Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 1 Patch Notes dropped and over 100 changes have been made in this update. The Countdown begins, with new maps, operator skins, rewards, blueprint camos, new modes, we’ve got highly requested BO6 fixes to the Sniper Rifles. So, here’s everything that’s changed in Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 1.
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Season 1 All Changes and Fixes
This update marks the start of Black Ops 6’s Season 1, introducing major additions across all game modes. From new maps and weapons to perk updates and bug fixes, this season delivers substantial content to elevate the experience across multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. Here’s a closer look at everything included.
Multiplayer Updates
New Multiplayer Maps:
- Hideout (6v6): This medium-sized map brings tactical gameplay with multiple lanes, ideal for medium-to-close range combat.
- Heirloom (6v6/2v2): Designed as a small-scale Faceoff map, this one is packed with tight corners, making it perfect for fast-paced matches.
- Extraction (6v6): Another medium-sized map tailored for strategic engagements, this map will test players’ positioning and flanking tactics.
New Game Modes:
- Ransack: A fresh objective mode where players must capture and transport money (or gold) across the map to secure extraction points.
- Prop Hunt (Coming Mid-Season): Though expected at launch, Prop Hunt will be released later, allowing players to blend in with the environment for unique hide-and-seek gameplay.
New Weapons:
- CRI-C Assault Rifle: Unlockable through the battle pass, this rifle is geared for all-around utility with a balanced damage output.
- SOG SMG: Another battle pass weapon, this SMG is built for close-range skirmishes with fast fire rates.
- Serin 9mm (Event Reward): A special weapon available through a seasonal event reward.
- Power Drill (Event Reward): A powerful event-exclusive weapon that brings versatility in gameplay with unique attributes.
Weapon Attachments:
- Dragon’s Breath (12 Gauge Shotgun): Adds incendiary rounds to the shotgun, turning it into a fiery force at close range.
- Buffer Weight Stock: Aiming to improve recoil control, available for a selection of weapons.
- XM4 and Compact 92 Burst Fire Kits: These kits allow burst fire mode on specific weapons, changing the playstyle of the popular XM4 and Compact 92 SMG.
Perks and Killstreaks:
- New Perk – Shadow (Strategist Class): This perk makes players undetectable to enemy TRS and mines, offering strategic benefits for stealth-focused players.
- Hand Cannon Killstreak: A powerful, high-caliber handgun killstreak that brings destructive power to the battlefield.
Operators:
- Goliath (Black Cell Operator): Exclusive operator from the Black Cell series, available immediately.
- Saadi Duma and CDL Operators: New operators joining the roster from the campaign, each with unique finishing moves and voice lines.
Zombies Mode Updates
New Map (Season Reloaded):
Although no new Zombies content launches at Season 1’s start, a new Zombies map will arrive with the Season Reloaded update, giving players a fresh battleground with unique challenges.
Directed Mode for Liberty Falls and Terminus:
The new Directed Mode will be added to existing maps, Liberty Falls and Terminus, to guide players through objectives, side quests, and Easter eggs. This mode will support rounds up to 15, adding structured progression and faster-paced rounds.
Anti-Cheat and Bug Fixes:
- Ricochet Anti-Cheat: Enhanced anti-cheat measures are now implemented in Zombies, tackling exploiters and ensuring fair gameplay.
- General Bug Fixes: Fixes include adjustments to Easter egg progression, Pack-a-Punch issues, and stability improvements to enhance overall gameplay.
Campaign Mode Updates
The campaign receives minor updates in the form of bug fixes and stability improvements, especially to address flickering textures and various environmental bugs.
Enhanced Safehouse Puzzles (Not Included):
While additional puzzles or interactive features in the safehouse have not been included, several player-reported bugs affecting campaign missions, especially those involving interactions and triggers, have been addressed.
Weapon Changes and Adjustments
This update heavily modifies weapon stats, focusing on balancing headshot multipliers, damage values, and attachment effectiveness.
Assault Rifles:
- XM4: Received a damage rebuff but with a lowered headshot multiplier. This adjustment balances overall damage while reducing headshot lethality.
- GPR Rifle: Adjustments made to improve sprint-to-fire time, slide-to-fire, and dive-to-fire timings, slightly improving its mobility in close quarters.
SMGs:
- Compact 92: Improved headshot multiplier for close-range effectiveness, although its minimum damage range was reduced, focusing its utility on very close engagements.
Shotguns:
- Sterl Laser: Hip-fire spread increased but with multipliers improved for headshots, upper torso, and arms, making it a powerful option for skilled players aiming at critical zones.
- Marine SP and AS G89: Both shotguns received buffs to damage and multiplier stats, improving their reliability in close-range encounters.
Sniper Rifles:
- Snipers now have an increased idle sway resistance and a new flinch resistance mechanic, enhancing their stability when lining up shots.
- Specific sniper attachments were adjusted for improved handling, aiding players who rely on high precision shots.
Warzone Updates
New Map – Area 99:
Warzone introduces Area 99, a sprawling battlefield packed with close-quarters and open-area engagements. The map will feature unique points of interest (POIs) and new gameplay dynamics designed to encourage intense skirmishes.
Urzikstan Map Returns:
An older version of Urzikstan, without the Superstore POI, is also making a return, giving players a sense of nostalgia with a fresh layout.
Vehicles:
All vehicles have undergone handling improvements, making them more responsive and versatile. The submarine POI, added earlier, now appears consistently, creating new opportunities for ambushes and tactical planning.
Game Modes:
- Battle Royale, Resurgence, and Plunder: The update includes various modes with different player counts, allowing solo, duo, trio, and quad setups.
- New Ranked Play (Season Reloaded): Warzone’s first Battle Royale Ranked Play mode is set to launch mid-season, allowing players to rank up based on performance in competitive matches.
Weapon Mastery Camos and Progression:
Warzone introduces a camo progression system with the “Abyss” camo as its highest reward, akin to the Dark Matter from previous games. Players can unlock this by completing weapon challenges, which are expected to be grind-heavy but rewarding.
Movement and Combat Adjustments:
- Combat Body Shields: Shields are now integrated as a melee weapon, giving players enhanced protection and unlimited attack sprint.
- Armor Plate Replacement Speed: Armor plate replacement speed is increased, allowing players to re-equip faster during firefights.
General Updates and Bug Fixes
This patch also includes extensive bug fixes and quality-of-life updates, such as:
- UI and Graphics: Improvements to the UI and visuals for a more polished experience across all modes.
- Scorestreaks and Perks: Ninja perk receives a reduction in footstep volume, allowing players to move more stealthily.
- Daily Challenges and Gearhead Perk: Fixes to tracking issues in daily challenges and adjustments to the Gearhead perk’s functionality.
- Movement and Sprint Adjustments: Omni movement and extended tax sprint are among the tweaks that optimize the overall player experience.