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EVENTS
Operation Monarch
Kong and Godzilla have arrived on Caldera.
From May 11 to May 25, this Event offers Players a unique opportunity to earn brand new rewards while experiencing Battle Royale in the presence of two legendary monsters.
This event contains 8 primary Challenges:
- Challenge: Play Operation Monarch for 6 Hours
- Reward: Epic “Ancestral Skull” Charm
- Challenge: Use a Kong or Godzilla Killstreak Once
- Reward: Rare “Ancient Remains” Charm
- Challenge: Use a Kong or Godzilla Killstreak Three Times
- Reward: Rare “Monarch Eyes Only” Charm
- Challenge: Deal 500,000 damage to Titans
- Reward: Rare “Concrete Jungle” Sticker
- Challenge: Deal 135,000 total damage to Kong in Titan Frenzy Events
- Reward: Legendary “Team Godzilla” Emblem
- Challenge: Deal 135,000 total damage to Godzilla in Titan Frenzy Events
- Reward: Legendary “Team Kong” Emblem
- Challenge: Collect 3,000 Monarch Intel
- Reward: Epic “Skyline Crasher” Calling Card
- Challenge: Place in the Top 15 twelve times
- Reward: Epic “One Will Fall” Spray
Complete all eight to receive a special “Ancient Rivalry” Marksman Rifle Blueprint.
Players can also receive other rewards just by playing including charms, Calling Cards, and Player Titles.
MODES
Operation Monarch
This is a 60-player match with a Resurgence rule set. A smaller section of Caldera will be marked for the first safe area, and outside of one massive twist, the rules are simple: Be the last team standing.
Key Gameplay Elements:
- Environmental Hazard: Titans
- Kong and Godzilla will patrol Caldera for the duration of the match directing attacks at threats and occasionally entering a frenzied state.
- Public Event: Titan Frenzy
- Kong and Godzilla may become enraged and recklessly attack - referred to as a Titan Frenzy. Operators have two options:
(1) tactically run away from these dangerous creatures or,
(2) attempt to suppress them by dealing direct damage
The squad that deals the most damage to either Titan will automatically receive a S.C.R.E.A.M. Device. Runners-up will still earn Monarch Intel to count toward their special intel meter, whose final reward is a S.C.R.E.A.M. Device.
- Kong and Godzilla may become enraged and recklessly attack - referred to as a Titan Frenzy. Operators have two options:
- Resource: Monarch Intel
- Players will find Monarch Intel via Supply Boxes, special drops, and fallen enemies. Use this to charge a special meter that unlocks items such as Killstreaks and Loadout Drops, along with a unique and powerful Titan Killstreak reward for filling it up completely.
- Killstreak: S.C.R.E.A.M. Device
Titan Sonic Communication Radar and Echolocation Array Module- The S.C.R.E.A.M. Device is a Killstreak that grants its user one of two powers from the Titans: a heat ray breath from Godzilla or a ground pound from Kong. Once the attack type is chosen, the Operator can direct it toward anywhere on Caldera.
- The S.C.R.E.A.M. Device is a Killstreak that grants its user one of two powers from the Titans: a heat ray breath from Godzilla or a ground pound from Kong. Once the attack type is chosen, the Operator can direct it toward anywhere on Caldera.
For a deeper look at the Operation Monarch update and related changes, check out the official Call of Duty blogs here:
GAMEPLAY
Adjustments
- Armored Truck
- Health
- Health and Resistances decreased to be in-line but still greater than the Cargo Truck.
- Turret
- Damage decreased by 40%.
- Health
It’s become clear since its return to the Warzone, that the Armored truck has become a great asset to any team. However, its overwhelming presence has felt oppressive to engage against. We’re bringing it in line with other Vehicles, while still retaining its role as a power-house.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue preventing Players using an Xbox Live Silver Account from accessing Warzone.
- Fixed an issue causing Players using a controller to encounter issues while navigating the Buy Station interface.
- Fixed an issue causing the AMP63 (BOCW) Unlock Challenge to not track.
