Treyarch has rolled out a minor but meaningful patch for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 on May 14, 2026. While there’s no new content, several fixes address player frustrations – especially in Ranked Play and Zombies.
🎮 Multiplayer Updates
Ranked Play – Forfeit Re‑enabled
| Issue | Fix |
| Forfeit was previously disabled | Now re‑enabled |
| Players could avoid intended SR losses by timing forfeit votes | Addressed – exploit closed |
“Addressed an issue that allowed players to avoid intended SR losses with timed Forfeit voting.”
Our take: Forfeit is back, but the exploit is gone. No more dodging SR penalties by strategically timing your surrender. Fair play restored.
Challenges – “Touch Grass” Dark Ops
The famously difficult “Touch Grass” Dark Ops Challenge (often a joke about playing too much) was not tracking correctly for some players. This has been fixed.
Our take: We’re not sure what the challenge entails, but completionists can now breathe easy. If you earned it legitimately but it didn’t register, it should now pop.
UI – Safeguard & Private Match
| Mode | Fix |
| Safeguard | Missing information during Best Play replays – now displayed correctly |
| Private Match | Incompatible modes no longer hidden when selecting a map; added warning message when picking an incompatible map + mode combination |
Our take: Private match hosts will appreciate the warning message – no more launching a match only to realize the mode doesn’t work on that map.
🧟 Zombies Updates
Maps – Totenreich
| Issue | Fix |
| Player could get stuck inside an ice wall during the Final Encounter | Now fixed – no more soft‑locks |
Modes – Cursed
| Issue | Fix |
| Rocket Relic could prevent players from progressing the Totenreich Main Quest | Fixed – progression should now be smooth |
Field Upgrades – Wild Fire
| Issue | Fix |
| Augments would be unequipped when closing the game | Now persist correctly |
🏁 Endgame Updates
UI
| Issue | Fix |
| Event challenge completion popups for different modes were appearing in Endgame | Now fixed – Endgame no longer shows popups from other modes |
Our take: A small but annoying UI glitch. No more confusing popups when you’re trying to focus on extraction.
📊 Summary – Key Fixes
| Category | Fix |
| Ranked Play | Forfeit re‑enabled; SR avoidance exploit closed |
| Challenges | “Touch Grass” Dark Ops now tracks |
| UI (Multiplayer) | Safeguard Best Play info restored; Private Match mode/map warning added |
| Zombies (Totenreich) | Ice wall stuck fixed; Rocket Relic progression fixed |
| Zombies (Wild Fire) | Augments no longer unequip on game close |
| Endgame | Popups from other modes no longer appear |
💬 BuyCarry Team’s Take
This is a maintenance patch – no balance changes, no new content. But the fixes are meaningful, especially for Ranked players and Zombies completionists.
What we like:
- Forfeit is back but fair. The exploit was ruining competitive integrity. Glad it’s fixed.
- “Touch Grass” fix – obscure, but Dark Ops hunters will appreciate it.
- Totenreich ice wall and Rocket Relic fixes – essential for anyone attempting the Main Quest on Cursed mode.
- Private Match warning – small but prevents wasted lobby setup time.
What we’re neutral about:
- No weapon balancing or meta changes – the game remains as it was.
- No new content – expected for a mid‑season patch.
For our clients:
- Need help completing the “Touch Grass” Dark Ops challenge now that it tracks? We can guide you.
- Struggling with Totenreich Main Quest on Cursed mode? Our Zombies boosters can clear it for you.
- Want to climb Ranked now that forfeit is properly implemented? We offer ranked boosts.
Final verdict: A quiet but solid patch. Forfeit is back, bugs are squashed, and the game is slightly more stable. Nothing exciting, but nothing broken either.
🎮 Our Call of Duty Services
- 🏆 Black Ops 7 Ranked Boost – Climb the ladder with our pro players. Forfeit or not, we win.
- 🧟 Zombies Easter Egg & Main Quest Completion – Totenreich, Cursed mode, all challenges – we’ve got you.
- 🎯 Dark Ops & Calling Card Services – Including the “Touch Grass” challenge – we’ll unlock it for you.
❓ FAQ – Call of Duty Black Ops 7 May 14 Patch
Q1: Is Forfeit back in Ranked Play?
A: Yes. The exploit that allowed players to avoid SR losses by timing forfeit votes has been fixed.
Q2: What is the “Touch Grass” Dark Ops Challenge?
A: It’s a joke challenge (likely requiring a break from the game). It now tracks correctly.
Q3: Can I still get stuck in the ice wall on Totenreich?
A: No – that bug has been fixed.
Q4: Does the Rocket Relic still block Totenreich Main Quest progression?
A: No – fixed. You can now complete the quest on Cursed mode without issue.
Q5: Are there any weapon balance changes in this patch?
A: No – this is a bug fix patch only.
Q6: Can BuyCarry help me with Black Ops 7 Ranked or Zombies?
A: Yes – ranked boosts, Dark Ops challenges, and Easter egg completions. Contact us.
Source: Activision – Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 patch notes, May 14, 2026.