Call of Duty®: Black Ops III news & patch notes

Update 28 is now live!

Zombies

The RPK has been added to the Mystery Box in the following maps.
• The Giant
• Der Eisendrache
• Gorod Krovi
• All Zombies Chronicles Maps

Update 27 is now live!

GLOBAL

General

• General Stability Updates.
• Security Update.
• Fixed an issue where some downloadable Multiplayer and Zombies maps were not playable offline.

GLOBAL

Maps

• Redwood Snow
  • Fixed miscellaneous collision issues and exploitable locations.

Game Modes

• Infected
  • Fixed an issue where the end of game victory banner displayed the wrong color.

ZOMBIES

General

• A la carte Zombies DLC maps are now available to purchase in the Steam Store.

GobbleGums

• The Whimsical GobbleGums Projectile Vomiting and Newtonian Negation will be available to owners of the a la carte Gorod Krovi and Revelations maps, respectively.

This patch contains fixes for Mod Tools and a security update.

GLOBAL

General

• Fixed an issue with building and running mods/maps with Mod Tools.
• Resolved a compatibility issue with previously published Mods.
• Updated security.

This patch contains fixes for Mod Tools and a security update.

GLOBAL

General

• Fixed an issue with building and running mods/maps with Mod Tools.
• Resolved a compatibility issue with previously published Mods.
• Updated security.

Update 26 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, optimizations, and a security update

GLOBAL

General

• General performance updates.
• Updated security.

MULTIPLAYER

Infected (New Game Mode)

• At the start of a match, one player is randomly chosen as the first infected whose goal is to infect the other players. Once downed, players respawn as infected, slowly increasing the size of the horde. Infect all players, or survive until time runs out to win.

Redwood Snow (New Map)

Enter the snowcapped landscape of Redwood Snow to experience something colder from the map you know and love.

Update 26 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, optimizations, and a security update

GLOBAL

General

• General performance updates.
• Updated security.

MULTIPLAYER

Infected (New Game Mode)

• At the start of a match, one player is randomly chosen as the first infected whose goal is to infect the other players. Once downed, players respawn as infected, slowly increasing the size of the horde. Infect all players, or survive until time runs out to win.

Redwood Snow (New Map)

Enter the snowcapped landscape of Redwood Snow to experience something colder from the map you know and love.

Black Ops 3 PC: For a Limited Time

Play all MP DLC for FREE

2XP on MP DLC you own

2XP on ALL MP maps for Season Pass owners For the Holiday Season, all Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Starter Pack owners will get to enjoy all of the Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE. During the Trial Period, DLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own. Season Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every MP match! To participate, please ensure that you have downloaded the Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack

Black Ops 3 PC: For a Limited Time

Play all MP DLC for FREE

2XP on MP DLC you own

2XP on ALL MP maps for Season Pass owners For the Holiday Season, all Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Starter Pack owners will get to enjoy all of the Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE. During the Trial Period, DLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own. Season Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every MP match! To participate, please ensure that you have downloaded the Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack

Update 25 is now live! This patch features a weapon balance, bug fixes, optimizations, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• General stability improvements across various game types.
• Security update.

Weapon Tuning

• XMC
  • Reduced reload speed.
  • Reduced bullet penetration.
  • Reduced ADS idle time after firing.
  • Reduced 3-hit and 5-hit kill ranges.
• VMP
  • Reduced ADS bullet spread accuracy.
  • Reduced ADS recoil stability.
  • Reduced bullet penetration.
  • Reduced reload speeds.
• HG 40
  • Improved 3-hit and 4-hit kill ranges.
• ICR-1
  • Improved recoil reduction.
  • Improved 1-hit kill range in Hardcore.
  • Slight increase in damage to improve odds at a headshot kill.
  • Improved 4-hit kill range.
  • Improved sprint out speed.
  • Improved standing hip spread.
• Galil
  • Improved reload speed.
  • Improved ADS transition speed.
• FFAR
  • Improved reload speed.
  • Improved sprint in and sprint out speeds.
  • Improved ADS recoil.
• R70 Ajax
  • Improved bullet penetration.
  • Improved ADS transition speed.
  • improved ADS recoil.
• MX Garand
  • Improved fire rate.

Maps

• Addressed various exploitable locations in Citadel and Redwood.

ZOMBIES

General

• Fixed several exploits across various maps.

Update 25 is now live! This patch features a weapon balance, bug fixes, optimizations, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• General stability improvements across various game types.
• Security update.

