Summary
With the next bigCall of Dutyupdate officially set for December 5,Black Ops 6developer Treyarch andWarzonedeveloper Raven Software have released the official patch notes for the highly-anticipated Season 1 Reloaded.Call of Dutykicked off a new season shortly after the launch ofBlack Ops 6earlier this year, and with a whole month now gone by, the two studios are gearing up for a mid-season update filled with new weapons, maps, and some holiday-themed events for players to get stuck into.
ForCall of Dutyfans who remain on the fence about this year’s latest entry, Activision is offering afree trial week forBlack Ops 6later this month. From December 13 until December 20, players on all supported platforms will be able to jump intoBlack Ops 6’s multiplayer and Zombies, but there is a catch. Players won’t have access to the game’s campaign mode and there are only a handful of maps and modes available, including Prop Hunt, Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Kill Order. As for maps, Activision has been kind enough to include some of the title’s newest releases, including Racket, Hacienda, Nuketown Holiday, Extraction, Hideout, and Heirloom.
Black Ops 6andWarzone’s Season 1 Reloaded updatewill be released on December 5 at 9 AM PT / 12 PM ET, but Treyarch and Raven have already released the full patch notes for the upcoming update, detailing all of the new content and changes coming with the mid-season update. Unfortunately, players won’t find any weapon adjustments in eitherWarzoneorBlack Ops 6with the upcoming update, but the good news is that both developers will be releasing another patch shortly after the launch of Season 1 Reloaded that will be focused solely on weapon buffs and nerfs.
While there won’t be any weapon adjustments,Black Ops 6players have plenty of new maps, modes, and more to check out with Season 1 Reloaded. A new Nuketown Holiday variant will be released, alongside a fan-favorite map fromBlack Ops 4: Hacienda and a brand new 6v6/2v2 map: Racket. As for new modes, the new CODMAS event will include a variety of different modes acrossWarzone, Zombies, and multiplayer.
Despite the plethora of content being thrown at fans, Season 1 Reloaded has already caused some controversy in the community.Black Ops 6players were angered by a new BlackCell loyalty bonusthat offered players a 10% XP boost for every season that they purchased the BlackCell Battle Pass. This means those who purchase the pass for every season will eventually begin Season 6 with a 50% boost over other players, which some called “disgusting” and “disrespectful.”
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Weapons
We will be releasing a large weapon balancing patch shortly after the launch of Season 1 Reloaded. The patch will address some common pieces of community feedback that we have been seeing. Here are just a few of the high level changes, with detailed notes coming later.
GAME UPDATE
Thank you for dropping in to join us for the first Season of the new Warzone experience. Following launch in November, we have been working through your feedback as well as our internal data. Season 01 Reloaded brings exciting changes and improvements with more to come in the future.
The Season 01 Reloaded update focuses on a number of bug fixes, several Quality of Life changes, server performance improvements - and more.
We thank you for sharing your experiences so far and we look forward to hearing more from our community.
PLAYLIST
For information about upcoming Playlists, please check out the dedicatedWarzone Trello Board.
RANKED PLAY
Unlocking Ranked Play
Warzone Ranked Play: Battle Royale makes its triumphant return on December 5th, 2024. The playlist update will go live shortly after the Season 01 Reloaded update deploys.
In order to access this mode, players must place amongst the top squads in at least 30 matches to be eligible to queue up and begin climbing the ranks.
In this case,“Top Placement"is defined as finishing among the Top 6 teams in Resurgence or the Top 15 teams in Battle Royale.
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Competitive Settings
Select Weapons, Attachments, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, and Streaks are restricted based on competitiveness, and player feedback.
Miscellaneous
Proximity Chat Text to Chat Emotes Gulag Events
This year features a tighter ecosystem of weapons to choose from, particularly those only from Black Ops 6. This enables a finer look at a balanced ecosystem and allows us to be more responsive to competitive issues.
Global Weapon Builds
Any Global Weapon Build you create in Ranked Play can easily be used across Loadouts in Multiplayer, Zombies, and Call of Duty: Warzone – just like any other Weapon Build in Black Ops 6. Conversely, you can bring any Builds you’ve created outside Ranked Play into Ranked (restrictions permitting).
