v52.5.26.7.0 XB1/PS4 March 10th

A new Game Settings Update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is now live on PS4 and Xbox One. The version number is 52.5.26.7.0.

Heres what changed

• MR6 max fire rate has been nerfed
  
• Bug fixes for Ante-Up, Safeguard robot , weapon-pick ups, prone players.
  
  Zombies
  
  
• Fixes for Margwas aggro, bugs with DG-4, and duplicated Upgraded bows.

v48.4.12.5.0 XB1/PS4 Feb 3rd

UPDATE Feb 3rd: A new game settings update version 48.4.12.5.0 is now live on PS4. This update includes fixes for exploits on Splash, hit marker bugs fixed, and more.

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Original Story:

A new game settings update for Black Ops 3 has rolled out on PlayStation 4. Version number is 48.4.9.5.0.

This new Game Settings Update has added in a limited time playlist for Awakening DLC maps under the BONUS category. The playlist will not be a permanent addition. The Awakening DLC maps are already in all playlists in Public Matchmaking.

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v. 43.15.54.5 XB1/PS4 Jan 27th

This update focuses on fixing Zombies bugs.

• Fixes issue where players were kicked when playing 4 player split screen
  
• Collision fixes
  
• Fix for bug where Keepers would get stuck

v. 43.13.41.5 XB1/PS4 Jan 19th

A new game settings update for Black Ops 3 is now live on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The new updates version number is 43.13.41.5.

The new update includes:

• Turns off Double Cryptokey
  
• TDM score limit will stay at 100
  
• Fixes for exploits in Stronghold
  
• Updates to the CTF rules
  
• Updates to Uplink OT rules and bugs fixed
  
• Gunsmith bugs fixed
  
• Fixes Zombies beast mode exploits
  

v. 43.10.37.* XB1/PS4 Jan 13th

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v. 43.*.34.5. XB1/PS4 Jan 12th

This new update includes:

• FMJ does not increase damage to Safeguard Robot / Uplink Ball Carrier
  
• Shadows of Evil Exploits Fixed
  
• Fix for issue with BM stairs/wall trolls

v. 43.*.31.5. XB1/PS4 Jan 7th

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v. 43.*.29.5. XB1/PS4 Jan 6th

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v. 43.4.22.5 XB1/PS4 December 22th

Weapon Tuning:


• XR-2
  
  
  • Increased ADS aim stability
    
  • Increased recoil control
  
  
  
• ICR
  
  
  • Increased ADS aim stability
  
  
  
• Sheiva
  
  
  • Increased ADS aim stability
  
  
  
• All LMGs
  
  
  • Increased ADS aim stability
  
  
  
• Locus
  
  
  • Increased ADS aim stability
  
  
  
• KRM-262
  
  
  • Increased lethal damage range
  
  
  
• Argus
  
  
  • Increased lethal damage range
  
  
  
• All SMGs
  
  
  
  • Reduced sprint out speed
  
  
  Specialist Abilities/Weapon Tuning:
  
  
• Rejack
  
  
  • Increased rejack stand up speed
  
  
  
• Ripper
  
  
  • Reduced leftover Specialist power when dying while active
  
  
  In addition to those changes, the update also includes:
  
  
• Fixes for Flak Jacket not working
  
• GI Unit Path fixes
  
• CODCaster Bugs Fixed
  
• Collision issues fixed
  
• Dark Matter camo can only be applied to Black Market weapons if you have Diamond unlocked for that weapon, BUT you do not need Diamond on Black Market weapons to get Dark Matter.

v. 43.4.22.5 XB1/PS4 December 17th

This update improves Safeguard win conditions, tweaks matchmaking, fixes talon final killcam bugs, and includes Zombies related fixes.

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v. 43.4.19.5. XB1/PS4/ December 17th

Minor rule edits to more aggressively kick players who like to sit idle in games. GET OUT MY LAWN YOU DAMN KIDS AND YOUR TECHNO.

v. 43.2.19.5. XB1/PS4/ December 17th

The new update includes:

• Fall damage fixes
  
• Additional fixes for challenges tracking progress
  
• AI scorestreaks will not effect team kill kick penalty
  
• Exploits fixed
  
• Shadows of Evil updates: fixes sword, pick up items, or Perks in Beast Mode

v. 43.2.17.5 XB1/PS4/ December 16th

• If Players are in the process of opening a Supply Drop as a match begins, the menu screen will close but content is still awarded. Players can view items earned through Supply Drops from the Recently Acquired menu option in the Black Market.
  
  In addition to that, the new settings change included:
  
  
• Hellstrom and Wraith Scorestreaks buffed
  
• Players can be killed by their own scorestreak
  
• Fixes for Medals/Challenges not tracking certain progress
  
• Fixes in Black Market for looping sounds
  
• Fixes for in-game store images and language
  
• Brass Knuckles taunts FX has been added
  

v. 37.25.30.4 XB1/PS4/ December 7th

The new update includes:

• Arena Pro Series = CWL rules/maps
  
• Scorestreak tuning (buffs for days) & fixes
  
• Map exploits.
  
• + More.

v. 37.1*.24.4 XB1/PS4/ December 2nd

The new update includes:

Add. exploit fixes (some of you are still that guy) & even more punching of FFA/GG spawns in the face.


v. 37.1*.21.4 XB1/PS4/ December 1st

The new update includes:

• Patches exploits that ruin other people's fun. "Don't be that guy. Nobody likes that guy".

v. 37.1*.19.* XB1/PS4/ November 30th

The new update includes:

• Turns off double weapon XP

v. 37.11.18.4 XB1/PS4/ November 25th

The new update includes:

• Higher specialist earning power in Search & Destory
  
• Hardwired has been buffed to better counter Sixth Sense perk
  
• Fix for a spawn issue for when waiting to select class
  
• Stat losses for Arena when quitting games
  
• Fixes for issues when prestiging weapons
  
• More

v. 33.25.23 XB1/PS4/PC November 17th
This new update brings:

• Updates to the spawn in Free For All for matches with more then 8 players
  
  
• Fixed Stat Loss issues when you join game of FFA or Gun Game in progress.
  
