going to be better to camp or run n gun on shi no numa?
Honestly, I'm not sure. The game almost forces you to move around until you find your perks, get your guns, and get the power up and running. It's quite a bit different than the two previous iterations.


will there be any change in weapons for the new zombie map?
I do believe there were some new additions to the mystery box, but I'm not entirely sure.


when you say "random" perk machines do they spawn in random places or what? because on gttv i saw the video and the type of perk was random but i wasnt sure if it spawned in different places.
Yes, I should've worded that better. The machines will be in the same location, but what perks that machine contains will be random. No running across the map for Jugg or downstairs for Quick Revive, you'll need to find out which perk is where first.



whats this i here about a quick escape zipline? what does it accomplish for you?
Yes, there is a zip line that did allow for a quick escape from the 2nd story of a building to another hut across the swamp. The power must be activated prior to the ride though, so points will be need for operation.


In Verruckt, the zombies got tougher and faster earlier than those on Nacht Der Untoten...will they get even tougher and faster even earlier in Shi No Numa? Yall keep doing good work!
Absolutely. Between the zombies and hell hounds, the difficulty has been kicked up a notch for Shi No Numa.


When describing sub pens, Why does it say " submarine base littered with live ammunition"??? live ammo on the ground?? can they go off
I had also wondered that, but the only explosives I noticed were red barrels.


Is JD still the community manager or are you more the go to guy now? Also who's the one to follow on twitter for codes? Seems like you'd be the better choice to hand those out. Thanks for the updates.
JD is absolutely the man to look towards for information and yes, he is the Treyarch Community Manager who graciously extended an offer to us for a chance to preview Map Pack 2. With that said, we'll both be giving away codes. Myself and CHEFS, another moderator on the HQ, will be starting contests tomorrow for CoD prizes and codes. Check out the sticky in the WaW main section.


The PS3 connectivity patch, will that fix connection issues with online game play or fix the connection issues we had with downloading map pack 1?
It will address the current matchmaking/party issues. You should have no problems with downloading the map pack this time around.


With map pack 2, are there going to be any other patches to fix any other known glitches with muliplayer and verruckt?
We were told about a second round of patches that will further address modded/rapid fire controllers.


will there be some of the japanese based guns this time, like the type 100 and type 99
I'm pretty sure that I saw a Type 100 SMG. We didn't get to see all of the weapons available through the mystery box though.


I'm not sure if this has been stated before. But in terms of size for Shi No Numa, what other map resembles its vastness, or lack thereof.
Hmm, it's small when compared to a MP map, Dome/Courtyard/Asylum sized. But that's a lot of ground to cover for a zombie map.


How hard will it be for 2 players to accomplish, meaning what round would you expect 2 players to get to?
The difficulty scales depending on how many players are in the match, so it will be comparable to having 4 players.


Will there be MP2 codes given away for PS3 users or only 360 users?
Both.


Does Nathan talk better than he types?
No, but his adorable face makes up for it.



Are you single?
No, but for you....maybe.


Will this Zombie mode be four player split screen?
2 player splitscreen.


About how many dog bites/blasts does it take to down someone?
It will take 2 bites from the Hell Hounds to down you or a teammate.


on splitscreen, can you play with 3 of 4 guys on shi no uma?
Yes, you'll be assigned one of four characters randomly.


Hey there, Spartan here... As for "Chinese Zombies", will there still be electroshock defenses?
Yes, the electric fences are still present....thankfully.


Do you still start off with the same weapon? -Colt-
Yes...and there is a Gewehr to be bought in your spawn room.


Will we ever be able to get xp for playing zombies?
Most likely not...only through Co-op Campaign.


what will this cost in points
800 MS Points.


At what time will you been giving out PS3 codes?
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In Nach Der Untoten, the ppsh-41 had a standard magazine, in Verruckt the ppsh-41 had a round drum magazine; My question is, are there any weapon improvements or enhancements on Shi No Numa?
I do believe the PPSh has the drum mag as I got it in the mystery box...as for other attachments/upgrades I'm not entirely sure.


When will the German MP2 come out for 360, will it be cut like the last one and how many points will it cost ?
That's one issue that I forgot to mention. I'll see if I can find out for you today or tomorrow.


What's the highest level you Treyarch guys have reached on shi no numa?
The highest any of us made it to was level 18. I did peak at the local leaderboards and saw that one of the Treyarch guys had made it to level 45.....with one player. I was told that they were most likely using a different setup with their dev kit consoles. I believe the highest legit Treyarch score was 23, not entirely sure though.


are the zombies still really tough and also are there ganna b scary easter eggs?
The zombies are tougher, and yes, we were told that Shi No Numa contains more easter eggs than the previous maps.


why isn't JD posting much info as u r MaTtKs?
He's a busy man...and we were brought out to Treyarch to preview the map pack and come back and share all of the juicy info with you guys and girls.


Are all four of you american?
If I'm not mistaken, they're Russian.


do the zombies make differnt noises?
Yes, there are new voiceovers for your team and the zombies.


