Treyarch is set to enhance aim assist and buffs to submachine guns (SMGs) in Black Ops 7 after player feedback. Improvements aim to balance gameplay and address community concerns.
Changes to aim assist confirmed
Buffs for all SMGs coming
Community feedback prompted updates
Adjustments aim to improve balance
Expected release near December
Dev Talk outlined upcoming changes
Treyarch November 2025 update improves aim assist and gameplay across multiplayer modes. The Treyarch update adds aim assist tweaks SMG buffs and other refinements to balance weapons and player movement. This 2025 update improves aim for controller players and enhances SMG performance, ensuring fair and responsive gameplay for all users.
Detailed Aim Assist Adjustments in the November 2025 Update
The update reduces the minimum rotational aim assist penalty from 35% to 25%, notably enhancing aim assist for controller players at longer ranges. It introduces a mechanic requiring sustained right stick tracking to maintain the full aim assist effect. This nuanced adjustment balances fairness between controllers and mouse/keyboard inputs without overpowering assistance.[1][2]
Additional Gameplay fixes and Weapon Class Updates
Beyond aim assist and SMGs, the patch includes:
Adjustments to sniper rifles, marksman rifles, and shotguns aimed at maintaining balance without dominance shifts.
Tweaks to player movement timings, including sprint-to-fire and slide-to-fire rates.
Multiplayer UI fixes and scorestreak changes, such as Drone Pod nerf increasing charge time and reducing active duration.[11][1]
Transparent Update Timeline
The full Season 1 update is expected in early to mid-December 2025, though no confirmed date exists yet. Treyarch continues monitoring gameplay data and community feedback to refine balance progressively.[8][2]
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