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Maps
USS Texas 1945
Addressed an issue that caused DEV ERROR 10308 to occur.
Progression
Seasonal Challenges will no longer be marked as complete if the requirements are unmet.
Weapons
Addressed an exploit that allowed players to achieve unintended Attachment combinations.
ZOMBIES
Weapons
Vargo-S
Addressed an issue that prevented the Survivalist camouflage challenge from tracking when using specific magazine attachments.
Push Dagger
Addressed an issue that prevented the Plague Diamond and Dark Aether camouflage and challenge requirements from being visible in the loadout menu.
Stability
Addressed a rare issue where players could become stuck in spectator mode when joining a match in progress as the joined player leaves.
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Progression
Clarified requirements for Silly Shotgun Seasonal Challenge.
Weapons
Corrected the Magazine Attachment requirements for several Camo challenges.
Vargo-S (Assault Rifle)
Survivalist and Mindgames Camo Category challenges can now be progressed as expected.
Marco 5 (Submachine Gun)
Increased bonus Kill XP earned by the Surplus Kit Attachment from 1 to 20.
ZOMBIES
Enemies
Zaballa the Deceiver
Removed the “Immune” text from displaying while damaging Zaballa.
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Maps
Enemy nameplates can no longer be seen through various surfaces across multiple maps.
NEW: Desolation
In a listening post near the Pacific mountainside, Desolation is littered with destructible aspects to create intriguing gameplay scenarios.
Look for the Desolation 24/7 Featured Playlist at the launch of Season Four Reloaded.
Gondola
Addressed an exploit that allowed bullets to penetrate unintended surfaces near the East Bridge.
Paradise
Bullets will no longer penetrate the truck near the Flak Gun to prevent undesirable spawn conditions.
USS Texas 1945
In Search and Destroy, Bombs planted near the destructible floor of the Upper Deck will no longer fall to the Mid Deck.
Bullets will no longer penetrate the vents near the Lower Deck (Bow) to provide viable cover.
Addressed an exploit that allowed players to shoot through the floor of the Upper Deck from the Mid Deck.
Players can no longer become stuck while climbing crates near the Lower Deck (Stern).
Modes
Blueprint Gun Game
Added several new Blueprints to the pool of available Weapons.
Search and Destroy
Addressed an issue that caused inaccurate Deaths stat on the scoreboard.
Ranked Play
Restrictions
Weapons
The Vargo-S is now restricted in Ranked Play.
Perks
Serpentine is now restricted in Ranked Play.
Operators
NEW: Ikenna Olowe (Immortal)
Ikenna Olowe understood strategy from a young age. As a child in Nigeria, he excelled at chess, quickly surpassing his teachers. He grew strong studying Gidigbo, a martial battle of wits. Balanced in body and mind, Ikenna joined the war effort as a battlefield engineer. His work established critical supplies lines across the globe. Ikenna became a grand planner, knowing when to build and when to demolish.
Available to purchase via Bundle.
Weapons
Added Inspect animations for the M1916 Marksman Rifle, Skål Crusher, Ice Pick, and Sawtooth Melee Weapons.
Increased grace period for slide kills challenges from 0.15s to 0.5s after sliding.
Base Weapons from Season One through Season Three have been unlocked.
NEW: Vargo-S (Assault Rifle)
Trading firepower for improved accuracy and fire rate, this rifle excels in medium and long range engagements.
Complete an unlock challenge or purchase a Bundle to earn this Weapon.
Get 15 Close Range Kills.
Perks
Piercing Vision (Intel)
Corrected inconsistent highlight behavior in Free-for-All game modes.
Killstreaks
Guard Dog (6 Kills)
Addressed an issue that caused erratic behavior when two Guard Dogs were called in simultaneously.
User Interface & Experience
Players will no longer receive a Notice prompt with unreadable text after game updates.
Rarity Sort Filter in the Armory will no longer reset after previewing a Bundle.
Battle Pass items that are Free for Clans will no longer incorrectly display as Unlocked for players who are in an inactive Clan.
Corrected the behavior of the Clear Weapons New button after switching tabs in the UI.
Bundles & Cosmetics
Improved image quality for Bundle logos in the Store.
Breath of Godzilla Blueprint will no longer cease to glow under certain conditions.
Flame VFX will no longer transfer from Roland’s War Operator Skin to other Operators.
ZOMBIES
Maps
"Shi No Numa"
Addressed an issue where Wonder Weapon parts were not appearing on the map in Offline mode.