How do the zombies emerge?
From the ground, from the swamp water, and from outside of your area in which they'll walk through walkways to your location.


Where is the wunderwaffe?
Mystery Box.


Is there any easter eggs on the map? Can we paly music like in the 1st map?
Yes, there are easter eggs. And yes, there is a new song for Shi No Numa, written and performed by the same team that brought us Lullaby For A Dead Man (Verruckt Theme).


Is there any different bonuses besides 2x points, the nuke, insta-kill, and max ammo?
Those are the only ones that we saw.


-How many windows and guns are in the spawn room?
I believe there are 5 zombie entry points and 1 gun (Gewehr) in your spawn room.


I heard the Wunderwaffe had limited ammo, can it be filled with a max ammo? Or is it like the grenade launcher and is basically empty for good.
I believe you get 3 rounds per mag, with 5 mags for a total of 15 shots. Remember that it will spread to nearby zombies, so use it wisely.


How do the random perk machines work, do they give you a new perk machine each time or can you get the same perk machine, ultimately wasting points.
The machines will be in the same location, but the perks they contain will vary.


-Is the Teddy bear still around?
Yes, and when you hit it you'll need to look towards the sky.




I've always thought Zombies shouldn't be part of a CoD game so never played it before.

But this one looks great!

Will it convert me?
If you don't like Shi No Numa, you're not American....wait. JK, this is definitely an awesome addition..and like I said, the quality of this map is amazing. The layout lends itself to high replayability and numerous strategic possibilities.


Any word about the release date for the PC guys?
No, but I'll see if I can find out.


I am not good with terms or whatever this is....but what's an easter egg?
Hidden things throughout the level. Example, in Verruckt if you press "B" three times on the toilet you can start the Verruckt theme song. That would be an easter egg. Small surprises put in place by the dev.


Will u ever ( treyarch guys ) release a patch that reduces the MP40's power? cuz its really annoying !!
This was barely touched on as it's obviously not going to change. Unfortunately, everyone has a different opinion. I have absolutely no problem, but that's a story that has been ran into the ground.


Hi mate, what time do you think it will be available in the uk psn store? I'd like to avoid the countless spam threads from last time!
I really can't say as I'm not entirely familiar with the PSN store process. I do know that it will most likely be available for 360 users around 9am EST.


Are there addittional traps on Shi No Numa besides the electroshock defenses and the "spinning guillotine"?
Yes, but I have to leave something for you all to discover on your own.


As you say the Zombies will emerge form the ground, and if you are inside the swamp and walking through it will the zombies slow down as well?? And if your walking through the swamp will the zombies attack you while they are coming out of the swamp or will they have to come out and THEN attack the players??
If you happen to be in the water when a zombie emerges, you're definitely susceptible to an attack. You'll also be slow when moving through the water.


I wonder if this question will even make it to the board, but did you guys find any glitches or other things such as how to get good guns or perks on random box and cola machines?
Actually, we did have a couple "blackouts", although we were running an older version. The newer version is a version that has addressed and "bugs" that were encountered.


also in the picture you posted on twitter the guy looks more authorotive(?) and u mentioned a hell hound, is he like some sort of main japanese zombie guy who releases the hounds?
That's for me to know and you to find out. Once again, I'd hate to spoil everything.


from the vids i dont seem to be many weapons on the wall, are theyre new guns on the wall?
Absolutely.


Ok can you tell me is Banzi going to be a good sniper map
Yes. I was able to snipe the legs off of a few enemies under a truck on the bridge with my PTRS.




Hey Will there be a increase on players for upcoming zombie maps because shi no numa is bigger than verruckt the nacht der untoten, but i think the max should be 6 or 8 4 with 4 or 3 with 3
I believe I answered you via Twitter, but as far as I know they're sticking with 4 players. That could always change though.


if map pack 2 will be released this thursday then why havent treyarch or jd posted it on site or twitter????
In due time. We were given the privilege of announcing the release date at our event. I would expect to see some details on here tomorrow. Also keep an eye on the Xbox dashboard.
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is the sevret achiev getting the wonderwalffe dg-2?
No.


as far as price goes what are we looking at for the ps3 users, same as for mp1?
Yes.


What, in your opinion, seems to be the best gun to use on Banzai, corrosion, and Subpens?
Good question, although it really depends on gametype. I'll go with the M1 Carbine for Banzai, STG on Corrosion, and the PPSh on Sub Pens. Purely preference though.


Whos better on Shi No Numa, you or JD?
Me, of course.


an you please tell me if there will be a release delay between the United states area and the Australia/Newzealand
I'll see if I can find out and I'll update this answer if I do.


Double XP!
Yes.


Will there be more than 1 perk mechine and more than 1 mystery box?Thanks
4 Perks-a-Cola machines and 1 mystery box.


Is there an end to the mode?
No.


Idk if this was already asked, but What is the patch going to fix? Anything other then connetion?
It may also include the new modded controller patch, although I'm not entirely sure how or when they're planning on rolling that one out.


what new weapons have they added?
I believe all Imperial weapons have been added either on the wall or via the mystery box.


Do they have sachels?
Not that we saw.