  
• Runtime Error Fixes
  
  
• And more

v. 33.18.20 XB1/PS4 November 13th
The update includes weapon nerfs and buffs, medals and challenges fixes, Arena CTF changes, and more. Vonderhaar stated that most of the weapon edits were very small; some changes edited the clip sizes to damage ranges; ADSs times and more.

Nerfed Weapons

• Gorgon
  
• XR-2
  
• Pharo
  
• VMP
  
• Haymaker


Buffed Weapons

• Razorback
  
• HVK-30
  
• Dingo
  
• KRM-262
  
• Argus
  
• Locus

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v. 33.16.18 XB1/PS4/PC November 12th

• Adds Capture the Flag to Arena mode
  
• Adds Hardcore Domination and Hardcore Kill Confirmed
  
• Uplink Time Glitch has been fixed
  
• Spawn Fixes

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v. 33.13.16 XB1/PS4/PC November 11th

• Fixes for more challenges
  
• Fixes map exploits
  
• Weapon Prestige Bugs have been fixed
  
• Fixed an issue where there could be more than 4 players in Zombies lobby
  
• Fix for EMP having an effect on friendly Cerberus

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v. 33.12.15 XB1/PS4/PC November 10th

• Spawn changes in FFA and Gun Game
  
• Arena mode:
  
  • Banned items that should be restricted will still be restricted, but attachments are not working. Needs a patch for that.
    
  • Ante-Up issue has been fixed
  
  
• Issues with some challenges have been fixed
  
• Bad ADS views with kill counter and/or clan tags put on weapon have been fixed
  
• Increased the amount of score you get in Search & Destroy. Match bonus was only being displayed, but you were actually getting full amount. Full number should be showed now.
  
• XP earned per kill in Search and Destroy has increased from 250 to 500.
  
• Zombies: fixed issue where solo games were joinable

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Patch Notes: PS3 February 1st

Beenox and Mercenary Technology have released a new patch update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 on the PlayStation 3 platform.

Patch Notes:

MULTIPLAYER

Stability


• Fixed crash when having the Ballistics CPU equipped during activation of the H.A.T.R. by the opposing team.
  
• Fixed crash when several players are kicked for inactivity within a precise timeframe.
  
• Addressed multiple issues regarding unsuccessful game invites, leading to error messages, dead lobbies or various unresponsive states.
  
• Fixed instances of the game crashing for some clients after several Scorestreaks get triggered at the same time.
  
  General
  
  
• Players are no longer able to unlock the Diamond Camo for the knife without meeting its requirement.
  
• Accented characters are now displayed properly within the in-game store.
  
• Double XP events bonuses are no longer applied to Custom matches.
  
• The achievement Seen Some Things will now unlock correctly.
  
• Multiple players kicked for inactivity will no longer end up together in the same lobby afterwards.
  
• Players will not be able to retain possession of the Uplink Drone and carry a moveable Scorestreak at the same time.
  
  Specialists
  
  Reaper
  
• Scythe ammo reduced from 200 to 160.
  
  Weapons
  
  Submchine Guns
  Pharo
  
  • Close damage range slightly reduced.
  
  Weevil
  
  • Long damage range slightly raised.
  
  Shotguns
  KRM-262
  
  • Increased lethal range.
  
  Argus
  
  • ADS time increased.
    
  • Close range damage increased.
  
  Light Machine Guns
  BRM
  
  • ADS speed slightly reduced.
  
  Gorgon
  
  • Clip size reduced from 50 to 40.
    
  • ADS time has been slowed down.
    
  • No longer deals extra damage to vehicles without FMJ.
    
  • Increased recoil.
    
  • Increased hip-fire spread.
  
  48 Dredge
  
  • Clip size reduced from 72 to 60.
    
  • Slightly increased the ADS time
  
  
  Maps
  
  
• Fixed several spots where bots would mantle and jump to their death.
  
• Fixed multiple exploits where the player could mantle into unintended areas.
  
• Addressed several locations where different Scorestreaks would end up getting stuck.
  
• Fixed multiple spots where bot navigation was suboptimal.
  
  ZOMBIES
  
  
• Addressed collision exploits in Shadows of Evil where the player could avoid contact with zombies.
  
• Addressed various areas where zombies would not path to players.
  
• Applying a camo to a specific weapon will no longer affect other equipment. This fix will require players to reselect their attachments and camos once in order for them to be properly saved.
  
• Fixed timing-specific controller disconnection issues that resulted in the scoreboard remaining on-screen until the end of the match.
  
• The host will no longer crash if a client starts the first ritual while another is bleeding out.
  
• Players will no longer crash while accepting a game invite in the opening cinematic.
  
• Fixed scenarios where The Quick Revive machine would disappear after the Civil Protector revives the user.
  
• The Ephemeral Enhancement will no longer interfere with cost of the Re-Pack game mechanic.
  Fixed instances of statistics not tracking properly in the Combat Record interface.

Patch Notes: PS4 February 1st

A new patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is now live on PlayStation 4. The patch is around a 9.1GB download file.

This patch includes support for the Awakening DLC content for PS4, bug fixes, new feature updates, and more.

The patch will be available on Xbox One and PC soon. Stay tuned for more information.

Patch Notes:

GLOBAL

Awakening DLC 1 Map Pack Support

Gauntlet

• Delivering three unique environments within one action-packed map, Gauntlet showcases Treyarchs classic three-lane map structure, transporting Players into battle through a sprawling jungle, sub-zero artic zone and rainy urban cityscape.

Splash

• Dive into battle in this abandoned water park, featuring a vibrant and colorful environment, including waterslides, a wrecked pirate ship and a lazy river. Splash encourages an open flow of combat with opportunities for underwater gameplay.

Rise

[*]A versatile multiplayer map, Rise is set in the snowy outskirts of Zurich in the middle of an ongoing construction site for a massive subterranean Coalescence research campus. With multiple engagement areas throughout this larger map, each section caters to different styles of gameplay.

