Characters and setting\n\n Black Ops takes place between 1961 and 1968 during both the Cold War and the Vietnam War, 16 years to 23 years after the events of World at War. It portrays a secret history of black operations carried out behind enemy lines by the CIA.

It's important to mention that while Black Ops 1 is still playable in 2024, the player population may have decreased compared to its prime years after release. This means that finding multiplayer matches might take longer or result in fewer opponents.