Call of Duty: Black Ops III — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Update 30 - Patch Notes | 2018-07-30 | Update 30 is now live! MULTIPLAYER General General stability improvements. Security update. |
| Update 29 - Patch Notes | 2018-06-12 | Update 29 is now live! GENERAL Security update. MULTIPLAYER Operation: Heatwave Operation: Heatwave is here and it’s igniting Black Ops III with 2 new game modes, new loot content and more. Snipers Only Team Deathmatch only allowing snipers. Sticks and Stones To Free for all, eliminate enemies using the NX ShadowClaw or Ballistic Knife. Combat Axe kills will reset the enemy score to 0. ZOMBIES Global The M14 has been added to the Mystery Box in the following maps: Ascension Moon Shangri-La Kino Der Toten Origins |
| Update 28 - Patch Notes | 2018-05-23 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2018-05-01 | 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. |
| Update 26.1 - Patch Notes | 2018-03-15 | 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 26.1 - Patch Notes | 2018-03-15 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2018-03-06 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2018-03-06 | 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. |
| Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack is Back! | 2017-12-21 | 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 |
| Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack is Back! | 2017-12-21 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2017-12-11 | 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. Improv |
| Update 25 - Patch Notes | 2017-12-11 | 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. Improv |
| Update 24.1 - Patch Notes | 2017-09-07 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2017-09-07 | 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 - Patch Notes | 2017-08-15 | 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 |
| Update 24 - Patch Notes | 2017-08-15 | 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 |
| Update 23 - Patch Notes | 2017-07-11 | 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 |
| Update 23 - Patch Notes | 2017-07-11 | 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 |
| Update 22.1 - Patch Notes | 2017-06-14 | 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. |
| Update 22.1 - Patch Notes | 2017-06-14 | 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. |
| Update 22 - Patch Notes | 2017-06-06 | MULTIPLAYER General This update addresses a number of performance and security issues. Added measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals. |
| Update 22 - Patch Notes | 2017-06-06 | MULTIPLAYER General This update addresses a number of performance and security issues. Added measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals. |
| Now Available on Steam - Call of Duty : Black Ops III Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack | 2017-05-31 | Call of Duty ®: Black Ops III Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack is Now Available on Steam! The Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack for PC, a 30-day free trial that will give players access to all of the multiplayer goodness found in all four Downloadable Content packs. Furthermore, all of the MP maps will be added to all of the playlists. If you already own the DLC that you ™re playing, you ™ll get a 2XP reward. The deal is even sweeter for Season Pass owners, who will receive 2XP on all multiplayer maps. And those offers last through the duration of the 30-day trial. |
| Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack is Live! | 2017-05-30 | 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/detai |
| Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack is Live! | 2017-05-30 | 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/detai |
| How to Opt Out of BO3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack | 2017-05-24 | 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 BO |
| How to Opt Out of BO3 Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack | 2017-05-24 | 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 BO |
| Update 21 - Patch Notes | 2017-05-23 | 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 |
| Update 21 - Patch Notes | 2017-05-23 | 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 |
| Update 20 - Patch Notes | 2017-03-16 | Global General This game update addresses a number of general performance and security issues. |