Weapon Tuning

• XMC
  • Reduced reload speed.
  • Reduced bullet penetration.
  • Reduced ADS idle time after firing.
  • Reduced 3-hit and 5-hit kill ranges.
• VMP
  • Reduced ADS bullet spread accuracy.
  • Reduced ADS recoil stability.
  • Reduced bullet penetration.
  • Reduced reload speeds.
• HG 40
  • Improved 3-hit and 4-hit kill ranges.
• ICR-1
  • Improved recoil reduction.
  • Improved 1-hit kill range in Hardcore.
  • Slight increase in damage to improve odds at a headshot kill.
  • Improved 4-hit kill range.
  • Improved sprint out speed.
  • Improved standing hip spread.
• Galil
  • Improved reload speed.
  • Improved ADS transition speed.
• FFAR
  • Improved reload speed.
  • Improved sprint in and sprint out speeds.
  • Improved ADS recoil.
• R70 Ajax
  • Improved bullet penetration.
  • Improved ADS transition speed.
  • improved ADS recoil.
• MX Garand
  • Improved fire rate.

Maps

• Addressed various exploitable locations in Citadel and Redwood.

ZOMBIES

General

• Fixed several exploits across various maps.

Update 24.1 is now live!

General

• Security Update.
• Stability and compatibility improvements.

Multiplayer

• Addressed an issue that could cause players to crash to desktop at the end of a match.

Update 24.1 is now live!

General

• Security Update.
• Stability and compatibility improvements.

Multiplayer

• Addressed an issue that could cause players to crash to desktop at the end of a match.

Update 24 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, bug fixes, optimizations, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• General Stability Improvements.
• Security Update.

Black Market

• Addressed an issue with the Black Market menu, where items were overlapping when scrolling

In-Game

• Fixed an issue with Weapon attachment icons not appearing correctly for Loadouts during a match

Weapons

• KVK 99m:
  • Firing sounds will now properly be silenced when using both the Rapid Fire and Suppressor attachments.
  • Increased the 3-hit kill range with the Long Barrel attachment.
• MAX-GL:
  Increased effectiveness versus UAV’s, Counter-UAV’s, and Care Packages.

Maps:

• Breach:
  • Addressed multiple exploits where Players were able to access unintended areas of the map.
• Hunted:
  • Scorestreak tablet now properly displays mini-map.

ZOMBIES

General

• Addressed various exploits across all maps.

Origins

• Resolved a crash that could occur during round transitions.
• Addressed an issue where the Panzersoldat would not take damage from the Fire Staff.
• Fixed an issue that caused the Panzersoldat to spawn in unopened areas of the map.

Update 24 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, bug fixes, optimizations, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• General Stability Improvements.
• Security Update.

Black Market

• Addressed an issue with the Black Market menu, where items were overlapping when scrolling

In-Game

• Fixed an issue with Weapon attachment icons not appearing correctly for Loadouts during a match

Weapons

• KVK 99m:
  • Firing sounds will now properly be silenced when using both the Rapid Fire and Suppressor attachments.
  • Increased the 3-hit kill range with the Long Barrel attachment.
• MAX-GL:
  Increased effectiveness versus UAV’s, Counter-UAV’s, and Care Packages.

Maps:

• Breach:
  • Addressed multiple exploits where Players were able to access unintended areas of the map.
• Hunted:
  • Scorestreak tablet now properly displays mini-map.

ZOMBIES

General

• Addressed various exploits across all maps.

Origins

• Resolved a crash that could occur during round transitions.
• Addressed an issue where the Panzersoldat would not take damage from the Fire Staff.
• Fixed an issue that caused the Panzersoldat to spawn in unopened areas of the map.

Global

General
• General Stability Improvements
• Security Update

Zombies

Global
• Added the M1911 and AK74-U to Zombies Chronicles
• Updated wall buys in specific maps with the stg-44 and mp40
• Fixed a bug that would cause a player’s screen to shake when another player fired the Mark II
• Fixed an issue where “Turned” zombies would continue to display bullet impacts and play bullet impact sound effects
• Fixed an issue where the magic box would stop functioning after a fire sale
• Addressed various exploits across all maps
• Fixed various collision and pathing issues
Revelations
• Fixed an issue where players were downed immediately after teleporting into the Dark Arena
Moon
• Increased the volume of the excavator voice over audio
• Fixed an issue where players can get launched into the air after walking off a gravity lift
• Fixed various bugs that would occur if the player was in Area 51 during the rocket launch sequence
• Various hacker tool bug fixes
• Fixed an issue that would cause lighting to stream in slowly after teleporting from Area 51
• Fixed a bug where the Gersh device would not function in certain areas of the map
Shi No Numa
• Fixed an issue where flogger kills were not counting towards the Trapeze Artist challenge
Origins
• Balanced the Panzersoldat's health
• Fixed an issue where the Panzersoldat could get stuck inside walls
• Fixed various Panzersoldat pathing issues and bugs
• Fixed an issue where players could take damage after being stomped by the robot while wearing the golden helmet
• Fixed an issue where players were getting downed by the robot while in the trenches
• Fixed various Elemental Staff bugs and exploits
• Fixed Templar pathing issues
• Fixed an issue where the robot hatch would fail to open after being hit
• Fixed an issue where all perk machines would stop functioning after a generator had been recaptured
• Reduced buyable door prices in the starting area while playing online solo games
• Players will receive a double points powerup after capturing the first generator while playing in solo games