Skyjacked

• High above urban Zurich, Skyjacked is a modernized version of the popular Call of Duty: Black Ops II multiplayer map Hijacked. Utilizing the new core movement system featured in Black Ops III, this map gives Players new ways to explore the environment, while still retaining the same fast and frenetic gameplay Players love.

Der Eisendrache

• Awakening also introduces the first chapter of Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIs Zombies DLC adventure with Der Eisendrache. Set in a chilling medieval Austrian castle during World War II, Players will embark on an epic journey with the Origin characters Richtofen, Nikolai, Takeo and Dempsey. The ancient site on which the castle sits was the scene of unspeakable horror where massive deposits of Element 115 have recently been discovered. Players will discover a variety of exciting plot twists and surprises as they survive waves of the undead.

MULTIPLAYER

General

• Addressed an issue allowing Players to infinitely vote for the previous map.
  
• FreeRun, Nightmares & Dead Ops Arcade 2 are now accessible from the Bonus Menu on the Main Screen.
  
• Balance pass to improve XP earn rate consistency across game modes.
  
• Resolved issue where Specialists showcase weapons showed both base attachment models and Player selected attachment models.
  
• Resolved issue where Players were unable to freely scroll through taunts in the Taunts menu if a new taunt was recently acquired.
  
• Added missing rotation prompt icon in Gunsmith Custom Variant and Gunsmith Snapshot.
  
• Addressed issue where Leaderboards were not properly being reset after a Player used a Prestige Token.
  
• Resolved issue where the Create-a-Class would not update immediately after the purchase of the Extra Slot Pack.
  
• Added additional anti-cheat support.

General Gameplay

• Fixed an exploit that allowed Players to move faster by sliding just before landing from a jump.
  
• Fixed an issue where moving while crouching or ADS did not properly reduce your audio footprint.
  
• Addressed issues that affected Cryptokey earn rate consistency across game modes.
  
• In Hardcore, AI-controlled Scorestreaks will no longer count towards the kick limit.
  Cerberus AI-controlled
  Talon AI-controlled
  Wraith
  RAPS Drones
  GI Unit
  
• Resolved issue where Specialist weapon progression was not tracking in round-based game modes.
  
• Fixed an exploit where Players were being awarded Cryptokeys when not participating in matches.
  
• Teammates can no longer damage friendly Scorestreaks in Hardcore.
  
• Addressed issue where Players were able to place turrets underwater after using Rejack.
  
• Fixed exploit whereby Players were able to obtain the Hellstorm Scorestreaks repeatedly without earning them.
  
• Addressed bug where Players were able to pick up a turret while controlling the HC-XD.
  
• Fixed an issue in Free-for-All where the Mothership could not be locked onto by Launchers.
  
• Adjusted the spawn logic for Lightning Strike to better match the blast radius.
  
• Adjusted spawn logic in TDM and Kill Confirmed to increase the chance of spawning with your team.

Black Market

• Players are now able to equip Taunts, Gestures, and Specialist themes from the Black Market results screen for Specialists that are unlocked.
  
• Updated Black Market purchase animations and FX.
  
• Addressed audio issues with Black Market when accessing it during matchmaking.

Theater

• Fixed an issue where attempting to view a merged clip in a Highlight Reel would kick the Player back to the Theater menu.

Store

• Fixed issue with the Extra Slots purchase confirmation to ensure the store icon updates immediately.
  
• Corrected visual layout bug that occurred after purchasing COD Points.

Combat Record

• Players can now view other Players Combat Record by selecting the player and choosing View Combat Record from the Player Details menu.
  
• Players can now compare stats with Friends in the Combat Record.

Specialists

Nomad

• Increased Rejack stand up speed.
  Reaper
  
• Equalized footstep audio volume to the same audibility of other Specialists.
  Spectre
  
• Reduced leftover Specialist Power available if Player died while activating the Ripper.

Create-A-Class

General

• Fine-tuned Rapid Fire effectiveness across all weapons.

Submachine Guns

• General
  
• Reduced sprint out speed

VMP

• Fixed issue where Player would occasionally not show on the radar when firing.

Assault Rifles
XR-2

• Increased ADS aim stability.
  
• Increased recoil control.

ICR

• Increased ADS aim stability.

SHEIVA

• Increased ADS aim stability.

Shotguns
Argus

• Increased lethal damage range.

KRM-262

• Increased lethal damage range.

Light Machine Guns

• All LMGs
  
• Increased ADS aim stability.

Sniper Rifles
Locus

• Increased ADS aim stability.

Special
Brass Knuckles

• Added spark effect to Brass Knuckles taunt.

Attachments
FMJ

• No longer deals increased damage to the robot in Safeguard.
  
• No longer ignores the armor provided to Satellite Drone carriers in Uplink.

Awareness Perk

• Reduced audible range bonus.

Scorestreaks

Cerberus

• Increased health of dropship
  
• Increased AI targeting speed
  
• Increased AI accuracy
  
• Increased AI damage
  
• Increased missile accuracy
  
• Increased missile projectile speed

Hellstorm

• Increased damage radius.
  
• Increased projectile speed of bomblets.
  
• Increased targeting radius

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Mothership

• Increased health.

R.A.P.S. Deploy Ship

• Increased health.

Rolling Thunder

• Fixed issue where Rolling Thunder drone pushed through geo, inflicting damage on Players inside buildings.

Talon

• Addressed issue where the Hellstorm vision set would show in a Talons final Killcam.

G.I. Unit

• Increased G.I. Unit Drop Ship flares by two.
  
• Increased health of dropship
  
• Increased duration to 90 seconds

H.A.T.R

• Corrected issue where the H.A.T.R. no longer displayed enemies after the owner died.
  
  Maps
  
  Breach
  
• Adjusted geography at doorway of Coalescence offices to ensure smooth traversal in that area of the map.
  Combine
  
  • Addressed an exploit where Players were able to mantle atop a building to gain an unfair advantage against other Players.
    Hunted
    
  • Addressed an issue where AI scorestreaks were able to track Players through lodge walls.
    Nuk3town
    
  • Fine-tuned G.I. Unit traversals around the map.
    
