Call of Duty Black Ops 6 January 9 Update Patch Notes: Invisible Skin Glitch and Zombies Directed Mode Adjustments

Treyarch has recently issued an apology to fans of Black Ops 6 Zombies following backlash regarding a previous update. In response, the development team has restored several of the unpopular changes and introduced additional adjustments aimed at enhancing the gaming experience.

The introduction of the highly anticipated Squid Game crossover, specifically the limited-time game mode titled Dead Light, Green Light, faced severe criticism from the community. Players found the mode unsatisfactory due to a forced exfiltration at round 10 and the absence of Easter Eggs, leading many to question the value of engaging with the game mode.

Listening to player feedback, Treyarch has taken steps to address these concerns by extending the round cap from 10 to 20, with plans for a further increase in the upcoming week. However, they also introduced a controversial change that prolonged the delay between rounds, complicating the completion of weapon camo challenges. This change, too, has been reverted in response to player complaints.

Additionally, a segment of the community accused the developers of misrepresenting the January 3 update after a patch supposedly aimed at fixing a glitch in the game failed to resolve the issue where “Vermin” could kill players with a single shot. Acknowledging their oversight, Treyarch has stated that a permanent fix for this glitch will not be possible until the arrival of Season 2 on January 28.

Patch Notes for Black Ops 6 January 9 Update

Below are the detailed patch notes from the January 9 update.

Global Changes

Character Adjustments

Fixed an issue preventing Maya’s “Joyride” Operator Skin from being visible beyond 70 meters.

User Interface Improvements

Rectified several visual inconsistencies within the Events tab.

Audio Fixes

Resolved an issue where audio for Event milestone banners was not functioning correctly in-game.

Multiplayer Updates

Modes

Red Light, Green Light
- Increased experience points (XP) awarded from match bonuses.

Stability Improvements

Implemented various stability enhancements to improve overall performance.

Zombies Adjustments

Map-Specific Changes

Citadel of the Dead
- Corrected an issue where utilizing the Void Sheath Augment for Aether Shroud would cause crashes when using certain Elemental Swords.
- Fixed issues causing several visual effects to stop functioning.
- Directed Mode
  - Modified guideline messages when players disconnect with a stamp.
  - Improved guidance accuracy with new stamp spawns.
  - Fixed a progression issue that occurred when picking up Solais after a stamp appeared.

Game Mode Changes

Directed Mode
- Eliminated the extended time between rounds and reduced the delay in spawning zombies after five consecutive loops at the round cap.

Ammo Mod Adjustments

Shadow Rift
- Activation Rates
  - Normal enemy activation rate increased from 15% to 20%.
  - Special enemy activation rate raised from 5% to 7%.
  - Elite enemy activation rate with Big Game Augment increased from 5% to 7%.
- Cooldown Timer
  - Cooldown period reduced by 25%.

“The Big Game Augment for Shadow Rift was never meant to one-shot Elites, but we recognize this has been the case for months. We’ve listened to your feedback on the recent changes and are adding four buffs to ensure Shadow Rift remains powerful and enjoyable.”

Limited-Time Mode Highlights

Dead Light, Green Light
- Added Liberty Falls to the map roster.
- Expanded the round cap to 20 prior to Exfil.

“With the launch of Dead Light, Green Light, we aimed to introduce players to the mode gently with a single map and an initial cap of 10 rounds before Exfil, allowing for a more relaxing experience. We’ve noted your feedback regarding the need for more challenge and have taken steps to enhance this.”

“From today, Liberty Falls is included in map selection and the round cap will now reach 20. Future adjustments will be made based on community interest in increasing the challenge level.”

Stability Enhancements

Additional stability improvements have been implemented.

“Occasionally, issues that appear resolved during testing may reemerge in live gameplay after a patch. We understand the frustration this causes and are committed to providing accurate patch notes. The recent double-attack bug with Vermin and the speedrun fix for Terminus will receive attention in the upcoming Season 02 launch on January 28.”

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