Global

General
• General Stability Improvements
• Security Update

Zombies

Global
• Added the M1911 and AK74-U to Zombies Chronicles
• Updated wall buys in specific maps with the stg-44 and mp40
• Fixed a bug that would cause a player’s screen to shake when another player fired the Mark II
• Fixed an issue where “Turned” zombies would continue to display bullet impacts and play bullet impact sound effects
• Fixed an issue where the magic box would stop functioning after a fire sale
• Addressed various exploits across all maps
• Fixed various collision and pathing issues
Revelations
• Fixed an issue where players were downed immediately after teleporting into the Dark Arena
Moon
• Increased the volume of the excavator voice over audio
• Fixed an issue where players can get launched into the air after walking off a gravity lift
• Fixed various bugs that would occur if the player was in Area 51 during the rocket launch sequence
• Various hacker tool bug fixes
• Fixed an issue that would cause lighting to stream in slowly after teleporting from Area 51
• Fixed a bug where the Gersh device would not function in certain areas of the map
Shi No Numa
• Fixed an issue where flogger kills were not counting towards the Trapeze Artist challenge
Origins
• Balanced the Panzersoldat's health
• Fixed an issue where the Panzersoldat could get stuck inside walls
• Fixed various Panzersoldat pathing issues and bugs
• Fixed an issue where players could take damage after being stomped by the robot while wearing the golden helmet
• Fixed an issue where players were getting downed by the robot while in the trenches
• Fixed various Elemental Staff bugs and exploits
• Fixed Templar pathing issues
• Fixed an issue where the robot hatch would fail to open after being hit
• Fixed an issue where all perk machines would stop functioning after a generator had been recaptured
• Reduced buyable door prices in the starting area while playing online solo games
• Players will receive a double points powerup after capturing the first generator while playing in solo games

Multiplayer

General
• Players who opted out of the free MP DLC Trial will no longer get placed in DLC lobbies when matchmaking in the Core and Hardcore playlists.

Multiplayer

General
• Players who opted out of the free MP DLC Trial will no longer get placed in DLC lobbies when matchmaking in the Core and Hardcore playlists.

MULTIPLAYER

General

• This update addresses a number of performance and security issues.
• Added measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals.

MULTIPLAYER

General

• This update addresses a number of performance and security issues.
• Added measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals.

Black Ops 3 PC: Starting May 30 for 30 days

Play all MP DLC for FREE

2XP on MP DLC you own

2XP on ALL MP maps for Season Pass owners For 30 days, all Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Starter Pack owners will get to enjoy all of the Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE. During the 30 day trial, DLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own. Season Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every MP match! Cheers! -pcdev- The Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack will download automatically. Click here to opt out: http://steamcommunity.com/games/311210/announcements/detail/1263669329109260630

Black Ops 3 PC: Starting May 30 for 30 days

Play all MP DLC for FREE

2XP on MP DLC you own

2XP on ALL MP maps for Season Pass owners For 30 days, all Black Ops 3 and Black Ops 3 Multiplayer Starter Pack owners will get to enjoy all of the Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE. During the 30 day trial, DLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own. Season Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every MP match! Cheers! -pcdev- The Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack will download automatically. Click here to opt out: http://steamcommunity.com/games/311210/announcements/detail/1263669329109260630

After the Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack goes live on May 30th, Player can opt out of the trial by following these steps: 1) In the Steam Client, select the Library dropdown and select Games. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/100237f5b749ef0f51675af48a8eb039d6b2425b.jpg 2) In the Games section, select "Call of Duty: Black Ops III". http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/31e4be76a0f09a729c9bae28bd481f284bd917ea.jpg 3) In the DLC section uncheck the checkbox of “Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack” to opt out of BO3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack. Note: Unchecking the BO3 MP DLC Trial Pack will uninstall the DLC maps that the Player does not own. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/0de860d54513b3cb93f0631864d6bd9a3de7442b.jpg

