Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 01 Reloaded Update & Patch Notes
The Season 01 Reloaded update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 arrived on December 5, 2024, bringing a wealth of new content and improvements. From multiplayer map additions and weapons to Zombies mode upgrades, this mid-season update delivers something for every type of player. Here's a breakdown of everything included in this massive patch.
New Multiplayer Content
Maps
Hacienda (6v6)
The fan-favorite map from Black Ops 4 returns with its luxurious vineyard estate setting, offering open-air battles in the courtyard and intense skirmishes inside the two-story mansion.Racket (2v2, 6v6)
A compact underground bank vault with tight corners and narrow passageways that demand precision and quick reflexes.Nuketown Holiday (6v6)
Celebrate the season with a festive makeover of Nuketown, complete with snowballs for a frosty spin on classic gameplay.
Limited-Time Multiplayer Modes
Ran-Snack (Available December 12)
Collect cookies, sabotage the enemy stash, and gain buffs like faster reload and health regeneration as you play.Infectious Holiday (Available December 12)
The classic Infected mode gets a festive twist with holiday-themed undead.
New Weapons and Attachments
Weapons
- Maelstrom (Shotgun) – A full-auto powerhouse ideal for close-quarters combat.
- AMR Mod 4 (Sniper Rifle) – Delivers one-shot kills across the upper body but comes with slow aim speed.
- Cleaver (Melee) – A brutal close-combat option that excels in taking down enemies at melee range.
Attachments
- 3-Round Burst Mods for the XM4 and Kompakt 92 SMG enhance precision and conserve ammo.
New Multiplayer Perks
- Shrapnel Radar: Marks enemies damaged by area-of-effect explosions on the minimap.
- Wildcard – High Roller: Equip a fourth Scorestreak for Core 6v6 matches.
Zombies: New Content and Features
New Map
Citadelle des Morts
Explore this dark and eerie medieval fortress with a sinister history. Packed with Easter eggs, a Main Quest, and the new Doppelghast enemy, it promises hours of chilling entertainment.
Zombies Upgrades
- Perk-A-Cola: Vulture Aid – Increases loot drops from enemies, offering Essence Vials and ammo.
- New Field Upgrade: Tesla Storm – Connects allies with lightning to stun and damage enemies for 10 seconds.
- Ammo Mod: Light Mend – Converts damage into healing glyphs for injured allies.
Limited-Time Mode
Jingle Hells (Available December 17) – Festive decorations turn Liberty Falls into a holiday nightmare with snowy landscapes and grisly surprises.
Global Changes and Fixes
Weapon Balancing
- Increased headshot damage for full-auto weapons.
- Removed idle sway at the start of ADS on Sniper Rifles.
- Reduced visual recoil and weapon sway for smoother aiming.
Controller Sensitivity
Sensitivity sliders now offer finer adjustments, switching to a 0.10–4.00 scale for more precise customization.
Zombies Adjustments
- Reduced spawn rates of high-tier enemies like Manglers in mid-to-high rounds.
- Addressed various stability and gameplay issues, ensuring smoother rounds and balanced difficulty scaling.
Ranked Play Updates
- Added Hacienda to the ranked map pool.
- Updated restrictions to match CDL guidelines, banning certain weapons, attachments, and equipment.
Conclusion
The Season 01 Reloaded update solidifies Black Ops 6 as a feature-rich and dynamic game. With its mix of nostalgic maps, exciting weapons, and Zombies innovations, this patch caters to casual and competitive players alike. Dive in to explore the festive additions and experience the revamped gameplay mechanics firsthand!
For the complete patch notes, visit the official blog on the Call of Duty website.