Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 received a new update on November 1, implementing various changes and fixes for both multiplayer and Zombie modes. The update also fixes an issue in multiplayer where a small number of players would receive a black screen while entering the match, whether in multiplayer or zombies. The Lowtown map has also been disabled. The infected playlist, and a scoring bug in Free-For-All, which was causing Free-For-All to score based on total score instead of elimination (as points are suggested in the overview menu) has been resolved.
More About the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 New Update
This update also helps address the Omni-movement system, specifically an issue in Search & Destroy where players were able to slide inconsiderately when planting or defusing the bomb. There are sure to be new strategies found by players using Omni-movement. As also noted by players, flashbangs used on teammates now reward XP. The November 1 patch kills an exploit for Zombies that allows you to activate timed GobbleGums over and over again.
It also fixes an issue that allowed players to use the Tactical Raft to block zombies’ pathing. Another addresses a situation where players could end up trapped in Spectator mode upon death. Here are the detailed changes included in the Black Ops 6 update, via Activision.
The global stability fixes include resolving a black screen issue for players loading into Multiplayer and Zombies matches Settings are now corrected to solve an issue whereby choosing DLSS or DLAA in the upscaling options and the UI has fixed unlock notifications for Diamond Mastery Badges. Among the multiplayer changes, Lowtown has been removed from the Infected map pool, and Infected mode was added to Private Match.
Fixed scoring mismatches in Free-For-All, as well as an issue in Search and Destroy where players were sliding too far when planting or defusing a bomb. Additionally, damage issues related to the Slug attachment on Shotguns have been resolved, and challenges for Dive Kills that were not being awarded properly have been fixed. Stability issues related to UAV usage, earning medals in Infected, and the Vigilance perk have also been addressed.
In Zombies adjustments, the update closed an exploit for re-activating timed GobbleGums and prevented Specials and Elites killed by scorestreaks from dropping items. The patch also fixed a blocking exploit with the Tactical Raft and resolved issues preventing Scorestreaks from being used after completing the Main Quest, as well as players getting stuck in spectator mode after dying. Stability issues when changing field upgrades have been fixed, and various server-side stability improvements have been added. Finally, the round UI limit has been increased from 256 to 999.
FAQs
What major fixes were included in the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 update?
The update addressed a black screen issue for players loading into matches, removed the Lowtown map from the Infected playlist, and corrected scoring in Free-For-All matches to reflect elimination points instead of total score.
Were there any significant changes to Zombies mode?
Yes, the update fixed an exploit that allowed players to reactivate timed GobbleGums and resolved issues that prevented the use of Scorestreaks after completing the Main Quest in Liberty Falls.
