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Patch Notes

Every balance change, fix, and update — fully documented.

5 PATCHES
Latest

Assault Rifles

  • XM4 — base damage reduced from 28 to 26 at medium range
  • XM4 — ADS time improved by 12ms across all stocks
  • Model L — headshot multiplier increased from 1.4x to 1.55x
  • Model L — magazine capacity increased to 30 (base)
  • AK-74 — recoil pattern adjusted; now pulls slightly left on burst
  • Ames 85 — fire rate increased by 6%; now competitive in short-range engagements
  • AMES 85 — Sprint-to-Fire time reduced by 15ms

SMGs

  • C9 — near-range damage reduced from 34 to 30 to address TTK dominance
  • C9 — Akimbo variant nerfed: damage falloff starts 0.5m closer
  • KSV — base mag increased from 20 to 25 rounds
  • KSV — vertical recoil reduced by 8%
  • Jackal PDW — introduced to ground loot; available in all modes
  • Jackal PDW — fire rate: 900 RPM, damage: 26/22/18 (close/mid/far)

Snipers & Marksmen

  • LR 7.62 — bolt cycle time reduced by 80ms
  • LR 7.62 — scope glint reduced at distances under 40m
  • Krig C — semi-auto mode added as unlock at weapon level 14
  • MCW 6.8 — upper body multiplier increased from 1.1x to 1.2x

Maps & Modes

  • New Map: Quarry — mid-sized industrial 6v6 map with vertical gameplay
  • New Map: Safehold — close-quarters indoor facility, fast-paced engagements
  • Domination: flag capture time reduced from 5s to 4s on Safehold
  • Hardpoint: rotation intervals adjusted on Quarry to reduce spawn flipping
  • Search & Destroy: post-plant movement penalty removed

Scorestreaks & Perks

  • UAV cost increased from 500 to 550 score
  • Attack Helicopter health reduced by 15% in all modes except HC
  • Trophy System — now blocks a maximum of 3 explosives (down from 4)
  • Perk: Ghost — now requires Assassin as prerequisite at Prestige 3
  • Perk: Double Time — tactical sprint duration increased by 0.4s
  • Perk: Scavenger — now replenishes equipment charges as well as ammo

Ranked Play

  • New SR cap for Iridescent tier raised from 15,000 to 20,000
  • Top 250 leaderboard now visible in-game from the Ranked hub
  • Loss forgiveness no longer applies to disconnect leaves
  • CDL Hardpoint rotation order updated to match current pro playlist
  • Win streak bonus increased: +50 SR per match at 5+ win streak
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Update Stats

Total Patches
5
Warzone Updates
1
Multiplayer Updates
2
Zombies Updates
2
Most Recent
S02

Black Ops 7 — Season 02 Multiplayer & Weapon Tuning

Season 02 brings sweeping weapon rebalancing across ARs and SMGs, two new 6v6 maps, and a rework of the Scorestreak economy. Ranked Play also receives new skill tier adjustments.

MP12 DAYS AGO