CoD BO6 Season 1 Reloaded patch notes: What’s changing in the update?

As a seasoned gamer with years of experience under my belt, I must say that this latest update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is truly a festive treat! The return of Jingle Hells, the crossover with Squid Game, and the new gameplay updates in Zombies mode are enough to make any gamer’s heart race.

In the middle of the season, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is preparing a festive update, filled with the charm of a wintery Christmas (or “CODMAS”). Naturally, you should be ready for an abundance of action, violence, bloodshed, and swarms of zombies approaching.

As a passionate cinephile, I’m thrilled to share that the talented team at Treyarch is hard at work, chock-full of exciting new features and refreshing modifications for Season 1. They’re dedicated to keeping our gaming experience vibrant and engaging!

It doesn’t matter whether you spend the most time in Zombies, general Multiplayer or Warzone, every mode is set to receive something worthwhile. Though some have clearly been put on the nice list where as some have been put on the naughty with what each one is set to receive.

In Call of Duty Black Ops 6, there’s an overwhelming number of fresh changes arriving with Season 1 Reloaded. To help you understand these updates better, we’ve meticulously summarized the intriguing aspects for your convenience.

What changes in the CoD BO6 Season 1 Reloaded patch notes?

CoD BO6 Season 1 Reloaded patch notes: What’s changing in the update?

Season 1 Reloaded brings a variety of fresh features, highlighted by a brand-new zombie map and three additional multiplayer maps.

Known as Citadelle des Morts, the new zombie map sees players investigating an “ominous medieval fortress” set in Avalon, where an unexpected all will be on hand to help. Meanwhile, the trio of new multiplayer maps are Hacienda, Racket Strike and Nuketwon Holiday.

In addition, special festive modes (referred to as CODMAS) are being introduced temporarily, featuring modifications to weapons, previews of upcoming events such as a Squid Game-themed limited-time mode inspired by Netflix, new loadout content, additional perks, and the launch of Battle Royale Ranked play for Warzone.

The newest season will arrive on 5th December 2024.

Full patch notes for CoD BO6 Season 1 Reloaded

The full patch notes for Call of Duty Black Ops 6 as part of Season 1 Reloaded can be found below split into each category for every new implementation.

Multiplayer – new maps

CoD BO6 Season 1 Reloaded patch notes: What’s changing in the update?

Three new multiplayer maps are being added: Hacienda, Racket Strike and Nuketwon Holiday.

The vineyard estate, adorned with opulent riches, has been refreshed with a fresh layer of paint, hailing from Black Ops 4. It can be experienced in the Remastered version, Core mode, 6vs6 matches, and a medium-sized setting.

The Racket is a complex, high-security vault belonging to the Luttazzi criminal organization. Its unique layout consists of three lanes that demand swift decision-making to navigate successfully. It will be offered in variations such as Brand-New, Strike, Team Matches (2v2/6v6), and Mini Sized.

To round things off, the festive Nuketown Holiday is a themed adaptation of your favorite map for all to enjoy. You’ll have an opportunity to test it out across Variant, Core 6v6, and Compact game modes.

Multiplayer – Festive limited-time modes

During various stages of the season, special holiday-themed game modes will become accessible in both Ran-Snack and Infections Holiday.

At its debut, Ransnack features a gameplay where participants strive to accumulate the greatest number of cookies. ( At launch, Ransnack offers a competition in which players aim to deposit the maximum amount of cookies.)

In this seasonal Limited Time Mode (LTM), swap gold for candies. The objective is for teams to accumulate and store the maximum number of cookies. You can obtain cookies from a spinning cookie crate, fallen team members (Operators), or by breaking into the enemy’s cookie vault and retrieving their supply, then delivering it back to your own base.

To celebrate the spirit of generosity, your character gains advantages when storing cookies. These benefits include increased movement speed, quicker reloading, and accelerated health regeneration. The team that accumulates the highest score before the time runs out or reaches the score limit will be declared the victor.

During the holiday season, you’ll be able to enjoy a special version of Infectious Mode, offering a delightful change to the popular Infected gameplay. Here’s a summary: “Zombies and fallen Operators are also joining in the festivities as they don holiday attire in this cheerful adaptation of the much-loved Infected mode.