  • Updated blue car profile to reduce poor engagements.
    
  • Tweaked unique Domination and Demolition cover objects to reduce poor engagements.
    Infection
    
  • Fixed an issue where Players were able to get to an unfair advantageous position on one of the roofs.
    Redwood
    
  • Fixed an issue where Players were able to leave the play space near southern gate.
    
    Arena
    
    
  • Popular will replace Moshpit in the next season. Popular features 6v6 on a mix of Domination and Kill Confirmed game modes.
    
  • Domination and Kill Confirmed will be added to Arena Leaderboards.
    
  • Addressed issue where Emblem Editor UI would remain behind the Arena Pro Series pre-game sequence if the Player was editing a layer during lobby transition.
    
  • Arena default Custom Classes no longer contain restricted items.
    
  • Removed the Map Voting stage from Arena.
    
    Game Modes
    
    Free-for-All
    
  • A loss will no longer be recorded when joining a Free-For-All game in progress.
    Hardpoint
    
  • Addressed issue where Hardpoint boundary wouldnt appear if a friendly Player controlled the point.
    Safeguard
    
  • Adjusted win timing in Safeguard.
    Search and Destroy
    
  • Addressed an issue where inactive Players were not being removed from games in S&D.
  
  Uplink
  
• Updated regulation time limit conditions so that if the score limit is reached in regulation Round 1, it also sets the time for regulation Round 2.
  
• Changed Overtime rules: Game ends if team that set the time to beat in Overtime Round 1 scores any points in Overtime Round 2 before the opposing team.
  
• Players are no longer able to catch the Satellite Drone immediately after a score; the Satellite Drone resets as soon as the score occurs.
  
• Fixed issue where Players were able to simultaneously pick up the Uplink Satellite Drone and a turret.
  
• Reduced score bonus for kills while carrying Satellite Drone.
  Capture The Flag
  
• Reduced score bonus for kills while carrying the flag.
  Custom Games
  
  
• Fixed issue where the CTF Custom Game Settings win rules were flipped in the UI.
  
• Titles for Custom Games are now displayed in the lobby with the game mode and map.
  
• Official variants have been added to Custom Game modes for Hardcore and CWL rules (Call of Duty World League).
  
• An Official badge is displayed in lobby map image for Official game variants.
  
• Fixed incorrect Capture the Flag Rule Win Condition description text in game rules.
  CODcaster
  
  
• Enabled CodCaster for bots only matches.
  
• Fixed bug where the CodCaster could begin a match before all Players joined.
  
• Player list will now wrap when cycling through Players.
  
• Player names now appear with the correct colors when using custom team colors.
  
• Addressed several UI issues related to CODCasting Hardpoint matches.
  
• Minimap will now show when a Hardpoint is in a contested state.
  
• Flag Carrier indicator should now properly appear when CODCasting CTF matches.
  
• CODCasters can now see objective indicators in the Player List when a Player has an objective.
  
• Addressed issue where if a Player protected/banned multiple items, only the first item would display.
  
  Lobby Invites
  
  
• Addressed an issue where Players max party size would be set to 1 when going from a Multiplayer Lobby to a Zombies Lobby.
  
• Fixed a crash that occurred when accepting an invite during any cinematic.
  
• Addressed several issues related to Players being able to exceed the max party size in various situations.
  
• Resolved several bugs related to joining a session from outside of the game.
  
• Players can now send game invites while in Campaign.
  
  Challenges and Medals
  
  
• Fixed issue where unlocking the Cannibal head for Nomad from a Supply Drop displayed the wrong item.
  
• Fixed issue where images would not appear for some challenges in the After Action Report.
  
• Fixed issue for Collateral medal in Hardcore where it was occasionally incorrectly awarded for rapid sequential kills.
  
• Fixed bug where the Clutch medal was improperly being awarded if you killed the last Player on an enemy team.
  
• Addressed issue whereby grenade kills were not counting towards the Gung Ho Perk 3 challenge.
  
• Addressed issue where kills from a Hardened Sentry gun received in a Care Package were counting towards the Heavy Cover challenge.
  
• Corrected issue where Flak Jacket challenge was tracked in Arena even if the Player had not unlocked Flak Jacket in Public Matches.
  
• Addressed issues where the following challenges were not correctly being tracked:
  
  • Engineer Prestige
    
  • Now You See Me
    
  • Run and Gun
    
  • Blast Suppressor
    
  • Gunfighter
    
  • Secondary Gunfighter
    
  • Covering Fire
  
  
  Media Tab
  
  
• Fixed a crash in the Media Tab that occurred when a Player attempted to publish a Clip from a saved file.
  
  ZOMBIES
  
  General
  
  
• Daily Challenge feature added.
  
• Ready-Up functionality has returned to the Zombies lobby.
  
• Fixed an issue where Players were not able to achieve prestige master status.
  
• Fine-tuned weapon balance.
  
• Addressed issue where GobbleGum users infrequently consumed the wrong Players stock.
  
• Fixed issue where Players were being kicked from match in 4-Player split screen.
  
• Fixed issues where lightning effect wasnt playing on various weapons.
  
  Shadows of Evil
  
  
• Fine-tuned weapon balance.
  
• Addressed various exploits where Players were able to get out of the map.
  
• Fixed an issue around an Easter Egg quest that prevented a Player from accomplishing the quest.
  
• Fixed rare issue where Players were unable to start an Easter Egg if they obtained a specific gun.
  
• Increased visibility of LilArnie bottle.
  
• Addressed visual issue near Beast Mode altar in Canal District.
  
• Fixed bug where Players were able to pick up the sword while in beast mode.
  
• Addressed an exploit related to the Level 2 Sword charge meter not depleting correctly.
  
• Fixed issue where Players were able to purchase/pick up items while transforming back from Beast Mode to Human.
  
• Addressed bug where the Pop Shocks GobbleGum stayed active when a Player went into Beast Mode.
  
• Addressed issue where Players are unable to wall run after a host migration in the Pack-A-Punch Room.
  
