The newest patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has dropped, and bringing with it a massive 12GB update that includes a stylish and sunny new in-game event. The 1.18 update for The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 includes a huge series of updates to the iconic Blackout mode, bringing more new items and weapons along with a ton of other content and new modes.
A lot of the new additions are undoubtedly Summer-themed, with things like BBQs, water balloons, giant floaties and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. New vehicles like an Attack Helicopter are coming to Blackout on PS4, offering some major new firepower to console players.
Aside from the updates to Blackout, a few new items added to Zombies. Some new mechanics like Shopping Spree which allows players to upgrade all their skills for free for a short time, then there’s Perkaholic which grants players access to all perks on the map. Four new Epic Elixirs, new weapons, Gauntlet Leaderboards, new Mastercraft and MKII Weapon support, gameplay improvements, and more are also coming to Zombies.
Other aspects of the patch introduce a new map, like the one themed after Venice Beach which takes the shooter battle to literal skate ramps. Players will also get to take part in Capture the Flag again, as well as Grind from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2.
The final major addition is a new set of challenges, which PS4 owners get first try at, as well as a bunch of balance passes for existing weapons.
To showcase this hot new event, we even got a trailer showing off plenty of lounging and a fair bit of shooting, check that out below.
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 ‘Days of Summer’ event is now available in-game. The shooter is out now for PS4, Xbox One and PC.
The official patch notes can be found below.
CALL OF DUTY BLACK OPS 4 1.18 PATCH NOTES SUMMARY
Multiplayer
- Free Grind map (PS4).
- Capture the Flag (PS4).
- Support added for new weapons: Grav, Peacekeeper, Vendetta, Locus, S6 Stingray, and Ballistic Knife (PS4).
- Gameplay tuning for weapons and Specialists.
- Launchers and Equipment now restricted in Bolt-Action Barebones.
- Featured Playlists updated on all platforms.
Blackout
- Summer map updates and post-flood map update (PS4).
- Ground War limited-time mode (PS4).
- Attack Helicopter added (PS4).
- Hawk now available (PS4).
- Support added for Grav assault rifle attachments. (PS4)
- Coward’s Way Out feature added (PS4).
- Featured Playlists updated on all platforms.
Zombies
- “Labours of Hercules” Gauntlet (PS4).
- New Epic Elixirs available in the Laboratory: Perkaholic, Near Death Experience, Reign Drops, and Shopping Free (PS4).
- Support added for S6 Stingray, Peacekeeper, Vendetta, Locus, and Ballistic Knife (PS4).
- Support added for Grav assault rifle attachments (PS4).
- Support added for new Mastercrafts (PS4).
- Support added for new MKII Weapons.
- Gauntlet Leaderboards added on all platforms.
- “Perk Up” rarity changed from Epic to Legendary.
- Various gameplay improvements and bug fixes.
World League Hub
- Reinstated escalating temporary bans for players who leave League Play matches.
Global
- Community Challenge now live to unlock the Grav assault rifle (PS4).
- Weapon Bribe now earnable at Tier 25 in Contraband (PS4).
- Vendetta sniper rifle now earnable at Tier 50 in Contraband (PS4).
- S6 Stingray, Locus, Peacekeeper, and Ballistic Knife now available in the Black Market and unlockable through the Weapon Bribe (PS4).
- New MKII Weapons, Weapon Camos, Outfits, Weapon Charms, Death Effects, Jump Packs, Gestures, and more now available in the Black Market.