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 Directed Mode. The January 3rd update introduced alterations to zombie spawn delays and other elements, prompting significant community feedback. In response, the January 9th update reverses the controversial spawn delay adjustment, restoring it to approximately 20 seconds after five looped rounds.

This reversal follows direct player feedback indicating the change negatively impacted gameplay, particularly kill farming and camo challenge completion. Treyarch acknowledged the negative reception, prioritizing a return to a more enjoyable and rewarding experience.

Beyond the Directed Mode adjustments, the update includes:

• Citadelle des Morts Fixes: Numerous bug fixes address issues such as incorrect guidance, quest progression blocks, and visual glitches. Crash issues related to the Void Sheath Augment and Aether Shroud have also been resolved.
• Shadow Rift Buffs: The Shadow Rift Ammo Mod receives substantial buffs, increasing activation rates for normal, special, and elite enemies (with Big Game Augment). The cooldown timer has also been reduced by 25%.
• Global Improvements: The update includes general fixes addressing issues with character skins (Maya's "Joyride"), UI elements in the Events tab, and in-game audio for event milestones.
• Multiplayer Enhancements: The Red Light, Green Light mode receives an XP increase for match bonuses, along with various stability improvements.

Looking Ahead:

The patch notes confirm further bug fixes and adjustments are planned for the Black Ops 6 Season 2 update launching on January 28th. This includes addressing remaining issues such as the Vermin double-attack bug. Until then, players can continue to earn rewards in the Citadelle des Morts Zombies mode before Season 1 Reloaded concludes. The Dead Light, Green Light LTM has also received updates, expanding map selection and increasing the round cap.

Call of Duty Black Ops 6 January 9 Update Patch Notes Summary:

Global:

• Characters: Resolved Maya's "Joyride" skin visibility issue beyond 70 meters.
• UI: Addressed visual problems with the Events tab.
• Audio: Fixed missing audio for event milestone banners.

Multiplayer:

• Modes (Red Light, Green Light): Increased XP rewards from match bonuses.
• Stability: Implemented various stability fixes.

Zombies:

• Maps (Citadelle des Morts): Resolved crashes related to Void Sheath Augment and Elemental Swords; fixed visual effect glitches; addressed issues with Directed Mode guidance and quest progression.
• Modes (Directed Mode): Reversed the extended time between rounds and zombie spawn delay after five looped rounds.
• Ammo Mods (Shadow Rift): Significantly increased activation rates and decreased cooldown timer.

LTM Highlights/Adjustments (Dead Light, Green Light):

• Added Liberty Falls map.
• Increased round cap to 20.