- Fixed an issue causing the cape elements on the following skins to obscure Player vision:
- “Ancestral Spirit” Daniel Skin (Battle Pass Tier 100)
- “Astrakhan” Padmavati Skin
- Fixed an issue causing the following Weapons to not gain Weapon XP:
- KG M40 (VG)
- Volkssturmgewehr (VG)
- AS44 (VG)
- NZ-41 (VG)
- Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (VG)
WEAPONS
Weapon Adjustments
Vanguard Weapons have been struggling to perform on par with their peers since they dropped into the Warzone. This update is laying the groundwork to resolve that. Engagement distances have only increased since the transition to Caldera. More skirmishes are taking place within minimum damage ranges. As a result of this, Weapons that have low maximum damage ranges or low minimum damage have become largely inviable. Unfortunately for Vanguard Weapons, this was often the case. Below you will find a myriad of changes aimed at injecting some budding competition into the upper echelon of Warzone Weaponry.
» Assault Rifles «
- AK-47 (BOCW)
- Maximum Damage decreased to 34, down from 36
- Minimum Damage decreased to 30, down from 32
- AS44 (VG)
- Initial Recoil decreased
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 29.8 meters, up from 28.4 meters
- Kovalevskaya 615mm
- Maximum Damage Range increased by 20%, up from 15%
- Maximum Damage Range increased by 20%, up from 15%
- Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)
- Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.58, up from 1.5
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.19, down from 1.5
- Maximum Damage increased to 33, up from 30
- Minimum Damage increased to 30, up from 26
- 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
- Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 6%, down from 6.54%
- Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 6%, down from 6.54%
- Krausnick 220mm Rapid
- Sprint to Fire Speed increased by 6%, up from -15%
- Movement Speed now increased by 1.3%
- Initial Recoil penalty now begins at bullet 3, up from 2
- Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to 40%, down from 50%
- Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 15%, down from 20%
- Maximum Damage Range now decreased by 8.6%
- Damage now decreased by 10%
- Recoil Booster
- Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 1.5%, down from 5%
- Fire Rate Multiplier decreased to 1.5%, down from 5%
- Assault Rifle Bravo (VG)
- Maximum Damage increased to 31, up from 29
- Minimum Damage increased to 26, up from 22
- Assault Rifle Charlie (VG)
- Maximum Damage increased to 41, up from 40
- Minimum Damage increased to 36, up from 30
- CGC 27" 2B Barrel
- Maximum Damage Range increased by 20%, up from 15%
- Maximum Damage Range increased by 20%, up from 15%
- Chariot 18" Rapid Barrel
- Damage now decreased by 10%
- Damage now decreased by 10%
- Assault Rifle Hotel (VG)
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 19
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 19
- Cooper Carbine (VG)
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 29.2 meters, up from 27.9 meters
- 22" Cooper Custom
- Damage Range now increased by 20%
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 19
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 29.2 meters, up from 27.9 meters
- EM2 (BOCW)
- Headshot Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.3, down from 1.5
- Maximum Damage decreased to 40, down from 41
- Minimum Damage decreased to 35, down from 37
- KG M40 (VG)
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 33 meters, up from 31.1 meters
- Krausnick 700mm 01V
- Damage Range now increased by 20%
- Minimum Damage increased to 24, up from 22
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 33 meters, up from 31.1 meters
- Nikita AVT (VG)
- Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 35
- Minimum Damage increased to 21, up from 19
- .30-06 40 Round Fast Mags
- Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 35
- Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 35
- 6.5 Sakura 60 Round Drums
- Magazine Capacity increased to 60, up from 55
- Magazine Capacity increased to 60, up from 55
- 7.62x54mmR 50 Round Mags
- Magazine Capacity increased to 50, up from 45
- Magazine Capacity increased to 50, up from 45
- 7.62x54mmR 40 Round Fast Mags
- Magazine Capacity increased to 40, up from 35
While the Nikita AVT (VG) has been performing moderately well, we felt that its Magazine Capacity and Minimum Damage was holding it back from becoming the sniper support allstar it was destined to become. These changes will undoubtedly instill the Nikita AVT (VG) as one of the most formidable Ground Loot Weapons.
