All weapon changes in Blackout Battle Royal – November 6 update

The latest game settings update in Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has implemented some major changes to some weapons in the Blackout Battle Royal Mode.

With this latest update, which went live on November 6, Treyarch has a large number of weapons and weapons based on analysis and feedback from both players.

As had been previously hinted at, Submachine Guns have received a higher rate of success than ever before against Assault Rifles.

"This should provide more consistency when in SMG range," Treyarch said. "Along with ensuring that SMGs perform as expected in their intended power band when compared to Assault Rifles in Blackout."

The only AR to receive a buff was the Rampart 17, while the Auger DMR and Swordfish of the Tactical Rifle category both received considerable improvements.

In terms of Light Machine Guns, Treyarch are willing to admit that the weapons have strong potential, the developers have made more use of the option they are now.

The Titan, VKM 750, and Hades all have increased re-center speed and reduced re-center patter offsets.

The update also removed the controversial 9-Bang stun item from Blackout, after it had been the subject of many complaints that the player was too over-powered.

As a direct result, the Granada Concussion has been made so much for the absence of the 9-Bang.

All of the weapon changes in Blackout, as provided by Treyarch. For a full look at the whole patch for this latest update, click HERE.

Weapons (Blackout Only)

• Submachine Guns
  • Increased muzzle velocity on all SMGs. SMG range, which is expected to increase in size when compared to Assault Rifles in Blackout.
  • Spitfire
• Assault Rifles
  • Rampart 17
    • Reduced ADS sway.
    • Reduced recoil.
• Tactical Rifles
  • Auger DMR
    • Increased re-center speed. We are in the blackout beta, but we have seen the AUGER slightly underperform since release.
    • Slightly increased muzzle velocity. This should make for more predictable shots when firing at a moving target within the Auger's intended ranges.
• Swordfish
  • Tightened the spread pattern. This should allow more shots to land on target at range.
• Light Machine Guns
  • While some players have found success with the LMGs in Blackout, they're still being passed over by the large majority of players. These changes should help make LMGs more manageable.
  • Titan
    • Increased re-center speed.
    • Reduced re-center pattern offsets for more predictable recoil.
  • VKM 750
    • Increased re-center speed.
    • Reduced re-center pattern offsets.
  • Hades
    • Increased re-center speed.
    • Reduced re-center pattern offsets.

Equipment (Blackout Only)

• 9-Bang
  • Removed the 9-Bang from Blackout while we play its place in the gameplay loop.
• Granada Concussion
  • Increased throw distance.
  • Increased stack count to 2.