Zombies – Citadelle des Morts

On the 5th of December, 2024 at 9AM Pacific Time (PT) or 5PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), you’ll have access to the latest zombie map called “Citadelle des Morts.

In addition, they’ll introduce a new melee weapon named “The Divided Sword,” which can be separated into four distinct elemental Wonder weapons. These are Calburn: Dragon’s Flame, Durendal: Stag of the Storms, Balmung: Raven’s Shade, and Solals: Lion of Light.

A fresh adversary named the Doppleghast, characterized by two loud skulls, is set to appear. This entity represents the subsequent phase in the evolutionary process within the Dark Aether. Known for their unpredictable behavior and swift movement, they ambush from concealed locations.

The synopsis for Citadelle des Morts reads as such:

Following the occurrences at Terminus, Weaver, Maya, Carver, Grey (alongside Peck, Raptor One, and Strauss) set out on a journey to the European principality of Avalon. Their aim is to meet and potentially form an alliance with a notable figure named Gabriel Krafft.

The Operators aim to discover more details about an old artifact called the ‘Sentinel Artifact’. If they can unlock its power, it might help free Samantha Maxis from her ethereal confinement.

A fresh primary mission is on the horizon, offering some exciting perks such as the “Jackknife” cosmetic outfit for Weaver, 5,000 experience points, and an exclusive calling card that can only be earned by completing the quest prior to the launch of Directed Mode. Enjoy the adventure!

Zombies-related events

A number of zombie-related events and times have been announced.

GobbleGum Mania – December 5th to 19th (Zombies)
Merry Mayhem – December 5th to 19th (Zombies, Multiplayer and Warzone)
Archie’s Festival Frenzy – December 19th to January 3rd (Zombies, Multiplayer and Warzone)

Jingle Hells – Limited-Time Mode

Upon conclusion of the Black Ops Cold War, Jingle Hells transports players into a revamped, holiday-themed version of Liberty Falls. Prepare for wreaths, ribbons, twinkling lights, Christmas trees, garlands made of fir tree bunting, and a delicate layer of snow.

The full details as per Treyarch are as below:

The Main Quest is available to complete this time around, with some added challenge now that the Arsenal and Crafting Tables aren’t around. Note: you’ll earn the standard Main Quest completion rewards if you finish the quest in Jingle Hells.
GobbleGum Gifts: This is the best way to earn the “Holiday Cheer” GobbleGum!
Snowball Piles: Gather up to five snowballs from various piles scattered about the map, then use them as potent projectiles!
Naughty or Nice Power-Up: This large, floating stocking dishes out presents or spawns Vermin, depending on whether you’ve been naughty or nice.
Snowmen: Undeniably jolly, but also fiendishly unfriendly, Liberty Falls has snowmen dotted around the map, and these can hide zombies or loot if left intact. It’s wise to make these your primary targets, especially as they drop handy loot when dispatched.
Present Boxes: Under certain circumstances, zombies may drop a small present box, which can be opened for a gift that keeps on giving.
SAMTA Trials: The Trial computers that appear around the map now have a much more festive appearance. SAMTA also has a few present boxes spawning nearby the machine when entering the map, so it’s worth seeking out!

Zombie gameplay updates

For Season 1 Reloaded, we’ll be implementing several adjustments to enhance gameplay, particularly for High Rounds and Special Rounds. These modifications include:

Reducing the number of Mangler spawns at mid-to-high Rounds.
Implementing a maximum cap on active Manglers in the game, ramping up until the cap is released at Round 100.
Reducing the Mangler’s arm cannon health.
Significantly reducing the length of Special Rounds by reducing the number of spawns and adjusting the spawn delay rate for Special Rounds.
Scaling Parasite damage between Rounds 31-91.
Slightly increasing damage scaling for base zombies at Round 150-400.

Squid Game

A special collaboration between Call of Duty and Squid Game from Netflix, available for a limited time, is currently being developed. This crossover will include the limited-time mode appearing across Multiplayer, Zombies, and Warzone during the ongoing season. More details about this exciting event will be shared in the upcoming weeks.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 can be played on the following platforms: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC (Microsoft Windows).

2024-12-04 20:34