What changed in Call of Duty®: Black Ops in 2010
137 updates · 17 main milestones · Nov 10, 2010 to Dec 20, 2010
- 3 eventsNew Zombie Map in First Strike DLCnew contentMilestone
The DLC will feature a new zombie map called Ascension.
SteamNew Multiplayer Maps in First Strike DLCnew contentMilestoneThe DLC will include four multiplayer maps: Berlin Wall, Discovery, Kowloon, and Stadium.
SteamFirst Strike DLC Announceddlc releaseMilestoneThe first downloadable content pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops, featuring five new maps, will launch on February 1, 2011.
Steam - 78 eventsImproved threading performance on 2-core computersperformanceSteamPosition Secured medal no longer delayed in Dominationbug fixSteamAdded 12 player versions of all playlistsnew contentSteamAdded /connect commandnetworkSteamAdded version number to the title barui uxSteamVarious spawn improvementsgameplaySteamFix for watching films through Combat Recordbug fixSteamFixed 3rd person fov exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamAdditional performance optimizationsperformanceSteamFix for radar not staying on in One in the Chamberbug fixSteamImproved threading performance on 2-core computersperformanceSteamAdded /connect commandnetworkSteamFix for watching films through Combat Recordbug fixSteamFix for Stuttering During Map Loadsbug fix
Resolved issues causing stuttering when players load new sections of a map.
SteamAdditional performance optimizationsperformanceSteamFixed bug where UI state didn't persist after switching to another serverbug fixSteamChanged all dvars which could be possibly float to floatbug fixMostly these are time-type dvars.
SteamAdded Settings and Console tabs for Ranked serversui uxSteamVarious map glitches fixedbug fixSteamAdded mixed barebones playlistnew contentSteamVarious spawn improvementsgameplaySteamWeekly and Monthly leaderboards now track all kills, deaths, and assists properlygameplayAll Time leaderboards were not affected.
SteamOption to pre-cache all shaders during load timequality of lifeFixes hitching related to shader compiling on some video cards.
SteamAdded 'disconnect' buttonnetworkSteamAdded all white-listed dvars for Ranked and UnrankednetworkAdmins have rcon access to ALL available dvars.
SteamAdded 12 player versions of all playlistsnew contentSteamFixed compassSpectatorsSeeEnemies exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded mixed hardcore playlistnew contentSteamFix for infinite supply drop exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded mixed hardcore playlistnew contentSteamFixed map 'set' to not use admindvarbug fixSteamAdded all white-listed dvars for Ranked and UnrankednetworkAdmins have rcon access to ALL available dvars.
SteamFix for Zombies 'Teammate shadows not displayed properlybug fixSteamPosition Secured medal no longer delayed in Domination matchgameplaySteamFixed random freezes in certain configurationsbug fixMilestoneSteam'Hardened: Equipment Shot' Challenge can now be completed by destroying a 'Camera Spike'gameplaySteamMap Glitches Cleaned Upbug fixVarious map glitches have been addressed to improve gameplay experience.
SteamVarious sound improvementsaudioSteamPre-cache shaders during load timequality of lifeFixes hitching related to shader compiling on some video cards.
SteamFixed bug where entering zero for Message Duration caused errorbug fixSteamFixed random freezes in certain computer configurationsbug fixMilestoneSteamAdded Settings and Console tabs for Ranked serversui uxSteamVarious map glitches fixedbug fixSteamFix for Zombies – Teammate shadows not displayedbug fixSteamFixed crosshair flickering when stereo is activebug fixSteamAdded mixed barebones playlistnew contentSteamFixed map 'set' to not use admindvarbug fixSteamFix for choppy final killcam in dedicated serversbug fixSteamFix for radar not staying on in One in the Chamberbug fixSteamTruncated all message fields to 140 charsbug fixSteamFixed bug where entering a value of zero for Message Duration caused an unhandled exception errorbug fixSteamFix for infinite supply drop exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamFixed 3rd person fov exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamVarious sound improvementsaudioSteamFix for Infinite Supply Drop Exploitbug fixMilestoneAddressed an exploit that allowed players to generate infinite supply drops.
SteamFixed bug where 'Server' tab doesn't update values when connecting to a new serverbug fixSteamAdded 'disconnect' buttonui uxSteamTruncated all message fields to 140 charsbug fixSteam'Hardened: Equipment Shot' Challenge fixgameplayCan now be completed by destroying a 'Camera Spike'.
SteamAllow Team Change on Ranked serversgameplayServer admin option to allow team changes without unbalancing teams.
SteamAdded version number to the title barui uxSteamFixed bug where UI state didn’t persist after switching serversbug fixSteamFix for choppy final killcam in dedicated serversbug fixSteamFixed crosshair flickering with stereo activebug fixSteamPerformance Improvements on Dual Core SystemsperformanceThe update includes enhancements aimed at improving game performance specifically on dual core systems.
SteamFixed compassSpectatorsSeeEnemies exploitbug fixMilestoneSteamWeekly and Monthly leaderboards tracking fixquality of lifeNow track all kills, deaths and assists properly.
Steam - 20 eventsEnhanced security measuresotherMilestone
Additional security measures to enhance detection and banning capabilities.