After the Call of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack goes live on May 30th, Player can opt out of the trial by following these steps: 1) In the Steam Client, select the Library dropdown and select Games. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/100237f5b749ef0f51675af48a8eb039d6b2425b.jpg 2) In the Games section, select "Call of Duty: Black Ops III". http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/31e4be76a0f09a729c9bae28bd481f284bd917ea.jpg 3) In the DLC section uncheck the checkbox of “Call of Duty: Black Ops III – Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack” to opt out of BO3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack. Note: Unchecking the BO3 MP DLC Trial Pack will uninstall the DLC maps that the Player does not own. http://cdn.edgecast.steamstatic.com/steamcommunity/public/images/clans/8597930/0de860d54513b3cb93f0631864d6bd9a3de7442b.jpg

Update 21 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, bug fixes, optimizations, support for the 8 Days of the Undead events, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• This update addresses a number of general performance and security issues.

Black Market

• Unopened Supply Drop bundles will now remain in the Black Market after the events have ended.
  • Supply Drops that had disappeared have been returned to players’ inventories.

Front end

• Attachment Icons will load more quickly in Create-a-Class and Gunsmith menus.
• Addressed an exploit that allowed users to equip some camos before unlocking them.

Weapons

• Ballistic Knife:
  • Ballistic Knife blades are now recoverable.
  • Ballistic Knife now properly registers headshots with the Kill Counter or Clan Tag attachments equipped

ZOMBIES

General

• Players will receive all the rewards from the Community Headshot Challenge:
  • 4 Yoji Shinkawa-themed calling cards, featuring Takeo, Richtofen, Nikolai, and Dempsey.
  • 1 Animated Yoji Shinkawa-themed calling card, with all 4 classic Zombies heroes.
  • Limited Edition Pack-a-Punch camo.
• Players will receive 8 free GobbleGums in celebration of Zombies Chronicles’ launch.

Revelations

• Eight new Zombies Chronicles GobbleGums will drop from Dr. Monty’s Factory.
  • Board Games – Repairing one board at a window repairs all boards at that window.
  • Flavor Hexed – Selects a random Mega, Rare, or Ultra that is not in the player's loadout. If the player doesn't bleed out or take a new GobbleGum from the machine, this will repeat a second time when the first has run out.
  • Power Vacuum - Powerups drop more often.
  • Soda Fountain -Perk purchase limit is ignored. When purchasing a perk, get a random one for free.
  • Reign Drops- Spawns one of each of the nine core powerups.
  • Extra Credit - Spawns a personal points powerup worth 1250 points.
  • Idle Eyes - All zombies ignore all players and stand idle.
  • Board To Death - Zombies within 15 feet of a repaired board are killed.

Update 21 is now live! This patch features all new Black Market items, bug fixes, optimizations, support for the 8 Days of the Undead events, and a security update

MULTIPLAYER

General

• This update addresses a number of general performance and security issues.

Black Market

• Unopened Supply Drop bundles will now remain in the Black Market after the events have ended.
  • Supply Drops that had disappeared have been returned to players’ inventories.

Front end

• Attachment Icons will load more quickly in Create-a-Class and Gunsmith menus.
• Addressed an exploit that allowed users to equip some camos before unlocking them.

Weapons

• Ballistic Knife:
  • Ballistic Knife blades are now recoverable.
  • Ballistic Knife now properly registers headshots with the Kill Counter or Clan Tag attachments equipped

ZOMBIES

General

• Players will receive all the rewards from the Community Headshot Challenge:
  • 4 Yoji Shinkawa-themed calling cards, featuring Takeo, Richtofen, Nikolai, and Dempsey.
  • 1 Animated Yoji Shinkawa-themed calling card, with all 4 classic Zombies heroes.
  • Limited Edition Pack-a-Punch camo.
• Players will receive 8 free GobbleGums in celebration of Zombies Chronicles’ launch.

Revelations

• Eight new Zombies Chronicles GobbleGums will drop from Dr. Monty’s Factory.
  • Board Games – Repairing one board at a window repairs all boards at that window.
  • Flavor Hexed – Selects a random Mega, Rare, or Ultra that is not in the player's loadout. If the player doesn't bleed out or take a new GobbleGum from the machine, this will repeat a second time when the first has run out.
  • Power Vacuum - Powerups drop more often.
  • Soda Fountain -Perk purchase limit is ignored. When purchasing a perk, get a random one for free.
  • Reign Drops- Spawns one of each of the nine core powerups.
  • Extra Credit - Spawns a personal points powerup worth 1250 points.
  • Idle Eyes - All zombies ignore all players and stand idle.
  • Board To Death - Zombies within 15 feet of a repaired board are killed.

Global

General
• This game update addresses a number of general performance and security issues.

Global

General
• This game update addresses a number of general performance and security issues.