New Warzone map accidentally goes live early for some players

SEASON 3 BATTLE PASS

• 100 Tiers of brand-new content including new Operator Skins, Weapons, Blueprints, Wrist Accessories, Weapon Charms, COD Points, and more.
  • Tier 0
    • Instantly unlock Wraith, a new Woods Skin, and more
  • Tier 15
    • PPSh-41 SMG
  • Tier 21
    • “Vex Lord” Assault Rifle Blueprint
  • Tier 27
    • “Gilded Rose” Shotgun Blueprint
  • Tier 31
    • Swiss K31 Sniper Rifle
  • Tier 55
    • “Slow Death” LMG Blueprint
  • Tier 95
    • Ultra-Rarity “Loud Pipe” Reactive SMG Weapon Blueprint
  • Tier 100
    • “White Queen” Wraith Skin
    • “Roman Standard” Legendary Sniper Rifle Blueprint

MAP

• The situation in Verdansk has hit a critical level. Armistice Central Command will be communicating directly to all Operators with further instructions.

GENERAL

• NVIDIA DLSS is now available in Call of Duty®: Warzone on PC
  • Players with NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards can enable NVIDIA DLSS to boost performance and play at higher resolutions and graphics settings.
• End of game open mic has been turned off for modes with infinite respawn mechanics.
• Player rank will now display the correct rank icons in the After-Action Report.

GAMEPLAY

• Loot that spawns across Verdansk has once again been updated…
  • Now exclusively consists of Black Ops Cold War Weapons including the new Swiss K31 Sniper Rifle and PPSh-41 SMG
  • Only Legendary Weapons will spawn as Blueprints
• Players no longer take armor-bypassing damage when using a riot shield and facing an active thermite grenade.
• Sticking a player with Semtex will now always down them.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Added Mono Audio to the Volume settings in Audio Options
  • Disabled (Default): Audio is split between left and right audio channels to provide directional sound.
  • Enabled: Left and right audio channels are combined into one channel

BUG FIXES

• Fixed a bug with most Cold War barrels where Hip Spread and ADS Idle Sway were being increased when they should not have been.
• Fixed a bug with some ZRG 20mm optics that disabled the ability to hold breath.
• Fixed a bug where some loot would drop in close proximity on death.
• Fixed a bug where if the player is downed while switching to a gunner seat, they would become invisible and/or invulnerable.
• Fixed a bug causing the random Operator select option to only select Coalition Operators from Modern Warfare.
• Fixed a bug causing Baker’s fourth Operator Mission Objective to not track properly (eliminate 15 enemies using a weapon with an attached 2x magnified scope or greater).
• Fixed a bug causing certain Operator models to appear headless while using the FFAR 1.

WEAPONS

• Cold War weapons have had their ammo names updated.
• The FFAR 1 crosshair has been updated to match other Assault Rifles.

• New Weapons
  • PPSh-41: SMG (Launch Week)
    • Tier 15 of the Battle Pass.
  • Swiss K31: Sniper Rifle (Launch Week)
    • Tier 31 of the Battle Pass.

• Two New Weapon Unlock Challenges
  • LC-10
    • Using SMGs, get 3 kills without dying in 15 different matches.
  • FARA 83
    • Using Assault Rifles, get 2 headshot kills in 15 different matches.

• Assault Rifles
  • Cold War AK-47
    • Recoil pattern has been adjusted
    • The recoil pattern on the Cold War AK-47 had made its downsides far more apparent than its upsides. We have smoothed out its recoil to make it easier to control. If you are accurate, or skilled at recoil control you will now find the Cold War AK-47 quite effective at most ranges.
      
  • FARA 83
    • Minimum damage increased from 25 to 26
    • Maximum damage decreased from 33 to 31
    • Maximum damage range increased by 17%
    • Recoil pattern has been adjusted
    • As a fast-firing AR with relatively strong recoil, we felt there was too much of an identity overlap between the FARA 83 and the FFAR 1. We have smoothed out its recoil and pushed its damage profile out to be a more viable mid-long range AR option.
      
  • FFAR 1
    • Maximum damage decreased from 30 to 27
    • Maximum damage range decreased by 15%
    • Neck damage multiplier changed from 1.1 to 1
    • Upper torso damage multiplier changed from 1.1 to 1
    • ADS speed decreased slightly
    • With high damage, rate of fire, and a competitive mag size, the FFAR 1 has enjoyed a lengthy reign of terror on the short-to-mid range engagement space. When a weapon is so ruthlessly efficient that it pushes the entirety of a weapon category out of viability, it needs to be addressed. The FFAR 1 will remain a respectable option following this change, but it should now be a playstyle preference rather than a loadout necessity.
      
