CoD: Black Ops 7 has just been released, and new content is flooding in. This week, we've received another major update, and some content originally slated for Season 1 has been released early because of overwhelming player demand.

Here, we've compiled the most noteworthy news from this week's update, hoping it will be helpful.

Season 1 & DLC 1 Trailer

First, Call of Duty's official X team released a brand new trailer image for Season 1, along with the caption: "The otherworldly substances trapped within thus far defy all analysis..."

The image shows an Energetic Mineral Sample.

At the same time, they also released a trailer for the upcoming DLC ​​1 map - Astra Malorum. They may release another trailer, a CG animation, or some video clips this week to showcase the last look of this map.

Then, next week they will probably begin releasing the remainder of Season 1 content, including roadmaps, trailers, a showcase of the Battle Pass, and the upcoming Operators Bundles. All of this will be revealed the week after Zombies trailer release.

Preseason Update Patch Notes

In addition, the developers released a brand new preseason update patch note, with a global update date of November 19th. Here are all the noteworthy updates:

Daily Challenges

The first update is Daily Challenges. It fixes an issue where Daily Challenges wouldn't reset after entering a new Prestige. This issue was initially discovered on November 14th but persisted; it has now been resolved.

Multiplayer

Next is the multiplayer test map, fixing an issue where players might arrive at unexpected locations on maps such as Scar, Flagship, Colossus, Hijacked, and Toshin.

They also updated the multiplayer interface, fixed an issue with some overclocking options being out of order, and an issue where some Operators were displayed as inactive, and updated various crash and stability issues.

Zombies

Regarding Zombies mode, the issue where progress wasn't being recorded in Jump Pad-related T.E.D.D. Tasks has been fixed. They've also fixed an issue where players might receive Action Hero Calling Card before actually obtaining it.

Additionally, they've updated the interface, fixing an issue where players would get stuck on CoD Black Ops 7 bot lobbies before loading a match after the host entered certain menus in a team. Meanwhile, issues with certain blueprints reverting to basic weapons when used in configuration, and overlapping vehicle control menus after opening the tracking map, have finally been resolved in this update.

Campaign

Regarding Campaign Camo Challenges, issues with some Mastery Camo Challenges being too demanding and the inability to complete Multitasking Camo Challenge have been fixed.

Notably, Dead Ops Arcade 4 has finally been optimized in this update; damage for all ray gun levels has been adjusted, and the issue of excessively high Death Machine damage has been fixed.

Performance

Finally, stability issues have been addressed, fixing various crash stability problems. They also made minor updates to the cooperative campaign, as well as some regular updates.

• Fixed an issue where using a non-teammate to perform cross-team actions when teammates were missing could result in the remaining players in the squad being kicked from the match;
• Fixed an issue where players couldn't pick up keycards in the Escalation mission, as well as stability issues;
• Fixed various crashes and stability issues.

Nuketown 2025

Now for the important part. Nuketown 2025 officially launched in Black Ops 7 on November 20, 2025. This small and fast-paced 6v6 map was originally intended as an update for Season 1, but it was released early as a surprise to fill the gaps players noticed at launch!

Frankly, Nuketown is more than just another map. It's an iconic element of Black Ops series, first appearing in 2010 and appearing multiple times in various forms. This time, we're getting a remastered version of Nuketown 2025, retaining its retro-futuristic atmosphere but adding crisper textures and visuals. It's a minor detail, but it makes the map feel fresh while still bringing players back to the past. We're sure players will discover the hidden Easter eggs soon!

It's worth noting that the developers stated this will be a quick update to the game list in preparation for Nuketown 2025. Therefore, there's no maintenance scheduled, meaning no downtime, just a smooth addition to Quick Play and rotations.

Team Deathmatch is now only available in Quick Play, while Core Free-for-All has been removed from Quick Play and will be available in Featured Modes.

Anyway, let's dive into this new interpretation of the chaotic classic CoD BO7 and experience it for ourselves when Nuketown 2025 officially launches.

Free Endgame Access & Bundles

Surprisingly, these aren't the only things we'll be getting this week.

Recently, the developers stated they've seen very positive feedback from players regarding Black Ops 7's Endgame mode. So, starting Friday, November 21st, all Black Ops 7 players will be able to experience Endgame mode.

Currently, to unlock Endgame mode, players must complete the entire campaign. However, starting the 21st, all players will be able to experience Endgame without completing the campaign. Perhaps this is in response to Battlefield series, as they are launching a free trial; I guess they want players to stay with Call of Duty series.

But players who have already unlocked Endgame mode shouldn't be upset, as you will receive additional rewards. Players who have already gained access to Endgame mode before its official release on Friday will receive the following rewards:

• Three 1-hour Double Level XP Tokens
• Three 1-hour Double Weapon XP Tokens
• Three 1-hour Battle Pass XP Tokens
• Three Perkaholic Gobblegums

In addition to the unique rewards unlocked in the co-op campaign, global XP, and an exclusive camo tracker, there's more.

