Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 receives two highly-anticipated additions this week: the classic "Infected" mode and the iconic Nuketown map. This follows the game's launch last week and a recent update addressing player-reported issues.

Infected and Nuketown Arrive

Treyarch, the developer, confirmed via Twitter (X) that "Infected" will launch tomorrow, followed by Nuketown on November 1st. "Infected" pits players against zombie-like opponents, while Nuketown, a map first seen in 2010's Black Ops, offers a nostalgic 1950s nuclear test site setting. Activision previously stated their commitment to regular post-launch content additions. Black Ops 6 initially launched with 11 standard multiplayer modes, including variations with disabled Scorestreaks and a Hardcore mode.

Update Addresses Post-Launch Bugs

A recent update tackled several issues across multiplayer and Zombies modes. Improvements include increased XP rates in various game modes (Team Deathmatch, Control, Search & Destroy, and Gunfight). Specific fixes included:

• Global: Resolved loadout highlighting, Bailey operator animation, and "Mute Licensed Music" setting functionality.
• Maps: Addressed exploits allowing players to exit designated play areas on Babylon, Lowtown, and Red Card maps. Red Card also received stability improvements. General in-game interaction stability was also addressed.
• Multiplayer: Fixed matchmaking issues preventing quick player replacements, prevented private match forfeits with zero players on a team, and addressed a persistent sound issue with the Dreadnought Scorestreak.

While some issues persist (such as deaths during loadout selection in Search & Destroy), developers Treyarch and Raven Software are actively working on further patches. Despite these initial post-launch hiccups, Black Ops 6 is considered by many to be a strong entry in the Call of Duty franchise, particularly praising its enjoyable campaign. For a comprehensive review, see the Game8 link [link would go here].