Addressed issues related to zombies pathing on Shi No Numa.
Addressed various visual issues on Shi No Numa.
Weapons
Wonder Weapon
Wunderwaffe DG-2
Increased reload speed of the weapon.
Addressed an issue where zombies were sometimes not being killed after being hit with the weapon.
Addressed an issue where zombies were not being electrocuted with the weapon if they were previously under the effects of a stun grenade.
Unlock Challenges
NEW: Vargo-S (Assault Rifle)
Trading firepower for improved accuracy and fire rate, this rifle excels in medium and long range engagements.
Complete an unlock challenge or purchase a Bundle to earn this Weapon.
In Zombies, use Assault Rifles to kill 20 or more enemies without getting hit 50 times.
Gameplay
Round-Based Adjustments
Crafting Table
Reduced cost for crafting Armor in Round Based Zombies mode only.
Level 1 - 500
Level 2 - 1000
Level 3 - 2000
Enemies
Zaballa the Deceiver
Increased the Zaballa round spawn cooldown in Shi No Numa.
Zaballa will no longer enter an immune state.
Stability
Addressed various stability issues.
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Weapons
NEW: Push Dagger (Melee)
A blade with a T-shaped grip that allows for increased push power. Easily concealable and deadly in CQC.
Complete an unlock challenge or purchase a Bundle to earn this Weapon.
Get 5 Melee Kills with a Primary Weapon in a Single Match 15 Times
Equipment
Throwing Knife (Lethal)
Throwing Knives can now be thrown at the start of Search & Destroy and Control rounds.
Playlists
Blueprint Gun Game
Added to Quick Play filters as a permanent Playlist.
Reduced maximum player count from 12 to 10 to improve the average match length.
ZOMBIES
Weapons
NEW: Push Dagger (Melee)
A blade with a T-shaped grip that allows for increased push power. Easily concealable and deadly in CQC.
Complete an unlock challenge or purchase a Bundle to earn this Weapon.
In Zombies, get 100 kills with a Melee weapon while shrouded by your Aether Shroud.
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Operators
NEW: Callum Hendry (Immortal)
All his life, Callum was a showoff, constantly adventuring and getting into trouble with neighbors, woodland creatures, the law – everyone. His unwavering spirit helped him quickly ascend the ranks of the British Army to eventually become a recruit trainer. In World War II, Callum, harboring deep hatred for Nazis and their ideals, fought hard for a future without them. Currently he is the trainer for all SOTF agents.
Available in the Tracer Pack: Callum Operator Bundle.
Weapons
Armaguerra 43 (Submachine Gun)
Addressed an issue that prevented the Vital Proficiency Attachment from increasing the size of the critical-hit area on enemies.
User Interface & Experience
Corrected spelling mistakes in the Smoky Treat and Doom Cloud Seasonal Challenges.
ZOMBIES
Enemies
Zaballa the Deceiver
Addressed an issue that allowed multiple Zaballa to spawn at the same time.
Gameplay
Round-Based
Altar of Covenants
Addressed an issue that would prevent the Altar of Covenants inventory from updating as expected if a player held the inventory open as the round progressed.
Stability
Various stability updates.
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Modes
Gun Game
Players will no longer be incorrectly removed from a match for inactivity.
Ranked Play
Season Four Top 250 Skill Division & Leaderboard
The Season Four Top 250 Skill Division and Ladder are now live! Rise to the top and claim your spot!
Updated Restrictions
Marco 5 (Submachine Gun)
The Marco 5 has been restricted in-game in Ranked Play.
Push Dagger (Melee)
The Push Dagger has been restricted in-game in Ranked Play.
Operators
Corrected the challenge progression counter for Mastery Operator Skins.
Weapons
Marco 5 (Submachine Gun)
Survivalist Camo Category challenges can now be progressed as expected.
This fix was released on June 27.
Launchers
Destroyed Trophy Systems will now progress challenges in the Surgical Camo Category.
User Interface & Experience
Addressed an issue that prevented the After Action Report from being displayed after a completed match.
Bundles & Cosmetics
Corrected the description of the Final Judgement Bundle.
Added missing names for various Finishing Moves released in Season Four.
This fix was released on June 27.
ZOMBIES
"Shi No Numa"
Artifacts
Addressed an issue that prevented players from using their Artifacts after dying in a co-op session.
