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

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 patch notes are here, revealing all the biggest changes coming to Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone as Verdansk makes its triumphant return. Activision has released the full breakdown for everything coming to players on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox on their official website. This update brings an extensive list of tweaks and additions across all of Black Ops 6’s modes, providing players with everything they need to know about the upcoming changes when Season 3 launches on Wednesday, April 2, at 9am PT.

Headlines from the Black Ops 6 Season 3 patch notes include new crossplay options allowing console players to adjust the player pool in both ranked and non-ranked modes. This change, as Activision acknowledges, may increase matchmaking queue times for those who disable crossplay, but it offers players the flexibility to tailor their gaming experience across different platforms and consoles.

Shotguns are emerging as the big winners in this update, receiving a blanket buff that improves damage, range, and rate of fire for nearly all models. Alongside these enhancements, players can enjoy new content such as the return of the classic Multiplayer map Firing Range, the reintroduction of the Kilo 141 assault rifle, and the familiar Scorestreak, the Death Machine.

Zombies players will have plenty to explore with the new map, Shattered Veil, and the return of the Raygun Mark II with three new variants. The fan-favorite Perk-A-Cola Double Tap also makes a comeback, and both Multiplayer and Zombies modes have received various bug fixes and adjustments to ensure a smoother experience upon launch.

Warzone's patch notes are particularly noteworthy as Season 3 introduces the return of Verdansk, one of the most iconic maps in Call of Duty history. Set to launch on April 3, this update reverts several features to their original 2020 state, blending nostalgia with modern gameplay elements like Omnimovement. Buy Stations now feature the classic vertical UI design, yet come with new options like Redeploy All. The Precision Airstrike's mini-map notification has been removed, adding an element of surprise back into the gameplay. Activision will be monitoring player feedback and data as they move forward.

With Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Season 3 just around the corner, players can stay updated on the latest anti-cheat measures here. Additionally, explore how the game is welcoming players back to Verdansk with a limited-time mode and exclusive rewards. For those eager to dive into the details, the full Season 3 patch notes are available below.

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 ever since Vietnam. They’ve managed to avoid detection throughout the years, using conflict and chaos to cover their tracks. With some new leads in play, however, their secrecy is no longer certain. Time to pick up the trail tomorrow with the launch of Season 03.

Like always, stay up to date with what’s to come with our Season 03 launch, including details of new Multiplayer and Zombies Content and the latest balance adjustments, gameplay improvements, bug fixes, and more arriving tomorrow.

New Multiplayer Maps

Firing Range (6v6)
Firing Range makes its glorious return in Black Ops 6 in a faithful remaster of the fan-favorite map. Watch for crossfire down the long center Road as Operators fight for control of the vantage points in the Tower and the upper levels of the Shoot House and Garage. Shooting targets move back and forth on their tracks behind the Office and several other spots adding a useful diversion while preparing for the next fight. Avoid the center chaos by branching off to the Dirt Road, keeping your guard up against ambush as you pass the Storage unit along the way.

Barrage (6v6)
Revisit 1968 Vietnam as you follow Hudson’s clues surrounding one Summit Watch at the front lines of battle. The trees have been cleared and the landscape flattened to make room for this base housing an artillery battery in active combat. The area has taken hits with large chunks blown off buildings including the Command Center and Barracks, the damage opening new pathways through the map.

Nomad (6v6, 2v2)
The Pantheon moles were in Afghanistan, too, when Woods fought there in 1986. Fight in the ruins of a fortified settlement commandeered for the ensuing battle, a parked missile carrier facing out over the valley where a convoy lies in ruins on the narrow road leading up to the map.

New Multiplayer Modes

Sharpshooter
Flex your skills in this classic Black Ops free-for-all party mode where every Operator is assigned the same Loadout which changes every 45 seconds. Each cycle introduces a new Primary and Secondary Weapon from scoped Sniper Rifles to akimbo Pistols, plus a new Dedicated Melee weapon and Tactical and Lethal Equipment. Use everything at your disposal to eliminate enemies while unlocking bonus abilities for going on a streak:

• 1st Elimination: Increased movement speed.
• 2nd Elimination: Increased reload speed.
• 3rd Elimination: Increased sprint recovery speed.
• 4th Elimination: Increased ADS speed.
• 5th Elimination: Earn double score for eliminating enemies.

Keep the streak going to unlock double score and make a run for the top three. When you’re taken out, respawn and build up those bonuses again. A short countdown precedes each weapon swap. Adapt and win.

Demolition
Alternate between attacking and defending two bomb sites. The attacking team must destroy both bomb sites to win the round, gaining a time bonus after detonating the first site. All attacking Operators spawn with a bomb and respawns are active for both teams throughout the match. Defense is all about running down the clock. Defuse planted bombs right away, as the match timer pauses whenever a bomb site is in active countdown. If one of the sites is destroyed, regroup and throw everything you have into defending the last one.

New Weapons (Multiplayer & Zombies)

Kilo 141 - Assault Rifle (Call of Duty: Warzone Login Reward)
Fully automatic assault rifle with an ergonomic design that improves handling, and a steady fire rate helps stay on target. The Kilo 141 is back and ready to tear it up across Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone. The weapon’s smooth handling, manageable recoil, and steady fire rate give it room to shine in a variety of combat situations, leaving no doubt as to why the Kilo 141 was a favorite in Verdansk. Now that the location is back, it’s time to relive the glory days with this hard-hitting Primary Weapon. Players will automatically unlock the Kilo 141 for use in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone after logging in to Call of Duty: Warzone at the launch of Season 03.

CR-56 - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)
This lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle is compact and powerful. Built exclusively for military use, the standard issue rifle is deadly at mid-range combat and easily configured for a variety of assault tactics. Combining high-damage hits with a fast fire rate and good handling, the CR-56 AMAX is the perfect mid-range weapon for downing targets fast. Eliminate enemies in three to four shots up to 25 meters out, leaving plenty left over to chew through equipped armor. Quick reloads get you back into the action fast, a helpful trait no matter how you choose to customize the weapon via Gunsmith.

HDR - Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass)
Anti-material bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 12.7 x 108mm ammunition. Bullets have a lower muzzle velocity but remain devastating even at very long ranges. Veterans of Verdansk know the power of the HDR and the havoc a sniper can inflict with it when stationed in high vantage points like the infamous Airport Control Tower. The weapon’s long reach and heavy damage make it a favorite of sharpshooters, its distinctive firing sound sending squads running. Add the Reinforced Barrel attachment to further extend your damage range and bullet velocity, and don’t forget to hold your breath for difficult shots.

Kali Sticks - Melee (Event Reward)
Two-hit kill. Extremely fast attack speed. Short range. The infamous Kali Sticks return, dealing out damage with rapid swings that’ll take down your target in a flash. Smack them with fast follow-up hits using the weapon’s light attack or take them out in a more dramatic fashion by unleashing the heavy attack. Use Kali Sticks in Multiplayer with the new Close Shave Perk to deploy a quick whack against enemies without having to manually swap to your Dedicated Melee slot first.

Nail Gun - Special (In-Season)
Full-auto Nail Gun. High damage at close range with fast handling speeds and very low muzzle velocity. Stick it to them with this handy tool configured with a magazine of 15 nails that fires at full auto. The damage drops off quickly after 25 meters and performs best up close. The Nail Gun’s low muzzle velocity can make it difficult to land shots against fast moving targets, so get them in your sights and unload before they know what hit them. This armament is a reward earned during the Black Ops Tribute Event.