• Fixed issue where Players could exploit Margwas from spawning in for the rest of the game.
  
  The Giant
  
  
• Addressed exploits in the Giant map where Players were able to leave play space near Animal Testing area.
  
• Fixed exploit in the Giant where the Player was able to get under the map near the Catwalk.
  
• Addressed issue where Player could become stuck on collision near the KRM wallbuy and power switch locations.
  
  Dead Ops Arcade 2
  
  
• Dead Ops Arcade 2 is now accessible from the Main Menu (BONUS).
  
• Dedicated Dead Ops Arcade 2 lobby added w/public match support.
  
• New Leaderboards for solo/2-Player/3-Player/4-Player.
  
• 4-Player Local support.
  
• Player guardians (Robots and Skeletons) are no longer collidable.
  
• Non-player entities should no longer trigger round exits.
  
• Fixed bug where upon death, Player would respawn with 1, 2 or 4 boosts. (2/4 depending on FATE)
  
• New Pickup added: Golden Egg, a rare post round 60-item spawn. The Golden Egg hatches into Extra Life pickup.
  
• Fate of Firepower upgrade: If granted this ability, all weapon pickups will start at Level 2(red);
• Default Permanent weapon is Level 2 Death Machine (red).
  
• Fate of Friendship upgrade: Players permanent weapon is the Level 3 LMG(purple).
  
• Fate of Favor upgrade: Golden chicken now only cycles through Level 3(purple) weapons;
• Golden Chicken lays up to 3 Golden Eggs after ceremonial dance.
  
• Addressed multiple bugs around invisible Shadow Man issue.
  
• Solo Player Anti-kiting logic.
  
• Addressed variety of issues around small window of possible death when exiting vehicle.
  
• Nerfed the amount of score increment given for direct damage to boss.
  
• Fixed issues around a small window of possible death at end of Redins Rally.
  
• Fix for zombies failing to path when Player is in VTOL.
  
• Fix for loosing ability to run fast if Player dies after Redins but was awarded the temporary Force upgrade.
  
• Sentry/Rocket turrets can no longer pickup items.
  
• Upon Death, gems now pop-out correctly and can be scavenged.
  
• Umbrella pickup now properly drops skulls.
  
• Fix for Room of Fate progression break if Player captures a falling Fate rock before all others have landed.
  
• Fix for Player controls not being mapped correctly when Joining in Progress on a game that is currently First-Person mode.
  
• Room of Judgment logic changed to factor in skill and remove the random nature, a Player will always be rewarded.
  
  CAMPAIGN
  
  Challenges
  
  
• Resolved an issue that occasionally prevents completed accolades from registering after finishing a level. This would have prevented Players from achieving the Combat Distinction and Campaign Master challenges.

Patch Notes: PS4/XB1/PC December 14th[/b]

This update includes: a Quick Join feature in menus to let you join your friends that are also online, see items that you have recently acquired from the Black Market, burn duplicate items from the Black Market for more Cryptokeys, save custom game settings, updates to Arena, and added three brand new secondary special weapons, which can be unlocked via earning in the Black Market: the wrench, the butterfly knife, and the brass knuckles.

Global

Introducing COD Points


• Introduction of COD Points currency. COD Points (CP) are now available for purchase through the in-game Store. COD Points are an in-game currency that can be used to obtain Rare Supply Drops in the Multiplayer Black Market and Liquid Divinium for use in Dr. Montys Factory in Zombies. As a bonus to get started, all players will be awarded 200 COD Points, which can be used right away!


Extra Slots Pack Now Available


• Extra Slots Pack increases the number of customizable Create-A-Class slots to 10 sets of slots, and significantly expands media storage and showcase storage by more than 3 times the number of slots for Emblems, Paintjobs, Gunsmith Variants, Screenshots, Films, and Custom Games.
  Players can now purchase the Extra Slots Pack using COD Points. In Create-A-Class, simply cycle through the new Class Sets menu to gain access to the option to purchase.


C.O.D.E. Warriors Personalization Pack


• The C.O.D.E. Warriors Personalization Pack includes 3 reticles, Calling Card and custom weapon camo. All profits from the Personalization Pack sales will go towards the Call of Duty Endowments support for organizations that prepare veterans to reenter the job market. Offer only available in select regions.


Multiplayer

Black Market

Recently Acquired


• Players are now able to review the last 25 unique items received through the Black Market.
  
• Items are tagged with a timestamp and duplicate items are noted.


Burn Duplicates


• Players are able to burn all duplicate Black Market Contraband in exchange for Cryptokeys. More Cryptokeys are rewarded for exchanging duplicates of higher rarities.


Trade Again


• Players are now able to exchange COD Points or Cryptokeys directly from the Supply Drop results screen without having to go back to the Black Market dealer. Simply highlight and select the option to the left of the item rewards under the Trade Again label.


Black Market in Game Lobbies


• Players are now able to access the Black Market from Multiplayer game lobbies, allowing players to exchange COD Points or Cryptokeys for Supply Drops before and after matches.
  
• If Players are in the process of opening a Supply Drop as a match begins, the menu screen will close but content is still awarded. Players can view items earned through Supply Drops from the Recently Acquired menu option in the Black Market.


Rare Supply Drop Tuning




• As always, Rare Supply Drops guarantee at least one Rare or better item.
  
• Opening a Rare Supply Drop now has slightly better odds of receiving Legendary and Epic items than the equivalent of opening three Common Supply Drops.
  
• Guaranteed to receive a bonus reward with each Rare Supply Drop.
  
• Rare Supply Drops now guarantee at least one item related to Specialists or Weapons including the following:


Specialists

• Specialist Themes [Rare, Legendary, Epic]
  
• Taunts [Legendary]
  
• Gestures [Rare]

Weapons

• Melee Weapons [Legendary]
  
• Cosmetic Attachment Variants [Legendary]
  
• Reticles [Rare]
  
• Camos [Legendary, Epic]

New Melee Weapons

• Players have a chance of acquiring the following Legendary melee weapons from Supply Drops:
  
  • Butterfly Knife
    
  • Wrench
    
  • Brass Knuckles
  
  
  Theater
  
  
  • Theater editing suite added. This includes the following modes:
  
  
  Basic
  
  
  • Create shot using the basic replay functionality.
    
