Black Ops 6 Patch Notes – January 9, 2025

GLOBAL

Characters

• Resolved an issue where Maya’s “Joyride” Operator Skin was not visible beyond 70 meters.

UI

• Fixed various visual issues within the Events tab.

Audio

• Addressed missing audio for Event milestone banners during gameplay.

MULTIPLAYER

Modes

Red Light, Green Light

• Increased XP awarded from match bonuses.

Stability

• Applied multiple stability fixes to enhance game performance.

ZOMBIES

Developer’s Note

From the team: We've reviewed the changes made on January 3rd and are reverting some adjustments while introducing new buffs to enhance player enjoyment. We’re also listening to feedback for bugs like the Void Sheath crash and visual FX issues in Citadelle des Morts, which are fixed as of today.

Maps

Citadelle des Morts

• Fixed a crash caused by using Aether Shroud’s Void Sheath Augment with Elemental Swords.
• Corrected an issue where various visual effects failed to display.

Directed Mode

• Fixed inaccurate guidance when a player disconnects with an active stamp.
• Resolved progression blockers, including improper quest guidance and item interactions.

Modes

Directed Mode

• Removed extended delays between zombie waves after five looped rounds.

Dead Light, Green Light

• Added Liberty Falls to the map selection.
• Increased round cap to 20 before Exfil to provide a greater challenge.

Ammo Mods

Shadow Rift

• Increased activation rates for all enemy types:Normal enemies: 15% → 20%Special enemies: 5% → 7%Elites (with Big Game Augment): 5% → 7%
• Normal enemies: 15% → 20%
• Special enemies: 5% → 7%
• Elites (with Big Game Augment): 5% → 7%
• Reduced cooldown time by 25%.

LTM Highlights

Dead Light, Green Light

• Available first in Citadelle des Morts, with Liberty Falls added this week.
• Round cap extended to 20, with additional challenges planned for Week 3.

Stability

• Ongoing stability improvements.
• Known issues like the Vermin double-attack bug are scheduled for fixes in Season 02 (launching January 28).

SUMMARY

The January 9 update fine-tunes key gameplay areas, introduces quality-of-life improvements, and addresses player feedback. Notable highlights include buffs to Shadow Rift, increased XP for Multiplayer’s Red Light, Green Light, and fixes for crashes in Zombies.

Season 02 launches January 28, with additional fixes and content updates. Stay tuned for more!