Bo2 First Box Patch ~upd~ -

: In standard gameplay, getting a Ray Gun or Mark II can take dozens of spins. The patch ensures these items appear early, allowing speedrunners to start their runs immediately without "resetting" for hours.

Speedrunning communities often debate the "integrity" of such patches. However, they have become standard for certain categories because: bo2 first box patch

While the community uses the "First Box" mod, Treyarch did release official updates that affected the Mystery Box's behavior during the game's lifecycle: : In standard gameplay, getting a Ray Gun

: Official updates introduced "Permanent Perks" (or Persis), including a Mystery Box upgrade that improved the chances of getting better weapons after a certain number of spins. How to Install the Patch However, they have become standard for certain categories

: Depending on the map, the patch typically prioritizes the Ray Gun, Thundergun, or map-specific Wonder Weapons (like the Babygun on Shangri-La).

: This official patch added the Ray Gun Mark II to the Mystery Box across all maps for players who owned the Vengeance DLC.