Gameplay
Exfil
Addressed an issue that automatically progressed the Eliminate Hostiles requirement needed to exfil.
Flogger Trap
Players will no longer experience an electricity effect around their HUD when hit by the Flogger Trap while holding a Wunderwaffe DG-2.
Stability
Various stability updates.
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Modes
Gun Game
Parties of up to 4 players can now play together.
Enabled Final Killcam at the end of a match.
Progression
Increased the rate at which Battle Pass XP is earned by 10%.
Added False Prospector and Death Prospector Weapon Camos.
Complete challenges during the limited-time Mercenaries of Fortune event in Call of Duty: Warzone to earn these Camos.
Killstreaks
Deathmachine and Warmachine Killstreaks equipped via a Care Package will no longer be lost upon death.
User Interface & Experience
Corrected the Diamond Camo progression counter for all Weapons.
ZOMBIES
Weapons
Assault Rifle Hotel
Addressed an issue where specific Magazine attachments allowed players to obtain an unintended amount of ammunition at start and pick-up.
Owen Gun
Addressed an issue where the 9mm 33 Round Mag provided less ammunition (20) in the magazine than intended.
Wunderwaffe DG-2
The Wunderwaffe DG-2 now retains its packed level if dropped by a player who fully dies or disconnects.
Closed an exploit that allowed players to duplicate the Wunderwaffe DG-2 under certain conditions.
Progression
Increased the rate at which Battle Pass XP is earned by 10%.
Stability
Various stability updates.
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Maps
NEW: USS Texas 1945
The USS Texas returns from Call of Duty: WWII (2017) for one last voyage. Set sail in its 24/7 Featured Playlist at the launch of Season Four.
Castle
Bullets will no longer penetrate the wall near the High Ground in order to prevent undesirable spawn conditions.
Sphere
Addressed an issue that prevented the Glide Bomb Killstreak audio from being heard by players within the Labs.
Modes
NEW: Blueprint Gun Game
An all-time classic game mode makes its Vanguard debut. Be the first player to score a Kill with each one of the provided Weapons.
Ranked Play
- Season Four Skill Rating Reset
- Players' Skill Ratings have been reset at the start of Season Four.
- Play 5 Skill Evaluation Matches to earn a Season Four Skill Rating and get placed into a Skill Division & Tier.
- Win matches after your initial placement to earn SR and advance your Skill Division & Tier over the remainder of the Season.
- Season Four Top 250 Skill Division & Leaderboard
- The Season Four Top 250 Skill Division and Ladder will go live on June 29th, one full week after Season Four starts. This release time will allow players time to earn a Season Four Skill Rating and advance through divisions.
- Season Four Ranked Play Rewards
- Players can earn the following rewards in Ranked Play during Season Four:
- Blueprints
- Pro Reissue SMG Charlie - Finish Top 5 in a Ladder Event
- Pro Issue KAR98k - Win 50 Ranked Play Matches
- Camos
- Season Four Ladder Champion - Finish 1st in a Ladder Event
- Season Four Ranked Veteran - Win 100 Ranked Play Matches
- Charms
- Carried - Finish Top 10 in a Ladder Event
- Iced - Win 25 Ranked Play Matches
- Spray
- Clean Sweep - Win 5 Ranked Play Matches
- Sticker
- Season Four Ranked Competitor - Complete 5 Skill Evaluation Matches
- Emblems
- Earn an Animated Skill Division Emblem at the end of Season Four to reflect your highest Season Four Skill Division
- Blueprints
- Players can earn the following rewards in Ranked Play during Season Four:
- Skill Rating Adjustments
- SR gains and losses should feel more consistent from game to game. Previously, players could occasionally receive unpredictable SR spikes after some matches.
- Resolved an issue with Placement Matches that had caused some players to previously place well below where they should have at the start of Season 3.
- Matchmaking Adjustments
- Adjusted Ranked Matchmaking to better balance games between players who are early in their Seasonal SR grind and players who've already climbed over the course of the season. With this change, players may start to see players from higher or lower Divisions in some of their games. Players who consistently see better players are likely trending towards those Divisions themselves, and players in lower Divisions are likely early in their Seasonal Skill Division journey and climbing towards a higher Division.
Operators
NEW: Carver Butcher (Immortal)
Butcher served in the British Army during Operation Devon, battling against the 16th Panzer Division. He was dismissed after sustaining injuries to his face from exploding shrapnel but returned to the front lines soon after as duty called. There he witnessed resistance fighters in action. Inspired, went on to become the founder and recruiter for the Special Operations Task Force. The rest, as they say, is history.
