The second weekend of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Open Beta introduces a range of improvements and new content based on player feedback from the first weekend. The most notable change is the increase in the level cap to 30, providing players with access to new weapons, perks, and rewards. Adjustments were made across weapon classes to improve movement speed, aiming, and weapon swap speed, ensuring a more fluid and responsive gameplay experience. Additionally, maps and spawn logic were updated to reduce bad spawns, improving engagement predictability and player satisfaction.
Weapon balance adjustments have been made, particularly to the submachine guns, with the Jackal PDW receiving damage reductions across multiple ranges. Meanwhile, equipment, scorestreaks, and various other elements have been refined to enhance overall usability and player feedback. Other key updates include audio improvements, UI stability, and several bug fixes, further polishing the beta ahead of the game’s official launch. Treyarch has also adjusted progression speed, increasing weapon XP gain and fixing issues with daily challenges.
COD Black Ops 6 Open Beta Patch Notes (September 6)
- Progression:
- Level cap raised to 30.
- Unlocks include new weapons, perks, and scorestreaks, such as the Blast Trap and Tanto .22 SMG.
- New rewards at specific levels, like the “Beta Expert” animated calling card and “Bug Smasher” XM4 weapon blueprint.
- Weapons:
- Weapon Swap Speed: Reduced across all categories.
- Movement Speed: Adjustments made to Assault Rifles, SMGs, Shotguns, LMGs, and Marksman Rifles, while Sniper Rifles and Pistols saw slight changes.
- Weapon Adjustments: The Jackal PDW has reduced damage across various ranges, and the C9 saw an increase in medium-range damage.
- Attachments:
- The Rapid Fire attachment now shows its recoil penalty properly.
- Maps:
- Spawn logic adjustments to reduce high-frequency spawn flipping and improve player engagement.
- Scorestreaks:
- Improvements to RC-XD handling, increased base health for Watchdog Helo, and increased cluster bomb radius for the Hellstorm.
- Equipment:
- Thermo Grenade explosive ignition delay reduced.
- Movement:
- Time to enter prone during slides and mantle speeds adjusted.
- Progression and Rewards:
- Increased Weapon XP gains and fixed tracking for Daily Challenges.
- Audio:
- Increased player weapon firing audio and addressed various sound issues.
- Best Play:
- Improved logic to showcase more varied highlights.
- UI and Settings:
- Stability improvements across menus and HUD, as well as general server-side stability.
Detailed patch notes can be seen on the official website.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the latest installment in the long-running franchise developed by Treyarch. The game features a blend of classic multiplayer modes, an engaging campaign, and the popular Zombies mode.
