What changed in Call of Duty®: Black Ops III in 2017
178 updates · 5 main milestones · Feb 8, 2017 to Dec 21, 2017
- 6 eventsMultiplayer DLC Trial Pack Available for Freedlc release
All Black Ops 3 and Multiplayer Starter Pack owners can play all Multiplayer Maps from four DLC Packs for free during the trial period.
SteamMultiplayer DLC Trial Pack Available for Freedlc releaseAll Black Ops 3 and Multiplayer Starter Pack owners can play all Multiplayer Maps from four DLC Packs for free during the trial period.
Steam2XP Rewards for Season Pass OwnersgameplaySeason Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every Multiplayer match during the trial period.
Steam2XP Rewards for Season Pass OwnersgameplaySeason Pass and Digital Deluxe owners receive 2XP rewards on every Multiplayer match during the trial period.
Steam2XP Rewards for Multiplayer DLC OwnersgameplayDLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own during the trial period.
Steam2XP Rewards for DLC OwnersgameplayDLC1 and DLC2 owners receive 2XP rewards for playing on Multiplayer maps they own during the trial period.
Steam - 24 eventsSecurity updateotherMilestoneSteamICR-1 weapon tuningbalance change
Improved recoil reduction, 1-hit kill range in Hardcore, damage for headshot kills, 4-hit kill range, and sprint out speed.
SteamGeneral stability improvementsperformanceGeneral stability improvements across various game types.
SteamR70 Ajax weapon tuningbalance changeImproved bullet penetration, ADS transition speed, and ADS recoil.
SteamXMC weapon tuningbalance changeReduced reload speed, bullet penetration, ADS idle time after firing, and 3-hit and 5-hit kill ranges.
SteamSecurity updateotherMilestoneSteamVMP weapon tuningbalance changeReduced ADS bullet spread accuracy, ADS recoil stability, bullet penetration, and reload speeds.
SteamVMP weapon tuningbalance changeReduced ADS bullet spread accuracy, ADS recoil stability, bullet penetration, and reload speeds.
SteamFFAR weapon tuningbalance changeImproved reload speed, sprint in and out speeds, and ADS recoil.
SteamICR-1 weapon tuningbalance changeImproved recoil reduction, 1-hit kill range in Hardcore, headshot kill odds, 4-hit kill range, sprint out speed, and standing hip spread.
SteamFFAR weapon tuningbalance changeImproved reload speed, sprint in and out speeds, and ADS recoil.
SteamXMC weapon tuningbalance changeReduced reload speed, bullet penetration, ADS idle time after firing, and 3-hit and 5-hit kill ranges.
SteamR70 Ajax weapon tuningbalance changeImproved bullet penetration, ADS transition speed, and ADS recoil.
SteamGeneral stability improvementsperformanceGeneral stability improvements across various game types.
Steam - 6 eventsStability and Compatibility ImprovementsperformanceSteamSecurity UpdatesystemSteamFix for Match End Crashbug fix
Addressed an issue that could cause players to crash to desktop at the end of a match.
SteamFix for Crash to Desktop at Match Endbug fixAddressed an issue that could cause players to crash to desktop at the end of a match.
SteamSecurity UpdatesystemSteamStability and Compatibility ImprovementsperformanceSteam - 26 eventsWeapon Attachment Icons Fixbug fix
Fixed an issue with Weapon attachment icons not appearing correctly for Loadouts during a match.
SteamKVK 99m 3-Hit Kill Range Increasebalance changeIncreased the 3-hit kill range with the Long Barrel attachment.
SteamMAX-GL Effectiveness Increasebalance changeIncreased effectiveness versus UAV’s, Counter-UAV’s, and Care Packages.
SteamFixed Weapon Attachment Icons Issuebug fixFixed an issue with Weapon attachment icons not appearing correctly for Loadouts during a match.
SteamBreach Map Exploits Fixedbug fixAddressed multiple exploits where Players were able to access unintended areas of the map.
