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Fresh Update Released for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Update introduces weapon rebalancing, bug fixes, and significant changes to Ranked Play
Fresh Update Released for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone

Highlights

  • A recent patch for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone brings weapon rebalancing, bug fixes, and alterations to Ranked Play.
  • The update includes significant adjustments to several weapons and the removal of sniper rifles in Ranked Play.
  • Bug fixes for both games address issues like crashes, menu glitches, and equipment not equipping properly.

A recent update has been rolled out for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. The patch rebalances various weapons, resolves common bugs, and implements significant changes to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play.

The new update follows Call of Duty's recent launch of Season 2, which introduced an array of new features to Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer, including maps, game modes, and weapons. Warzone also received a new map, game mode, and weapons. While the next major update is expected to arrive in about a month, Call of Duty has released the latest minor update.

The patch brings significant balance changes to Modern Warfare 3 by enhancing the performance of several weapons such as the Striker 9 SMG, TAQ Evolvere LMG, WSP Stinger handgun, and the Longbow's JAK Tyrant 762 kit. The same weapons also received adjustments in Warzone.

Notable Changes in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's Latest Update

  • Weapon rebalancing for Striker 9, TAQ Evolvere, WSP Stinger, and Longbow JAK Tyrant kit
  • Sniper rifles and Sub Base Hardpoint removed from Ranked Play
  • Various bug fixes implemented for both games

The recent Call of Duty update also made a significant alteration to Modern Warfare 3's Ranked Play by excluding sniper rifles and Sub Base Hardpoint. Additionally, the patch addressed numerous bugs, including an issue where Modern Warfare 3 Assassin Vest users were unable to equip lethal equipment.

Call of Duty has unveiled the upcoming Multiplayer playlists, which include a 24/7 playlist for Departures, one of Modern Warfare 3's new Season 2 maps, along with other new playlists like Hordepoint: Hellhound Pound and Snipers Only. The roadmap for Season 2 indicates that both games will receive additional features in the mid-season update.

Patch Notes for the Latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Update

MultiplayerGLOBAL

STABILITY & PERFORMANCE

  • Resolved a crash occurring during offline play while selecting a Weapon or Operator

MULTIPLAYER

UIX

  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed various issues causing unexpected kicks back to the menu, viewing Prestige Calling Cards, and more
    • Previewing Weapon Completionist rewards will no longer render the menu inoperable
    • Addressed an issue preventing the prompt for Armory Unlock from functioning
    • Replaced placeholder names and reward images in the Horde Hunt Event menu

GAMEPLAY

  • Bug Fixes
    • Akimbo Weapons display issue resolved
    • Toggling Hybrid Optics with a Comb Attachment fixed

PROGRESSION

  • Increased XP earned for the first Challenge in Week 1 and Bonus XP per Match for using a Featured Operator Skin during an Event
  • Removed aim down sight requirement from the RAM-7 Forged Camo Challenge

MAPS

  • Operation Tin Man (War)
    • Respawn point adjustment

MODES

  • Hordepoint
    • Adjustments made to Powerup behavior and Zombie targeting
  • Team Gun Game
    • Finishing Move scoring and tracking fixed
  • Private Match
    • Game rules aligned with Competitive Settings v1.1

WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS

» Submachine Guns «

  • Striker 9
    • Various performance adjustments made

» Light Machine Guns «

  • TAQ Evolvere
    • Movement speed, rate of fire, and damage adjustments
    • 556 Belts (Magazines)
      • Multiple performance adjustments implemented

» Sniper Rifles «

  • Longbow
    • JAK Tyrant 762 Kit
      • Aim down sight time, hipfire spread, and other adjustments

» Handguns «

  • WSP Stinger
    • Recoil, damage, and other adjustments

» Attachments «

  • No Stock
    • Performance improvements

PERKS

  • Assassin Vest
    • Equipment equip issue resolved

KILLSTREAKS

  • Wheelson-HS
    • Adjustments made to interaction with Zombies in Hordepoint Mode

GAMEPLAY

  • Content and weapon restrictions in Ranked Play

ZOMBIES

GAMEPLAY

  • Various adjustments and fixes made

STABILITY

  • Various crash and stability fixes implemented

Warzone

GENERAL

  • Estimated Match Time
    • Label added to indicate estimated match duration

GAMEPLAY

  • Armor and Ammunition Stowing Quality of Life
    • Quality of life improvements made
  • Gas Station on Tac-Map Quality of Life
    • Visibility adjustments made

WEAPONS

  • Weapon Adjustments

WARZONE RANKED PLAY: RESURGENCE

  • Bug fixes implemented

BUG FIXES

  • Various bug fixes implemented
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