New Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Update Tweaks Multiplayer, Blackout Gameplay, Adds New Zombies Weapons

WORLDVOGUENEWS April 4, 2019

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s update 1.12 rolls out today, bringing a slew of new content and improvements to the game’s three modes.

The new content includes tuning changes for Blackout’s armor, concussions, and cluster grenades. Five classic and loot weapons (MP 40, Grav, Daemon 3XB, SWAT RFT, and KAP 45) are coming to Zombies via the Mystery Box. For multiplayer, Blackjack’s Gun Game featuring the KAP 45 auto-pistol is coming, as well as the Hardcore Moshpit in the featured category.

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The full patch notes have been posted on the official Black Ops 4 Reddit, but you can take a look at the summary below:

  • Various gameplay improvements and crash fixes across multiplayer, Blackout, and Zombies.
  • Blackjack’s Gun Game added as featured playlist in multiplayer.
  • Hardcore Moshpit, Endurance Chaos Moshpit, Mercenary Capture Moshpit, and Safeguard added to featured category in multiplayer.
  • Tuning adjustments for armor and grenades in Blackout.
  • Classic and loot weapons added to the Mystery Box in Zombies.
  • Armory support for classic and loot weapons added in Zombies.
  • The Barbarians special event continues on PS4, now live on Xbox One and PC.
  • The Ambush limited-time mode added as featured playlist in Blackout on PS4.
  • New IX Gauntlet in Zombies called “Veni, Vidi, Zombie!” on PS4.

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Blackout’s limited time mode Ambush is available on PS4 today, and will move to other platforms next week, replacing Down But Not Out. Ambush limits players to using sniper rifles, launchers, and melee attacks in a constantly closing circle.

For more on Black Ops 4, you can check out our review of the game’s battle royale mode Blackout, which we called “Amazing.” You can also take a look at previous updates and patch notes that hit Black Ops 4 since its release in October.

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