- NZ-41 (VG)
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 35.5 meters, up from 30.9 meters
- Minimum Damage increased to 32, up from 30
- 6.5mm Sakura 50 Round Mags
- Damage penalty decreased to 15%, down from 30%
- Damage penalty decreased to 15%, down from 30%
- Orbweaver Custom Barrel
- Damage Range penalty removed
- Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to 30%, down from 50%
- Volkssturmgewehr (VG)
- Minimum Damage increased to 22, up from 20
- Minimum Damage increased to 22, up from 20
- XM4 (BOCW)
- Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.54, up from 1.5
- Maximum Damage decreased to 29, down from 30
» Submachine Guns «
- Armaguerra 43 (VG)
- Headshot Damage Multiplier increased to 1.58, up from 1.3
- Minimum Damage increased to 19, up from 15
- Neck Damage Multiplier increased to 1.32, up from 1.01
- Botti 315mm CII
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Botti 570mm Precisione
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 40%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 40%
- Imerito 550mm 03P
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
- M1912 (VG)
- Mid Damage increased to 22, up from 20
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 18
- CGC 12" Cooling Barrel
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 20%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 20%
- Chariot 5.5" Barrel
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 30%
- Owen Gun (VG)
- Min Damage increased to to 24, up from 22
- Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Fire Rate decreased to 10%, down from 16%
- Fire Rate decreased to 10%, down from 16%
- Min Damage increased to to 24, up from 22
- PPSh-41 (VG)
- Minimum Damage increased to 19, up from 17
- Empress 140mm
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- ZAC 300mm
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 10%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 10%
- Minimum Damage increased to 19, up from 17
- Sten (VG)
- Mid Damage increased to 24, up from 22
- Min Damage increased to 21, up from 18
- Gawain 140mm Short
- Bullet Velocity increased to 25%, up from 11%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 25%, up from 11%
- Hockenson 174mm B11S
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Submachine Gun Charlie (VG)
- Minimum Damage increased to 22, up from 21
- Krausnick 317mm 04B
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 20%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from 20%
- VDD 189mm Short
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 20%
- Minimum Damage increased to 22, up from 21
- Type 100 (VG)
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 18
- Sakura 196mm Light
- Bullet Velocity penalty decreased to 10%, up from 12%
- Bullet Velocity penalty decreased to 10%, up from 12%
- Shiraishi Precision
- Bullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 20%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 20%
- Warubachi 134mm Rapid
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 10%
- Bullet Velocity now increased by 10%
- Minimum Damage increased to 20, up from 18
- Welgun (VG)
- Min Damage increased to 24, up from 23
- 120mm Gawain Short
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
- 240mm Hockenson 43
- Now increases Bullet Velocity by 40%
- Min Damage increased to 24, up from 23
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» Perks «
- Vital
- Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.046, down from 1.05
RICOCHET ANTI-CHEATTM
This week #TeamRICOCHET brings the kernel level driver to Call of Duty: Vanguard and details new mitigation techniques in Warzone. For more information, check out the RICOCHET Anti-CheatTM Progress Report here.
PLAYLIST
For regular updates about the Playlist and other Scheduled Events, check out the dedicated Warzone Trello Board.
BATTLE PASS
The Season Three Battle Pass for Vanguard and Warzone is bringing out the big guns to handle the monstrous fight ahead, offering dozens of free items, Legendary content, and more across all 100 Tiers.
For more information about the contents of the Season Three Battle Pass, check out the official blog here!
EVENTS
New Event: Operation Monarch
Operation Monarch, a special limited-time event featuring the iconic Titans of the Monsterverse - Godzilla and Kong, will introduce a new game mode for Quads inspired by several of Warzone’s best experiences to date.
Operation Monarch will go live at 9 AM PT May 11. More information to come soon.
MODES
New Mode: Caldera Iron Trials
The fan-favorite mode, Iron Trials, is back. This time on Caldera. Here’s a recap of the Iron Trials experience:
- General
- No free Loadout Drops
- ATVs, Tac Rovers, and Squad Transports only
- Buy Station prices are increased
- Cash retained on death increased
- Melee Finisher Damage capped at 150
- Operators
- Base Health increased
- Health Regeneration
- Regeneration amount decreased
- Delay timer increased
- Starting equipment adjusted
- Loot
- Epic and Legendary Weapons are harder to find
- Killstreak drop rates are reduced
- Large Cash piles are harder to find
- Removed Field Upgrades
- Stopping Power
- Dead Silence
- Equipment
- Sniper Rifle single shots only down Players up to a maximum of 90 meters
- These ranges vary considerably between Sniper Rifles
- Stun Grenade stun duration decreased
- Medical Syringe regeneration rate decreased
- Sniper Rifle single shots only down Players up to a maximum of 90 meters
- Gulag
- Exclusive Gulag Loadouts
- No Akimbo
- No Semi-Auto or Fully-Auto Shotguns
- Limited Tactical Equipment
- Players redeploy with remaining equipment
- Exclusive Gulag Loadouts
Plunder Adjustments
- Increased Carrying Limit
Players had a hard limit in Plunder of carrying a maximum of $1.6 million. Whilst this is an extremely unlikely scenario, we wanted to make the system more robust for the minority of Players that achieve such a feat.
