Date: March 13, 2026
Raven Software has answered player requests and confirmed that Solos will be added to Call of Duty: Black Ops Royale as a Private Match option sometime next week. The feature is coming first to private lobbies so the developers can collect early data on match pacing and overall balance.
Solos Arrive in Private Matches Next Week
The studio explained that adding Solos requires some backend work and a few adjustments before the mode can go live. Raven said it is excited to bring Solos into the mode and will share timing details as deployment draws closer.
Why Private Matches first?
- Data gathering: Private Matches let the team study match flow and balance without affecting the live player pool.
- Smaller risk: Tweaks can happen behind the scenes before the mode reaches everyone.
- Faster feedback loop: Early testing helps the developers spot pacing or balance problems quickly.
Player reaction
- Some players welcomed the news and thanked Raven for listening.
- Others said Solos should have been available at launch and criticized the initial mode choices.
Raven promised updates on timing as it gets closer to deploying the Private Match Solos option. For now, expect a short wait while the team finishes the necessary backend changes and balance tests.
Have you tried Black Ops Royale yet? If Solos arrive next week, it will be interesting to see how solo pacing compares to team play.
