How to download the community T7patch by Serious and play online zombies safely (also FPS Fix)

A tutorial on how to download the community T7patch by Serious. For zombies and campaign players.

Intro

As many are aware playing Black ops 3 online poses many security risks. Activision has shut down the boiii client and xlabs as well. Thankfully community member Serious, shiversoftdev, or anthonything has made a patch that still works and helps to protect players playing zombies. Massive credit and thanks for him working on this and updating it.

Important update misinformation and on why the patch doesn't need to be updated ---> https://youtu.be/lnjB4gMRL4A?si=Ot-wce0-wSZT6uFS

Notes
• The patch fixes the fps issue the game has.
  
• This patch will not make you safe when matchmaking and connecting to strangers. It is for playing in private match with friends or solo while connected to the server for your unlocks.
  
• You can still matchmake if you want to if you just desire the "fps fix"
  
• Overwolf OBS plugin causes fatal crash in BO3 when patch is loading.
  
• Patch is not compatible with any mod menus.
  
• Do not try to use any public cheats with this patch. Almost all of them are incompatible.
  
• Not compatible with ZBR.
  
• D̶o̶e̶s̶n̶'t̶ w̶o̶r̶k̶ o̶n̶ s̶t̶e̶a̶m̶ d̶e̶c̶k̶, M̶a̶c̶ O̶s̶, o̶r̶ L̶i̶n̶u̶x̶ (̶L̶i̶n̶u̶x̶ m̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ w̶o̶r̶k̶ a̶f̶t̶e̶r̶ l̶a̶t̶e̶s̶t̶ u̶p̶d̶a̶t̶e̶)̶
  
• Update 2.03 Provides Linux and Steamdeck support!
  
• Campaign should be working again.
  
• FAQ[github.com]

Tutorial

Version 2.04 is the latest version.
This is a Windows guide. For Linux and steam deck read here --> https://github.com/shiversoftdev/t7patch/tree/main?tab=readme-ov-file

1. Make a folder

Make a folder(you can just put it on your desktop if you like) name it Black ops 3 patch.

2. Download the Patch

Go to https://github.com/shiversoftdev/t7patch/releases/tag/Current And download the latest version of the patch. You will want to click and download T7Patch.2.03.Windows.Only.zip

3. Potential antivirus Issues

You may get a message that the file is unsafe and dangerous. The patch is protected from reverse engineering. Many antivirus software are going to be scared of it for this reason. If you can't download it you need to whitelist it on your antivirus software or temporarily turn off your antivirus but I wouldn't recommend that. There's hundreds of antivirus software's so I can't specifically tell you how to do this. For windows defender you can Go to Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Virus & threat protection. Under Virus & threat protection settings, select Manage settings, and then under Exclusions, select Add or remove exclusions.

4. Extract it

Once you download the file right click and extract it to the Black ops 3 patch folder you created. Windows has a built-in zip tool now so you probably won't need to download anything to do this. If you need to you can look up a guide on how to use WinRAR and extract zip folders.

5. Run the Patch

Open the Black ops 3 patch folder and run the patch t7patch_(version number). If it doesn't open or it deletes it you once again have to whitelist this program on your antivirus software.

Also you can create a shortcut for it and place it on your desktop if you want.

6. Patch Interface

You now have the patch downloaded but there are many things to note. You can change your name to whatever you want. If you're going to be streaming you're going to want to change your name and hide your steam name. You also see "network password" and I highly recommend you set it to something. Without a network password you may be vulnerable to crashes. If you're going to be playing public matches you can leave the network password blank but I would highly discourage that and it's a risk having random people in your games. Check the friends only box and share your network password with only people you trust so you can play together. If you play with a friend who doesn't have the patch without a network password you are still exposing yourself. So make sure you get everybody you're playing with protected.

7. Make sure it is working

Always run the patch before you start the game. At the Start menu on the top right you should see that it says community patch by Serious with the version number. If you don't see it right away give it a second for it to change. Now have fun playing Bo3 zombies while protected!

[JTtopcat]

@Beas I don't know what you are asking. The guide answers most questions.

[Beas]

@JTtopcat and what its the finality of this mod then?

[JTtopcat]

@Beas Public lobbies? Make sure you have no password set and friends only unchecked. Note: this won't protect you from anything

[Beas]

Works fine , but i cant join to other online servers of zombies, this is normal? pls help

[JTtopcat]

@ahungrimigit It still works.

[ahungrimigit]

Hey I don't know if you're still active on this thread, but does this still work in 2025 or have hackers torn it apart already?

[rocky desantos]

thats the thing , its also applied there , yet when i switch to my other monitor it works. my 360 hz works on every other game yet not on bo3. it even works on plutonium b01 and bo2. black ops 3 is the only one im having issues with.

[JTtopcat]

@rocky desantos Maybe your graphics card settings? Like NVIDIA control panel.

[rocky desantos]

for some reason no matter what i try , the fps doesnt change , its stuck at 60 fps , yet my monitor is 360hz and its applied on my main graphics settings.

[JTtopcat]

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