"Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 Patch Notes Released"

The much-anticipated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 patch notes have arrived, bringing a host of significant updates across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone modes. The iconic map, Verdansk, is set to make a triumphant return, delighting fans of the series.

Activision has released a comprehensive breakdown of the new changes, which are set to go live on Wednesday, April 2, at 9am PT. This update promises to enhance the gameplay experience for players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, offering a range of tweaks and new additions that span all facets of Black Ops 6.

Key highlights from the patch notes include refined crossplay settings, allowing console players to customize their player pool preferences in both ranked and non-ranked modes. While this change may impact matchmaking times, it provides greater flexibility for players to tailor their gaming experience.

Shotguns are set to receive a significant boost, with a blanket buff enhancing damage, range, and rate of fire for nearly all models. Alongside this, players can look forward to the return of the classic Multiplayer map Firing Range, the reintroduction of the Kilo 141 assault rifle, and the beloved Scorestreak, the Death Machine.

For Zombies enthusiasts, the new map, Shattered Veil, promises thrilling new adventures. The Raygun Mark II returns with three new variants, and the fan-favorite Perk-A-Cola, Double Tap, makes a comeback, enhancing the undead-slaying experience. Both Multiplayer and Zombies modes will also benefit from numerous bug fixes and gameplay adjustments to ensure a smooth launch.

Warzone's Season 3 update centers around the return of Verdansk, scheduled for April 3. This update aims to recapture the essence of the original map, reverting some features to their 2020 state while integrating modern Call of Duty elements like Omnimovement. Buy Stations will feature a nostalgic vertical UI design, and the Precision Airstrike will no longer show its path on the mini-map, adding an element of surprise to battles.

With the launch of Season 3 just days away, players can also explore Activision's latest anti-cheat updates and learn about the limited-time mode and exclusive rewards celebrating Verdansk's return. The full Season 3 patch notes are detailed below, providing players with a comprehensive guide to the upcoming changes.

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 for decades since Vietnam. With new leads in play, their secrecy is no longer certain. It's time to pick up the trail with the launch of Season 03.

Stay updated with our Season 03 launch, featuring 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, perfect for fans of the original. Watch for crossfire on the central Road as Operators vie for control of vantage points in the Tower and Shoot House. Shooting targets add a fun diversion, while branching off to the Dirt Road offers a strategic alternative.

Barrage (6v6)

Relive 1968 Vietnam as you follow Hudson's clues. The map features a flattened landscape and damaged buildings, creating new pathways for intense battles.

Nomad (6v6, 2v2)

Set in the ruins of a fortified Afghan settlement from 1986, Nomad offers a challenging environment with a parked missile carrier overlooking a valley.

New Multiplayer Modes

Sharpshooter

In this classic Black Ops free-for-all mode, every Operator uses the same Loadout, which changes every 45 seconds. Unlock bonus abilities by going on a streak, from increased movement speed to double score for eliminations.

Demolition

Alternate between attacking and defending two bomb sites. Attackers must destroy both sites to win, while defenders aim to run down the clock and defuse bombs.

New Weapons (Multiplayer & Zombies)

Kilo 141 - Assault Rifle (Call of Duty: Warzone Login Reward)

This fully automatic assault rifle is back with its ergonomic design and steady fire rate, perfect for a variety of combat situations.

CR-56 - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)

A lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle, ideal for mid-range combat and customizable for different tactics.

HDR - Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass)

This anti-material bolt-action sniper rifle delivers devastating damage at long ranges, a favorite among sharpshooters.

Kali Sticks - Melee (Event Reward)

These fast-attacking melee weapons can take down targets quickly, perfect for close-quarters combat.

Nail Gun - Special (In-Season)

A full-auto Nail Gun with high damage at close range, earned during the Black Ops Tribute Event.

New Attachments

Monolithic Suppressor (Battle Pass)

Offers superior sound suppression and increased range, though it adds moderate weight.

SWAT 5.56 Grau Conversion (Battle Pass)

Transforms the SWAT 5.56 into a fully automatic weapon with improved accuracy and handling.

C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags (In-Season)

A conversion kit for increased stopping power, though it comes with increased recoil and a slightly lower fire rate.