NEW: Callum Hendry (Immortal)
All his life, Callum was a showoff, constantly adventuring and getting into trouble with neighbors, woodland creatures, the law – everyone. His unwavering spirit helped him quickly ascend the ranks of the British Army to eventually become a recruit trainer. In World War II, Callum, harboring deep hatred for Nazis and their ideals, fought hard for a future without them. Currently he is the trainer for all SOTF agents.
Weapons
General
Added the ability to inspect equipped Weapons.
Refined Pros and Cons in the Gunsmith for all Magazine Attachments that modify Aim Down Sights Time and Reload Speed to accurately reflect the effects of the Attachment.
Increased Damage for Melee Weapons in the Overclocked Playlist to maintain a one-hit-kill.
Addressed an issue that prevented Diamond Camo for Melee Weapons from unlocking once the requirements are met.
Corrected the Magazine Attachment requirements for several Camo challenges.
NEW: Marco 5 (Submachine Gun)
A high mobility submachine gun, accurate from the hip with excellent close-range stopping power.
Unlocked at Tier 15 in the Season Four Battle Pass
NEW: UGM-8 (Light Machine Gun)
High fire rate, mobile LMG that excels at creating suppressing fire and pushing enemy positions.
Unlocked at Tier 31 in the Season Four Battle Pass
Nikita AVT (Assault Rifle)
Added Weapon Unlock Challenge.
Get 10 Kills while moving in a single match 15 times.
Armaguerra 43 (Submachine Gun)
Corrected the challenge requirements for the Death Artist Camo Category.
H4 Blixen (Submachine Gun)
Corrected the alignment of the Magnus Tac iron sights.
M1916 (Marksman Rifle)
Added Weapon Unlock Challenge.
Get 10 One Shot One Kill in a single match 15 times.
Progression
- Added new Seasonal Challenges and rewards.
- Added new Clan Challenge (expires in one week).
User Interface & Experience
Addressed an issue that caused PC keybinds to reset to default upon switching between Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies modes.
Browsing a player’s Clans will now display the correct level of each individual Clan.
Addressed an issue where Loadouts would persist with outdated Weapon selections.
Bundles & Cosmetics
Quick Equip can no longer be used to equip unsupported Reticles on Optic Attachments.
ZOMBIES
Maps
"Shi No Numa"
Round-Based Zombies returns with Shi No Numa on June 22nd.
The classic map elements return such as Door Buys, Flogger trap, and Electro-Shock defenses return.
Classic Wall Buys return with round-based Zombies.
Players can now purchase select weapons from designated Wall Buy locations.
Starting at round six, Wall Buys will have a chance to increase in Pack-A-Punch level every round and all the way to level 3 at higher rounds.
The odds to increase in Pack-A-Punch level improve every five rounds until all available Wall Buys become level three.
A new area to explore… uncover its secrets.
Story Quest
New Story Quest is available in "Shi No Numa" on June 22nd.
New Intel
New narrative intel is available in "Shi No Numa" to advance the Dark Aether story.
Challenges
Season Challenges
New Season Challenges available at the start of Season Four.
Wonder Weapon
Wunderwaffe DG-2
Available via Wonder Weapon Quest in “Shi No Numa”
Extra DG-2 added to the Mystery Box at Round 10.
Weapons
Season Four
UGM-8 and Marco 5 available in Zombies loadouts once unlocked via the Season 4 Battle Pass.
Unlock Challenges
New Weapon Unlock challenges added to Zombies for the M1916 and Nikita AVT.
Blueprints
Fixed an issue where Dark Aether Tracer Rounds were not displaying when using the Accursed blueprint for the Welgun.
Covenants
Death Blow
Now returns ammo based on a percentage of ammo used when obtaining a critical kill.
Ammo Gremlin
Now refills ammo at a speed based on the size of the weapon magazine.
Gameplay
Round-Based Adjustments
Sacrificial Hearts
Players are awarded a Sacrificial Heart every three rounds in round-based modes.
Altar of Covenants
The Altar of Covenants inventory is refreshed every three rounds in round-based modes.
Pack-a-Punch Camos
New camos available at the Pack-a-Punch machine in “Shi No Numa.”
Enemies
Zaballa the Deceiver
Added new attack behavior allowing Zaballa to attack without teleporting.
Stability
Addressed various stability issues.
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