In short, this is what's expected to launch this week. This update will bring the first event before the start of Black Ops 7 Season 1, free rewards, and a series of fixes. Hope to see you at Nuketown 2025!

Hi, Helldivers — thanks to your efforts, freedom and democracy on Super Earth are steadily spreading throughout the galaxy. To provide a better combat experience for all warriors, Helldivers 2 released a small update on November 18th, Into the Unjust 4.1.2.

On December 2nd, the official update is expected to be a very significant one, bringing substantial changes to the current galactic war situation. Let's take a look at the details of this update.

Into The Unjust 4.1.2 Content

Crash Fixes

• Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash when players pressed Alt+Tab to switch programs or change display settings.
• Fixed a bug that caused the game to crash directly when Hive Lord could hear sounds outside the map.
• Fixed an issue where the game would randomly close when players disconnected or left a match.
• Fixed a crash that would occur when changing graphics settings during certain missions.
• Fixed a rare PC-only crash that occurred when loading city missions.
• Fixed a rare crash that occurred when Pelican landed in the extraction zone.

Miscellaneous Fixes

• Fixed an issue with SH-32 Shield Generator Backpack and FX-12 Shield Generator Relay that previously failed to protect players inside from storm effects such as acid storms, sandstorms, and blizzards.
• Fixed a rare audio bug that caused audio to be completely cut off after extended gameplay.

Optimizations And Improvements

• Improved the application of status effects for environmental effects such as sandstorms, acid storms, and blizzards to reduce their impact on game performance.
• Optimized the destruction effects of various tree assets to help maintain game performance when a large number of trees are destroyed.

Gameplay Fixes

• Fixed a bug that allowed Helldivers to move freely in sandstorms and blizzards without being slowed down. Now, when players parachute onto planets, these storms should normally slow them down.
• The gameplay and performance issues with Bile Titans have now been resolved, allowing them to traverse areas that should otherwise be impassable.

Into the Unjust 4.1.2 is a very solid update, fixing numerous game crashes, and its optimizations should also make Hellstalker 2 run smoother to some extent.

However, the patch does not address the widely reported game freezing issue; some players are still experiencing random complete freezes on their PCs. However, the developers mention plans to upgrade the game engine's memory in the future (possibly next year), which should better handle missions and significantly help resolve performance issues.

Balance Changes

An update a few weeks ago changed how weapons work, essentially reducing their damage based on range and target distance. This change affects two specific attributes: Durable and Drag.

Additionally, there is an undocumented change to P-4 Senator. This change was initially thought to be an enhancement to P-4 Senator pistol, but it turned out to be a nerf. Specifically, previously a headshot could kill an Overseer, but now even headshot no longer kill.

While players are eagerly anticipating the upcoming new weapons, the developers have stated that if a new weapon proves too powerful, they will nerf it.

Current Situation

DSS on Tarsh is currently in low orbit, but Liberation Resistance Rate there is extremely low. Meanwhile, Acamar IV in Terminids controlled area is undergoing a level 16 defensive battle.

The current major order is collecting Common Samples. Players have already exceeded the target of collecting 15 million samples on Illuminate, and the current focus is on collecting 62.5 million samples on Automaton. At the current pace, the completion rate is expected to reach around 98% by the end of the countdown, meaning this major order may not be 100% complete.

Future Content Preview

At the end of the official Into the Unjust 4.1.2 notes, the developers asked players to mark December 2nd with a "fiery" red circle, and it likely foreshadows the next major update.

According to the game's lore, December 2nd is the day Science Department confirmed that Meridia was just a regular black hole. However, this black hole later moved and spewed out an invading fleet of Illuminate.

The note emphasizes the word "fiery," which could refer to a fire ring, a volcanic planetary biome, or new fire-related enemies. Other word "Buzzing" could represent new Helldivers 2 items or a new type of bee enemy.

Additionally, some players have noticed that Cyberstan now shows an inhabited area, but players cannot currently travel to the planet via support lines, as it is blocked. This could be a clue left by the developers for the next update.

TGA Game Awards Nominations

Besides patch updates and new content previews, another piece of news for Helldivers 2 is its TGA nominations.

Best Community Support

This award recognizes games that demonstrate outstanding community support, transparency, and responsiveness, including social media campaigns and game updates. Helldivers 2's competitors include Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, and No Man's Sky.

Best Ongoing Game

This award recognizes games that continuously evolve the player experience through ongoing content development. Helldivers 2 is also on this list, competing against Final Fantasy XIV, Fortnite, Marvel Rivals, and No Man's Sky.

While Helldivers 2 is a fantastic game, it may not win either of these awards this year, as it faces strong competition from Baldur's Gate 3, No Man's Sky, and Marvel Rivals.

That's a summary of Helldivers 2 Into the Unjust 4.1.2 and some recent news. Sharpen your weapons, Helldivers. and the next battle to defend freedom and democracy on Super Earth is just around the corner.