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CoD: Black Ops 6 Patch Reverses Zombie Tweak

by Charlotte Feb 22,2025

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 in the Citadelle des Morts map. A January 3rd update introduced alterations to zombie spawn delays, negatively impacting kill farming and camo challenges. Following significant player feedback, Treyarch has reversed this change in the January 9th update.

The latest patch restores the zombie spawn delay to approximately 20 seconds after five looped rounds, addressing community frustration. Additional fixes target bugs and glitches within Citadelle des Morts' Directed Mode, ensuring smoother quest progression. Issues with visual effects and crashes related to the Void Sheath Augment for Aether Shroud have also been resolved.

Furthermore, the Shadow Rift Ammo Mod received substantial buffs. Activation rates for normal, special, and elite enemies (with the Big Game Augment) have been increased, and the cooldown timer has been reduced by 25%.

Key Changes in the January 9th Update:

  • Zombies Directed Mode: Reversed the extended time between rounds and zombie spawn delay after five looped rounds. Various bug fixes implemented.
  • Shadow Rift Ammo Mod: Significant buffs to activation rates and cooldown reduction.
  • Citadelle des Morts Map: Resolved visual effect glitches and crashes related to the Void Sheath Augment.

Additional Global Updates:

  • Character Models: Fixed an issue affecting the visibility of Maya's "Joyride" Operator Skin.
  • UI: Addressed visual problems with the Events tab.
  • Audio: Resolved an audio issue with Event milestone banners.

Multiplayer Updates:

  • Red Light, Green Light Mode: Increased XP awarded from match bonuses.
  • Stability: Various stability improvements implemented.

The January 9th patch notes also preview further bug fixes and adjustments slated for the Black Ops 6 Season 2 update on January 28th. Players are encouraged to complete the Citadelle des Morts main quest before the end of Season 1 Reloaded.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Update Patch Notes (Placeholder image - No image provided in the original text that fits this section)

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