As part of the latest Call of Duty Black Ops 4 update, there have been a few Blackout map changes made. The Blackout Wetworks map update has rather dramatically altered the Blackout map, particularly towards the north. We now have a flooded Blackout map. Read on for the full Blackout map changes Wetworks has introduced as well as any changes to the Alcatraz map, too.
Black Ops 4 Blackout Map Changes Wetworks | Flooded Blackout map
The Blackout Wetworks map update has changed the northern areas of the Blackout map rather dramatically. The Hydro Dam has burst, leaving many of the areas nearby flooded. Factory, Cargo Docks, Hijacked, and even the farm nearby to Firing Range have all been flooded. This means one thing: a lot more boat usage from now on.
You will be able to drive a boat through the barn on the farm, for example, or salvage loot from underwater containers in Cargo Docks. The Hyrdo Dam explosion and flood afterward have moved Hijacked up to the north-west of the Blackout map. This means that you will be able to attack players in Hijacked from Construction Site and vice versa. On top of all of this, too, you’ll now find that all of the map’s river banks have been flooded. This has uncovered plenty of houseboats, which make for great hiding spots and new areas to find loot. It appears that quite a lot has changed thanks to the flood.
Get those flood pants ready. Your feet may get soaked, but at least your cuffs will be bone dry.
Blackout Map Changes | Alcatraz alterations
It’s not only the main Blackout map that has been changed following the latest Black Ops 4 update. Alcatraz has also been updated. There’s nothing as major as a giant flood, however.
The Alcatraz map now features more holes, doors, and stairways. These have all been added in an attempt to free up the map, especially in the latter stages of any match. Hopefully, you won’t get stuck in any dead ends anymore. You will also be able to climb objects faster in Alcatraz now, too. Everything’s coming up Milhouse.
Blackout Weapons
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Black Ops 4 weapons that we NEED in Blackout
For Call of Duty fans, Blackout has been a surprisingly fully featured entry into the battle royale space. It's got a good arsenal, franchise staples like Zombies and perks, and a refined feeling. However, it doesn't have ALL the guns you'd want. Here are a few missing staples that should be added ASAP. -
Bal 27
A bullpup assault rifle from Advanced Warfare, the Bal-27 is the workhorse of the Atlas Corporation. Complete with an underslung grenade launcher, it can spit out bullets with the rest of them at a close to midrange. Most AW players never found a reason to switch past the default, so let's bring it back into the fold. -
M16
A gaming staple beyond just Call of Duty, the M16 has appeared in just about every shooter franchise with realistic weapons. An old school choice, it's one of the most recognizable firearms around and has a host of upgrades and add-ons to make it stand out from the pack. -
M.2187
An upgrade of an old favorite from Modern Warfare, this small shotgun packs a punch, especially when you're wielding Akimbo. Blackout, in general, is lacking in the shotgun department, so adding a version of one of the signature close range weapons in the series seems like a good start. -
Reaver
Or, if you want a shotgun with a bit more punch, why not equip the Reaver? It has good range, great stopping power, and cool variants to pick from. Why not add the Machete version as a legendary drop? Blowing up opponents with the slice of a blade sure sounds fun. -
SPAS 12
If you're a player who can't stand to have Infinite Warfare representation in Black Ops, lets circle back to a shotgun that we can all agree on. The SPAS-12 is another legendary firearm that's been all over the place, and it seems like the perfect way to round out the shotgun selection. -
UMP45
A submachine gun generally seen in the Modern Warfare games, the UMP45 is an older weapon, although Infinite Warfare gave it the futuristic MacTav-45 variant. Whichever varient we go with, it's a no-brainer. This is a favorite among players of any subseries and would be a welcome addition to Blackout. -
Ballistic Knife
One of the thing that sets Fornite apart from other battle royale games is their constantly shifting game modes. There are plenty of rule variants that keep things engaging, and adding in the Ballistic Knife as an option opens Call of Duty up to the same options. All blade shooting, all the time. -
Storm PSR
A candidate for a rare drop, the Piercing Shot Rifle (also known as the Metal Storm) is a powerful sniper rifle from Black Ops 2. Its claim to fame is its experimental scope that allows you to see through walls as you fire. Root out your enemy's hiding spots with this sleek death machine. -
M2 Flamethrower
Call of Duty has the opportunity to be the first battle royale to implement a flamethrower into its arsenal. Why would they want to do that, you might ask? Flamethrowers are cool. You don't need more reason than that to add in this World at War relic. Camping will never be the same again. -
Gravity Vortex Gun
Fortnite had the sword from Infinity Blade, so Call of Duty needs a stupid powerful weapon that the developers can regret putting in as well. Why not the Gravity Vortex Gun, a futuristic cannon that shoots black holes onto the battlefield? Sensibility in weapon selection is overrated.
