After the downgrade allegations regarding the server tick rate compared to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 beta, Treyarch promised to improve the network performance of the game. An update has now brought initial steps. The black market is also expected to run better after the patch.
As the studio stated on Reddit, they have already begun working on network performance and improving the quality of the online experience as part of the Black Ops 4 update from October 23. Previously, fans had stormed the barricades as the server performance in the game appeared to be worse than in the beta.
Improvements to the Network of Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 – Tick Rate Increased
What the developers of Black Ops 4 say on Reddit: The first phase of the planned adjustments to the network has already been implemented at targeted locations.
Now, they will cautiously monitor the overall performance to ensure that these updates work as intended. Only then will they begin the next update phase.
Treyarch emphasizes that it is important that these updates are delivered cautiously and in small increments, as changes to the network infrastructure can have both positive and negative consequences. The impact of each update must therefore be closely monitored.
The stability and performance of Black Ops 4 is the highest priority for the developers, and they are continuously working to improve performance.
What has actually changed? As reported by the site CharlieIntel and some users on Reddit, measurements after the update have shown that the server tick rate in Black Ops 4 has apparently been increased from 20Hz to 30Hz.
What comes next? As Treyarch has already announced, there will be further updates and work on the network of Black Ops 4 over the next 2 weeks. This aims to further enhance the quality of the online experience following the launch phase. The focus continues to be on performance.
Black Market Progress in Black Ops 4 Has Been Fixed
What else is included in the current update? In addition to numerous other fixes, adjustments, and stability improvements for all platforms, it is primarily adjustments to the black market that should please many players.
After fans complained en masse about the too slow progress with this feature in recent days, Treyarch has stepped in and adjusted the rate at which progress is made.
The improvements apply to all traditional multiplayer modes and to the battle royale mode Blackout. Now you no longer have to play for several hours to at least rank up one level on the black market.
What do the fans say? The new update and the changes that come with it have been received positively by the fans.
Although there are still some annoying bugs after this update, fans appreciate Treyarch for the speed and frequency with which the developers are working on Black Ops 4.
While 30Hz is still not the 60Hz requested by many fans from the beta, it is definitely an improvement and a step in the right direction – considering it is only the first wave of adjustments.
The game is continuously being improved in every aspect, and the community is optimistic that Treyarch’s update strategy is on the right track.
