Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 4 launched on Wednesday, May 29, bringing a wave of updates, balance adjustments, and new content. Activision released detailed patch notes, highlighting significant changes that fans of the franchise can expect.

According to Activision’s blog post, Season 4 introduces two new maps, Tokyo and Paris, available immediately at launch. Additional Multiplayer maps, Incline and Das Gross, are set to arrive later in the season. These maps are designed to offer fresh and engaging environments for players to explore.

New Game Modes, Weapons, And Killstreaks Enrich Gameplay In Modern Warfare 3 Season 4

Several new game modes have been added, expanding the variety of gameplay experiences. The new modes include Demolition, Hyper Cranked, Cache, Mutation, Headshots Only, and Havoc. Each mode provides unique challenges and opportunities for players to test their skills.

Season 4 also brings a selection of new weapons. The returning fan-favorite Kar98k marksman rifle headlines the new additions. Other new weapons include the Superi 46 submachine gun and the Reclaimer 18 shotgun, both accessible through the Season 4 battle pass.

Throughout the season, eight new Aftermarket Parts will be introduced, enhancing players’ customization options. The Loitering Munition, an eight-kill (1,000 Score) Killstreak, deploys a drone that targets areas with the highest concentration of enemies and bombards them with rockets. The I.M.S. (Intelligent Munitions System), a seven-kill (875 Score) Killstreak, utilizes smart explosives to eliminate enemies and vehicles. The Missile Drone, available for 11 kills (1,375 Score), fires guided missiles. The 25-kill DNA Bomb Killstreak calls in a bomb that wipes out the entire enemy team without ending the match, offering a game-changing strategic option.

New Vest and Gear Perks have been added, providing players with additional tactical advantages. The Mission Control Vest reduces the required kills and score for streaks, allowing players to achieve powerful streaks more easily. The Compression Plate regenerates health after specific kills and objective captures, enhancing survivability.

Two new operators, Void and Hammer, join the roster, adding to the diversity of characters that players can choose from.

Key Audio And Map Adjustments, Plus A Sneak Peek At Black Ops 6

In addition to these updates, Modern Warfare 3's Season 4 brings significant changes to footstep audio in Multiplayer. This adjustment encourages players to use different Boots instead of relying on Covert Sneakers, adding a layer of strategy to movement and positioning.

Hardpoint locations on the 6 Star map have been adjusted, aiming to improve the competitive balance of matches. The Cruise Missile’s radius has been increased, enhancing its lethality and making it a more formidable Killstreak.

The launch of Season 4 also coincides with a major announcement from Activision regarding the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise. This year’s Black Ops 6 is set to feature prominently at Microsoft’s June showcase and its own Direct event immediately afterward. Fans eagerly await more details about what the next game in the series will offer.

Season 4 of Modern Warfare 3 continues to build on the success of previous seasons, providing players with a mix of new content and gameplay improvements. The detailed patch notes released by Activision give a clear picture of the extensive changes and additions that players can expect as they dive into the latest season.

As players begin to explore the new maps and modes, and test out the latest weapons and perks, the impact of Season 4’s changes will become more apparent. The introduction of new operators, Void and Hammer, also adds a fresh dynamic to the game, providing players with new characters to master and incorporate into their strategies.

Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Full List Of Patch Notes

For a comprehensive breakdown of all the updates, players can delve into the full list of patch notes provided by Activision. This detailed list covers every change and addition in Season 4, ensuring that no aspect of the update is overlooked.

Global

Stability & Performance

  • Addressed various issues causing improper first-person animations.