  • Screenshot functionality has been added.
  
  
  Director
  
  
  • Create epic shot using animated dolly camera.
  
  
  Object Link
  
  
  • Attach the camera to Scorestreaks, Lethals, and Tacticals.
  
  
  Timeline Editor
  
  
  
  • Add dynamic lights to the map to enhance your shot.
  
  
  Highlight Reel
  
  
  • An auto-generated clip based off of the players recent games.
  
  
  General
  
  
• Quick Join option added to the Multiplayer Main Menu. This allows Players to party-up with any eligible Players on their Friends List who are currently playing Black Ops III.
  
• Multiplayer Music option in the Audio menu now allows players to preview music samples and change the music heard when playing Multiplayer.
  
• Custom Games functionality has been expanded. Support has been added for official
• Custom Game Variants as well as saving Custom Games.
  
• Fixed an error that would occasionally occur when returning to the Multiplayer Lobby after completing a match or entering/exiting the Arena Lobby.
  
• Fix for slow game load on some machines when vsync is enabled PC only
  
• Performance optimizations PC only
  
• Various bug fixes PC only
  
  General Gameplay
  
  
• XP earn rate increased for Team Deathmatch, Search & Destroy, Capture the Flag, Safeguard, Demolition, and Free-For-All.
  
• Increased rate at which Cryptokeys are earned.
  
• Players no longer get points for killing teammates with the Satellite Drone in Uplink, when Friendly-Fire is enabled in Custom Games.
  
• Players will no longer spawn at the same point in Free-For-All if there are more than 8 players in a Custom Match.
  
• Fixed an issue where the tinted full screen effect would remain after the player had exited the Hardened Sentry.
  
• Improved the Dart Scorestreaks ability to lock onto enemy targets.
  
• Fixed a start spawn issue with Free-For-All where waiting to select a class could spawn the Player behind other Players.
  
• Improved enemy spawns during Gun Game and Free-For-All.
  
• Players who join a Free-For-All or Gun Game match in-progress will not have a loss recorded if they do not place in the Top 3.
  
• Addressed an issue where Players would get disconnected from Gun Game if they joined a match in-progress.
  
• Players will now be kicked for inactivity if idling in Gun Game.
  
  Specialists
  
  General
  
  
  • Reduced Specialist earn rate over time in objective game modes.
  
  
  Reaper
  
  
  • Scythe
  
  
  • Reduced earn rate.
  
  
  Create-A-Class
  
  General
  
  
  • When entering Weapon Prestige with a MAX level weapon that is equipped in Custom Classes, the Attachments now properly get reset.
  
  
  Submachine Guns
  
  Kuda
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
  
  
  Weevil
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
  
  
  Razorback
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
    
  • Increased damage range.
  
  
  Vesper
  
  • Reduced damage range.
  
  
  VMP
  
  
  • Reduced aim down sight speed.
    
  • Reduced hip fire accuracy.
  
  
  
• Assault Rifles
  
  KN-44
  
  
• Increased recoil control.
  
  HVK-30
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
  
  
  ICR-1
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
    
  • Reduced hip fire accuracy.
    
  • Fixed an issue with the reload animation when a certain magazine was equipped.
  
  
  Man-O-War
  
  
  
  • Increased recoil control.
  
  
  XR-2
  
  
  • Reduced movement speed.
  
  
  M8A7
  
  
  • Reduced fire rate.
  
  
  
• Shotguns
  
  KRM-262
  
  
  • Increased damage, it will now be a maximum 2 shot kill.
  
  
  205 Brecci
  
  
  • Increased damage range.
  
  
  Haymaker 12
  
  
  • Increased damage range.
  
  
  
• Light Machine Guns
  
  Dingo
  
  
  • Increased movement speed while firing.
    
  • Increased recoil control.
  
  
  48 Dredge
  
  
  • Reduced fire rate.
  
  
  Pistols
  
  MR6
  
  
  • Increased movement speed.
  
  
  RK5
  
  
  • Increased movement speed.
    
  • Reduced damaged range.
  
  
  L-CAR 9
  
  
  • Increased movement speed.
    
  • Reduced damage.
    
  • Reduced hip fire accuracy.
  
  
  
• Special
  
  
  • In-game melee weapon flourish and inspect animations added.
    Flourish animations can be triggered by pressing the Use/Reload button with any melee weapon equipped.
    
  • Inspect animations can be triggered by pressing and holding the ADS button with any melee weapon equipped.
  
  
  
• Attachments
  
  Suppressor
  
  
  • Increased damage range.
  
  
  Laser Sight
  
  
  • Increased hip fire accuracy on Assault Rifles and Light Machine Guns.
  
  
  Fast Mags
  
  
  • Increased reload speed.
  
  
  Rapid Fire
  
  
  • Changed to increase the fire rate and not the burst delay on burst weapons.
  
  
  Dual Wield
  
  
  • Reduced movement speed.
    
  • Reduced switch weapon speed.
  
  
  
• Equipment
  
  Concussion
  
  
  • Reduced stun time.
  
  
  
• Perks
  
  Overclock
  
  
  • Increased earn rate.
  
  
  Ante Up
  
  
  • Increased starting bonus toward Scorestreaks.
  
  
  Hard Wired
  
  
  • Increased effectiveness against enemies who have Sixth Sense equipped.
  
  
  Scorestreaks
  
  General
  
  
  • Aerial Scorestreaks must be within a minimum distance from the map before locking onto them with a Launcher.
  
  
  HC-XD
  
  
  • Increased explosive damage.
  
  
  UAV
  
  
  • Increased base health.
  
  
  Counter-UAV
  
  
  • Increased base health.
  
  
  Dart
  
  
  • Increased explosive damage for collision explosion.
    
  • Reduced minimum speed.
    
  • Handling tuning.
    
