Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 update fixes map exploit and more
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Key points
- The latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 patch update was catered largely around bug fixes.
- A map exploit, where players could reach unintended areas of the map, has been fixed.
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The patch was published on Nov. 19.
The latest Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 patch update, published on Nov. 19, added numerous bug fixes to the game. Activision fixed a map exploit, where players were reaching unintended areas in the playspace on the following maps: Scar, Flagship, Colossus, Hijacked, and Toshin. Other adjustments include updates to daily challenges, stability fixes, and more.
On Nov. 20, Activision announced that The Gunboat has been temporarily disabled in Endgame while the team investigates its impact on match performances.
Here are the full Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 patch notes, according to the official blog post:
GLOBAL
Daily Challenges
- Addressed an issue that prevented Daily Challenges from resetting when entering a new Prestige. (This was originally noted on November 14, but the issue continued to persist. This is now resolved.)
MULTIPLAYER
Challenges
Camo Challenges
- XR-3 ION
- All XR-3 ION Military Camos have been updated to require Headshots instead of One Shot Kills.
- (This change was made due to the burst nature of the XR-3 ION making it difficult to achieve a One Shot kill.)
Maps
Addressed some locations where players could get to unintended locations in the playspace on the following maps:
- Scar
- Flagship
- Colossus
- Hijacked
- Toshin
UI
- Addressed an issue where some Overclocks were listed in the wrong order.
- Addressed an issue where some Operators were listed as inactive.
Stability
- Various crash and stability updates.
ZOMBIES
Gameplay
- Addressed an issue that prevented progress from being registered during a Jump Pad- related T.E.D.D. Task.
- Addressed an issue that could cause players to receive the Action Hero Calling Card before it was earned.
UI
- Addressed a timing-specific issue that caused players to become stuck in the lobby after the party host navigated to certain menus before loading a match.
- Addressed an issue that caused specific Blueprints to revert to the base weapon when used in a loadout.
- Addressed an issue that caused menu overlap for vehicle controls after having opened the Tac-Map.
Challenges
- Addressed an issue where some Mastery Camo Challenge requirements were three times larger than intended.
- Addressed an issue that prevented progress for the Mutilate Camo challenge.
Dead Ops Arcade
- Aligned damage for all Ray Gun tiers.
- Addressed an issue where the Death Machine could deal more damage than intended.
Stability
- Various crash and stability updates.
CO-OP CAMPAIGN
General Updates
- Addressed an issue where exfilling with players outside of your squad while missing teammates could remove the remaining players in the squad from the match.
- Addressed an issue that could prevent players from picking up a keycard during the Escalation mission.
Stability
- Various crash and stability updates.
The First-person shooter, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, launched on Nov. 14, 2025. As of the time of writing, the title has a “Mixed” rating on Steam with 1,707 reviews.