SteamImproved matchmaking for NAT typesnetworkUpdated handling for UPnP-enabled routers to improve matchmaking conditions for strict or moderate NAT types.
SteamIncreased sniper rifle accuracybalance changeSubtle increase in sniper rifle accuracy when scoping in.
SteamFixed 'Load MP by Default' saving issuebug fixAddressed issue that prevented the 'Load MP by Default' option from saving under specific conditions.
SteamCorrect perks display issue while spectatingbug fixAddressed issue where incorrect perks would appear when spectating another player under certain conditions.
SteamAdded render delay to player indicatorsgameplayAdded a render delay to red diamond player indicators when controlling certain vehicles.
SteamFixed killstreak reward loss on class switchbug fixPrevented users from losing their killstreak reward when switching classes at the start of a new round.
SteamFlak Jacket Pro protection issue fixedbug fixAddressed issue where Flak Jacket Pro would not always protect against ground fires from Napalm Strikes.
SteamPrevented Valkyrie rocket explosion issuebug fixPrevented Valkyrie rocket from exploding upon release under rare conditions.
SteamPrevented player teleportation outside mapbug fixMilestonePrevented an issue where a player would get teleported outside the map boundaries under specific circumstances.
SteamIncreased sniper rifle headshot multipliersbalance changeMilestoneSniper rifles with suppressors will now ensure one-shot kill headshots.
SteamPrevented prestige class exploitbug fixMilestonePrevented exploit that allowed players to keep custom classes and killstreaks after prestige.
SteamImproved spawning protectiongameplayAdded a negative influencer to spawn points to decrease chances of spawning near enemies.
SteamResolved party disbanding issuesbug fixFixed several issues with parties getting disbanded unexpectedly.
SteamFixed Gunship control issuebug fixPrevented Gunship and Chopper Gunner from failing to give player full control under rare conditions.
SteamAdded explosive delay to China LakegameplayAdded round start explosive delay to China Lake grenade launcher to match other explosives.
SteamLimited Hardline Pro re-rollsbalance changeLimited the ability to re-roll supply drops using Hardline Pro to Care Packages only.
SteamTuned sound mix for Ninja ProaudioIncreased ranges and volume of enemy footsteps, removed player footstep sounds on concrete.
Steam - 3 eventsIncreased Sniper Rifle Accuracy When Scoping Inbalance change
Subtle increase in sniper rifle accuracy when scoping in.
SteamIncreased Headshot Multipliers for Sniper Riflesbalance changeSniper rifles with suppressors will now ensure one-shot kill headshots.
SteamKnife Lunge and Swipe Range Adjustmentsbalance changePlans to experiment with larger adjustments on knife lunge and swipe ranges.
Steam - 5 eventsCorrected Map Specific Clipping Tricksbug fix
Fixed issues with map specific clipping tricks that allowed players to shoot through surfaces.
SteamImprovements to Spawning Systembalance changeUpgrades to the spawning system to enhance gameplay experience.
SteamPrevented Exploit for Customized Classes After Prestigebug fixPrevented an exploit that allowed players to retain customized classes and killstreaks after prestige.
SteamDisabled Care Package Glitchbug fixMilestoneThe notorious care package glitch that allowed infinite spawning of care packages and killstreak rewards has been disabled.
SteamRender Delay Fix for Player Indicatorsbug fixFixed render delay on player indicators when controlling the Gunship, Valkyrie Rocket, and Chopper Gunner.
Steam - 9 eventsFix for ADS while holding shift as a sniperbug fixSteamFix for locked ADS after pressing shift-TABbug fix
Resolved an issue where aiming down sights would become locked after using the Steam overlay.
SteamFix for ADS while holding shift as a sniperbug fixSteamCPU performance improvementsperformanceSteamCPU performance improvementsperformanceSteamServer browser bug fixes and tweaksbug fixImprovements to populate faster and do full refresh less often
SteamZombie matchmaking improvementsnetworkSteam - 12 eventsFine-tuned audio levels for footsteps and gunfireaudio
Additional fine-tuning of audio levels and ranges for footsteps and gunfire.
SteamImproved host selectionnetworkEnsures that the best host is always selected in the pre-game lobby.
SteamCorrected leaderboard trackinggameplayWeekly and Monthly leaderboards will now track all kills, deaths and assists properly.
SteamFine-tuned audio levels for bomb actionsaudioAdditional fine-tuning of audio levels for bomb plants/defuses.
SteamPrevented Combat Training stats crossoverbug fixPrevention of Combat Training stats getting crossed with Player Match stats under rare conditions.
SteamEnhanced matchmaking conditionsnetworkPlayers are more effectively matched to games with the best networking conditions.
SteamDisabled joining of certain lobbiesnetworkAbility to join Private Match, Combat Training and Theater lobbies when searching for Player Match games is disabled.
SteamFixed button hold functionality lossbug fixPrevention of temporary loss of functionality when a button was being held down at the point of a disconnect.
SteamDecreased failed Film uploadsbug fixServer-side and game-side changes to decrease the amount of failed Film uploads.
Steam - 1 eventFemale Avatar Items for Xbox 360new content
Unlimited-use codes for female avatar items including SR 71 Flight Suit and Woods Outfit.
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