Feb 9th Blacks Ops III Patch Notes - 1 of 3

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Multiplayer

General

• Added ability to launch into Safe Mode after improper exit
  
• 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 Specialist’s 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.
  
• Added Colorblind Mode to Options menu that supports different types of Color Blindness (Deuteranopia, Protanopia, Tritanopia).
  
• Removed UI error that could occur if players were idle for a long period of time in the Main Menu.
  
• Using controller + mouse now disables target assist.

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.
  
• Fixed issue where hit markers moved off center when being damaged.

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 Player’s 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

• Outrider
  
  • Sparrow
    
    • Increased ability to hit enemies.
• Nomad
  
  • Increased Rejack stand up speed.
    
  • Increased remaining Power when player terminates.
• Prophet
  
  • Tempest
    
    • Increased ability to hit enemies.
• 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.
  • Vesper
    
    • Reduced recoil stability.
      
    • Reduced Hip-fire accuracy.
  • Weevil
    
    • Increased medium distance damage range in Hardcore mode.
• Assault Rifles
  
  • ICR
    
    • Increased ADS aim stability.
      
    • Increased long distance damage range.
  • HVK-30
    
    • Increased long distance damage range.
  • KN-44
    
    • Increased medium distance damage range.
  • SHEIVA
    
    • Increased ADS aim stability.
      
    • Increased long distance damage range.
  • XR-2
    
    • Increased ADS aim stability.
      
    • Increased recoil control.
• 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.
      
    • Increased weapon switch speed.
• 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.
• 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 Talon's 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.
• Power Core
  
  • Cost decreased to 1250.
    
  • Duration increased to 60 seconds.
    
  • Fixed an issue where the Power Core would occasionally fail to destroy an enemy Counter-UAV.

Continued in Part 2

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