Customization

  • Camos can now be equipped on the B.E.A.S.T. Glove Blueprint for the Gladiator.
  • Know No Fear Weapon Decal no longer has a white border while equipped.
  • Equipping the Karaage skin on the MCW Assault Rifle will no longer result in an error.
  • Fixed an input device exploit allowing unowned Blueprints to be equipped.
  • JAK Glassless Optic is now unlocked as expected upon purchasing a relevant Blueprint.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Multiplayer

UIX

  • Weapon Mastery and Unlock Challenges can now be added to Tracked Challenges.
  • XP Bonus potential from compatible Operator Skins is now displayed while in the lobby but not in a party.
  • Modern Warfare 3 Bug Fixes
    • Corrected a spelling mistake in the Red Camo challenge for the WSP Swarm.
    • Player icons on the minimap will no longer appear to follow the Wheelson-HS.
    • Vests that disallow primaries will no longer prompt to Quick Equip invalid Weapons.
    • Adjusted Pros and Cons displayed for specific Attachments to better reflect their actual statistics.
    • Fixed improper tile placement in the Gunsmith while the Compression Carrier Vest is equipped.
    • Activate prompt is now longer displayed on completed Armory Unlocks.

Gameplay

  • Spawn protection is now disabled when the player inflicts damage or locks onto a Killstreak.
  • Fixed a bug causing spawns to not match the intended directionality of a map.
  • Increased detection distance for nearby enemies in small map spawn selection.
  • Decreased volume of footstep sounds from enemy players.

Progression

  • Collateral kills now progress Battle Rage kills Challenges as expected.
  • Kills with Battle Rage Challenges now track progress correctly.
  • Fixed an issue causing the ISO 9mm to not unlock upon Challenge completion.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Maps

  • 6 Star
    • Reworked Hardpoint capture point locations, sizes, and associated spawns.
      • P1: Club (Revert)
      • P2: Lounge (Revert)
      • P3: Rooftop Bar (Revert)
      • P4: Skybridge (New)
  • Das Haus
    • Corrected orientation of the vertically hanging American Flag.
  • Growhouse
    • Added the ability to mount at various locations where functionality is expected.
  • Highrise
    • Environmental explosives are no longer present in CDL and Ranked Play modes.
  • Underpass
    • Improved spawn safety assessment near the Train Yard.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Modes

  • Arcade
    • Unlimited Ammo and Grenades powerup timer now disappears upon death.
  • Cutthroat
    • Allies needing a revive are now indicated as such on the scoreboard.
  • One in the Chamber
    • Lifestreaks are now correctly tracked on the scoreboard.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Weapons & Attachments

Assault Rifles

  • BP50
    • Decreased movement speed from 5m/s to 4.8m/s (-4%).
    • Decreased sprint speed from 5.7m/s to 5.5m/s (-4%).
    • Decreased tactical sprint speed from 7m/s to 6.8m/s (-3%).
    • JAK Revenger Kit
      • Decreased movement speed from 5.5m/s to 5.1m/s (-7%).
      • Decreased crouch movement speed from 2.6m/s to 2.4m/s (-8%).
      • Decreased sprint speed from 6.2m/s to 5.8m/s (-6%).
      • Decreased tactical sprint speed from 7.7m/s to 7.1m/s (-8%).
      • Decreased ADS movement speed from 3.3m/s to 3.1m/s (-6%).
      • Decreased maximum damage from 32 to 28 (-13%).
      • Decreased near-medium damage from 28 to 25 (-11%).
      • Decreased medium damage from 25 to 23 (-8%).
  • MCW
    • Increased head damage multiplier from 1.1x to 1.25x.