  • Fixed an issue where the Dart was not locking onto enemy players.
  
  
  Lightning Strike
  
  
  • Increased speed of payload delivery after target selection.
  
  
  Hellstorm
  
  
  
  • Increased explosive damage of cluster bomblets
  .
  
  Cerebus
  
  
  • Increased missiles required to destroy by 1.
    
  • Increased EMP Grenades required to destroy by 1.
  
  
  Rolling Thunder
  
  
  • Increased explosive radius per drone.
    
  • Increased explosive damage per drone.
    
  • Increased health per drone.
    
  • Added 4 pairs of drones.
  
  
  Talon
  
  
  • Increased damage when AI controlled.
  
  
  Wraith
  
  
  • Increased base health.
    
  • Fixed an issue where the Flak Drone would not intercept incoming missiles.
  
  
  R.A.P.S.
  
  
  • Increased missiles required to destroy Deploy Ship by 1.
    
  • Increased health per drone.
    
  • Increased explosive damage per drone.
  
  
  G.I. Unit
  
  
  • Increased number of War Machine hits required to destroy.
    
  • Increased duration of G.I. Unit.
    
  • Increased recovery speed when stunned by an EMP grenade.
  
  
  Mothership
  
  
  • Increased missiles required to destroy by 2.
    
  • Increased explosive bullet damage for owner turret.
    
  • Increased projectile speed of missiles for owner turret.
  
  
  Maps
  
  Hunted
  
  
  • Addressed an exploit where players were able to mantle to an unintended area on top of a waterfall.
  
  
  Aquarium
  
  
  • Fixed an exploit where players were able to mantle and reach a non-playable area.
  
  
  Combine
  
  
  • Changing Hardpoint rotation for gameplay balancing.
  
  
  NUK3TOWN
  
  
  • Fixed an exploit involving the Dart Scorestreak and one of the building walls.
  
  
  Evac
  
  
  • Fixed an exploit where players were able to contest the center Hardpoint from outside the Hardpoint boundaries.
  
  
  Arena
  
  
• Adding Power Rating when reaching Arena Masters rank.
  
• Added support for displaying restricted item warnings.
  
• Addressed an issue where players were able to ban or protect multiple items.
  
• Leaving any time after ban/protect or draft in Pro-Series will result with the player losing a star.
  
• Leaving before the match ends in Moshpit will count as a loss and the player will lose a star.
  
• If the player has 0 stars for their current rank, they will not lose any stars. This applies to Pro-Series and Moshpit.
  
• If the Player completes a match with a win/loss/draw, the correct stars are now awarded.
  
• Players now properly receive losses when playing Search & Destroy in Arena.
  
  CODcaster
  
  
• Kill Feed colors will no longer swap when a CODcaster switches between players on opposing teams.
  
• Fixed an issue where teams would occasionally be swapped on the Round Win and Game Win screens.
  
• Addressed an issue in Uplink where the Satellite Drone would show an incorrect Away tag when switching to the other teams perspective.
  
• Fixed issues with incorrect team coloring on the minimap.
  
• Outcome will now show the winning teams name.
  
• Death icons will now be colored by team.
  
• CODcaster will no longer be affected by EMP grenades.
  
• CODcaster will now show clantags.
  
  
  Challenges
  
  
• Fixed an issue where Concussion Grenades, Flashbang Grenades, and Trip Mines werent properly getting tracked for Challenges.
  Updated Challenges for new Black Market melee weapons.
  
  My Showcase
  
  
• File-share support added for Custom Games, Screenshots, and Edited Films.
  
  
  Zombies
  
  Dr. Montys Factory
  
  
• Be sure to check out Dr. Montys Factory in the Zombies game mode lobby. You can use your vials of Liquid Divinium earned in Zombies mode to create GobbleGums by placing vials in the vats. GobbleGums are one-time use perks for Zombies mode and come in multiple rarities which have varying effects on your Zombies match. Use one vial to create one GobbleGum or experiment with two or three vials at a time for more GobbleGums and better odds at getting a Rare Mega GobbleGum, an Ultra-Rare Mega GobbleGum or a Special Sphere!
  
  General
  
  
• Addressed an issue with Weapon Kits when reaching Prestige in Zombies.
  
  Shadows of Evil
  
  
• Addressed exploits in the Shadows of Evil map.
  
• Addressed various areas where zombies would not path to players.
  
• The Dark Ops challenges should now unlock properly when reaching Prestige and completing the final Easter Egg.
  
• Fixed an issue involving an active Level 2 Ghost Sword and the KN-44 wall-buy in the Footlight District.
  
  The Giant
  
  
• Addressed exploits in The Giant map.
  
• Addressed various areas where zombies would not path to players.
  
  
  Campaign
  
  General
  
  
• Addressed split screen issues and general bugs.
  
  Nightmares
  
  General
  
  
• Nightmares will be unlocked for all players by default and will be selectable from the main menu, listed below Zombies.
  
• Addressed split screen issues and general bugs.

Patch Notes: PS4/XB1 November 19th

MULTIPLAYER

General

• Leaderboards enabled in the Barracks.
  
• Players are now awarded Cryptokeys in Arena and Public matches, after playing consecutive matches in the same playlist.
  
• Team balancing in Arena and Public Matches has been improved to more consistently maintain even teams.
  
• Fixed a UI error when entering Prestige in the Multiplayer Frontend menus.
  
• Addressed a UI error in Fileshare when selecting an empty tab.
  
• Addressed an issue where hosts were able to leave as soon as the game began.
  
• Fixed an issue where white boxes were appearing for Custom Classes in Create-A-Class.
  
  General Gameplay
  
  
• Addressed a case where Scorestreak kills were counting toward Specialist kills for
• Challenge completion.
  
• Fixed an issue where Players could have attachments which should be locked after prestiging weapons.
  
• Players are now prevented from spawning at the same spawn point when there are high Player counts in Free-For-All and Gun Game.
  
• Addressed a case where Players were able to spawn in after the match time expired.
  
• Search & Destroy kill elimination has been changed from 250 XP to 500 XP.
  
