New Black Ops Modes: Infection and Nuketown

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 receives two highly anticipated additions this week: the classic "Infected" mode and the iconic Nuketown map. Following its release last week, the game is already delivering on its promise of regular post-launch content updates.

Infected and Nuketown Arrive

Treyarch, the developer behind Black Ops 6, confirmed via Twitter (X) that the fan-favorite Infected mode will launch tomorrow, with the beloved Nuketown map following on November 1st. Infected pits players against AI-controlled zombies, offering a unique and thrilling multiplayer experience. Nuketown, originally featured in Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010), provides a fast-paced, action-packed map set in a 1950s nuclear test site. Activision previously stated their commitment to regular post-launch content additions, fulfilling that promise with these additions. The game launched with 11 standard multiplayer modes, including variations with disabled Scorestreaks and a Hardcore mode.

Addressing Post-Launch Issues

A recent update addressed several player-reported issues across multiplayer and Zombies modes. Improvements include boosted XP rates in several modes (Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight) and numerous bug fixes. Activision is actively monitoring XP rates for balance. Here's a summary of resolved issues:

• Global: Fixed loadout highlighting, Bailey's operator animation, and the "Mute Licensed Music" setting.
• Maps: Addressed exploits allowing players to exit the intended playspace on Babylon, Lowtown, and Red Card maps. Red Card also received stability improvements. General in-game interaction stability has been enhanced.
• Multiplayer: Resolved matchmaking issues preventing quick player replacements, fixed a Private Match forfeit bug, and addressed a continuous missile sound effect in Scorestreaks.

While some issues, such as immediate death upon loadout selection in Search & Destroy, remain, Treyarch and Raven Software are working on further patches. Despite these minor post-launch hiccups, Black Ops 6 is receiving positive reviews, particularly praising its enjoyable campaign. For a comprehensive review, see the link below! (Link to Game8 review would be inserted here)