A brand-new update for Black Ops 7 has just dropped, bringing with it major fixes, weapon buffs, and patches for some of the most popular exploits. You can find the full Season 1 patch notes in the description, along with a link to my Black Ops 7 spreadsheet hub, which automatically updates whenever new patches are released. 

Global Weapon Updates

Treyarch has globally tuned several weapons, meaning these changes often affect both zombies and multiplayer modes. For zombies, players are primarily looking for increased damage or rate of fire. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the most notable weapon adjustments:

Maddox (Echo Fire Barrel): Range increased, view kick reduced, and headshot multiplier increased by 30%—a significant boost for DPS.

MXR (Prestige Attachment): Kick increased, but view now climbs and resets more smoothly.

X9 Maverick: Burst fire delay temporarily increased in multiplayer but fixed in zombies to maintain balance.

DS20 Mirage: Launcher adjustments include increased damage, radius, and projectile speed.

SMGs: Hipfire spread improved, Kimbo buffed but with increased recoil, and certain stocks now improve damage range.

Shotguns: Dragon’s Breath now deals less damage over time per pellet but increases base damage at range for more consistent zombie kills.

LMGs & Marksman Rifles: ADS penalties reduced, recoil adjustments made, and damage range improved.

Warden 308: Fire rate reduced but sprint-to-fire and ADS speeds improved after pack-a-punch.

Ballistic Knife: Pre-fire delay removed, projectile speed increased, and vertical arc reduced.

Many of these changes are designed to improve the zombie experience, focusing on faster kills and more consistent weapon performance.

Zombies-Specific Fixes

The update also includes several significant zombie mode adjustments:

Astromeorum Telescope: Use limited to three times per round, but duration increased from 15 to 30 seconds.

Quest Machines: Fixed cooldown issues that could prevent progression.

Final Encounter: No longer re-initiates after loading a completed save, preventing leaderboard farming exploits.

Relics: Fixes may allow previously glitching relics to spawn correctly, potentially increasing opportunities for discovery.

Cursed Mode: Point farming no longer causes crashes, resolving a major issue with dual-wielded AAs.

RCXD & Exploit Fixes: Zombies can now properly interact with RCXDs, and jumping off the map no longer resets field upgrade cooldowns.

Pack-a-Punch Weapon Buffs

Several weapons have received specific pack-a-punch adjustments to counterbalance multiplayer nerfs:

X9 Maverick: Burst fire delay significantly reduced, increasing DPS.

Warden 308: Sprint-to-fire, pre-fire delay, and ADS speed improvements.

Shadow SK: Rate of fire improved to offset previous nerfs.

Jagger 45: Known issue with slower fire when pack-a-punched will be fixed in an upcoming update.

Augments and Challenges

There are still some augment issues in zombies that need attention, including:

Mule Kick Stock Ammo: Doesn’t work for all weapons.

Healing Aura: Certain abilities like Necromancer don’t function correctly.

Energy Mind & Smart Mine: Sometimes fail to trigger.

Shatter Blast: Multiple detonations sometimes don’t work.

Challenge fixes include:

Prestige 9 Calling Card “Perfectionist”: Now tracks damage in early rounds correctly.

Fireworks Ammo Mod & Critical Priority: Fixed tracking issues to ensure proper challenge completion.

Calling Card Weapons Galore: Correct tracking restored.

This update brings a mix of weapon balancing, bug fixes, and exploit closures that make both multiplayer and zombie modes more fair and enjoyable. Players can now test relics and cursed mode with fewer interruptions and improved reliability.

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