New patch for Black Ops 3 (v. 1.14) now live on PS4, Xbox One, and PC

Keshav Bhat

A new patch update for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is now live on PS4, version 1.14. This new patch update is also live on PC and Xbox One, as of July 28.

Patch Notes:

MULTIPLAYER:

  • Mercenary playlist has been retired.
  • Dream Team no longer tagged by the profanity filter.
  • “Complete Your Season Pass” has been added to the In-Game Store.

  • Added support for Numpad number inputs.
  • Added support for arrow key navigation when the Player Loadout panel is up.
  • Added custom team colors to loading screen, competitive screens when viewed as a CODCaster, and End Game/Round Transition Screens.
    • Increased the overall size of the Player’s Name.
    • Increased the height/width of the widget to allow for larger font as needed.
    • Added custom team color to the background of the team name.
    • Added a transition effect when switching to a different player.
    • Added a custom team color gradient to the background of the team name on the Player List.
    • Added a visual indication on the team that is being switched to.
    • Removed the color when the team is no longer being spectated.
    • Added Custom team color to background of team that is currently being spectated, on team switch the color should disappear.
    • Added Arrow indicator to team that is currently being spectated, on team switch the arrow will switch sides.
    • Added Additional Accent Color to top area of widget, on team switch the color will disappear.
    • Added a color bar to the bottom of the team currently being spectated, on team switch the bar will disappear.
    • On team switch, the team being switched to will scale slightly larger.
    • On team switch, the team being switched to will pulse from the standard grey background to a slightly brighter version of the custom team color then settle to the normal color gradient.

  • Latest loot items will be marked with a banner when earned and when viewed in the Black Market’s recent Contraband list.

    • Sparrow
      • Increased speed to maximum arrow charge.
      • Increased rapid-fire rate.
    • Tempest
      • Reduced beam size.

    • Kuda
      • Reduced 3-hit kill damage range.
      • Reduced 5-hit kill damage range.
    • VMP
      • Reduced recoil stability.
    • Vesper
      • Increased recoil stability.
    • Man-O-War
      • Reduced reload speed.
      • Reduced aim-down-sights speed.
    • HG-40
      • Increased 3-hit kill damage range.
    • Garand
      • Increased reload speed.
      • Increased recoil stability.
      • Increased hip-fire accuracy.
    • FFAR
      • Increased recoil stability.
      • Increased hip-fire accuracy.
      • Increased Aim-down-sight speed.

    • 4 new Medals added.
      • Break The Bank: Deposit 5 or more core files without leaving the fracture site.
      • Jackpot: Deposit 10 core files without leaving the fracture site.
      • All Gone: Rapidly deny 5 or more of your team’s dropped core files.
      • Tearjerker: Kill an enemy who is carrying 5 or more core files.
    • Resolved an issue where Fracture was not counting toward objective Contracts.
    • Resolved an issue where Combat Focus was not properly increasing score for Fracture score events.

    • Out of bounds triggers added around driveway and near pool to prevent players from leaving intended playspace.
    • Collision added near art gallery door to prevent players from using an exploit.
    • Fixed an exploit where Players were able to stand on a golden eagle relief statue in one of the rooms.
    • Players are no longer able to stand on one of the fences outside of the map boundaries.
    • Adjusted Free-For-All start spawns.
    • Kill triggers added to prevent an exploit that allowed players to leave the intended playspace.
    • Adjusted Free-For-All start spawns.
    • Collision added around pit to prevent players from sitting on a wall to gain an unintended line of sight.
    • Out of bounds triggers added behind houses to prevent players from leaving intended playspace.
    • Collision added behind houses to prevent players from sitting on a wall.
    • Resolved an issue where players could unintentionally stand on a tree.
    • Resolved an issues where players could capture a Hardpoint outside of the intended capture zone.
    • Resolved an issue where AI Scorestreaks would target enemies through the bunker in the arena.
    • Resolved an issue where players were able to plant C4 behind a screen in the VIP Room.

ZOMBIES:

  • Addressed exploit issues for the Killing Time, Undead Man Walking, and Fear in Headlights GobbleGums.
  • Fixed issues that could cause players to lose weapons or get duplicate weapons when using the Disorderly Combat GobbleGum.
  • Resolved a rare loss of functionality when joining on a host as they leave their lobby.
  • Added various stability fixes for Theater Mode.

  • Addressed an issue where players could acquire unlimited points during a Valkyrie drone round.
  • Addressed an issue where players could acquire unlimited XP points when incubating the dragon egg.
  • Addressed an issue where players could acquire an unlimited Death Machine power up after riding the dragon.
  • Addressed an issue where players could interact with the Pack-A-Punch when locked during a lockdown event.
  • Addressed an issue where players could jump onto a bookcase in the Supply Depot.
  • Addressed an issue where players could jump onto a tank outside the Dragon Command.
  • Fixed a bug that allowed players to leave the playable space when using the Flinger trap.
  • Players can now release the dragon egg with NX ShadowClaw Dual Wield and Apollo’s Fervor ammunition.
  • Players can now receive full Draconite Controller ammunition when picking up a Max Ammo power up or when using the Cache Back GobbleGum.
  • Fixed a spawning issue when starting the Dragon Strike Controller quest at high rounds.
  • Fixed an issue where players would occasionally not obtain the Slash N’ Burn after completing the Time Attack.
  • Fixed rare progression breaks with the main Easter Egg quest.
  • Fixed issue where players could hit a death barrier upon entering the sewer under S.O.P.H.I.A.
  • Fixed a stability issue with the NX ShadowClaw Dual Wield and Apollo’s Fervor ammunition during the Nikolai Easter Egg boss fight.
  • Addressed performance issues for split screen games.
  • Improved streaming performance for various enemy types.

  • Adjusted the pickup radius for the completed arrow of the Kreeaho’ahm nal Ahmhogaroc bow.
  • Fixed a bug that caused controller vibration to persist when prone crawling with a charged bow.

  • Fixed a rare issue that caused Hell Hounds to become stuck in place.
  • Resolved an issue that blocked voiceover audio from playing when taking certain weapon types from the Mystery Box.

  • Reduced Night Fury damage.

SOURCE: Activision Support: PS4, Xbox OnePC

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