Rebirth Resurgence Adjustments
- Players no longer spawn with Handgun Charlie (BOCW) as a starting Weapon
MAPS
New Gulag: Hold
A roughly symmetrical arena is based in the belly of a ship moored just off the coast of Caldera, with identical hallways on the perimeter of an otherwise open space.
New Location: Dig Site
Located between the Mine and the Ruins, Dig Site provides Operators the opportunity to rummage through abandoned excavation equipment, tents, and massive skeletons for Supply Boxes and other items.
New Skybox
A dark storm approaches...
Updated Locations
- Peak
- New Constructs, Supply Boxes, Contracts, ascenders, and a fresh coat of paint.
- Runway
- New barracks, hangars, and other structural additions.
- Lagoon
- New sandbar, paths, and cover.
GENERAL
- Private Matches
- Added Rebirth Resurgence Solos
- Added Rebirth Iron Trials
- Added support for new Rebirth Island features (Comms Towers and Weapon Trade Stations) in some Modes
- XP Token Accessibility
- XP Tokens can now be activated from in-game through the menu.
GAMEPLAY
New Features
- “Sabotage” Contract
- Players will be given a vehicle target somewhere on the map. Destruction of the target will be rewarded with an Armored Truck Deployment via plane. Be warned, this Armored Truck can just as easily become someone else’s…
- Players will be given a vehicle target somewhere on the map. Destruction of the target will be rewarded with an Armored Truck Deployment via plane. Be warned, this Armored Truck can just as easily become someone else’s…
- High Value Loot Zones (In-Season)
- These zones are represented on the Tac Map by a very appropriate “$” sign and will provide the best looting opportunities. These zones will be complimented by Rebirth Supply Boxes that will provide recurring loot opportunities.
With Season One, we introduced Public Events, like Cash Drops, during Infil to draw Players towards new loot locations. We have been happy with the results of these ‘honeypot’ opportunities but we want to take it a step further. Starting with Operation Monarch, we will be introducing “High Value Loot Zones” to provide new, fruitful opportunities for Players willing to take the risk.
General Adjustments
- Gas Mask
- Will no longer interrupt a falling Player, thus allowing them to still be able to pull their parachute when falling to preserve their life.
- Won’t play animation when the Player is ADS and affected by the gas from Nebula V Rounds
- Will no longer interrupt a falling Player, thus allowing them to still be able to pull their parachute when falling to preserve their life.
The Gas Mask remains a continued focus for our Quality of Life efforts. It plays an important role both in gameplay and the visceral Call of Duty feeling, but we felt that we had seen one too many videos of Players jumping from high heights into the Gas and the game incorrectly prioritizing the Gas Mask animation over the parachute… and we all know how that scenario ends.
- “Most Wanted” Contract
- Timer reduction via the following…
- Eliminating opponents reduces the timer by 20 seconds
- Opening Supply Boxes reduces the timer by 5 seconds
- We want this to be a Contract that both promotes and rewards aggressive play.
- Players can no longer use the Tac Map to ping an enemy Most Wanted target directly.
- We felt this method was unfairly punishing and provided too great a degree of accuracy that was almost impossible to be countered by the target.
- We felt this method was unfairly punishing and provided too great a degree of accuracy that was almost impossible to be countered by the target.
- The refresh rate of the Most Wanted target on the Tac Map has been increased, to counterbalance the removal of the above ping.
- This brings balance and still allows tracking of the approximate location of the target.
- Timer reduction via the following…
We reviewed the data for the Most Wanted Contract and we felt that improvements needed to be made to increase its engagement and success rate, whilst still retaining the all important risk/reward that it offers.
- “Bounty” Contract
- Speed increase to Tac Map refresh rate
- This is especially noticeable when a target is in a vehicle to better inform Players that a vehicle chase may be required.
- Speed increase to Tac Map refresh rate
- Deployable Buy Stations
- When a Player pings a Deployable Buy Station, there will now be dedicated audio/narration to better inform squad mates of the Players’ intentions.
- Redeploy Positioning Improvements
- Players who redeploy via Gulag victory or are bought back will now spawn in close proximity to their squad or Loadout.
Caldera Adjustments
Loot that spawns across Caldera have been adjusted...
- Added Perks
- Battle Hardened
- Engineer
- High Alert
- Restock
- Tempered
- Quick Fix
- Scavenger
- Pointman (Plunder Exclusive)
- Notes:
- Only one of each Perk can be equipped at any one time.
- Lootable Perks can be pinged to communicate to your squad.