Submachine Guns

  • FJX Horus
    • Decreased recoil gun kick from 42.5deg/s to 35.4deg/s (-17%).
    • Increased maximum damage range from 10.2m to 17.8m (+75%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 20.3m to 25.4m (+25%).
    • Increased lower torso damage multiplier from 1x to 1.1x.
    • No Stock Mod
      • Increased ADS movement speed benefit from 9% to 12%.
    • Lopper LX-D Stock
      • Added 3% ADS movement speed penalty.
  • RAM-9
    • Increased maximum damage range from 11.2m to 12.4m (+11%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 20.3m to 21.6m (+6%).
  • AMR9
    • Increased maximum damage range from 14m to 15.2m (+9%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 20.3m to 21.6m (+6%).
  • Rival-9
    • Fixed an issue causing the Trebuchet Brake Attachment to be unavailable.
    • Increased maximum damage range from 10.2m to 11.4m (+13%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 21.6m to 22.9m (+6%).
    • JAK Headhunter Carbine Conversion
      • Increased rate of fire from 682rpm to 882rpm (+29%).
      • Increased maximum damage from 26 to 33 (+27%).
      • Increased near-medium damage from 24 to 30 (+25%).
      • Increased minimum damage from 22 to 28 (+27%).
      • Decreased neck and upper torso damage multipliers from 1.5x to 1.1x.
      • Decreased lower arm and hand damage multipliers from 1.1x to 1x.
  • HRM-9
    • Increased maximum damage range from 16.5m to 17.8m (+8%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 24.1m to 25.4m (+5%).
  • Striker 9
    • Increased maximum damage range from 14m to 15.2m (+9%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 20.3m to 21.6m (+6%).
  • Striker
    • Increased maximum damage range from 9.7m to 10.9m (+13%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 21.6m to 22.9m (+6%).
  • WSP-9
    • Increased maximum damage range from 18.5m to 24.1m (+30%).
    • Increased near-medium damage range from 25.1m to 31.8m (+26%).
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Marksman Rifles

  • MCW 6.8
    • MCW 6.8 Full-Auto Conversion Kit
      • Resolved an issue causing recoil overcorrection after firing.

Launchers

  • RGL-80
    • Decreased aim down sight time from 310ms to 260ms (-16%).
    • Decreased explosive damage by 80% in Hardcore game modes.

Modern Warfare 3 Perks

  • Gunslinger Vest
    • Fixed an issue causing Throwing Star kills not to refresh stamina.
  • Gunner Vest
    • Updated description to remove mention of Handgun ammo benefit, aligning with existing functionality.
  • Compression Carrier (Vest)
    • Fixed an issue causing Throwing Star kills not to trigger health regeneration.
  • Assault Gloves
    • Updated description to mention recently-added reticle spread benefit.

Killstreaks

  • Precision Airstrike
    • Decreased delay before damage occurs by 2s.
    • Increased explosive damage radius from 7.6m to 8.9m (+17%).
  • Cruise Missile
    • Increased explosive damage radius from 15.2m to 22.9m (+50%)
  • SAE
    • Decreased delay before explosive damage occurs by 2s.
    • Increased explosive damage radius from 19m to 20.3m (+7%).
    • Removed stun effect on victims before death.
  • Remote Turret
    • Increased cost from 7 Kills (875 Score) to 8 Kills (1,000 Score).
    • Decreased hits required for turret destruction for specific damage types.
      • Melee: from 12 hits to 3 hits
      • Launchers: from 3 hits to 2 hits
    • Improved detection of EMP hits from the Stormender Launcher.
  • Wheelson-HS
    • Increased cost from 8 Kills (1,000 Score) to 9 Kills (1,125 Score).
  • Overwatch Helo
    • Increased cost from 8 Kills (1,000) Score to 9 Kills (1,125 Score)
    • Decreased incoming damage dealt by bullets by 50%.
  • Emergency Airdrop
    • Decreased cost from 10 Kills (1,250 Score) to 9 Kills (1,125 Score).
  • Carpet Bomb
    • Decreased cost from 10 Kills (1,250 Score) to 8 Kills (1,000 Score).
    • Increased explosive damage radius from 10.2m to 12.7m (+25%).
    • Increased bomber flight speed by 40%.
  • VTOL Jet
    • Increased cost from 10 Kills (1,250 Score) to 11 Kills (1,375 Score).
    • Decreased incoming damage dealt by bullets by 50%.
    • Decreased machine gun explosive damage from 27 to 20 (-26%).
  • Gunship
    • Increased cost from 12 Kills (1,500 Score) to 13 Kills (1,625 Score).
  • Chopper Gunner
    • Increased cost from 12 Kills (1,500 Score) to 13 Kills (1,625 Score).
    • Decreased incoming damage dealt by bullets by 50%.
    • Decreased turret explosive damage from 45 to 35 (-22%).
    • Decreased turret explosive damage radius from 1.7m to 1.3m (-23%).
  • EMP
    • Decreased cost from 13 Kills (1,625 Score) to 12 Kills (1,500 Score).
    • Visual effects will no longer play twice if the player dies during detonation.
  • Swarm
    • Fixed an issue causing drones to divebomb immediately after the player who summoned it dies.
    • Fixed an issue causing drones to spawn away from the playspace on Das Haus and Mercado Las Almas.

Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Zombies

Stability & Performance

  • Fixed a client crash issue when players attacked All For One's fort and attempted to engage AFO in his room.

Customization

  • Fixed a bug preventing the Mimic Operators from being equipped.
  • The ‘Longbow' sniper rifle's ‘Extinction' blueprint is no longer missing all the attachments.

UIX

  • Fixed an issue where players would see the default loading screen instead of the selected loading screen while infilling.
  • Unlocked items should no longer appear to be locked in the Gear menu.
  • The HUD overlay from the golden Sergeants Beret no longer flickers on and off when near a Merc Camp UAV Scrambler.
  • Fixed an issue where player gamertags in the ‘Squad Missions' tab of the Tac Map were difficult to read due to the font being compacted.

Gameplay

  • Addressed an issue that prevented the MORS Photonic Charge Barrel from applying the correct damage values when fully charged.
  • Deploying the ‘Juggernaut' Killstreak no longer incorrectly deploys the ‘Juggernaut Recon' killstreak from Multiplayer.
  • Dying while using Juggernaut Killstreak no longer causes loss of all weapons.
  • Fixed an issue where shooting a WunderWaffe Wonder Weapon near the Sergeants Beret Friendly Merc would cause the Merc to be affected by the weapon's AOE shocking feature.
  • Fixed an object collision issue that would occur when being grabbed by Mimic.
  • Loot in the bookstore location named Feroze and Sons is now accessible.
  • Dark Aether Rift
    • Aether Storm will no longer spawn on top of the tornado at the Rift Gate.
    • Fixed several instances of Zombies not pathing as intended on Rift Run.
    • Fixed several out-of-map exploits and glitches that resulted in players falling through the map.
  • Dark Aether
    • In the newest Act 4 story mission, players are now able to reach the Pack-A-Punch location by foot.
    • Fixed an issue where the vote prompt would block users from starting the Dark Aether Rift after a teammate left the squad.
    • Eliminated several environmental exploits.

Progression

  • Fixed an issue where the third punching bag could not be activated, blocking progress in the ‘Tattered MMA Gloves' attunement challenge.

Call Of Duty: Warzone Season 4 Full List Of Patch Notes

For a comprehensive overview of the updates specific to Warzone, players can consult the full list of patch notes released by Activision. This detailed document covers all the changes and enhancements introduced in Season 4, ensuring that players are well-informed about every new feature.

Warzone Performance

  • Addressed various issues causing improper first-person animations.

Customization

  • Camos can now be equipped on the B.E.A.S.T. Glove Blueprint for the Gladiator.
  • Know No Fear Weapon Decal no longer has a white border while equipped.
  • Equipping the Karaage skin on the MCW Assault Rifle will no longer result in an error.
  • Fixed an input device exploit allowing unowned Blueprints to be equipped.
  • JAK Glassless Optic is now unlocked as expected upon purchasing a relevant Blueprint.

Warzone

Warzone Highlights

Urzikstan | Battle Royale

  • Player Count
    • Increased the player count in Battle Royale modes to 120, up from 100.

