Zombies Experience

Zombies Experience is a mod for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 that transforms the gaming experience. This ambitious project considerably extends the capabilities of the original game by adding new features.

Main Features

8-Player Multiplayer Extension

• Engine modification to support 8 simultaneous players
• Performance optimization to maintain fluidity
• Compatibility with existing maps and those created by players

Multiple Game Modes

• New game modes created specifically for 8 players
• Variants of classic modes adapted
• Balancing of mechanics for larger groups

Advanced Technical Integrations

Discord Rich Presence

• Integration via wrapper
• Real-time display of game status
• Detailed information: map, mode, players
• Direct invitations to matches from Discord

Weapon Kits

• Extended arsenal with weapons from different Black Ops games (1, 2, 3, and 4)
• Per-player customization of weapon kits
• Balancing between different generations
• Saved preferences for each player

Technical Development

Advanced C++ Programming

• Code injection via DLL

Research and Development

Reverse Engineering

• In-depth analysis of the Black Ops 3 engine
• Understanding of internal systems
• Identification of extension points

Technical Innovation

• Creative solutions to engine limitations
• Workarounds for multiplayer restrictions
• Stability in unforeseen conditions

Content Management

Dynamic Map Playlist System

• Real-time display of mod-compatible maps directly in-game

Community Impact

Adoption and Usage

• Active community of regular players
• Dedicated servers using the mod with over 2,000 players at its peak
• Continuous feedback for improvement

Technical Challenges Overcome

Engine Limitations

• Workarounds for hardcoded 4-player limits
• Stabilization of extended networking
• Maintenance of original performance
• Compatibility with original and community-created custom content

Results and Recognition

Zombies Experience transformed the Black Ops 3 experience for thousands of players, demonstrating technical mastery in modding and development, as well as an ability to create innovative solutions to existing technical limitations.

Community Influence

This project served as inspiration and technical foundation for other major mods in the Black Ops 3 community, some of which achieved even greater success. The engine modification and multiplayer extension techniques developed for Zombies Experience established new standards for advanced modding in the community.