- Lootable Perks are additive to Loadout Perks.
- All Perks are unequipped on death but do not drop.
We want to further increase the value and rewards of looting during the mid-game. It’s important for both pacing and movement in Battle Royale that there are always new rewards to be found for Players who rotate through locations for greater loot advantages, and our first step on this path is to bring single Perks into loot. From our internal testing, this change has brought a wealth of new Player stories and we will continue to roll out additional Perks in this manner as we review player feedback and data on how it improves the pacing and experience of Battle Royale. These lootable perks will launch first in Caldera, and then to Rebirth Island at a later date.
Rebirth Island Adjustments
- Spawn Protection Improvements
- Removed the damage reduction scaling system that was based on ground distance
- System is disabled if a Player is near the ground or an opponent
- Players who have the shield icon will only take a flat 25% of the damage received
- Spawn protection will no longer reduce gas circle damage
Whilst Spawn Protection plays an important role in any multi-life game mode, we felt it needed some extra refinement to make sure it cannot be exploited by Players. We will continue to monitor Player behavior in this area and make further changes throughout the season if required.
- Weapon Trade Station Adjustments
- Reduced Specialist Token drop rate
- We’ve enjoyed the engagement Players have been having with the Weapon Trade Station and the Specialist Token reward, but felt it was slightly on the high side so have made a reduction.
- The station will now look for empty space to drop your rewards
- We found it a bit annoying to pick up loot after you traded your weapon so we’ve polished this moment. The system will now always look for an empty space when dropping your rewards
- We found it a bit annoying to pick up loot after you traded your weapon so we’ve polished this moment. The system will now always look for an empty space when dropping your rewards
- Reduced Specialist Token drop rate
Later this season…
- Footstep Audio Improvements
- We are looking to bring in additional audio improvements to footsteps during the season as a priority.
- Slide Camera Lock Improvement
- We have heard from our community that the camera lock that can occasionally happen while sliding down a vertical descent can be frustrating and lead to a negative outcome in a combat encounter. We are pleased to announce that this will be addressed soon.
UI/UX
- Buy Stations
- No longer require confirmation when making a purchase
The confirmation box when making a Buy Station purchase had good intentions, but we felt that the muscle memory had become so ingrained in Players to double-tap twice in succession. This was causing unnecessary friction in a potentially hostile combat situation, versus the unlikelihood of mistakes being made. We plan to make additional refinements to the Buy Station experience during the Season.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue causing incorrect Ping positioning when used on the Tac Map near Redeploy Balloons.
- Fixed an issue that caused Players to get stuck in AA turrets if they interacted with it at the same time it was destroyed.
- Fixed an issue that prevented carriable gasoline from being picked up while Dead Silence is active.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Players to glitch-carry carriable gasoline up ladders.
- Fixed an issue that was preventing skyhook balloons from receiving damage from certain explosives and thermite-based sources.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Players to have unlimited gas immunity when entering the area of effect of a PDS as it ends.
- Fixed an issue that caused Vehicles to receive less damage than intended.
- Fixed an issue that caused Players to be kicked back to the Main Menu when attempting to preview Vanguard Charms.
- Fixed an issue that caused Buy Station UI selections to reset to the top when attempting to scroll up.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Armaguerra 43 (VG) to have the same codename as another Weapon.
- Fixed an issue that caused Helicopters flying near Capital to be pulled towards the ground.
- Fixed an issue that caused the “Fenrir Unchained” Finisher to not be available in the Finishing Moves menu.
- Fixed an issue that caused Blueprint-specific Attachments for the “Purgatory Lost” Blueprint to not be available in the Gunsmith Customs menu.
- Fixed an issue that caused the "Mod. 3 10.0x Telescopic" Optic on the M1 Garand (VG) to appear blacked out when a Player would ADS.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Player’s view to be obstructed when using Park’s “Petal Pusher” Operator Skin.
- Fixed an issue that allowed Players to clip into stairs in a certain area of the map.
- Fixed an issue that resulted in the Armaguerra’s Botti DA Stock not receiving a bonus to flinch like intended.
KNOWN ISSUES
- Private Matches are temporarily disabled due to stability issues.
For a list of other known #Warzone issues, please check out our dedicated Trello Board.
WEAPONS
New Weapons
- M1916: Marksman Rifle (VG)
- A semi-automatic rifle with a deadly combination of power and fire rate. Lethal at any range in the hands of a capable marksman.