Maps

Warzone Map Updates

Urzikstan

  • Bunkers
    • Unlocked bunkers now have an escape hatch as an alternative exit.
    • New rewards have been added to various locations.
  • Gulag
    • 4 new Gulag layouts have been added:
    • S: Stacked equipment and L-shaped plywood walls with an S-shaped central wall over the circular floor grate.
    • 2: A three-panel curved wall, stacked equipment against two walled sections, and two curved inner walls above the circular floor grate.
    • 3: Stacked equipment against two walled sections, with concrete L-shaped walls around the central circular floor grate.
    • 8: A rectangular concrete barrier wall outside long central section around the central circular floor grate with one plywood wall sprayed with a blue “8”.

Warzone Modes

Returning

Urzikstan | Battle Royale

  • Buy Back Royale
    • Cash is everything in this returning game mode. With the Gulag is disabled, players will need to make sure they have at least $4,500 when eliminated to afford a Cash Deployment. Cash Deployments close near the end of the match, at which point players are limited to one life regardless of the size of their wallet.
    • Squad Size:
      • Solos
    • Map:
      • Urzikstan
    • Players:
      • 120

Warzone General

New

  • Warzone Rewards
    • Along with Daily and Weekly Challenges, players will find a brand new way to earn camos and other exclusive cosmetics unique to Warzone. These are broken down into several categories:
      • Economics: These offer rewards in return for looting and spending Cash at Buy Stations.
      • Contracts: Unlock items for completing different types (and numbers) of Contracts.
      • Social: Interact with enemy players or aid your team to secure more item rewards.
      • Mode: Complete tasks in different game modes, from Battle Royale to Plunder to Resurgence.
      • Champion’s Quest: Is a Champion’s Quest active in your game? Then check these Challenges out!
    • Unlock requirements and progress can be viewed and tracked via a new menu that can be accessed from the Challenges menu or any Warzone playlist lobby.
    • All rewards can be previewed so players can get a look at these exclusive rewards before unlocking them.

Warzone Gameplay

New

Warzone: All Maps | All Modes

  • Champion’s Quest Contract Stealing
    • When a team on the Champion’s Quest contract is fully eliminated, the Champion’s Quest tablet will drop and the first team that interacts with the tablet can now steal the contract and continue the quest.

Urzikstan | All Modes

  • Tac-Sprint Boots
    • Infiltrating any of the accessible bunkers to obtain the Tactical Sprint Boots Perk, which will give you an increase to your base speed and an infinite Tactical Sprint improvement.
    • Do not drop on death
    • Can be found in Bunkers (x1)
    • Correction: Do not reduce fall damage
  •  Specialist Perk Pack
    • This Perk Pack grants you the advantages of the following 29 additional Perks:
      • Perk Slots 1 and 2 (all Perks active): Battle Hardened, Double Time, E.O.D., Focus, Irradiated, Mechanic, Mountaineer, Scavenger, Shrapnel, Sleight of Hand, Spotter, Strong Arm.
      • Perk Slot 3 (all Perks active): Cold-Blooded, Escapist, Payout, Primed, Quick Fix, Resupply, Stalker, Survivor, Tempered, Tracker.
      • Perk Slot 4 (all Perks active): Birdseye, Combat Scout, Flex, Ghost, High Alert, Resolute, Shrouded.
    • Available via Buy Station for $30,000
  • Bunker Buster
    • This is a special type of missile that can vertically decimate a building through multiple floors.
    • After impact it also creates a vertical column of gas that can additionally force people out of cover.
  • Utility Box
    • The Utility Box combines Ammo and Armor Boxes together allowing players to resupply everything ranging from bullets to lethal equipment.
  • Loot Hot Zones
    • Designated points of interest on the map may now be identified as “Loot Hot Zones.”
    • These do not appear on the Tac-Map – rather they must be discovered.
  • Runaway Train Public Event
    • Each Battle Royale match will have a 10% chance of ending in a Runaway Train Public Event. During this end-game event, the safewzone will be the train. The drivable controls are disabled making players strategically work to gain control of the train.
  • Polaris RZR Vehicle
    • The Polaris RZR Pro R, a real-world side-by-side UTV offering immediate acceleration, nimble handling, and rugged durability is now available as a Land Vehicle within Urzikstan. Appearing as “Polaris RZR” on your Tac-Map, this side-by-side differs from the current in-game UTV as it offers a tighter turning circle and handling, better acceleration, three seats and improved fuel economy.

