Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Delivers Classic Modes and Map Updates, Addresses Post-Launch Issues
Just days after its release, Black Ops 6 is adding two highly anticipated fan favorites: Infection and Nuketown. This follows a recent update addressing various player-reported issues.
Infection and Nuketown Arrive This Week
Treyarch, the developer, announced via Twitter (X): "Launch was just the beginning. Tomorrow, the Infected arrive. Nuketown joins the party Friday. LFG!" The popular "Infected" mode, pitting players against zombie-like opponents, drops tomorrow. Nuketown, the iconic map first seen in Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010), will launch on November 1st. Activision previously confirmed plans for regular post-launch content additions. Black Ops 6, released October 25th, initially included 11 standard multiplayer modes, four alternate modes without Scorestreaks, and a Hardcore mode.
Black Ops 6 Update Tackles Post-Launch Bugs
A weekend update addressed several multiplayer and Zombies mode issues. Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight saw XP and weapon XP rate increases. Activision stated, "Our team is closely monitoring XP rates...to ensure players are progressing as expected." Key fixes included:
- Global: Resolved loadout highlighting, Bailey operator animation, and the "Mute Licensed Music" setting.
- Maps: Addressed exploits allowing players to leave the intended play area on Babylon, Lowtown, and Red Card maps. Red Card also received stability improvements. General in-game interaction stability was also improved.
- Multiplayer: Fixed matchmaking issues preventing quick player replacements, prevented private matches from forfeiting with zero players on a team, and addressed a continuous missile sound effect from the Dreadnought.
While some issues, like dying during loadout selection in Search & Destroy, remain to be fixed, Treyarch and Raven Software are actively working on solutions. Despite these post-launch hiccups, Black Ops 6 is considered by many to be a top-tier Call of Duty title, particularly praising its enjoyable campaign. For a comprehensive review, see the link below! (Link to Game8 review would go here)
