Black Ops 6 Makes a Quick Comeback: Reinstating Zombie Thrills After “Fun Nerf” Controversy!

Treyarch has either partially or fully reversed some adjustments made in the latest Call of Duty Black Ops 6 update, acknowledging that they inadvertently “nerfed fun” for Zombies enthusiasts.

During last week’s update for Black Ops 6, which initiated the FPS title’s Squid Game-inspired event, numerous balancing adjustments and bug patches were implemented for Zombies. This incorporated significant modifications, including a set of enhancements to the new elemental sword Wonder Weapons in Citadelle des Morts, making them considerably more enjoyable to wield. However, some of the other modifications had an adverse effect.

The primary adjustment that has frustrated Zombies participants pertained to the Directed Mode, a guided, narrative-style difficulty for those wishing to experience storyline quests and complete BO6 Zombies easter eggs without the pressure of exceptionally strong enemies. It serves as a fantastic feature for beginner players, yet camo grinders also discovered it could be utilized as a simple method to farm kills for completing mastery camo objectives. Treyarch endeavored to close this loophole in last week’s update by extending the timer between rounds and the delay for spawning new zombies in Directed Mode during later rounds, effectively extending the process for those attempting to grind for camos.

Furthermore, it fixed a glitch involving the Big Game augment for the Shadow Rift ammo modification. This glitch allowed players to inflict enormous damage upon Elite enemies, making it a favored option.

Both the Directed Mode concern and the Big Game glitch had persisted for some time, so players were rather taken aback and displeased when Treyarch unexpectedly addressed both issues in last week’s update. The studio has now clarified that both were classified as low-priority exploits identified quite a while ago, but it has only recently had the opportunity to amend them. Acknowledging the frustration expressed by Zombies fans regarding these adjustments, the studio has completely reversed the Directed Mode modifications and provided generous buffs to Big Game, ensuring it remains a viable loadout choice.

“The team is perpetually dedicated to making Zombies enjoyable and rewarding (it’s the reason we develop video games!), but we don’t always execute it perfectly on the first try,” Treyarch states in the patch notes for a minor update that was released today, January 9. It also concedes that “it’s not enjoyable to witness a ‘fix’ several weeks later for something that didn’t bother you initially.” In a social media update, it also apologized for unintentionally “nerfing fun” for Zombies players.

It’s commendable to see Treyarch act rapidly and strive to maintain goodwill among Zombies players. With Black Ops 6 currently facing criticism for failing to resolve some long-standing technical problems and its underperforming anti-cheat system, it’s refreshing to observe the developers being so prompt and positive in this specific Zombies scenario.

If you’ve been savoring Black Ops 6 but seek a brief pause before Season 2 arrives in a few weeks, consider exploring some other excellent multiplayer and co-op games available.

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