Summary
The latest patch for theCall of Duty: Black Ops 6beta is here, bringing with it a slew of upgrades, changes, and tweaks to gameplay that add polish to the newest title in the long-running series. Included in the patch are new Scorestreaks, perks, and equipment, as well as overhauls to how certain weapons work. This patch rolls out as the second half of theBlack Ops 6beta kicks off, giving players a few days to try out the game ahead of its release later this year.
There’s plenty of hype and excitement surrounding Treyarch’sBlack Ops 6, a game that sees the legendaryCall of Dutydeveloper dip its toes back into the world of its renownedBlack Opsfranchise. Marking the return of several fan-favorite features,Black Ops 6adds a lot of new contentas well, like its new movement system and brand-new Zombies experience, with the game’s multiplayer being a topic of discussion for many during its official beta period. TheBlack Ops 6beta began on August 30, allowing players to get a taste of the game early, with the beta opening to all players on September 6. With the second half of the trial period about to kick off, Treyarch has revealed a plethora of tweaks and changes that players may want to pay attention to.
The title’s latest beta patch makes adjustments to practically every facet of the game, with several weapons receiving nerfs, likeBlack Ops 6’s Jackal PDW. This formidable SMG made headlines shortly after the beta began, becoming one of the most powerful weapons inBlack Ops 6. However, the Jackal has seen its maximum damage, ranged damage, and minimum damage all decreased with this latest patch.
The level cap was also increased, allowing beta players to rank up all the way to level 30, with severalnew rewards being added toBlack Ops 6. Reaching level 30 in theBlack Ops 6beta grants access to the Tanto .22 SMG. Movement speed was also a key point inBlack Ops 6’s latest patch, with weapon swap speeds being reduced. Treyarch notes that the Fast Hands Strategist perk will grant even quicker swap speeds going forward.
The second half of theBlack Ops 6beta ends on September 9and is open to all players, unlike the first half, which was exclusive to those who preordered the game or were members of Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass subscription service. The beta has proven to be incredibly popular, with millions of players trying their hand at Treyarch’s newest title, though there are still many aspects of the game that will remain under wraps until release day.Black Ops 6will also feature two new Zombies maps at launch, as well as a brand-new campaign.
Weapons
Weapon Swap Speeds
We’ve seen the feedback about weapon swap speeds, and we agree. We’ll be reducing weapon drop times across the board for an overall increase to swap speeds. Players looking for an even quicker swap speed can try out the Fast Hands Strategist Perk in Week 2 of the Beta.
Movement Speeds
We are making small adjustments to baseline movement speeds on all weapon classes to make sure they are sitting in a good spot relative to one another. We have mostly focused on Move Speeds and ADS Move Speeds, which come into play during combat engagements.
Overall we are happy with the weapon class usage and performance we’ve seen in Beta Weekend 1, as well as the upper end of movement pacing offered by SMGs, so these adjustments keep SMGs the same and generally improve other classes. We are mindful of speeding the game up too much and will continue to monitor and assess game data and your feedback.
The other notable change here is to Melee Sprint Speeds. We want players to feel incentivized to pull out their Dedicated Melee weapon as a means of map traversal. We also want to ensure that Melee users can catch up to other players who are sprinting with ranged weapons for those sneaky Body Shields and Finishing Moves.
Adjustments
Assault Rifles
ADS Crouch Speed increased from 1.75m/s -> 1.88m/s Move Speed increased from 4.14m/s -> 4.29m/s ADS Move Speed increased from 3.07m/s -> 3.23m/s
Crouch Speed increased from 2.31m/s -> 2.77m/s
Shotguns
ADS Crouch Speed increased from 1.63m/s -> 1.75m/s Move Speed increased from 4.14m/s -> 4.29m/s ADS Move Speed increased from 3.07m/s -> 3.23m/s
LMGs
ADS Crouch Speed increased from 1.14m/s -> 1.3m/s Move Speed increased from 3.71m/s -> 3.86m/s ADS Move Speed increased from 2.31m/s -> 2.46m/s
Marksman Rifles
Crouch Speed increased from 2.41m/s -> 2.49m/s ADS Crouch Speed increased from 1.37m/s -> 1.55m/s Move Speed increased from 3.76m/s -> 3.99m/s ADS Move Speed increased from 2.9m/s -> 3m/s
Crouch Speed decreased from 2.41m/s -> 2.31m/s
Pistols
Crouch Speed decreased from 2.9m/s -> 2.84m/s ADS Crouch Speed increased from 1.88m/s -> 2.24m/s Move Speed increased from 4.47m/s -> 4.52m/s ADS Move Speed decreased from 3.94m/s -> 3.81m/s
Crouch Speed decreased from 2.44m/s -> 2.18m/s
Melee
Crouch Speed increased from 2.9m/s -> 2.95m/s Jog Speed increased from 5.16m/s -> 5.31m/s Sprint Speed increased from 6.93m/s -> 7.16m/s Super Sprint Speed increased from 8.41m/s -> 8.66m/s Move Speed increased from 4.47m/s -> 4.62
The Jackal PDW ‘s intended strength is best in class handling and decent mobility, balanced by a slower rate of fire compared to many of the other automatic weapons in the game. It was overperforming at medium ranges, so we’ve increased the damage falloff and pulled the ranges closer along with a slight increase to recoil. Maximum damage and CHF Barrel headshot multiplier have been adjusted to maintain the same hit to kill numbers while using the attachment.
C9
We feel that the C9 is in a good spot as a well-rounded Submachine Gun with a solid rate of fire. It has higher horizontal recoil compared to other Submachine Guns, so we’ve given a boost to its medium damage falloff range.
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
WHERE TO PLAY
Forced to go rogue. Hunted from within. This is Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.Developed by Treyarch and Raven, Black Ops 6 is a spy action thriller set in the early 90s, a period of transition and upheaval in global politics, characterized by the end of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as a single superpower. With a mind-bending narrative, and unbound by the rules of engagement, this is signature Black Ops.The Black Ops 6 Campaign provides dynamic moment-to-moment gameplay that includes a variety of play spaces with blockbuster set pieces and action-packed moments, high-stakes heists, and cloak-and-dagger spy activity.In a best-in-class Multiplayer experience, players will test their skills across 16 new maps at launch, including 12 core 6v6 maps and 4 Strike maps that can be played 2v2 or 6v6.Black Ops 6 also marks the epic return of Round-Based Zombies, the fan-favorite mode where players will take down hordes of the undead in two brand-new maps at launch. Post-launch, players can look forward to even more exciting maps and groundbreaking experiences dropping into both Multiplayer and Zombies.
