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    Black Ops 3 Title Update 9 (Patch 1.09) Live on PS4

    For gamers on PlayStation 4, a new patch for Black Ops 3 has been released to support tomorrow's Eclipse DLC launch. But that's not all, as most of the multiplayer weaponry got buffed and zombies exploits were fixed. I, personally, love to see that picking up the Uplink drone has been fixed. That was annoying! Anyhow, check out the patch notes below and see if anything intrigues you!
     

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    Eclipse DLC 2 Map Pack Support

    • Spire: Spire takes Multiplayer combat to a futuristic sub-orbital airport terminal set high in the clouds. Multiple levels and open areas promote intense, mid-range combat around a clean, high-tech civilian environment. Watch your step, because one wrong move could send you plummeting back through the stratosphere.
    • Rift: Head to the core of a harsh futuristic military complex, set high above an active caldera. Rift funnels and forces tight, intense engagements, where the only way through is forward. Utilize the unique core movement opportunities to outsmart and outplay enemies as you traverse the suspended rail system.
    • Knockout: Housed in a traditional Shaolin Temple with a retro twist, Knockout sets the stage for a bloody Kung Fu tournament. This mid-sized map showcases a sharp contrast between the mid-range engagements of the traditional exterior architecture and the tight close-quarters of an eclectic 1970's styled interior.
    • Verge: In this re-imagination of the classic Call of Duty: World at War map, Banzai, Verge drops Multiplayer combat into the center of a distant post-apocalyptic future, where two warring factions are entrenched in constant battle. Take control of the key bridge, fortresses, tunnel systems and waterfalls as you engage in high-speed action through this medium-sized map.
    • Zetsubou No Shima: Eclipse also sets the stage for Zetsubou No Shima, the highly-anticipated, all-new entry in theCall of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies storyline that spans the four DLC Map Packs for Black Ops III this year. The Originscharacters continue on their mission to stop the zombie apocalypse not only in this universe but in all universes. Our heroes find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific island which is home to the Division 9 facility: a secret biological research lab whose experiments with Element 115 and its effects on human, animal, and plant biology has created horrors beyond belief. Zetsubou No Shima features a foliage rich island map including new terrifying zombie enemies, a variety of innovative transport mechanics, more devastating traps and classic Zombies side quests.

     

    Multiplayer

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    General

    • Arena Season Vet Vanquisher Calling Cards should now properly unlock after meeting the required win total.
    • Fixed an issue where the “Rank 1” Calling Card was being awarded again in the After-Action Report after winning an Arena match, despite the user already having the card.
    • Earned Prestige Calling Cards now properly display within the Calling Cards menu.


    General Gameplay

    • Resolved issue where grey boxes were appearing in place of the NX ShadowClaw.
    • Addressed exploit where Players were able to gain extra momentum at end of a slide.
    • Added pre-match “Waiting for Players” message when Pre-Match settings are altered in Custom Games.
    • Fixed issue where the HG 40 would appear as a large grey box if Players first entered a Zombies or Campaign game, and then went into Multiplayer.
    • NX Shadowclaw bolts will no longer remain on the map if the Player is killed by explosive-based Scorestreaks.
    • Players will no longer hear the whiz-by sound effect for NX Shadowclaw bolts throughout the map. This will only occur for Players near the bolt.
    • Time window to obtain “Tag and Bag” Medals has been extended, and the Medals are now properly rewarded at the end of the Vision Pulse range.
    • Fixed an error where double Winner’s Circles would appear if the top-scoring Player would quit the match just after the Host ended the game.
    • Fixed issues with the BlackCell projectile not properly impacting UAV’s.
    • Repeatable reload sounds are no longer heard when the NX Shadowclaw bolts hit surfaces near enemy Players.
    • Resolved an issue where spawn trap logic was not being enabled in 2nd and 4th rounds of gameplay.
    • Additional improvements to bot path selection and correction when becoming stuck.
    • Fixed an issue where certain weapons could be fired faster than their intended fire rate.


    Black Market

    • Fixed issue where the wrong portrait image was appearing for Battery’s MMA Specialist Theme.
    • Fixed an exploit where Players were able to obtain more Cryptokeys than intended by manipulating game lobbies.


    Perks

    • Ante-Up
      • Increased starting Scorestreak amount from 100 to 150.


    Specialists

    • General
      • Reduced Specialist earn rate in the Hardpoint Gametype.
    • Reaper
      • Reduced accuracy when firing un-zoomed.
      • Reduced ammo count from 120 to 100.
    • Outrider
      • Increased First Raise speed.
      • Increased ADS speed.
      • Increased sprint recovery speed.
      • Increased ammo count from 8 to 10.
    • Spectre
      • Reduced leftover Power when Spectre is killed while Ripper is Active.
    • Ruin
      • Increased Overdrive earn rate.
    • Nomad
      • Increased Rejack earn rate.
    • Reaper
      • Increased Psychosis earn rate.
    • Firebreak
      • Reduced Heat Wave earn rate.
    • Battery
      • Reduced Kinetic Armor earn rate