SteamMAX-GL Effectiveness Increasebalance changeIncreased effectiveness versus UAV’s, Counter-UAV’s, and Care Packages.
SteamOrigins Crash During Round Transition Fixedbug fixResolved a crash that could occur during round transitions.
SteamBreach Map Exploit Fixbug fixAddressed multiple exploits where Players were able to access unintended areas of the map.
SteamSecurity UpdatesystemMilestoneSteamOrigins Round Transition Crash Fixbug fixResolved a crash that could occur during round transitions.
SteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamKVK 99m 3-Hit Kill Range Increasebalance changeIncreased the 3-hit kill range with the Long Barrel attachment.
SteamFixed Black Market Menu Overlapping Issueui uxAddressed an issue with the Black Market menu, where items were overlapping when scrolling.
SteamPanzersoldat Spawn Issue Fixedbug fixFixed an issue that caused the Panzersoldat to spawn in unopened areas of the map.
SteamKVK 99m Firing Sounds Fixbalance changeFiring sounds will now properly be silenced when using both the Rapid Fire and Suppressor attachments.
SteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamKVK 99m Firing Sounds Fixbalance changeFiring sounds will now properly be silenced when using both the Rapid Fire and Suppressor attachments.
SteamBlack Market Menu Overlap Fixui uxAddressed an issue with the Black Market menu, where items were overlapping when scrolling.
SteamPanzersoldat Damage Issue Fixedbug fixAddressed an issue where the Panzersoldat would not take damage from the Fire Staff.
SteamPanzersoldat Damage Issue Fixbug fixAddressed an issue where the Panzersoldat would not take damage from the Fire Staff.
SteamSecurity UpdateotherMilestoneSteamPanzersoldat Spawn Issue Fixbug fixFixed an issue that caused the Panzersoldat to spawn in unopened areas of the map.
Steam - 54 eventsBalanced Panzersoldat's healthbalance changeSteamFixed slow lighting streaming after teleporting from Area 51bug fixSteamAddressed various exploits across all mapsbug fixSteamAddressed various exploits across all mapsbug fixSteamFixed various collision and pathing issuesbug fixSteamFixed flogger kills not counting towards Trapeze Artist challengebug fixSteamFixed various Elemental Staff bugs and exploitsbug fixSteamReduced buyable door prices in starting area for solo gamesbalance changeSteamFixed Turned zombies displaying bullet impacts and soundsbug fixSteamFixed players taking damage after being stomped by robot with golden helmetbug fixSteamFixed immediate downing after teleporting into Dark Arenabug fixSteamFixed flogger kills not counting towards Trapeze Artist challengebug fixSteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamIncreased volume of excavator voice over audioaudioSteamSecurity UpdateotherSteamFixed magic box malfunction after fire salebug fixSteamFixed players getting downed by robot while in trenchesbug fixSteamAdded M1911 and AK74-U to Zombies Chroniclesnew contentSteamFixed Gersh device malfunction in certain areasbug fixSteamUpdated wall buys with stg-44 and mp40gameplaySteamFixed various bugs in Area 51 during rocket launch sequencebug fixSteamFixed various Panzersoldat pathing issues and bugsbug fixSteamFixed players downed immediately after teleporting into Dark Arenabug fixSteamFixed robot hatch failing to open after being hitbug fixSteamFixed lighting streaming issue after teleporting from Area 51bug fixSteamReduced buyable door prices in starting area for online solo gamesbalance changeSteamSecurity UpdatesystemSteamFixed players getting downed by robot while in trenchesbug fixSteamAdded M1911 and AK74-U to Zombies Chroniclesnew contentMilestoneSteamFixed various Elemental Staff bugs and exploitsbug fixSteamFixed players getting launched into air after walking off gravity liftbug fixSteamFixed magic box malfunction after fire salebug fixSteamFixed perk machines stopping after generator recapturebug fixSteamFixed perk machines stopping after generator recapturebug fixSteamIncreased volume of excavator voice over audioaudioSteamPlayers receive double points powerup after capturing first