Adjusted

Warzone: All Maps | All Modes

  • Ground Loot Weapons
    • No weapon went unturned in this season's ground loot weapon update. Players will find updated ground loot builds across every weapon class.
  • Gas Mask Quality of Life
    • The Gas Mask now has a manual, automatic, and semi-automatic setting.
    • A new keybind has been added to allow for manual behavior.
  • Buy Station Improvement Quality of Life
    • Purchased weapons will now drop behind the player to make them easier to distinguish from nearby loot​.

Urzikstan | Battle Royale

  • Initial Circle
    • The delay time before the initial circle begins to shrink has been increased to 2 minutes, up from 1.

This change will give a bit more time for players to find bunkers and also adjusts match pacing to fit 120 players.

  • Redeployment Weapons
    • Players will now respawn from Gulag with updated primary and secondary weapons.
  • Gulag Loadouts
    • Updated some primary and secondary Gulag loadout weapons.
    • Adjusted weapon loadouts in the ‘Locked and Loaded’ and ‘Climb and Punishment’ Gulag events.
    • C4 has been removed from Gulag loadouts.
  • Warzone Loot Updates
    • Loot has received a general balance pass. Many items have had their rarity adjusted, making some items more common in ground loot, while other items are exclusively rare in chests.
    • The overall acquisition rate of cash via ground loot and Supply Boxes has been reduced by 50%.
    • The density of ground loot has been reduced by 15%.
    • Supply Boxes
      • Overall frequency increased by 20%.
      • Frequency of basic rarity has been reduced by 9%.
      • Frequency of legendary rarity has been increased by 5%
      • Frequency of reusable rarity has increased by 4%.
    • Gulag Tokens ​
      • Very low chance in general loot​
      • Guaranteed from Most Wanted ​
      • Limited inventory at Buy Station​
    • Redeploy Pack​
      • Doesn't spawn in general loot​
      • Low chance as reward for Most Wanted​
    • Redeploy Flares ​
      • Low chance in legendary chests ​
      • Lower chance where support items can spawn such as medical cabinets
    • The following legendary items are now exclusive to certain locations:
      • Durable Gas Mask:
        • Bunker Chests
        • Intel Contracts
      • Redeploy Pack:
        • Blacksite
        • Most Wanted
      • Foresight:
        • Bunker Chests
      • Specialist Perk Pack:
        • Buy Stations
  • Warzone Buy Station Inventory Update
    • Team Revive
      • $3,000
      • Unlimited
    • Armor Plate
      • $300
      • Unlimited
    • Gas Mask
      • $3,000
      • Unlimited
    • Ammo Box
      • $2,000
      • Unlimited
    • UAV
      • $6,000
      • Unlimited
    • Supply UAV
      • $2,000
      • Unlimited
    • Loadout
      • Variable
      • Unlimited
    • Cluster Strike
      • $4,000
      • 2
    • Precision Airstrike
      • $6,000
      • 2
    • Utility Box
      • $3,000
      • 2
    • Self Revive
      • $4,000
      • 2
    • Portable Radar
      • $2,000
      • 2
    • Mosquito Drone
      • $4,000
      • 2
    • Bunker Buster
      • $4,000
      • 2
    • Gulag Token
      • $4,000
      • 2
    • Specialist
      • $30,000
      • 1

Warzone Rebirth Island | Resurgence

  • Late-Game Circles
    • Circles may now end on a wider variety of locations than before.

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