Is the flamethrower more effective?
Seemed the same as far as I saw.


Is there 4 different characters like Russian, American, Japan, and German guys?
I believe there will be one character from each faction (US, German, Japanese, Russian). You'll see them when loading as well as their names.


If this map pack is as succseful as MP1 will there be strong chance of a third or possibly fourth map pack?
Yes.


And also will there be a zombie map pack (4 maps) as zombies appears to be a popular game mode that will last longer then the multiplayer aspect of the game (and most peaple would buy it).
That's a good possibility.


Now that most of the glitches are fixed in the previous 2 zombie maps will the leaderboards be reset?
This was not discussed.


Is there the option to mount your weapons in the new one? Or is bipod still unusable?
Not sure as I never had a weapon with a bipod.


after seeing the shi no numa map, are the players limited to the dark black line, as in they have to go back to the middle to go to a different hut, or can you simply run from hut to hut? GOD I WANT TO PLAY!
I believe there are few connecting boardwalks, but many times you'll need to cross the swamp.


Hey do u think u can tell me what the 3rd big thing is theres the zip line the flogger and whats the 3rd thing cuz i kno there is
The electric shock fence.


In the new zombie map shi no numa are there still bouncing bettys?
Yes, near the flogger.


Is it possible that due to the perk-a-colas being random that there will be more then 1 of the same kind but none of another kind?
No, there will always be 1 of each perk.


What is your favorite map in MP2?
That's a tough one, but I'll go with Corrosion. It's perfectly laid out in my opinion.


Does each building have to be opened multiple times? I'm sure starting area has a few but does each building have to be unlocked multiple times to access all of it?
You'll only need to unlock each entrance once.


can you tell us 1 easter egg?
Look up when you first spawn and you'll see a hanging body. Creepy.


so wen the dogs come, the zombies stop breaking in, or u hav to fight them both at the same time? how many dogs come and are they hard to kill?
Yes, zombies stop and dogs spawn around every 5 levels. They take about 2-3 hits to kill, but I believe that changes depending on your level.


What is a flooger on Shi Nu Ma?Is it that big floating ball thing and what does it do
It's the trap that will decimate any zombies that attempt to pass through the front gates. Here's a picture I was able to snap of the Flogger....
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In your opinion, will the new achievements/trophies be pretty hard or are they going to be pretty easy?
Some will be tough, some will be easy, and some will take luck or some investigating.


Do traps affect hellhounds?
Yes.


How many unlockable rooms/areas are there?
I'm not exactly sure as there were many.


How many players can use the zipline in a short amount of time?
All 4 players can transport on the zip line at one time.


Are there any guns with attachments (e.g Thompson with round drum)?
I ended up with a PPSh with round drum from the mystery box. I'm sure there are others.


Is there still the demon voice that says things when powerups are received?
KABOOM! Absolutely.


What new one-liners are there?
The ones I remember most used the word "FREAKBAG!".


will their be a weather change in the new nazi zombie(mappack2)and if their is will it affect the gameplay.
No, although a certain ray of light may affect gameplay.


I heard somewhere from a little birdie, that the other trap has to do with spikes...can you confirm or deny?
The flogger, yes.


At the Co-op menu before you play shi no numa, will it say Nazi Zombies or Imperial Zombies??
The version that we played said Nazi Zombies. I'm not sure if that will be changed or not. No biggie, but I see where you're coming from.


Is it possible to run through the flogger while its active like the electric fence in verruckt?
You can crouch to go under the flogger when it's active.


Will any of the Treyarch team be available to play on the Zombies map during the XBox special play dates?
I would imagine so. There seemed to be many zombie fans working in the Treyarch offices.


Here's a question for you: What is the introduction/ loading screen video? Is it simply the same as Verruckt (map layout) or is there a new video?
You'll see the 4 playable characters when loading Shi No Numa.


Can all 4 players get the Wunderwaffe DG2 as you can with the Ray Gun?
No, only one.


with their be more guns on the wall in the new nazi zombie map
We didn't get a chance to trek over the entire map (IT'S BIG!), but we did see guns for purchase on the walls surrounding our area.


will this be a challenge/harder then the other two nazi zombies
Shi No Numa is much harder, and that's what Treyarch was shooting for.


will the random box/mystery box look different and have different items will their be drawings on items or walls
Same box, new weapons, and yes, drawings on the walls that will give you hints.


will the wundelwaffe have more effect on the zombies then the ray gun.
The DG-2 will down a zombie with one shot just like the ray gun, but as you've seen, the DG-2's electricity will spread to nearby zombies.


Will the box move like in Verruckt?
Yes, but finding it once it's moved is a bit different this time.




perks do you buy them then it randomize it or do they randomize then buy?
They will randomize when you find them.

Nice!!!!!!!

thanks for the info

wow thanks for info dude

Answered a few things i wanted to know thanks

Thats super sexy man I cant wait for this tomorrow. Once its released Im done with the whole cod4 for awhile the shi no numa sounds amazing. Nice find!

Yea thanks for the info

Thanks so much dude really helped

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