Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Update Reverts Controversial Zombies Change

Author : Matthew Feb 02,2025

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Update Reverts Controversial Zombies Change

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 reverted the controversial change that increased the time between rounds and zombie spawns after five looped rounds. This decision aims to restore the fun and rewarding gameplay experience players expect from Zombies mode. The original delay was deemed "not fun" by the community.

The update also includes several improvements:

  • Citadelle des Morts Bug Fixes: Multiple bugs affecting the Citadelle des Morts map, including visual glitches, crashing issues related to the Void Sheath Augment, and quest progression blockers, have been resolved. Fixes ensure smooth gameplay and quest completion.

  • Shadow Rift Ammo Mod Buffs: The Shadow Rift Ammo Mod received significant buffs, increasing activation rates for normal, special, and elite enemies. The cooldown timer has also been reduced by 25%, enhancing its overall effectiveness.

  • Global Improvements: The update addresses various issues across the game, including visual problems with Maya's "Joyride" Operator Skin, UI glitches in the Events tab, and audio issues with Event milestone banners. Multiplayer stability has also been improved.

  • Dead Light, Green Light LTM Adjustments: The limited-time mode (LTM) "Dead Light, Green Light" now includes Liberty Falls as a playable map and has increased the round cap to 20.

Future Updates:

The patch notes confirm that Season 2 of Black Ops 6 will launch on January 28th, bringing further bug fixes and adjustments. Specifically, a fix for the Vermin double-attack bug and the Terminus speedrun issue will be included in this update. Players are encouraged to complete the Citadelle des Morts main quest before the end of Season 1 Reloaded.

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

GLOBAL:

  • Characters: Resolved visibility issue with Maya's "Joyride" skin.
  • UI: Fixed visual issues with the Events tab.
  • Audio: Resolved audio playback issue for Event milestone banners.

MULTIPLAYER:

  • Modes (Red Light, Green Light): Increased XP awarded from match bonus.
  • Stability: Various stability fixes implemented.

ZOMBIES:

  • Maps (Citadelle des Morts): Addressed multiple bugs including crashes, visual effects, and quest progression issues. Reverted Directed Mode spawn delay changes.
  • Modes (Directed Mode): Reversed the extended time between rounds and zombie spawn delay.
  • Ammo Mods (Shadow Rift): Significantly increased activation rates and reduced cooldown.

LTM Highlights / Adjustments (Dead Light, Green Light): Added Liberty Falls map and increased round cap to 20.

Stability: Various stability fixes.