generator in solo gamesgameplaySteamFixed various Panzersoldat pathing issues and bugsbug fixSteamUpdated wall buys with stg-44 and mp40gameplaySteamGeneral Stability ImprovementsperformanceSteamFixed Gersh device malfunction in certain areasbug fixSteamFixed screen shake when another player fired the Mark IIbug fixSteamBalanced Panzersoldat's healthbalance changeSteamFixed players taking damage after being stomped by robot with golden helmetbug fixSteamFixed Templar pathing issuesbug fixSteamFixed Templar pathing issuesbug fixSteamFixed Turned zombies displaying bullet impacts and sound effectsbug fixSteamFixed robot hatch failing to open after being hitbug fixSteamFixed Panzersoldat getting stuck inside wallsbug fixSteamFixed Panzersoldat getting stuck inside wallsbug fixSteamFixed players launched into air after walking off gravity liftbug fixSteamFixed screen shake when another player fired the Mark IIbug fixSteamFixed various collision and pathing issuesbug fixSteamFixed various bugs during rocket launch sequence in Area 51bug fixSteamPlayers receive double points powerup after capturing first generator in solo gamesgameplaySteam
- 2 eventsMatchmaking Adjustment for DLC Playersbalance change
Players who opted out of the free MP DLC Trial will no longer get placed in DLC lobbies when matchmaking in the Core and Hardcore playlists.
SteamMatchmaking Adjustment for DLC Playersbalance changePlayers who opted out of the free MP DLC Trial will no longer get placed in DLC lobbies when matchmaking in the Core and Hardcore playlists.
Steam - 4 eventsPerformance and Security Improvementsperformance
This update addresses a number of performance and security issues.
SteamExploitation Measures for 3rd Party Peripheralsbug fixAdded measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals.
SteamExploitation Measures for 3rd Party Peripheralsbug fixAdded measures to address exploitative 3rd party peripherals.
SteamPerformance and Security ImprovementsperformanceThis update addresses a number of performance and security issues.
Steam - 8 events2XP Rewards for DLC Ownersgameplay
DLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards each time they play on Multiplayer maps they own during the trial.
Steam2XP Rewards for Season Pass OwnersgameplaySeason Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every Multiplayer match during the trial.
SteamCall of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack Releasedlc releasePlayers can opt out of the trial by following specific steps in the Steam Client.
SteamMultiplayer DLC Trial Pack Availabledlc releaseAll Black Ops 3 and Multiplayer Starter Pack owners can play all Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE for 30 days.
SteamMultiplayer DLC Trial Pack Availabledlc releaseAll Black Ops 3 and Multiplayer Starter Pack owners can play all Multiplayer Maps from all four DLC Packs for FREE for 30 days.
Steam2XP Rewards for Season Pass OwnersgameplaySeason Pass and Digital Deluxe owners will receive 2XP rewards on every Multiplayer match during the trial.
Steam2XP Rewards for DLC OwnersgameplayDLC1 and DLC2 owners will receive 2XP rewards for playing on Multiplayer maps they own during the trial.
SteamCall of Duty: Black Ops III - Multiplayer DLC Trial Pack Launchdlc releasePlayers can opt out of the trial pack starting May 30th.
Steam - 30 eventsUnopened Supply Drop Bundles Retainedbug fix
Unopened Supply Drop bundles will now remain in the Black Market after events end.
SteamBallistic Knife headshots properly registeredbug fixBallistic Knife now properly registers headshots with the Kill Counter or Clan Tag attachments equipped.
SteamExploited camo unlocking addressedbug fixAddressed an exploit that allowed users to equip some camos before unlocking them.
SteamNew Black Market items addednew contentSteamFaster loading of Attachment Iconsui uxAttachment Icons will load more quickly in Create-a-Class and Gunsmith menus.
SteamUnopened Supply Drop bundles retained in Black Marketbug fixUnopened Supply Drop bundles will now remain in the Black Market after the events have ended.