  • Groza
    • Recoil increased slightly
    • ADS speed decreased slightly
    • Upper torso damage multiplier changed from 1.3 to 1.1
    • This change is more of a precaution. We expect in the absence of the FFAR 1, that the Groza would rise to take its place. While there will always be a ‘meta’, we want the meta to exist in a TTK range that is a bit higher than where we are currently. In that regard, we believe the Groza was a bit of an outlier that, much like the FFAR 1, could have been detrimental to weapon diversity. Bringing the Groza down a notch should allow for some healthy competition in this weapon category.
      
  • Krig 6
    • Head damage multiplier changed from 1.4 to 1.5
    • Neck damage multiplier changed from 1 to 1.3
    • Upper torso damage multiplier changed from 1 to 1.1
    • Lower torso damage multiplier changed from 1 to 1.1
    • The Krig 6 has long been overshadowed by other all-stars in the AR category. We believe this change will allow for a more competitive Time to Kill given the shots are well placed.
      
  • QBZ-83
    • Move speed increased
    • ADS move speed increased
    • Neck damage multiplier changed from 1 to 1.2
    • Upper torso damage multiplier changed from 1 to 1.1
    • The QBZ-83 is a unique weapon that trades overall lethality for mobility. We aim to provide players with the tools to support a multitude of interesting playstyle options. Our goal is that with the right attachments, skillful maneuvering and rotations will be a hallmark of the QBZ playstyle. We have also given it a much-needed nudge in lethality if you can manage aiming and moving simultaneously.”

• Submachine Guns
  • LC10
    • Bullet velocity increased slightly
  • Mac-10
    • Maximum damage decreased by 1
    • This is another precautionary change to promote diversity. The Mac-10 is both popular and fun to use. Part of what makes the Mac-10 feel fair to play against is that its upside feels comparative to its downside. That is where player skill comes in. Knowing when and what weapon to swap to during an engagement is a facet of skill expression we want to highlight whenever possible. While this change only brings the Mac-10’s Time to Kill up by about 10%, we think this is a good place to start to encourage exploration in the SMG category.

• Sniper Rifles
  
  • Pelington 703
    • ADS speed increased
    • Raise time increased slightly

• Tactical Rifles
  • Cold War Tactical Rifle Charlie
    • Time between bursts increased by 33%
    • Neck damage multiplier changed from 1.8 to 1.3
  • M16
    • Time between bursts increased by 10%
    • Neck damage multiplier changed from 1.8 to 1.1
  • The Cold War Tactical Rifle Charlie and the M16 were able to reach rates of fire that allowed the wielder to negate a requisite identity pillar of burst rifles—accuracy. With their extreme rates of fire and generous burst pattern, shots were not required to be well placed. You would inherit the high damage profile and range of burst rifles with minimal downside. With this change, and the change to Fire Rate barrels noted below, you will now need to aim deliberately if you intend to kill quickly.

^{And… we are keeping a close eye on the AMAX. No king rules forever.}

PRESTIGE

• New Prestige Levels
  • Level 50
    • New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Weapon Blueprint, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
  • Level 100
    • New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
  • Level 150
    • New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, and Battle Pass Tier Skip
  • Level 190
    • All Season Challenges Available
  • Level 200
    • New Prestige, Emblem, Prestige Key, Battle Pass Tier Skip, Master Prestige Calling Card
  • Levels 250 – 1,000
    • New Prestige Key every 50 levels

STORE

• We have a fresh dose of new Store Bundles launching alongside Season Three, including some seriously sinister new villains, as well as Tracer Packs, Mastercraft and Reactive Weapon Blueprints, and more.

DOWNLOADS

• The Season Three update will be available for Warzone on April 21st at 9 PM PT. Remember, the Black Ops Cold War download is not necessary if you are only playing Warzone, and vice versa.
  • Warzone Update Sizes
    • PlayStation 5
      • 22.6 GB
    • PlayStation 4
      • 22.6 GB
    • Xbox Series X / Xbox Series S
      • 25.9 GB
    • Xbox One
      • 25.9 GB
    • PC
      • 25.2 GB