- Nikita AVT: Assault Rifle (VG)
- Heavy, powerful, and fast firing. This Assault Rifle can be outfitted to excel in both CQC and mid range combat.
New Unlock Challenge Missions
- KG M40 (VG)
- Earn 3 double kill medals with an AR in a single match 15 times.
- Whitley (VG)
- Destroy 3 killstreaks with an LMG in a single match 15 times.
Weapon Adjustments
» Assault Rifles «
- Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)
- .30 Russian Short 45 Round Mags
- Damage Range decreased to 10%, down from 20%
- Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -23%, down from -25%
- Vertical Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from 20%
- Visual Recoil decreased
- 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round Mags
- Damage Range penalty removed
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
- Krausnick 620mm Precision
- Bullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 30%
- Now increases Damage Range by 20%
- VDD 320mm 02B
- Bullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from -12%
- Damage Range increased to 10%, up from -10%
- Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from -25%
- Initial Firing Recoil penalty decreased to -10%, down from -20%
- VDD 760mm 05B
- Damage Range increased to 35%, up from 15%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 50%, up from 40%
- .30 Russian Short 45 Round Mags
- Assault Rifle Bravo (VG)
- .303 British Round Mags
- Capacity increased to 36, up from 32
- Capacity increased to 36, up from 32
- 6.5 Sakura Round Mags
- Capacity increased to 28, up from 24
- Capacity increased to 28, up from 24
- 8mm Klauser Round Fast Mags
- Capacity increased to 24, up from 20
- Capacity increased to 24, up from 20
- 8mm Klauser 38 Round Drum Mags
- Capacity increased to 42, up from 38
- Attachment name will be corrected in a future update
- Capacity increased to 42, up from 38
- .303 British Round Mags
The Assault Rifle Bravo (VG) has considerable close to mid-range potential–however, as a fast-firing burst Weapon, it would often burn through its magazine capacity rather quickly, leaving the wielder outgunned in longer distance or larger-scale engagements. With this change we are aiming to minimize one of the Weapon’s more obvious disadvantages and inch it ever closer to viability.
- Volkssturmgewehr (VG)
- 7.62 Gorenko 30 Round Mags
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
- Damage Range penalty removed
- 7.62 Gorenko 40 Round Mags
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
- Damage Range penalty removed
- Krausnick 428mm 05V
- Bullet Velocity increased to 50%, up from 40%
- Bullet Velocity increased to 50%, up from 40%
- Reisdorf 407mm Custom
- Now increases Bullet Velocity by 30%
- Now increases Damage Range by 26%
- VDD 287mm
- Bullet Velocity increased to -10%, up from -12%
- Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -21%, down from -25%
- Vertical Recoil Control penalty decreased to -12%, down from -50%
- 7.62 Gorenko 30 Round Mags
- Vargo 52 (BOCW)
- 17.1” VDV Reinforced Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 2.5%, down from 4%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 2.5%, down from 4%
- 17.9” Takedown Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%
- 18.6” Task Force Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 8%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 8%
- 19.8” Liberator Barrel
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%
- Foregrip
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 10%
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 10%
- Spetsnaz Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 20%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 6%
- 17.1” VDV Reinforced Barrel
- XM4 (BOCW)
- Minimum Damage decreased to 26, down from 27
- Maximum Damage Range increased to 22.3 meters, up from 21.5 meters
» Handguns «
- Top Break (VG)
- Max Damage increased to 46, up from 45
- Mid Damage increased to 38, up from 34
- Min Damage increased to 28, up from 26
- Handgun Charlie (BOCW)
- Head Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.49
Handgun Charlie (BOCW) has been a truly dominant Secondary Weapon. Due to its substantial headshot multiplier, Handgun Charlie (VG) was able to achieve Primary Weapon TTKs with little downside. We will be closely monitoring the Weapon’s performance and make further adjustments if necessary.
» Light Machine Guns «
- Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG)
- Max Damage decreased to 32, down from 34
- Min Damage decreased to 28, down from 30
- 6.5 Sakura 40 Round Mags
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 14%, down from 20%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 14%, down from 18%
- Queen’s 775m Scepter
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 23%, down from 40%
- Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 20%, down from 40%
- Queen’s 705mm Royal
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 31%, down from 38%
- Horizontal Recoil Control decreased to 31%, down from 38%
- Tight Grip
- Recoil Control greatly decreased
- Recoil Control greatly decreased
Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG) has overstayed its welcome as the go-to long range choice. Its high damage profile paired with the ability to load it out to remove most recoil made for a nasty combination. By addressing some of the major outliers of the weapon, we’re left with a strong choice for those that can control it effectively.