SteamFree GobbleGums for Zombies Chronicles launchnew contentPlayers will receive 8 free GobbleGums in celebration of Zombies Chronicles’ launch.
SteamBoard To Death GobbleGum Effectbalance changeZombies within 15 feet of a repaired board are killed.
SteamCommunity Headshot Challenge rewardsnew contentPlayers will receive all the rewards from the Community Headshot Challenge including themed calling cards and a limited edition camo.
SteamNew Zombies Chronicles GobbleGumsnew contentEight new Zombies Chronicles GobbleGums will drop from Dr. Monty’s Factory.
SteamFlavor Hexed GobbleGum Effectnew contentSelects a random Mega, Rare, or Ultra that is not in the player's loadout.
SteamBallistic Knife blades are now recoverablebalance changeSteamSoda Fountain GobbleGum Effectbalance changePerk purchase limit is ignored; get a random one for free when purchasing a perk.
SteamReturned Disappeared Supply Dropsbug fixSupply Drops that had disappeared have been returned to players’ inventories.
SteamCommunity Headshot Challenge Rewardsnew contentPlayers will receive rewards including Yoji Shinkawa-themed calling cards and a Limited Edition Pack-a-Punch camo.
SteamFree GobbleGums for Zombies Chronicles Launchnew contentPlayers will receive 8 free GobbleGums in celebration of Zombies Chronicles’ launch.
SteamBoard Games GobbleGum Effectbalance changeRepairing one board at a window repairs all boards at that window.
SteamNew Zombies Chronicles GobbleGumsnew contentEight new Zombies Chronicles GobbleGums will drop from Dr. Monty’s Factory.
SteamGeneral performance and security issues addressedperformanceThis update addresses a number of general performance and security issues.
SteamNew GobbleGum effects introducednew contentNew GobbleGums include Board Games, Flavor Hexed, Power Vacuum, Soda Fountain, Reign Drops, Extra Credit, Idle Eyes, and Board To Death.
SteamBallistic Knife Headshot Registration Fixedbalance changeBallistic Knife now properly registers headshots with the Kill Counter or Clan Tag attachments equipped.
SteamReturned disappeared Supply Drops to playersbug fixSupply Drops that had disappeared have been returned to players’ inventories.
SteamFaster Attachment Icon LoadingperformanceAttachment Icons will load more quickly in Create-a-Class and Gunsmith menus.
SteamExploited Camo Unlocks Fixedbug fixAddressed an exploit that allowed users to equip some camos before unlocking them.
Steam - 18 eventsDG-4 Functionality Fix in Revelationsbug fix
Fixed an issue where the DG-4 would not function properly after using a portal.
SteamUnranked Dedicated Servers Log File GenerationnetworkEnabled '+set g_log 1' to generate log files for unranked dedicated servers.
SteamUnranked Dedicated Servers LoggingnetworkEnabled '+set g_log 1' to generate log files for unranked dedicated servers.
SteamAnywhere But Here BGB Issue Fix in Shadows of Evilbug fixFixed an issue that occurred if a player used the Anywhere But Here BGB while on the train.
SteamAmbient Occlusion Artifact Fixbug fixFixed an issue with ambient occlusion artifact when looking at geometry in maps.
SteamAmbient Occlusion Artifact Fixbug fixFixed an issue with ambient occlusion artifact when looking at geometry in maps.
SteamDG-4 Functionality Fix in Revelationsbug fixFixed an issue where the DG-4 would not function properly after using a portal.
SteamAnywhere But Here BGB Issue Fixbug fixFixed an issue that occurred if a player used the Anywhere But Here BGB while on the train.
SteamLobby Countdown Timer for Unranked Dedicated ServersnetworkEnabled +lobbyTimerStatusStartInterval to create a game countdown timer in the lobby.
SteamLobby Countdown TimernetworkEnabled +lobbyTimerStatusStartInterval to create a game countdown timer in the lobby.
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