Treyarch has released a new update for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War. This includes, among other things, the new weapon CARV.2 as well as some fixes and changes to the game. Let’s take a look at the patch notes.
What’s the update about? On the evening of May 6, Black Ops Cold War received a new update as part of the current Season 3. This is a small settings update, so you don’t need to download another X gigabyte-sized patch. Nevertheless, there is quite a bit to look forward to.
CoD Cold War Update from 06.05. – Here’s what the patch notes say
The highlight of the new update is likely to be the fresh weapon for most players. But there have also been some changes in the playlists.
Changes to Weapons
New Weapon – CARV.2: The new tactical rifle is now in the game and can be used both in the traditional multiplayer of Black Ops and in Warzone. It will be unlocked through an in-game challenge but is also available in the “Plastic Prototype” bundle as a special blueprint version from the in-game store.
Learn more about it here: CoD Cold War brings a new weapon this week – When and how to get the CARV.2?
According to initial reactions, the new weapon performs very strongly – even in its “raw” state, meaning without attachments. Additionally, early calls for it to be overpowered are already being made.
Tracer Rounds: Various stability issues have been resolved here. The developers did not provide further details.
Multiplayer
Changes to Modes:
- Prop Hunt
- Available through the Party Games playlist, now with the new maps Yamantau and Diesel in the map rotation
- Mode description has been updated
- Gun Game
- Available through the Party Games playlist and added to Quick Play
- Sticks and Stones
- Available through the Party Games playlist and Quick Play
- Gunfight
- Players receive +100 points for capturing the overtime zone
This is what the playlist looks like now:
- Yamantau + Diesel 24/7 (new, also available in hardcore)
- Party Games (new)
- Snipers Only Moshpit
- Nuketown 24/7 (also available in hardcore)
- Gunfight Blueprints
- Confrontation (also available in hardcore)
- Fireteam Moshpit
Zombies
Weapon Changes:
- A problem has been fixed where aim assist on the Pack-a-Punched Swiss K31 (Swiss KH3353) did not function correctly – including with Deadshot Daiquiri
Daily Challenges:
- The description of the challenge “Perk Preserver” has been updated to clarify the requirements
Firebase Z:
- A stability issue related to challenges has been fixed
Outbreak:
- A stability issue related to zombie spawns has been fixed
This is what the playlist looks like now:
- Outbreak
- Firebase Z
- The Machine
- Dead Ops Arcade: First Person
- Dead Ops Arcade
- Onslaught (PlayStation)
- Onslaught Containment (Only on PlayStation)
- Onslaught Nuketown (Only on PlayStation)
- Onslaught Yamantau (Only on PlayStation)
If you’re interested in zombies but have never really dived in: CoD Cold War: Beginner’s Guide for Zombies – How to succeed in your first rounds
Have you already unlocked the CARV.2 and have you been able to gain first experiences with it? What do you think of this new firearm? By the way, you can read here on MeinMMO in the coming days how the new weapon performs in practice and what setups are recommended for it.
By the way, Warzone also received a fresh update on May 7: CoD Warzone: New update adjusts weapon balance – Most important buffs, nerfs, fixes