    Weapons

    • Submachine Guns
      • Kuda
        • Reduced 1-hit kill range in Hardcore Mode.
        • Laser Sight bonus more aligned with bonus received on other SMGs.
        • Reduced ADS movement, but no longer lose speed while firing.
      • VMP
        • Reduced ADS movement, but no longer lose speed while firing.
      • Weevil
        • Removed speed reduction while firing.
        • Increased ADS speed.
        • Increased sprint recovery speed.
        • Increased 5-hit kill range.
      • Vesper
        • Removed speed reduction while firing.
        • Increased ADS speed.
        • Increased sprint recovery speed.
        • Increased ability to control recoil.
      • Pharo
        • Removed speed reduction while firing.
        • Increased ADS speed.
      • Razorback
        • Removed speed reduction while firing.
        • Increased 4-hit kill range.
        • Reduced 1-hit kill range in Hardcore Mode.
      • HG-40
        • Increased 3-hit kill damage range.
           
    • Assault Rifles
      • HVK-30
        • Increased sprint recovery speed.
        • Increased aim stability.
        • Increased recoil stability.
      • ICR-1
        • Increased recoil stability.
      • Sheiva
        • Increased ADS Speed.
        • Increased flinch stability.
        • Rapid Fire now functions properly.
      • MX Garand
        • Increased fire rate, now performs better with Rapid Fire.
           
    • Shotguns
      • KRM-262
        • Increased 1-hit kill range potential.
      • Haymayker-12
        • Increased 3-hit kill range.
      • Argus
        • Increased 1-hit kill range potential when hip-firing.
           
    • Light Machine Guns
      • BRM
        • Increased ADS out speed.
        • Increased recoil stability.
      • Dingo
        • Increased tightness of bullet spread while ADS.
        • Increased hip-fire accuracy.
      • Gorgon
        • Increased ADS out speed.
        • Increased recoil stability.
        • Increased damage through light cover.
      • 48 Dredge
        • Increased Fire Rate.
        • Increased ADS out speed.


    Attachments

    • Laser Sight
      • Increased the accuracy bonus received from Laser Sight.
    • Recon
      • Increased recoil stability.
    • BOA
      • Increased recoil stability.
    • Thermal
      • Increased recoil stability.
    • Ballistics CPU
      • Increased recoil stability.


    Scorestreaks

    • Rolling Thunder
      • Increased drone count.
      • Increased entry speed.
    • R.A.P.S. Deploy Ship
      • Increased drone count per drop.
    • R.A.P.S. Drones
      • Increased movement speed of drones.


    Maps

    • Nuk3town
      • Added additional spawn logic to mitigate spawn trapping.
    • Infection
      • Closed up a line of sight through the wood pile outside of the barn.
      • Fixed an issue where players could reach outside of the intended playspace.


    Game Modes

    • Hardcore
      • In Hardcore game modes, fixed an issue where the owner of a Care Package would be killed if a teammate stood under it during the first 15 seconds of a round.
    • Hardpoint
      • Adjusted positioning of objective markers inside of the Hardpoint zone to be more centralized.
    • Uplink
      • Improved the ability to pick up a dropped Satellite Drone.


    Challenges

    • The challenge, “Hundred Percenter”, now properly appears when completing all of the Multiplayer challenges listed under Operations.
    • Increased window of time to earn the “Tag and Bag” medal.
    • Fixing an issue where players could earn the “Heat Stroke” medal when killing an enemy stunned by a teammate.

     

    Zombies

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    General

    • Blocked an exploit that allowed the players to use the Death Machine indefinitely.
    • Resolved an exploit allowing players to access unintended areas.
    • Fixed a crash that could occur during a host migration while reviving teammates.
    • Fixed an exploit where players would be able to keep their perks after being revived.
    • Resolved an error that occurs when Prestiging in Zombies.
    • Addressed a bug where the Rocket Shield icon wouldn’t disappear after being destroyed.
    • Fixed a bug relating to certain attachments not working correctly with upgraded weapons.
    • Addressed stability issues regarding cross-mode play in split screen.


    Shadows of Evil

    • Addressed an issue where players would rarely be killed while riding the train.
    • Fixed several bugs with the Undead Man Walking GobbleGum.


    Der Eisendrache

    • Balance improvements for the Kreegakaleet lu Gosata’ahm and Kreeaho’ahm nal Ahmhogaroc bows.
    • Addressed a number of exploits that allow extended use of the Ragnarok DG-4.
    • Resolved a bug where the Ragnarok DG-4 would be put away before expiration.
    • Addressed a variety of exploits where Players were able to exit the playable area.
    • Fixed an issue where skulls would not appear after being collected during the bow upgrade quest.


    DOA II

    • Fixed bug where COA’d enemy could persist past round exit and possibly kill player while screen was faded out.
    • Fixed bug where scoreboard on subsequent Redins Rally play through was not completely cleared out.
    • Increased weighting for karma points to determine winner in ROJ event.
    • Fixed bug where a player in last stand could pick items up.
    • Fixed bug where score multiplier got out of sync with multiplier increment bar on players fated with Fortune or Fortitude.
    • Added new reoccurring challenge, Eight before Fate.
    • Round no longer expires if a boss is still alive.
    • Added animations to the Siege Chicken.

     

    Source: Activision

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