New Multiplayer Perks

Close Shave - Enforcer (Event Reward)

Automatically use your Dedicated Melee attack when performing a weapon butt attack, just like the old days.

New Scorestreak (Multiplayer & Zombies)

Death Machine (In-Season)

Wield this heavy minigun with a fast fire rate and high penetration, perfect for dominating the battlefield.

New Zombies Map: Shattered Veil

With the Sentinel Artifact in hand, the crew heads to a remote mansion to meet S.A.M. and unlock the artifact's mysteries. What could go wrong?

New Zombies Perk-A-Cola

Double Tap

This classic Perk dramatically increases your weapon's fire rate, available in Shattered Veil and other maps via the Der Wunderfizz machine.

Double Tap Augments

Major augments include Double Jeopardy, Double Impact, and Double Standard, while minor augments offer Double Time, Double or Nothing, and Double Play.

New Zombies Wonder Weapons

Ray GunMark II (+ 3 Variants)

This powerful laser armament delivers three-round bursts and can be Pack-a-Punched. Experiment with the Ray Gun Mark II-W, Mark II-P, and Mark II-R variants for different effects.

Wunderwaffe DG-2

Capable of striking down hordes with chain-lightning blasts, stunning crowds and dealing terminal damage.

New Zombies Enemies

Elder Disciple

These floating apparitions empower zombies and summon more undead. Eliminate them quickly to prevent their forces from growing too powerful.

Toxic Zombies

Identifiable by their greenish hue, these zombies sprint towards players and explode, leaving a damaging pool of acid.

New GobbleGums

Tactical Diffusion (Rare)

Disables the next Nuke Power-Up explosion and gives everyone 2,000 Essence.

Support Group (Legendary)

Acquire various support items with this tasty GobbleGum.

Die Pitched (Whimsical)

Zombies have high-pitched voices for three minutes, adding a fun twist to the game.

New Features

Camo Hub

A new hub to track Camo progress and view challenges, available shortly after launch.

New Operators

R0-Z3 (BlackCell, Crimson One, Launch)

A top BlackCell operative returning to Verdansk.

Hudson (Battle Pass, Rogue Black Ops, Launch)

Special Agent Jason Hudson, a CIA operative and handler to Alex Mason.

Mace (Battle Pass, Crimson One, Launch)

A Special Forces Army Ranger turned PMC, ready to inflict serious damage.

John Black Ops (Event Reward for Black Ops 6 owners, In-Season)

A mysterious Operator clad in tactical gear, deadly and unassuming.

New Events

Black Ops Tribute (In-Season)

A legendary tribute to Black Ops with themed rewards, including the Nail Gun, C9 10mm Auto 30-Round Mags, and the "John Black Ops" Operator.

GLOBAL

RICOCHET Anti-Cheat

This season focuses on combating cheat makers and ensuring a great player experience. Check out the Season 03 RICOCHET Anti-Cheat Update here.

Console Cross-Play Settings

Console players now have more granular options for crossplay settings in different playlists, though adjusting these may impact matchmaking times.

UI/UX

Pre-Loading Shaders Improvements

Improved menu framerate stability and reduced shader compilation times before matches.

PC Benchmark

A useful tool for optimizing your gaming experience, located in the Graphics Settings menu.

Global

Entering Prestige no longer resets Operator, Calling Card, Emote, Spray, or Gobblegum customization.

Challenges

BlackCell

BlackCell owners can now complete an additional Daily Challenge for added XP in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone.

Weapons

Season 3 focuses on enabling more gameplay variety with buffs to nearly all weapon attachments and semi-auto weapons. Shotguns receive improvements to alternate ammo types, and the Jackal PDW undergoes adjustments for the health of the weapon meta.

Shotguns

All shotguns receive buffs to Dragon's Breath and Slug Rounds, aiming to offer unique alternate playstyles.

Shotgun Attachment Adjustments

Dragon's Breath

Burn damage increased from 25 to 30.

Marksman Rifles

Semi-auto Marksman Rifles receive rate of fire buffs to improve TTK and make missed shots more forgiving.

Movement Updates

Increased crouch to stand speeds by 15% and improved directional sprint animation blend speeds for better fluidity.