Call of Duty update 1.097 is available to download on PS5(version 1.097.000) and Xbox Series X/S. According to the official Call of Duty 1.097 patch notes, the latest Black Ops 7 season 3 focuses on improving weapon performance and match balance. The Strider 300 received faster handling with tradeoffs, the MK35 ISR gained damage and responsiveness, and the Ion Core became easier to counter. Several gameplay bugs, progression issues, and map exploits were also resolved to stabilize multiplayer and Zombies modes. Apart from this, COD update 1.097 (Warzone Season 03) also reduces early power spikes from loot, improves contract usability, weakens several dominant weapons like the MK35 ISR and Razor 9mm, and strengthens underperforming options such as the VST and MCP-25. Combat pacing becomes more balanced while maintaining new weapon variety.
Call of Duty Black Ops 7 version 1.097 Patch Notes – April 22, 2026
COD BO7 Update 1.097 Highlights
- MK35 ISR received higher damage and faster sprint-to-fire timing for improved reliability.
- Strider 300 sniper gained faster firing and ADS speed while taking more flinch to balance handling.
- Ion Core scorestreak durability reduced and now easier to destroy with EMP grenades.
- Overload mode round length increased to five minutes for longer matches.
- Multiple bug fixes addressed weapon animations, ranked loadouts, and map exploits.
Multiplayer Changes
Modes
- Overload round duration extended to 5 minutes
- Overload timer no longer pauses while holding the device
- Players can no longer manually drop the device
- Training Course loading issue resolved
Maps
- Plaza collision adjustments removed unintended sightlines
- Abyss spawn issue fixed where Tactical Insertion placed players outside the map
Weapon Balance Updates
Assault Rifles
- MK35 ISR maximum damage increased from 23 to 24
- Headshot multiplier slightly increased
- Sprint-to-fire and tactical sprint-to-fire speeds improved
- Unintended sprint penalties removed
Submachine Guns
- VST view kick slightly reduced
- Multiple muzzle attachments now provide stronger vertical recoil control
- Carbon 57 hybrid optic animation issue fixed
Sniper Rifles
- Strider 300 fire time significantly reduced
- Aim down sight time improved
- Damage increased across both close and long ranges
- Received flinch increased for balance
- Attachment tuning redistributed ADS bonuses across grip, laser, and fast mag
- Upper torso and arm hits improved for better collateral potential
Attachments
- Shadow SK 12-Gauge Masterkey ADS spread tightened
- Masterkey now improves vertical and horizontal recoil on the base weapon
- Additional visual recoil reduction applied
Pistols
- 1911 Akimbo now correctly benefits from Fast Hands
- Reduced firing motion when using Bowen Scout Scope
- Visual recoil reduced when using VAS Duo Hybrid Sight on certain weapons
Scorestreak Updates
- Ion Core health reduced from 900 to 550
- Ion Core now destroyed in four EMP grenades instead of six
- Ion Core placement rules made more flexible
- Deadeye Drone destruction issue with Extended Mag Overclock fixed
- EMP Systems death issue resolved
- Ion Core XP tracking issue fixed
Ranked Play
- MPC-25 weapon restored to ranked loadouts
- RC-XD removal issue from certain loadouts fixed
Challenges and Progression
- Keep Out medal requirement reduced from three kills to two
- Shadow SK Masterkey no longer grants No Scope medals incorrectly
- Strider 300 camo challenge tracking corrected to count one-shot kills
- Prestige Master Title level requirements display fixed
User Interface
- Scorestreak selection issue after prestiging resolved
Stability
- Private match stability improved after multiple sessions
- Additional stability fixes implemented across the game
Zombies
Cursed Mode
- Relics now properly display in the pause menu during public matches
- Squad Fill toggle issue fixed in Cursed playlists
Warzone Update 1.097 Highlights
- Three new Exotic weapons added to Black Ops Royale to expand combat variety 🔫
- Legendary Supply Boxes reduced in power with lower Perk drops and fewer rewards 📦
- Supply Run contracts now appear at match start and scale better with circle size 🗺️
- Deadeye Drone durability reduced, making it easier to destroy 🚁
- Multiple weapon balance passes applied, including nerfs to MK35 ISR and buffs to VST and MCP-25 ⚖️
Loot and Economy Changes
- Added three new Exotic weapons: Ghostmind VS Recon, Killswitch AK-27, and Barrage Razor 9mm
- Legendary Supply Boxes Perk drop chance reduced from 100% to 60%
- Legendary Supply Boxes now drop a maximum of one Perk instead of two
- Armor Satchel drop rate reduced by 6%
- AAROW 109 ground loot drop rate reduced by 7%
- Specialist items no longer disappear after being dropped
Public Events
- Shotguns removed from the Classified Weapon event
- Classified Weapons now remain on the ground after being dropped
Contract Updates
- New notification added when new contract types become available
- Supply Run contracts now spawn at the start of matches
- Supply Run objective distance now adjusts based on circle size
Equipment Adjustments
- Deadeye Drone health reduced from 40 to 20
Weapon Balance Changes
Assault Rifles
- AK-27 recoil reduced for improved control
- MK35 ISR minimum damage reduced at long range
- MK35 ISR horizontal and vertical recoil increased
- Peacekeeper MK1 bullet velocity slightly reduced
- Peacekeeper MK1 medium damage range shortened
Submachine Guns
- Carbon 57 recoil deviation reduced
- MCP-25 medium range damage increased
- MCP-25 aim down sight speed improved
- Razor 9mm maximum damage range reduced
- Razor 9mm upper torso damage multiplier reduced
- VST recoil reduced and effective range slightly increased
Sniper Rifles
- Shadow SK underbarrel shotgun accuracy and recoil control improved
- Strider 300 fire time significantly reduced
- Strider 300 received flinch increased
Black Ops Royale Weapon Archetype Updates
- Swordfish A1 Scout legendary tier now grants Rapid Fire instead of High Velocity Ammo
- Long Barrel damage range bonus increased to 60%
- Widow archetype burst fire rate improved at legendary tier
Previously, a major Call of Duty patch 1.087(BO7 Season 01) added major Multiplayer and Zombies content, a revamped Weekly Challenges system, four new maps, multiple weapons, new attachments, and the Deadeye Drone Scorestreak. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing several issues. Today’s Call of Duty version 1.097.000 will address a few of these issues.
Download free Call of Duty Black Ops 7 update 1.097 on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
 released for PS5, PC and Xbox Series X/S. Read the official COD BO7 update 1.097 patch notes.){kind=link}