- Whitley (VG)
- Min Damage increased to 31, up from 30
- ADS Speed decreased to 0.460, down from 0.475
- .303 British 45 Round Mags
- Fire Rate increased to 18%, up from 15%
- Fire Rate increased to 18%, up from 15%
- 28" Gracy MK. 9 Barrel
- ADS Speed penalty decreased to -11%, down from -18%
» Sniper Rifles «
The adoption of 150 health in Battle Royale resulted in a huge boon to the Sniper category - While all other weapons require an additional shot or two, Snipers remained as they did previously. The long-standing “one shot rule” unfortunately diluted the Sniper class into one important metric, speed to click heads.
As mentioned above Snipers may now use damage ranges as a defining characteristic of their one-shot potential. This not only brings more identity to each weapon but means Attachments that provide the lighter and quicker sniper rifles the Damage Range stat will increase their ability to one shot at increased distances.
Our ultimate goal is to enable a wider range of viable playstyles and really push the potential of each weapon. Keep an eye out as we expect further adjustments to Sniper Rifles as we hone in on the best all-round experience.
The following Weapons will one-shot to the head only while inside of their Max Damage Range:
- Marksman Rifle Charlie (MW)
- SP-R 208 (MW)
- Pelington 703 (BOCW)
- Swiss K31 (BOCW)
- Type 99 (VG)
- Kar98k (VG)
The following Weapons will one-shot to the head at any Range:
- HDR (MW)
- Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)
- ZRG 20mm (BOCW)
- 3-Line Rifle (VG)
- Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (VG)
The following Weapons do not have one-shot potential to the head:
- Rytec AMR (MW)
- Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)
- Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)
Please see below for the full list of changes to Snipers, and keep in mind that attachments that provide Range Bonuses can drastically change the Base Weapons Max Range:
- Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)
- Can one-shot to the head at any range
- Max Damage Range increased to 86.3 meters, up from 78 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
- Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)
- Cannot one shot
- Max Damage Range decreased to 34.9 meters, down from 63.5 meters
- Min Damage increased to 60, up from 50
- Max Damage increased to 80, up from 70
- HDR (MW)
- Can one-shot to the head at any range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 86.3 meters, down from 101.6 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
- Marksman Rifle Charlie (MW)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 36.1 meters, down from 60.9 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
- Min Damage increased to 75, up from 50
- Max Damage increased to 95, up from 86
- SP-R 208 (MW)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range increased to 33 meters, up from 22.8 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
- Max Damage increased to 94, up from 93
- Swiss K31 (BOCW)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range increased to 41.9 meters, up from 22.8 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.31
- Max Damage increased to 130, up from 95
- ZRG 20mm (BOCW)
- Can one-shot to the head at any range
- Max Damage Range increased to 101.6 meters, up from 78 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2
- Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)
- Cannot one shot
- Max Damage Range increased to 67.9 meters, up from 66 meters
- Min Damage decreased to 96, down from 99
- Pelington 703 (BOCW)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 48.2 meters, down from 50.8 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4
- Min Damage decreased to 95, up from 99
- Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102
- LW3 - Tundra (BOCW)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 42.5 meters, down from 101.6 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.5
- Max Damage increased to 120, up from 102
- Rytec AMR (MW)
- Cannot one shot
- Max Damage Range decreased to 67.3 meters, down from 71.1 meters
- Min Damage decreased to 96, down from 99
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.1
- Type 99 (VG)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 34.2 meters, down from 103.9 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4
- ADS Transition In Speed decreased to 0.45, down from 0.48
- ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.42, down from 0.5
- Kar98k (VG)
- Can one-shot to the head within max damage range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 46.9 meters, down from 96.5 meters
- Max Damage increased to 100, up from 92
- ADS Transition In Speed decreased to 0.43, down from 0.455
- ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.4, down from 0.476
- 3-Line Rifle (VG)
- Can one-shot to the head at any range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 81.9 meters, down from 103.9 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.15
- Max Damage increased to 115, up from 95
- Min Damage increased to 96, up from 79
- ADS Transition In Speed increased to 0.532, up from 0.517
- ADS Transition Out Speed increased to 0.54, up from 0.52
- Movement speed scaler decreased to 0.80, down from 0.83
- Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (VG)
- Can one-shot to the head at any range
- Max Damage Range decreased to 93.9 meters, down from 103.9 meters
- Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.0
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased to 1.2
- Upper Torso Multiplier increased to 1.1
- ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.5, down from 0.66
- Now Has Access to Lengthened, Armor Piercing, Subsonic, Frangible and Hollow Point Ammunition.
