Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Update Reverses Controversial Zombies Change
Treyarch has addressed player concerns regarding recent changes to Black Ops 6's Zombies mode, specifically the Directed Mode spawn delay. Following negative feedback, the January 9th update reversed the controversial alteration that extended the time between rounds and zombie spawns after five looped rounds. This change, implemented in the January 3rd update, had hampered players' ability to efficiently farm kills and complete camo challenges.
The update also includes several improvements:
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Directed Mode Bug Fixes: Numerous bugs affecting Citadelle des Morts's Directed Mode have been resolved, ensuring smoother quest progression and eliminating glitches related to stamps. Fixes also address visual effects and crashes associated with the Void Sheath Augment for Aether Shroud.
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Shadow Rift Ammo Mod Buffs: The Shadow Rift Ammo Mod received significant buffs, increasing activation rates for normal, special, and elite enemies (with Big Game Augment). The cooldown timer has also been reduced by 25%.
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Global Improvements: The update includes various fixes across the game, addressing issues with Maya's "Joyride" Operator Skin visibility, UI elements in the Events tab, and in-game audio for Event milestones.
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Multiplayer Enhancements: The Red Light, Green Light mode now awards increased XP from match bonuses. Numerous stability fixes have also been implemented in multiplayer.
Looking Ahead:
The patch notes confirm that Season 2 will launch on January 28th, bringing further bug fixes and changes. Specifically mentioned is a fix for the Vermin double-attack bug and the Terminus speedrun issue, both requiring more extensive testing. The Dead Light, Green Light LTM has also seen adjustments, expanding the map selection and round cap.
Key Takeaways from the January 9th Patch Notes:
- Directed Mode Spawn Delay Reversed: Player feedback led to the reversal of the controversial spawn delay change.
- Significant Shadow Rift Buffs: The Ammo Mod is now considerably more powerful.
- Numerous Bug Fixes: Multiple bugs across Zombies, Multiplayer, and the overall game have been addressed.
- Season 2 on January 28th: Further updates and fixes are planned for the upcoming season.