• The Cerebus Scorestreak can no longer be destroyed by a friendly teammates Power Core Scorestreak.
  
• The Mothership Scorestreak will no longer count toward the Hard Counter challenge.
  
• Fixed an issue where Players were randomly receiving online error messages while in matches or in menus.
  
  Specialists
  
  General
  
  
  • Specialist Weapons and Abilities now charge at a reduced rate over time in Objective modes.
    
  • Corrected text descriptions for Specialist weapon multi-kills which unlock Specialist Epic.
  
  
  Outrider
  
  
  • Vision Pulse ability recharge speed has been slightly reduced.
  
  
  Nomad
  
  
  • Fixed an issue with the unlock requirements for the 9th helmet.
    
  • Rejack ability recharge speed has been slightly increased.
    
  • H.I.V.E. trigger radius slightly reduced.
  
  
  Reaper
  
  
  • Scythe has had its ammo reduced from 200 to 160.
    
  • Firebreak
    
  • Heat Wave ability recharge speed has been slightly increased.
  
  
  Weapons
  
  General
  
  
  • Longshot distance settings updated for each weapon class.
    
  • Fixed an issue where some damage from shotguns was getting reduced when the Long
  • Barrel attachment was equipped.
    
  • Fixed Launchers not earning weapon XP for destroying vehicles.
    
  • Quickdraw ADS speed bonus for LMGs slightly reduced.
  
  
  Submachine Guns
  
  VMP
  
  
  • ADS time slightly increased to match other SMGs.
    
  • Hip fire spread slightly increased to match other SMGs.
  
  
  Pharo
  
  
  • Close damage range slightly reduced.
    
  • Razorback
    
  • Damage range increased.
  
  
  Assault Rifles
  
  KN-44
  
  
  • Fixed the ADS view for the ironsights, when a Clan Tag or Kill Counter is attached to the weapon.
  
  
  XR-2
  
  
  • Hip fire spread increased to match other Assault Rifles.
    Minor tweak to the fire rate.
  
  
  HVK-30
  
  
  • Increased ability to control recoil.
  
  
  ICR-1
  
  
  • Fixed an animation issue when the weapon had the Varix 3 Optic and Suppressor attached.
  
  
  M8A7
  
  
  • Fire rate increased.
    
  • Fixed an issue with the ironsights when the Kill Counter was attached.
  
  
  Shotguns
  
  KRM-262
  
  
  • Increased lethal range.
  
  
  Haymaker 12
  
  
  • Fire rate and damage range slightly reduced.
  
  
  Argus
  
  
  • ADS time increased.
    
  • Close range damage increased.
  
  
  Light Machine Guns
  
  BRM
  
  
  • ADS speed slightly reduced.
  
  
  Dingo
  
  
  • Increased ability to control recoil.
  
  
  Gorgon
  
  
  • Clip size reduced from 50 to 40.
    
  • ADS time has been slowed down.
    
  • No longer deals extra damage to vehicles without FMJ.
    
  • Increased recoil.
    
  • Increased hip-fire spread.
  
  
  48 Dredge
  
  
  • Fixed magazine count on Extended Mag. This was previously ending on 1 bullet, then playing a 6-round burst audio when the last bullet was fired.
    
  • Slightly increased the ADS time.
  
  
  Pistols
  
  L-CAR 9
  
  
  • Close damage range slightly reduced.
  
  
  Equipment
  
  Thermite
  
  
  • Damage rate reduced. Now takes longer to be killed by Thermite.
  
  
  Arena
  
  
  • Players now prevented from joining a post-match lobby.
    
  • All banned items are now correctly being restricted while in-game.
  
  
  Challenges
  
  
  • Addressed issues with Hard Counter, Actionable Intel, Ante Up, Fast Earner, Bypassed Security, Hard Counter, Destroyer, Defender, Assault, Steady Aim, and Focused Challenges. These should now unlock and track progress correctly.
  
  
  Medals
  
  
  • Medals will all display in their respective sorted category in the Medals section of the Barracks.
    
  • Fixed issues for the Tag and Bag, Surprise Attack, GI Unit Kill, and Silent Killer
  • Medals not populating in the Barrs.
    
  • Fixed issues with the Youre Done and Shut Down medals. These will now be awarded correy.
    
  • The extraneous Secure Point Medal displayed in the Medals section has been removed.
  
  
  MAPS
  
  Exodus
  
  
  • Fixed an exploit where Players were able to mantle into an unintended area of one of the buildings.
  
  
  Fringe
  
  
  • Fixed an issue where Players were able to mantle into an unplayable space in Fringe.
  
  
  Nuk3town
  
  
  • Addressed an exploit spot involving a wall of one of the buildings.
    
  • Improved Cerebus Scorestreaks pathing on the 2nd floor of the houses.
    
  • Addressed an issue where Players were able to stand outside of the map boundaries.
    Players are no longer able to shoot through a wall on the 2nd floor of one of the buildings.
    
  • Fixed an exploit where users were able to stand on a ledge under one of the 2nd floor windows.
    
  • Players can no longer wedge themselves in between a tower and one of the high walls.
    
  • Fixed an issue with dead player models outside the white fenced area.
    
  • The Safeguard robot will no longer get stuck outside the North Garage, when attempting to path toward the North Goal.
    
  • Fixed 2 exploits where the player could see into the spawns, as well as shoot players through glass.
    
  • Fixed an issue with max number of bots during Free-For-All or Team Deathmatch.
  
  
  ZOMBIES
  
  
• Addressed exploits in the Shadows of Evil and The Giant maps.
  
• Fixed a matchmaking issue where players were able to enter lobbies when they were already full.
  
• Addressed various areas where zombies would not path to players.
  
• Players will now be rewarded with a Dark Ops calling card when they Prestige.
  
  CAMPAIGN
  
  
• Player can now equip custom Paintjobs in the Armory in the Campaign Safehouses.
  
• Players can now use the Weapon Builder to access Gunsmith and Paintshop in the
• Campaign Safehouses.
  
• Addressed stability issues.