Black Ops 6 Infection and Nuketown Modes Coming This Week

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Receives Classic Modes and Map, Plus Post-Launch Updates

Following its recent launch, Black Ops 6 is adding two highly-anticipated game modes and a beloved map. Treyarch, the developer, announced via Twitter (X) that the popular "Infected" mode will arrive this week, followed by the iconic Nuketown map on November 1st.

Infected and Nuketown Enhance Black Ops 6

Infected, a staple in the Call of Duty franchise, pits players against AI-controlled zombies. Nuketown, originally featured in Call of Duty: Black Ops (2010), is a multiplayer map set in a 1950s-era nuclear test site. Activision previously confirmed plans for regular post-launch content additions, ensuring continued engagement for players. Black Ops 6 launched with 11 standard multiplayer modes, including variations with disabled Scorestreaks and a Hardcore mode.

Black Ops 6 Update Addresses Player Issues

A recent update addressed several issues reported by players. These fixes included improvements to XP rates in various modes (Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight), along with numerous bug fixes. Activision stated that they are actively monitoring XP rates across all modes. Here's a summary of resolved issues:

• Global: Resolved issues with loadouts, Operator animations (Bailey), and the "Mute Licensed Music" setting.
• Maps: Addressed exploits allowing players to exit the intended play area on Babylon, Lowtown, and Red Card maps. Stability improvements were also implemented on Red Card. General in-game interaction stability was enhanced.
• Multiplayer: Fixed matchmaking issues preventing quick player replacements, prevented private matches from forfeiting with zero players on a team, and resolved a continuous sound issue with the Dreadnought Scorestreak.

While some issues, such as player death upon loadout selection in Search & Destroy, remain to be addressed, developers Treyarch and Raven Software are actively working on further patches. Despite these post-launch challenges, Black Ops 6 has been praised for its enjoyable campaign and overall gameplay. For a comprehensive review, see Game8's full analysis (link not provided, as it was not included in the original text).