Now thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is here, many fans of the long-running series have been experiencing both the game’s campaign and multiplayer. Although the game has boasted a successful launch, there is still room for improvement inBlack Ops 6.Post-launch updates are commonplace inCall of Duty, and a recent update has made some important balance changes to several in-game weapons.
Through the years, theCall of Dutygames have become far more well-known for the multiplayer experiences offered, andBlack Ops 6is no different. Despite the campaign ofBlack Ops 6being stronger than recent entries, multiplayer is still the bread and butter of the franchise. However, some players have been experiencing unbalanced gun mechanics. Following hints at a balance patch fromassociate director Matt Scronce, both assault rifles and SMGs have now been reworked.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Balance Changes Could Be a Game-Changer For Fans of Specific Weapon Types
Addressing Claims of SMGs Being Under-Powered
These SMG changes from Scronce were first revealed in his response to a fan on X who claimed that SMGs are “very, very under-powered.” Although Scronce felt this statement was “a bit dramatic”, he also made it clear that the weapon type could soon get some fine-tuning. It turns out that this update came sooner than many were likely anticipating, asSMG buffs forBlack Ops 6dropped shortly after Scronce made these claims. For fans of the game’s SMGs, the patch aims to make them stronger, which hopefully fixes some players' statements that the guns aren’t as powerful as others.
Black Ops 6’s various SMG buffs improve both damage and range.
While SMGs Become More Powerful, Assault Rifles Get Knocked Down a Peg
With SMGs and assault rifles offering some of the most popular weapon options for players, their balance is particularly important. For rifles likeBlack Ops 6’s XM4 and AK-74, players may now notice that the power of these specific types of guns has been lowered. Aspost-launch updates toBlack Ops 6are meant to improve the overall experience of the game, nerfing doesn’t necessarily have to be bad news for those who prefer using an assault rifle. Ultimately, many of the changes to the damage and range of various assault rifles are minor, still making this weapon type quite powerful in matches.
Black Ops 6’s November 4 update also removes one-shot kills for Shotgun Slugs until they can be more fine-tuned in an unspecified upcoming update.
There Are Likely More Weapons Updates to Come in Black Ops 6
Keeping Black Ops 6’s Multiplayer Matches Balanced
Although these updates bring significant changes to the overall gameplay ofBlack Ops 6, it is highly likely that more weapon balances are still to come in the near future.The many weapons ofBlack Ops 6all offer something unique for specific player preferences, and making sure each weapon is as fairly balanced as possible is a must for the game’s longevity. As of now, there isn’t any official insight about what to expect from future weapon patches, but until then, the balance between the SMGs and assault rifles will hopefully feel better for players.
WithBlack Ops 6’s highly-anticipated Season 1set to launch on November 14, there will likely be a variety of even bigger updates to come. Whether it be quality-of-life features or changes to weapons, the post-launch management ofBlack Ops 6will continue to aim for a more well-balanced experience.
