Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Unveiled

The highly anticipated Season 3 patch notes for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 have arrived, bringing a comprehensive update to Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone. The iconic Verdansk map is making a grand comeback, promising a nostalgic experience for players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. The patch notes, released by Activision, detail a plethora of changes and additions set to launch on Wednesday, April 2, at 9am PT.

One of the headline changes is the introduction of more granular crossplay options for console players. This update allows players to adjust their player pool preferences in both ranked and non-ranked modes, although Activision warns that disabling crossplay might lead to longer matchmaking times. This adjustment provides players with greater control over their gaming experience.

Shotguns are set to see significant improvements in Season 3. A blanket buff will enhance the damage, range, and rate of fire for nearly all shotguns, positioning them as strong contenders in the game's meta. Alongside these enhancements, players can look forward to the return of classic elements such as the Multiplayer map Firing Range, the Kilo 141 assault rifle, and the Death Machine Scorestreak.

Zombies mode is also receiving substantial updates, highlighted by the introduction of a new map, Shattered Veil. The beloved Raygun Mark II makes a return with three new variants, and the iconic Perk-A-Cola Double Tap is back to boost fire rates. Both Multiplayer and Zombies modes will benefit from numerous bug fixes and gameplay adjustments to ensure a smoother launch.

Warzone players will be thrilled with the return of Verdansk, set to launch on April 3. This update reintroduces the map with a nostalgic twist, reverting some features to their 2020 launch state. Notable changes include the removal of the Precision Airstrike's mini-map notification to surprise enemies, and the introduction of modern features like Omnimovement. The Buy Stations will sport a classic vertical UI design with new additions like the Redeploy All option.

As Season 3 approaches, players can prepare by reading up on Activision’s latest anti-cheat updates and exploring how Call of Duty is welcoming players back to Verdansk with exclusive rewards and a limited-time mode. Below, you can find the full Season 3 patch notes for all the detailed changes coming to Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Patch Notes

WELCOME TO SEASON 03

"Did Hudson figure out the Pantheon silver bullet all the way back in 89?" - Frank Woods

In a video recorded before his death, Special Agent Jason Hudson warns of the Pantheon moles who have been working in the shadows since Vietnam. With new leads emerging, their secrecy is at risk. Season 03 launches with new Multiplayer and Zombies content, balance adjustments, gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and more.

New Multiplayer Maps

Firing Range (6v6) - Firing Range returns in a faithful remaster. Control the Tower, Shoot House, and Garage while avoiding chaos on the center Road. Shooting targets add a diversion, and the Dirt Road offers an alternate route.

Barrage (6v6) - Set in 1968 Vietnam, follow Hudson's clues at this artillery base. Damaged buildings create new paths, adding strategic depth to the map.

Nomad (6v6, 2v2) - Fight in the ruins of a fortified settlement in Afghanistan. The map features a parked missile carrier and a destroyed convoy, offering unique vantage points.

New Multiplayer Modes

Sharpshooter - A classic free-for-all mode where every Operator uses the same Loadout, which changes every 45 seconds. Earn bonuses for eliminations, and adapt to new weapons and equipment for victory.

Demolition - Alternate between attacking and defending two bomb sites. The attacking team must destroy both sites to win, gaining time bonuses after the first detonation. Defenders must defuse bombs to run down the clock.

New Weapons (Multiplayer & Zombies)

Kilo 141 - Assault Rifle (Call of Duty: Warzone Login Reward) - The Kilo 141 returns with smooth handling and manageable recoil, perfect for Verdansk's return.

CR-56 - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass) - A compact, powerful rifle ideal for mid-range combat, with quick reloads and high damage.

HDR - Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass) - An anti-material sniper rifle capable of one-shot headshots from any distance, favored by sharpshooters.

Kali Sticks - Melee (Event Reward) - Fast-attack melee weapon returning with the new Close Shave Perk for quick whacks.

Nail Gun - Special (In-Season) - A full-auto Nail Gun for close-range combat, earned during the Black Ops Tribute Event.

New Attachments

Monolithic Suppressor (Battle Pass) - Provides superior sound suppression and increased range, ideal for large maps like Verdansk.

SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion (Battle Pass) - Converts the SWAT 5.56 to full-auto with improved accuracy and mobility.

C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags (In-Season) - Increases stopping power with higher caliber ammunition, suitable for bigger maps.

New Multiplayer Perks

Close Shave - Enforcer (Event Reward) - Automatically uses your Dedicated Melee attack when performing a weapon butt attack.

New Scorestreak (Multiplayer & Zombies)

Death Machine (In-Season) - A heavy minigun with a fast fire rate and high penetration, contributing to Scorestreak progress.

New Zombies Map: Shattered Veil

The crew heads to a remote mansion in the wooded hills above Liberty Falls to unlock the Sentinel Artifact's mysteries with S.A.M.'s help.

New Zombies Perk-A-Cola

Double Tap - Increases weapon fire rate, available in Shattered Veil and other maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.

Double Tap Augments - Enhancements include Double Jeopardy, Double Impact, Double Standard, Double Time, Double or Nothing, and Double Play.

