Call of Duty Black Ops is getting a quick update to fix some gameplay issues. Players will see improvements in map design, XP gain, and more. The October 26 patch aims to make the game even better. The launch went well, with few major bugs. This patch will address some of those issues.

In the upcoming patch, there won't be any weapon balance changes. But there are plenty of other updates to look forward to. Here’s a rundown of what’s coming:

Multiplayer Updates

- Loadouts will be easier to manage with a better highlight system.

- Bailey’s animation in the Operators menu is fixed.

- The ‘Mute Licensed Music’ setting now works properly.

Map Fixes

- Exploits on Babylon, Lowtown, and Red Card maps are fixed.

- Stability issues on Red Card are improved.

Game Modes

- XP and Weapon XP rates for Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight are increased.

- Matchmaking is improved for quicker replacement of players.

Firing Range

- Players can select loadouts in the Firing Range, regardless of progression level.

Private Matches

- Private Matches won’t forfeit if a team has zero players.

Theater and Training Course

- Performance and stability improvements in the Theater and Training Course.

Equipment

- Decoys no longer give XP.

- Smoke grenades have improved stability.

Scorestreaks

- Dreadnought’s sound issue is fixed.

Zombies Mode

- Terminus’ Boat Race issue is resolved.

- Zombie spawning fixed in Liberty Falls.

- Wonderbar! GobbleGum works properly now.

S. A. M. Trials

- Text and spawn issues are fixed.

Stability and UI

- Various crash and stability fixes.

- Player progression levels are correctly displayed.

Call of Duty Black Ops: November Fixes and Enhancements

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