» Submachine Guns «
- Armaguerra 43 (VG)
- 8mm Kurz 72 Round Mags
- Fire Rate decreased to 10%, down from 15%
- Now increases Damage by 5%
- The 8mm Kurz 72 Round Mags simply didn't have a fair pro for con trade. We've slowed its rate of fire down some while providing a damage increase that results in targets being eliminated 1 bullet faster.
- Imerito 180mm Short Barrel
- Bullet Velocity penalty decreased to -10%, down from -12%
- Recoil Control penalty decreased to -10%, down from -15%
- Visual Recoil decreased.
- 8mm Kurz 72 Round Mags
- Type 100 (VG)
- Visual Recoil decreased
- 8mm Kurz 48 Round Drums
- Damage Multiplier decreased to 6.5%, down from 14%
- Movement Speed decreased to -4%, down from -3%
- Visual Recoil decreased
The 8mm Kurz 48 Round Drums were holding too much of the Type 100’s overall damage potential. We’ll be monitoring the Type 100 this update and make adjustments to the base weapon if any are required. This Magazine is still very powerful with the increased rate of fire it provides and the damage bonus still results in one less bullet to kill.
- Owen Gun (VG)
- 7.62 Gorenko 33 Round Mags
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3
- 7.62 Gorenko 72 Round Drums
- Head Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.47, down from 1.5
- Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3
- Hockenson 142mm Rapid
- Fire Rate decreased to 16%, down from 19%
- Fire Rate decreased to 16%, down from 19%
- 7.62 Gorenko 33 Round Mags
- Submachine Gun Charlie (VG)
- VDD 189mm Short Barrel
- Min Damage decreased to 23, down from 24
- Upper and Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.04, down from 1.1
- VDD 189mm Short Barrel
The VDD 189mm short barrel has been a huge boon for the Submachine Gun Charlie (VG) and would often shred the target's Upper Body far outside of its maximum damage range. The VDD still provides a large bonus against extremities and still increases both the min damage and optimal damage range of the MP40. We expect continued use of this attachment, even with these adjustments.
» Marksman Rifles «
- M1 Garand (VG)
- Lower Limb Damage Multipliers increased to .8, from .7
This slight change to the damage profile results in requiring one less shot to kill if all shots are to the limbs.
ATTACHMENTS
» Ammunition «
- Subsonic
- Bullet Velocity penalty removed
Continuing our deep-dive into Ammunition - we've looked at Subsonic and feel that a downside on this ammunition puts it out of the desirability range of where we'd like it to be.
» Muzzles «
- Mercury Silencer
- Damage Range penalty removed
- MX Silencer
- Now Decreases Sprint to Fire Speed by 2%
- Now Increases Damage Range by 10%
OPERATORS
New Operator: Mateo Hernandez
Purchasing the Battle Pass instantly unlocks Mateo Hernandez with two Legendary Operator Skins: the all-black “Chingon” outfit featuring a hooded skull mask and knee-length coat, and the blue and orange “Madcap” Skin for the eccentric fighter rushing madly toward victor
Equip his Favorite Weapon, the new M1916, and level him up to unlock thousands of Player XP and Weapon XP for the M1916, two additional Operator Skins, two Quips, the “No Escape” Finishing Move, and more.
DOWNLOADS
The Season Three update will have a download size of approximately 40 GB for those who own the free-to-play console version of Warzone and are currently on the latest updates.
Warzone Update Sizes
- PlayStation 5:
- 43.2 GB
- 43.2 GB
- PlayStation 4:
- 43.2 GB
- 43.2 GB
- Xbox One Series X / S:
- 40.9 GB
- 40.9 GB
- Xbox One:
- 40.9 GB
- 40.9 GB
- PC:
- 38.3 GB (Warzone Only)
- 98.3 GB (Warzone and Modern Warfare®)
Note: PC users will also need 13 GB of additional space on their hard drive for the patch copying process; this is only temporary space that is reclaimed upon completion of the patch installation and is not an additional download.
Remember, the Vanguard download is not necessary if you are only playing Warzone, and vice versa.
Furthermore, for a smaller overall file size, Players can choose to uninstall/remove other data packs if they are no longer needed.
- Raven Software
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*Game features described above are based on current in-development features that are subject to change based on final development changes and/or game tuning or updates that may remove or modify some or all of the above features.