The latest Call of Duty: Warzone update for Season 1 Reloaded brings an end to the dominance of Light Machine Guns (LMGs) as they have received significant nerfs. The Bruen MK9, DG LSW, Pulemyot 762, and TAQ Eradicator have all been affected, reducing their impact in the game. However, for players who prefer using Assault Rifles or Submachine Guns, the MCW, Holger 556, AMR9, and Striker 9 have all been buffed in terms of their overall damage output.
In the section that covers all Call of Duty Modern Warfare III products, some changes to customization have been made, such as adjusting the appearance of certain Operator Skins, fixing issues with camo appearances, and resolving various errors related to weapon blueprints.
In the Warzone section, a new Night Vision Gulag variant has been introduced, offering players a different gameplay experience. Additionally, there have been improvements to map geometry and lighting in various locations to enhance the overall gameplay experience. The introduction of the Urzikstan Resurgence mode has also been highlighted as a result of community sentiment and player engagement data.
The update includes weapon adjustments for different classes, aiming to balance the overall gameplay experience. Notably, the Assault Rifle class has seen changes to specific weapons such as the Holger 556, M13B, and MCW. Similarly, the Battle Rifle class has also received adjustments, with the MTZ 762 seeing a reduction in its maximum and near-mid damage.
Overall, the update aims to address the dominance of certain weapons and provide a more balanced and enjoyable gameplay experience for all players.The recent update for Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare brings several adjustments to various weapons and attachments. Here’s a summary of the changes:
Assault Rifles:
– Kilo 141 (MWIII)
– Max Damage reduced to 25, down from 28
– Min Damage reduced to 22, down from 25
Light Machine Gun:
– Bruen MK9 (MWIII)
– Max Damage reduced to 28, down from 32
– Min Damage reduced to 26, down from 28
– DG LSW (MWIII)
– Max Damage reduced to 29, down from 33
– Min Damage reduced to 27, down from 29
– Pulemyot 762 (MWIII) with JAK Annihilator Bullpup Kit
– Max Damage reduced to 38, down from 40
– Min Damage reduced to 34, down from 36
– TAQ Eradicator (MWIII)
– Max Damage reduced to 28, down from 33
– Min Damage reduced to 24, down from 25
Submachine Gun:
– AMR9 (MWIII)
– Max Damage increased to 31, up from 28
– Near-Mid Damage increased to 27, up from 25
– Min Damage increased to 25, up from 23
– ISO 9mm (MWII)
– Max Damage reduced to 21, down from 24
– Near-Mid Damage reduced to 17, down from 19
– Mid Damage reduced to 15, down from 16
– Far-Mid Damage reduced to 12, down from 13
– Rival-9 (MWIII)
– Slight reduction in horizontal recoil
– MTZ Marauder Stock: Fire aim stability benefit reduced by 5%
– Striker 9 (MWIII)
– Near-Mid Damage increased to 27, up from 25
– Min Damage increased to 23, up from 20
Sniper Rifle:
– KATT-AMR (MWIII) with ZANG-34 Barrel
– Damage Range Benefits reduced by 9%
– Velocity Benefit reduced by 8%
Attachment Adjustments:
– Ammunition:
– .50 Cal Spire Point Rounds: Damage Range Benefit increased by 2%
– .410 Gauge Dragon’s Breath: Near-Mid Damage Range reduced by 12%; Mid Damage Range reduced by 10%
– 12 Gauge Dragon’s Breath: Near-Mid Damage Range reduced by 8%; Mid Damage Range reduced by 10%
– Laser:
– SL Razorhawk Laser Light: Increased ADS Speed Benefit by 4.5%; Increased Sprint to Fire Benefit by 7%
– FSS OLE-V Laser: Reduced the ADS Speed Benefit by 2%; Reduced the Sprint to Fire Benefit by 4%
– FTAC Grimline Laser: Reduced the Sprint to Fire Benefit by 7%
– Verdant Hook Box Laser: Increased the Sprint to Fire Benefit by 3%
– Muzzle:
– XRK Nightfall Suppressor: Damage Range Benefit reduced by 5.5%; Velocity Benefit reduced by 8%; Recoil Benefit reduced by 3%; ADS Penalty increased by 7%; Sprint to Fire Penalty increased by 3%
These adjustments aim to balance the gameplay experience. Additionally, the update introduces new challenges and changes in gameplay elements, such as Champion’s Quest, Deployable Buy Stations, Black Sites, Ziplines, Tracker Grenade, Underwater Rebreather, Vehicle Respawn, Covert Exfil, and Weapon Case features.
Perks and Killstreaks also received some modifications:
– Perk adjustments include changes to E.O.D. and Quick Fix.
– Bomb Drone’s warning range has been increased to 14 meters from 6 meters.
Finally, there are the quality of life improvements in UI/UX, including Altitude Arrow Improvements to help players better navigate their way towards objectives. Further details on the mentioned Covert Exfil and Weapon Case features are set for release in the future.
Warzone Audio
Our audio team has been working hard to make adjustments to the audio experience in Warzone. Along with the changes outlined below, we are actively looking into further improvements, with some planned for parachutes in an upcoming season.
- Audio Occlusion
- Improvements have been made to audio occlusion on Urzikstan.
- Plane Audio
- Adjustments have been made to the audio on the Infil/Exfil airplane.
- Music Channels
- Adjusted cinematic music so that it is no longer entirely on gameplay channels, rather than cine.
- Allied Sounds
- Reduced the volume of friendly Slides, Jumps and Lands to better distinguish between friendly and enemy behavior.
Warzone Bug Fixes
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- Fixed an issue that allowed Players to clip through geometry while using a Ziplines or Ascender.
- Fixed an issue causing a player to get stuck in a loop and preventing them from being revived if they were downed while plating.
- Fixed an issue preventing equipped Gulag tokens from awarding cash when the Gulag closes.
That’s everything you need to know about the latest Call of Duty: Warzone Update for January 17, 2024. This update marks the release of Season 1 Reloaded, so you can check out our coverage here if you want to know additional details about the update. Make sure you check out our Game Hub for more guides and articles on the game.
