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Season 03 Patch Notes: April 9, 2026

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Battle Royale Map Rotation Quads adds Avalon and rotates between Avalon and Verdansk on a 10 minute timer. Deployable Buy Stations drop rates are reduced, and the grappling hook indicator no longer snaps to enemy players when aiming at them. A fix restores progression for the VST SMG Absolute Zero mastery camo challenge.

MODES

  • Battle Royale Map Rotation Quads
    • Battle Royale is now playable on Avalon.
    • Map rotation is now active on a 10 minute timer, featuring both Avalon and Verdansk.

GAMEPLAY

  • Deployable Buy Stations
    • The drop rate for Deployable Buy Stations has been reduced.
  • Grappling Hook
    • Removed the grappling hook indicator from snapping to an enemy player when aiming at them.

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue where parts of the Summit skin would not be visible at longer distances.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented the Genesis, Infestation, and Apocalypse Mastery Camos from animating when fired.
  • Fixed an issue where players could still apply a plate after taking damage from enemy lethal equipment, even if their plating animation was interrupted.
  • Fixed an issue where players were unable to progress the “Absolute Zero” mastery camo challenge for the VST SMG.
  • Fixed an issue where the MXR-17 could be found in loot when it should have been removed from Black Ops Royale.
  • Fixed an issue where supply boxes continued to drop the Lost Outpost event item after the event had been completed.
  • Fixed an issue where win streak camo rewards displayed placeholder names and were missing unlock requirements.
  • Fixed an issue where eliminations on enemies impaired by Sensor Darts or Psych Grenades did not count toward the “Impaired by Tactical” challenge in Black Ops Royale.
  • Fixed an issue where the Assault Rifle eliminations challenge did not track progress correctly.

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