Black Ops 6 Update 1.074 Patch Notes (BO6 update 1.74)

Black Ops 6 update 1.074 is available to download on PS4, PC, and Xbox One. According to the official BO6 update 1.74 patch notes, the latest Season 4 introduces three new Iceland-based multiplayer maps, a tactical Team Elimination mode, new weapons and attachments, Grief mode in Zombies, and broad weapon tuning. Additionally, BO6 version 1.074.000 also fixes enhance map flow and mode reliability.

Black Ops 6 update 1.74 Patch Notes – May 29, 2025

Black Ops 6 1.74 Patch Notes

Major Highlights:

• Three new multiplayer maps set in Iceland, including a CIA black site and a cliffside ambush.
• New mode: Team Elimination adds dog tag-based life mechanics.
• Four new weapons, including LC10 SMG and FFAR 1 AR.
• Zombies Grief mode returns, plus new ammo mod and GobbleGums.
• Weapon balancing and attachment overhauls for smoother gameplay.

New Multiplayer Maps

Shutdown (6v6)

• Set in an Icelandic hydroelectric plant.

• Key areas: Central Turbine, Sluice, Transformers, Atrium, Parking, Red Container high ground.

Fugitive (6v6)

• CIA black site prison in remote Iceland.

• Vertical traversal with climbing and ziplines.

Blitz (6v6, 2v2)

• Cliffside road ambush in Iceland.

• Combat on the road, cliffside terrain, and near a waterfall.

New Multiplayer Mode

Team Elimination

• Limited team lives per round.

• Dog tags:

  • Enemies collect to confirm kills.

  • Allies collect to deny kills.

• Win by wiping out enemies or having more lives at round end.

New Weapons (Multiplayer & Zombies)

LC10 – SMG (Battle Pass)

• Full-auto, high accuracy and range.

• Moderate fire rate, slow handling.

FFAR 1 – AR (Battle Pass)

• Full-auto, high fire rate.

• Great CQC damage, high recoil, slow handling.

Essex Model 07 – Marksman Rifle (Event Reward)

• Lever-action, high damage.

• Slow fire and handling; customizable levers.

Grim Reaper – Scorestreak (In-Season)

• Semi-auto launcher with 4 rockets.

• High damage, lost on death.

New Attachments

G-Grip (Battle Pass)

• Vertical grip + blue laser.

• Improved stability, recoil, and spread control.

• Blocks laser attachments.

Stryder .22 Burst Mod (Event Reward)

• Converts to 3-round burst.

• Higher fire rate, altered damage profile.

SVD Full Auto Mod (Event Reward)

• Converts sniper to full-auto.

• Faster output, better recoil.

TR2 CQB Auto Conversion

• Converts to SMG-like MR using handgun rounds.

• Fully auto, compact MR.

Zombies Update

Grief Mode Returns (4v4)

• S.A.M. vs Richtofen teams.

• Capture zones to debuff enemies.

• Respawns every 3 rounds.

• No direct player damage.

• Maps: Liberty Falls, Terminus, Citadelle des Morts, The Tomb, Shattered Veil.

• Restrictions: Wonder Weapons & select GobbleGums.

New Zombies Features

Dark Ops Challenges

• Hidden Calling Cards + XP.

New Ammo Mod – Shatter Blast

• Explosive bullet damage with armor-breaking potential.

Augments

• Major: Big Game, Blast Chain, Blast Repair.

• Minor: Blast Zone, Blast Boost, Blast Wave.

🍬 New GobbleGums

• Explosive Flourish (Epic): Reload triggers explosions (2 min).

• Flavor Hex (Legendary): Random Ultra GobbleGum.

• Rainburps (Whimsical): Enemies belch rainbow bubbles (3 min).

General Updates & Fixes

Multiplayer Map Fixes

• Firing Range: S&D spawn fixes, water alignment.

• Nomad: Rendering and geometry fixes.

• Dealership: Fixed collision issues.

Multiplayer Mode Fixes

• Free For All: Improved spawns.

• Infected: Fixed loadout issue for first infected.

Weapon Balancing

Global Attachment Adjustments

• Marksman Foregrip: Boosted recoil reduction.

• Heavy Stock & Combat Stock: Improved flinch resistance.

• CHF Barrels (ARs): Recoil penalty reductions.

Assault Rifles

• XM4, AK-74, AMES 85, GPR 91, Model L: Recoil/handling/balance tweaks.

• AS VAL, Krig C, Cypher 091, Kilo 141, CR-56 AMAX: Damage & recoil tuning.

SMGs, Shotguns

• Buffed flinch resistance and recoil via attachments.

LMGs

• Improved mobility and ADS speed.

• PU-21, XMG, GPMG-7, Feng 82: Movement & flinch buffs.

Marksman Rifles

• Burst MRs: Faster cooldowns and adjusted recoil.

• AEK-973, SWAT 5.56, DM-10, TR2: Handling and balance enhancements.

Special Weapons

• D1.3 Sector: Fixed projectile behavior in water.

