On November 8, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 received a significant update with new content for multiplayer and Zombies modes, along with several gameplay balancing adjustments. Here’s a detailed breakdown of everything that’s changed.
Multiplayer Mode Updates
New Playlists
- Stakeout 24/7: A nonstop rotation on the Stakeout map, allowing players to learn and adapt to its layout.
- 10v10 Moshpit: A larger, chaotic player count with a mix of Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint on standard 6v6 maps.
Maps in the rotation include Red Card, Rewind, Vault, Vorkuta, Lowtown, Derelict, Skyline, Scud, and Nuketown.
Map Fixes
Lowtown: Fixed a bug where players could access unintended out-of-bounds areas, ensuring fair play.
Perks and Specialties
Recon Combat Specialty Nerf: Reduced the enemy highlight duration from 1.5 seconds to 1 second to balance gameplay.
XP Earn Rates
Resolved XP-related issues to ensure proper progression:
- Fixed match bonus scaling across game modes.
- Resolved inconsistent match bonuses in Search and Destroy mode.
Challenges
Removed the “Get 50 Eliminations using Weapons with no Attachments” daily challenge to allow more flexible loadouts.
Stability Improvements
Added multiple stability fixes to improve multiplayer performance during high-action moments.
Zombies Mode Updates
Weapon and Gunsmith Fixes
Resolved issues with scope attachments and loadout previews, ensuring clarity and accurate configuration in Zombies mode.
Field Upgrades
Fixed an exploit that allowed certain Field Upgrade effects to last beyond their intended duration.
Vehicles
Closed an exploit that allowed tactical rafts to be launched into the air on the Terminus map, keeping gameplay balanced.
Stability Enhancements
Applied stability improvements to reduce crashes in Zombies mode, enhancing both solo and co-op sessions.
Looking Ahead: Season 1 Launch and Upcoming Content
The first season of Black Ops 6 and Warzone integration launches on November 14 with new content:
- New multiplayer maps
- 7 DLC weapons
- A new Zombies map
- Full Warzone integration
This update demonstrates Treyarch’s commitment to refining gameplay based on community feedback. Season 1 will bring new excitement to Black Ops 6 with maps, weapons, and a seamless Warzone experience.