Rank & Skill Rating
The 1-50 Rank and Skill Division system from previous versions of Ranked Play has been streamlined to focus on what matters most in Warzone Ranked Play: Skill.
How SR Works:
Rank Tiers & SR Requirements
Players progress through eight Ranks by reaching SR milestones. All Ranks (except Iridescent) have three tiers to progress through as well: Tier I, Tier II, and Tier III. Each Rank will feature a unique icon and color scheme, along with your Tier displayed in the center of the Rank icon.
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Seasonal SR Setback
TheEnd-of-Season SR Setbackhas been adjusted to reduce the impact for players early in their Rank journey.
Bronze or Silver
Diamond or Higher
Start at Diamond I.
Top 250 & Leaderboard
The Top 250 Rank returns, ranking the top players globally on an in-game Leaderboard accessible from the Ranked Play lobby.
Elimination Rank Delta
New this year, Eliminations now factor in the difference in skill between you and the victim. This more accurately rewards overcoming a high ranked player, and lessens the impact if the skill delta is too wide (via players being brought into a match with friends, or otherwise).
This skill delta reward changes depending on if they are + / - 3 ranks from your own.
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These points form the base SR you’ll obtain from an elimination. With an additional amount granted depending on teams remaining:
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Additionally, a Maximum Elimination SR Cap is in place at 150 SR. This means you have a known target to try to achieve before the end of the match. Hit your elimination cap, win the game for the maximum yield.
Previous versions of Warzone Ranked Play had an uncapped system which led to balancing issues and unintentionally invited bad-actors to exploit this for unrealistic gains. We’ll be monitoring the effectiveness of the cap and may make additional changes here as the data comes in.
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REWARDS
Ranked Play offers a variety of valuable rewards that can be earned exclusively through gameplay. These rewards let you showcase your skill across all game modes.
» Ways to Earn Rewards «
This structured reward system ensures that players are constantly rewarded for their efforts while keeping seasonal content fresh and exciting. Keep climbing the ranks and completing challenges to unlock these unique prizes!
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Home & Away set of Ranked Play Operator Skins
Awarded immediately upon reaching Gold or higher for the first time.
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Top 250 Competitor Skin
Awarded at the end of the Ranked Play Season to players who maintained a Top 250 placement.
#1 Overall (Top 250)
Top 250 Champion Skin
Awarded to the single player who finishes #1 Overall in the Top 250 at the end of the Season.
Plundergut XM4 Weapon Blueprint
Reach Silver
Silver Hold Player Emblem Navigator Calling Card Reef Rage Large Decal
Reach Gold
WZ Gold Competitor Operator Skin Doubloon of Doom Player Emblem Golden Sunset Calling Card Bones of Blight Large Decal
Reach Platinum
WZ Platinum Competitor Operator Skin Swarm of Eels Player Emblem Corsair Carcass Calling Card Descent Large Decal
Reach Diamond
WZ Diamond Competitor Operator Skin Glitter Ghoul Player Emblem Glittering Grace Calling Card Crowned Kraken Large Decal
Reach Crimson
WZ Crimson Competitor Operator Skin Kraken Face Player Emblem Red Tide Calling Card Gilded Flow Large Decal No Pay No Prey Large Decal
Reach Iridescent
WZ Iridescent Competitor Operator Skin Whirlpool Sovereign Player Emblem Glimmer Gun Calling Card Corsair Atlas Large Decal
Finish in Top 250
WZ Top 250 Competitor Operator Skin Kraken Master Player Emblem Corsair Crown Calling Card
Finish #1 in Top 250
WZ Top 250 Champion Operator Skin Kraken Monarch Player Emblem
- “Top Placements” is defined as finishing among the Top 15 teams in Battle Royale.
» SR Forgiveness «
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Reflexes
• Triggered explosives detonate on a delay when sprinting past them.
With the adjustments to how the Trophy System will cause the Bunker Buster to detonate we wanted to make sure that it remained competitive. There is now an emphasis on being accurate with the delivery to maximize the damage. In instances where the Trophy System does not intercept, players can now expect better results for accurate hits and a significant falloff when inaccurate.
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.