Bug Fixes

SCORESTREAKS

• Fixed lingering fire disappearing prematurely after Napalm Strike.

AUDIO

• Restored missing voice lines for multiple Operators.

UI

• Enhanced Death Recap:

  • Now shows contextual death factors:

    • Live Ping: Enemy had you pinged

    • UAV/HARP: Revealed on minimap

    • Unsuppressed Weapon: Position exposed by gunfire

    • Body Shield: Position revealed via captured teammate

    • Sleeper Agent: Killed by enemy infiltrator

    • Scout Pulse: Eliminated by Scout Pulse user

    • Prox Alarm: Position detected by tactical equipment

    • Signal Lure: Position revealed by your own Field Upgrade

• Fixed contextual menu exploit in Weapons tab that improperly accessed Fire Mod skins

• Corrected progress display for Non-Prestige Challenges

• Resolved unresponsive Fire Mod Attachment skins UI

• Fixed Scoreboard showing incorrect 8-round win limit (actual limit: 6 rounds)

• Eliminated persistent “YOU ARE ELIMINATED” screen bug

STABILITY

• Theater Mode: Temporarily disabled due to replay loading issues

RANKED PLAY

• New Restrictions:

  • SMG: C9 banned

  • Tactical: Flashbangs banned

• Seasonal Reset:

  • Bronze/Silver: Retain previous rank

  • Gold/Platinum: Reset to Gold I/Platinum I

  • Diamond+: Reset to Diamond I

• Loss Protection:

  • First 3 losses of season incur no SR penalty

  • Daily Loss Forgiveness: 1 protected loss per day

• Access Requirements:

  • Returning players: Win 10 matches to qualify

  • New players: Win 50 multiplayer matches

• Season 4 Rewards:

  • Weapon Charms: Earn rank-specific charms (Gold-Iridescent/Top 250)

  • Calling Cards: Unlock for Silver+ ranks and Top 250 placement

  • Top 250 Champion: Exclusive card for #1 player

  • “Pro Reissue AMES 85” Blueprint: Win 10 matches

  • 100 Wins Decal: Win 100 matches

ZOMBIES

• Map Fixes:

  • Terminus: Corrected ramp lighting in Boat Race quest

  • Citadelle des Morts:

    • Fixed repeatable Guardian boss fight via save files

    • Adjusted post-boss amulet positioning

• Mode Fixes:

  • Prevented split-screen lobby returns after pausing

• Weapon Balancing:

  • Pistols:

    • Stryder .22: +100% PaP damage, +80 ammo, -40% penetration falloff

    • 9mm PM: +50% PaP damage, +100% PaP range, +40 ammo, -20% kick, -40% penetration falloff

    • Grekhova: +150% damage, -30% range (close-range focus)

  • Marksman Rifles:

    • Tsarkov 7.62: +50% PaP crit damage, +50% ADS speed, -80% kick

    • DM-10: +60% PaP crit damage

    • TR2: +40% damage, +90% crit damage, -40% kick

• Attachment Fixes:

  • Fixed Belt-Fed ammo refill bugs

• Blueprint Fixes:

  • Corrected Death FX playback

  • Prevented “Game Over” blueprint reverting to defaults after reload

• Gunsmith:

  • Fixed magazine info display errors

• Perk Fixes:

  • Quick Revive: Now properly slots first

  • Elemental Pop: Fixed PaP GS45/D1.3 incompatibility & Electric Cherry/Brain Rot conflict

• Equipment Buffs:

  • C4: 70→250 damage

  • Frag: 150 mid-damage

  • Semtex: 250 inner-damage

• Field Upgrades:

  • Aether Shroud: Fixed zombie targeting & post-revive melee bugs

  • Dark Flare: Fixed Helmeted Zombie immunity

• Support Items:

  • Death Machine: 350 ammo

  • Mutant Injection: Fixed animations & Exfil cinematic

  • War Machine: Corrected unlock requirements/descriptions

  • Mangler Cannon: Fixed arm alignment

• GobbleGum Fixes:

  • Prevented 1-ammo Death Machine/War Machine after Support Group use

  • Blocked ziplines immediately after Anywhere but Here

  • Improved Power-Up positioning logic

  • Fixed zombie spawn freeze after Time Out user quits

• Power-Ups:

  • Fixed Wunderwaffe crawler creation during Insta-kill

• Mystery Box:

  • Expanded weapon pool

  • Increased Seasonal weapon drop rates

  • Fixed incorrect rarity displays

• UI Fixes:

  • Added missing Exfil timers

  • Fixed Pack-a-Punch/Wonder Weapon UI conflicts (Shattered Veil)

  • Corrected Der Wunderfizz perk pricing updates

  • Fixed “Staff of Ice” spelling errors

  • Polished subtitles

• Graphics:

  • Improved Special Round fog transitions for late joiners

  • Fixed spectator black screen during fast travel

• Stability: General crash fixes

Previously, a major Modern Warfare 3 patch 1.35 added new weapons, map changes and quality of life improvements. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s BO6 version 1.74 will address a few of these issues.