COD BO6 Season 2 Patch Notes: January 31 Update

The latest patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 has arrived, bringing a host of improvements and fixes aimed at enhancing gameplay, addressing bugs and fixing various issues in Call of Duty BO6 Season 2 Zombies, Multiplayer, Ranked Play, UI, Challenge Tracking. So here’s a breakdown of the COD BO6 Season 2 Patch Notes for January 31, 2025.

Call of Duty BO6 Season 2 Patch Notes For January 31, 2025: Breakdown and Summary

Here’s a breakdown of all the new bug fixes and improvements made to Call of Duty Black Ops 6 in the new COD BO6 Patch Notes Update for January 31, 2025.

COD BO6 Season 2 Patch Notes Explained (January 31, 2025)

Here’s a deep dive into all the new updates, changes, improvements, and bug fixes made for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 in the January 31, 2025, Updates, explaining the new patch notes.

Join Friend Parties Has Been fixed

A significant issue that hindered players from joining their friends’ parties has been resolved. Previously, players encountered an error message indicating they were on a different version, preventing them from enjoying cooperative gameplay. This fix ensures smoother connections and easier access to friends’ parties.

Split Screen Kick Bug Fixed

The patch addresses a frustrating problem where Player 2 would be immediately kicked out when attempting to enable Split Screen mode. This fix enhances the multiplayer experience for those who enjoy local co-op play, ensuring that both players can join seamlessly without interruptions.

COD BO6 Season 2 Ranked Play Cross-Play Enhancements

With the start of Season 02, new Cross-Play options for Ranked Play have been implemented. These enhancements allow console players to select which platform pools they wish to matchmake with, promoting a more tailored competitive experience.

Key details regarding Cross-Play settings include:

• Players in a party from the same console platform will matchmake according to the party leader’s preferred cross-play settings.
• If a player who has selected “Cross-Play Off” creates a mixed platform party with another console player, their settings will temporarily adjust to “Cross-Play On (Consoles Only)” for matchmaking purposes. This adjustment lasts only while in the mixed party.
• For mixed platform parties that include a PC player, those with “Cross-Play Off” will have their settings changed to “Cross-Play On,” enabling matchmaking during the party’s duration.
• It is important to note that adjusting Cross-Play settings may negatively impact matchmaking queue times.

Call of Duty BO6 Season 2 User Interface and Challenge Tracking Improvements

This patch addresses multiple issues within the user interface to improve UI accessibility along with tracking challenges from the Armory and Prestige Challenges.

• Prestige Challenges: Resolved an issue where Prestige Challenges were not appearing in the “nearest to completion” list on the Challenge Tracker, allowing players to track their progress more effectively.
• AAR Splash Screen: Fixed a glitch that caused some players to see the Prestige Master splash screen after every match, ensuring a smoother post-game experience.
• Challenge Tracker Display: Corrected an issue that prevented tiers from being displayed on the Challenge Tracker, providing clearer visibility of player achievements.
• Pinned Challenges: Addressed a problem where pinned challenges on the Challenge Tracker were not displaying correctly, allowing for better organization of player objectives.
• XP Display: Fixed an error where XP Earned and BlackCell XP bonus values were flipped in the After Action Report (AAR), ensuring accurate representation of earned rewards.
• Challenge Tracker Cycling: Resolved an issue where the Challenge Tracker would not automatically cycle to the next page after 8 seconds, improving navigation through challenges.

COD BO6 Season 2 Weapon Adjustments

In response to player feedback, this patch includes improvements to weapon visibility:

• SMG Muzzle Flash: Enhanced muzzle flash visibility on all Submachine Guns (SMGs) when aiming down sights. This adjustment allows for better target acquisition during intense firefights.

BO6 Season 2Character Customization Fixes

The patch also addresses character-related issues:

• Weaver’s “Nacht Raider” Skin: Fixed a visual glitch where Weaver’s “Nacht Raider” Skin displayed an extra skull in the Operator Selection menu, ensuring accurate representation of character skins.

COD BO6 Season 2 (January 31 Patch Notes): Multiplayer and Zombies Updates

The latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 brings a range of enhancements and fixes to both Multiplayer and Zombies modes. Below are the key changes included in this patch.

Call of Duty BO6 Season 2 Multiplayer Improvements

Modes

• Hardcore: Spawn protection has been enabled in Hardcore modes, providing players with a brief moment of invulnerability after respawning to enhance gameplay fairness.

Leaderboards

• A new filter has been added to the Multiplayer leaderboards, allowing players to toggle between Core and Hardcore modes for better tracking of performance metrics. (Added Jan. 29)

Challenges

• Fixed an issue that prevented the “Flowing Low” challenge from tracking progress correctly, ensuring players can now monitor their achievements effectively. (Added Jan. 28)

COD BO6 Season 2 Patch Notes: Zombies Updates

BO6 Zombies Maps

• The Tomb:
  • Resolved an issue that prevented players from interacting with the Sentinel Artifact to initiate the Final Encounter.
  • Fixed a crash that occurred when using a Shock Charge in the Dark Aether Nexus during the Wonder Weapon Quest.
  • Addressed a problem where dropping the upgraded Staff of Ice and allowing it to respawn could remove its upgrade.
  • Corrected an issue where zombies were not awarding full points during the Final Encounter.
  • Fixed a rare problem where some zombies could not be damaged after completing the final step of the Wonder Weapon Quest.
  • Resolved an issue that prevented players from being teleported to the Final Encounter if they interacted with one of the portals in the Dark Aether Nexus.
  • Addressed a glitch that allowed players to trigger Scorestreaks during the Blood Sacrifice step of a side Easter Egg.
  • Fixed an issue where interacting with the Amulet multiple times would cause sound effects and audio cues to play repeatedly.
  • Resolved a problem where a Staff of Ice obtained from the Mystery Box could not be interacted with if it was swapped out for one built during the Wonder Weapon Quest.
• Terminus:
  • Fixed an issue where objective markers would not appear for some players when loading a save, ensuring clearer guidance during gameplay.

Leaderboards

• A new filter has been added to Zombies leaderboards, allowing players to toggle between Solo and Squads for improved performance tracking. (Added Jan. 28)

User Interface Adjustments

• Corrected various typos throughout the game.
• Addressed an issue where setting a different HUD preset in Zombies would prevent further changes and cause low FPS during gameplay.

Graphics Enhancements

• Fixed graphical issues that could occur when using the “Null” Blueprint for the AK-74, improving visual fidelity.

Stability Improvements

• Resolved frequent stability issues on The Tomb for players using AMD GPUs at launch.
• Implemented various additional stability fixes to enhance overall gameplay experience.