BO6 Zombies Season 3 early patch notes: Shattered Veil, Wonder Weapons, and more

There's a lot going on in Black Ops 6 and Warzone Season 3, from the return of the fan-favorite Versdansk to the latest weapon lineup. In this guide, we'll focus on the BO6 Zombies Season 3 patch notes, introducing an all-new map with Easter Eggs galore.

Black Ops 6 Zombies Season 3 early patch notes

Before Verdansk returns on April 3, Black Ops 6 Season 3 will kick off a day early, giving you time to experience Zombies to the fullest. Let's go over the main highlights of the BO6 Zombies patch notes.

Shattered Veil map launch

Treyarch has been good to Zombies fans, releasing a new map every season. For Season 3, we have the Shattered Veil, a map where you must use the Tomb's Sentinel Artifact. Open the doors to this mansion to meet up with the AI S.A.M.

According to the Call of Duty blog, Shattered Veil "rivals the size of Citadelle des Morts." That'll give you tons of points of interest to explore, starting with the main entrance of Colton Hall. The map also allows you to use a Microwave Trap, eliminating nearby zombies in exchange for 750 Essence. Or you can use the Dark Aether Field Generator to zap any undead out of existence.

New Enemy types: Elder Disciple and Toxic Zombies

The Disciples have been a part of several Call of Duty iterations, such as Modern Warfare 3 Zombies and Black Ops Cold War. BO6 Zombies will introduce a new enemy type known as the Elder Disciples. Both standard and Elder Disciples share similar powers of summoning zombie minions around them. However, with Black Ops 6, they can transform monsters into the dreaded Doppelghast.

In addition to the Elder Disciples, Toxic Zombies will appear in Shattered Veil. They'll be hard to miss with their glowing yellow hue. You'll have to eliminate these undead as quickly as possible, or they will cause an acidic explosion.

Returning Wonder Weapons

Black Ops 2's Ray Gun Mark 2 and World at War's Wunderwaffe DG-2 will return in Black Ops 6 Season 3. The Mark 2 continues to have the same explosive effect as its predecessor, showcasing the following variants:

• Ray Gun Mark 2-W: Shoots out bullets like a submachine gun, with a possibility of igniting zombies.
• Ray Gun Mark 2-P: Shoots out bullets like a shotgun and has a random chance to grant a sigil of invulnerability.
• Ray Gun Mark 2-R: Makes this Wonder Weapon feel like a Marksman Rifle, with a chance to cause a plague infection in its area-of-effect.

Each variant will essentially turn the Ray Gun Mark 2 into a classic Call of Duty weapon. If your playstyle leans toward the fast-paced action of SMGs, the close-quarters power of shotguns, or the precision of marksman rifles, pick the variant that perfectly matches these distinct weapon types.

Unlike the Ray Gun Mark 2, the Wunderwaffe DG-2 will only have one base version. Unleash its iconic chain-lightning attacks to defeat zombies.

Shattered Veil Main Quest rewards

Every map includes an exclusive Main Quest, where you must complete a series of Easter Eggs without much guidance. You can earn rewards like the Carver PhDeadly Operator Skin, animated Calling Card, and 5,000 XP. There's an additional Shattered Veil Calling Card you can collect if you complete the Main Quest before Directed Mode (the guided Zombies experience) releases. This mode will debut during the mid-season point, so you have some time to knock it out.

Double Tap Perk Cola comeback

The Double Tap Perk-a-Cola makes a comeback in the Shattered Veil. Consume it to place a rapid-fire buff on your weapon, inflicting a significant amount of damage. Once Season 3 comes out, this perk will appear in the other maps, such as Citadelle des Morts, the Tomb, Liberty Falls, and Terminus.

To improve the Double Tap's performance, ensure to research these augments:

• Major Augments:
  • Double Jeopardy: Normal zombies with low health can die immediately when hit.
  • Double Impact: Double hits on the same target deal more damage.
  • Double Standard: Non-critical shots (normal bullets only) inflict double damage.
• Minor Augments:
  • Double Time: Boosts fire rate bonus.
  • Double or Nothing: Weapons can inflict double damage or zero damage (it's a matter of luck with this one).
  • Double Play: Killing two enemies at once has the potential to return rounds to your magazine (normal bullets only).

New GobbleGums

BO6 Zombies Season 3 brings three new GobbleGums to your collection. Here's what they can do:

• Tactical Diffision (Rare GG): When encountering a Nuke Power-Up, you'll receive 2,000 Essence instead of an explosion.
• Support Group (Legendary GG): Obtain the ARC-XD, Mangler Cannon, Sentry Gun, and Mutant Injection Support items.
• Die Pitched (Whimsical GG): Zombies will have high-pitched voices for three minutes.

The Tactical Diffusion seems like it'll be my favorite GobbleGum so far, mainly because I’m not a fan of how frequently Nuke Power-Ups spawn. While this Power-Up helps eliminate most zombies, it does trigger the next round, which isn't that helpful when you're working on an Easter Egg.

The Support Group GobbleGum sounds great for Zombies multiplayer, especially when you're on the hunt for Support weapons. However, the latest Whimsical item won't be as helpful, as it's primarily for laughs and not buffs.

Death Machine Support Scorestreak

Complete objectives in the Black Ops Tribute event to unlock the Death Machine Scorestreak. Discover this ability at the Crafting Table, which requires you to exchange a certain amount of Salvage. You'll unlock a machine gun that's an absolute beast on the battlefield, featuring an extensive magazine size and rapid-fire rates.

Team Cranked mode

In Team Cranked mode, you'll have to work with fellow Zombies players to fill the Cranked Timer through eliminations. Each time you get a kill, you'll activate hidden powers for your Operator and earn more Essence. If you want to stay in this robust state, keep killing zombies to replenish the timer. You can also leverage the Time Stopper and Time Extended power-ups to maintain this state.

The only downside to the Team Cranked mode is that Wall Buys are no longer available. Still, you can use the Mystery Box or customize your loadouts to compensate for this disadvantage. Anyone who lasts until Round 50 will get a personalized selection of six GobbleGums and 15,000 XP per map.

We'll likely get the patch notes for BO6 Zombies before its release, so I'll update this piece if there are any other highlights in the upcoming file. For additional information about Season 3 patch notes, check out our Black Ops 6 Multiplayer and Warzone overviews.

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