New Zombies Wonder Weapons

Ray Gun Mark II (+ 3 Variants) - Delivers three-round bursts of energy, with variants offering different bullet patterns and effects.

Wunderwaffe DG-2 - Strikes down hordes with chain-lightning blasts, stunning and damaging zombies.

New Zombies Enemies

Elder Disciple - Floating apparitions that empower zombies and summon more undead, requiring quick elimination.

Toxic Zombies - Identifiable by their greenish hue, they sprint towards players before exploding, leaving damaging acid pools.

New GobbleGums

Tactical Diffusion (Rare) - Disables the next Nuke Power-Up explosion, giving everyone 2,000 Essence.

Support Group (Legendary) - Provides the ARC-XD, Mangler Cannon, Sentry Gun, and Mutant Injection Support items.

Die Pitched (Whimsical) - Zombies have high-pitched voices for three minutes.

New Features

Camo Hub - A new hub in the Barracks > Challenges Menu, providing comprehensive Camo information and tracking.

New Operators

R0-Z3 (BlackCell, Crimson One, Launch) - A top BlackCell operative returning to Verdansk.

Hudson (Battle Pass, Rogue Black Ops, Launch) - CIA operative and handler to Alex Mason, KIA during Operation False Profit.

Mace (Battle Pass, Crimson One, Launch) - Special Forces Army Ranger turned PMC, ready to inflict damage.

John Black Ops (Event Reward for Black Ops 6 owners, In-Season) - A mysterious Operator in a gray jumpsuit, sporting tactical goggles and helmet.

New Events

Black Ops Tribute (In-Season) - A legendary tribute event with Black Ops themed rewards, including the Nail Gun, C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags, Thermite, Death Machine, Close Shave Perk, an Emote, GobbleGums, and the "John Black Ops" Operator.

GLOBAL

RICOCHET Anti-Cheat - Continued focus on banning bad actors and improving the player experience, with updates detailed in the Season 03 RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Update.

Console Cross-Play Settings - More granular options for console players in Multiplayer Ranked Play, Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play, and Multiplayer Unranked modes, with potential impacts on matchmaking queue times.

UI/UX - Improvements to Pre-Loading Shaders, PC Benchmark tool, and customization options ensuring a smoother gaming experience.

Challenges

BlackCell Daily Challenge - BlackCell owners can complete an additional Daily Challenge in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone for 7,500 XP.

Weapons

Season 3 focuses on enhancing gameplay variety with buffs to nearly all weapon attachments and semi-auto weapons. Shotguns receive significant improvements to alternate ammo types, aiming to create distinct gameplay styles.

Movement Updates

Crouch to stand speeds increased by 15%, and directional sprint animation blend speeds improved for fluidity.

Multiplayer

Maps - New maps Barrage and Nomad, and the remastered Firing Range.

Modes - New Sharpshooter and Demolition modes, with general playlist updates.

Spawns - Fixed an issue where players could spawn at active Shock Charge placements.

Perks - New Close Shave Perk and adjustments to existing perks.

Scorestreaks - New Death Machine Scorestreak and adjustments to existing ones.

Movement Updates - Reduced slide max speed and time for balance.

Ranked Play - New systems including retroactive SR adjustments, rejoining matches in progress, and Season 03 rewards.

Zombies

Maps - New Shattered Veil map with Main Quest, and updates to existing maps like Liberty Falls and The Tomb.

Modes - New Team Cranked mode with shared Cranked Timer and Time Stopper Field Upgrade.

Wonder Weapons - Updates to Ray Gun Mark II and its variants, and the Wunderwaffe DG-2.

Perk-A-Colas - New Double Tap Perk with various augments.

Ammo Mods - Fixes to Light Mend and other ammo mods.

Field Upgrades - Improvements to Tesla Storm and other field upgrades.

GobbleGums - Fixed an issue with GobbleGum usage after entering Prestige.

Power-Ups - Fixed an issue with Max Ammo refilling for players using Mutant Injection.

Enemies - Adjustments to Mangler and other enemy types.

Challenges - Updated requirements for various challenges.

UI - Fixed various UI issues and improved readability.

Graphics - Addressed visual issues and improved weapon visibility.

Audio - Fixed an issue with sound effects on the Keypad in Terminus.

Stability - Addressed various stability issues.

Warzone

GLOBAL - Updates to RICOCHET Anti-Cheat, Battle Pass, Console Cross-Play, UI/UX, and Challenges.

WARZONE - Events like Return to Verdansk, new and returning maps, modes, and gameplay adjustments.

PLAYLIST - Information on upcoming Playlists available on the Call of Duty: Warzone Trello Board.

RANKED PLAY - Temporarily offline during the first half of Season 03, with a full reset upon return.

GENERAL - Classic features and adjustments to gameplay, loot, economy, and more.

UI/UX - New features like weapon inspect to view attachments and detailed death recap.

AUDIO - Classic audio elements and adjustments for improved sound behavior.

BUG FIXES - Addressed numerous issues across all modes to enhance gameplay.