Black Ops 7 Confirms Aim Assist Buffs and Major SMG Upgrades Coming Soon

🎮 Overview of Upcoming Black Ops 7 Changes

Treyarch has announced a fresh wave of balance updates coming to Black Ops 7, addressing two of the most debated topics since launch: aim assist strength and SMG performance.

Multiplayer has been well-received overall, but the community quickly spotlighted a few pain points. The day-one nerf to aim assist—added after feedback from mouse-and-keyboard players—sparked frustration among controller users who felt it caused inconsistent shot accuracy. Meanwhile, SMGs have been widely viewed as underpowered across the board.

Now, the developers have confirmed that improvements are officially on the way.

🎯 Aim Assist Buffs Are Incoming

In a recent Dev Talk, Treyarch’s Design Director Matt Scronce explained that the team is preparing “nuanced changes” to the current aim assist system. While they’re generally satisfied with its performance, they plan to roll out targeted buffs before Season 1 drops.

What’s Changing:

Slight increase in aim assist strength at longer engagement distances
Additional fine-tuning to help controller players land more consistent shots
Adjustments planned for the next major update, expected early to mid-December

These changes are designed to restore confidence for controller players without tipping the balance against mouse-and-keyboard users.

🔫 Across-the-Board SMG Buffs

Scronce also confirmed that SMGs—currently underwhelming in the meta—will be receiving substantial improvements soon. This update aims to make the class more competitive across all modes.

Planned SMG Adjustments:

Global buffs to all SMG base stats
Specific attachment tuning to improve recoil stability and effective range
Meta adjustments designed to help SMGs keep pace with ARs and LMGs

While no exact release date has been shared, the team emphasized that these balance passes are already in progress.

🎯 Other Weapon Categories Under Review

Treyarch also noted that they are closely monitoring several additional classes:

Sniper Rifles and Marksman Rifles: Devs want them to feel more impactful without becoming oppressive.
Shotguns: Being watched carefully to prevent them from overtaking close-range combat.

These categories may also receive tuning as Season 1 approaches.

📝 Final Thoughts

Black Ops 7 continues to evolve quickly, and Treyarch’s transparency shows they’re listening closely to community feedback. Aim assist improvements, SMG buffs, and broader weapon balance adjustments should bring a healthier, more competitive meta ahead of Season 1.

As these updates roll out, players can expect a more refined and responsive multiplayer experience—especially those on controller or those relying on fast-paced SMG loadouts.