Updated
Updated · MP1st · Jun 4
Treyarcg Launches Black Ops 7 Season 4 in Update 1.99, Tightening Anti-Cheat
Updated
Updated · MP1st · Jun 4

Treyarcg Launches Black Ops 7 Season 4 in Update 1.99, Tightening Anti-Cheat

3 articles · Updated · MP1st · Jun 4

Summary

  • June 4’s update 1.99 rolled out Season 4 for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, adding new maps, modes, weapons and Endgame content alongside a broader RICOCHET anti-cheat push.
  • PC players who fail Microsoft Azure Attestation checks are now moved into a separate matchmaking pool and limited to Nuketown 24/7 in Black Ops 7 or Battle Royale Casual in Warzone.
  • To regain full playlist access, systems must pass attestation with TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled; non-compliant PCs also cannot match with compliant players or console users.
  • Season 4’s gameplay additions include the new Black Ops Classic mode, KRS-7.62 and CBRS-3 battle-pass weapons, the Grimhawk and VX Compact, plus the Iron Rain scorestreak.
  • The update also expands Endgame with Operation Wallbreaker, Operator Prestige up to 3 tiers, new activities and exotic weapons, signaling a larger seasonal refresh beyond multiplayer.

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