Summary
The latest update forCall of Duty: Warzonenerfed multiple weapons that were at the top of the meta during Season 4, including the popular Superi 46 submachine gun. This balance update arrives just a week afterCall of Duty:WarzoneSeason 4 Reloaded began on June 26, and more updates are expected in the weeks to come.
Activision continues to updateCall of Duty: Warzonewith new maps, weapons, and limited-time events, which are free to all players.120-player lobbies are coming soon toWarzone, and the game’s latest season, Season 4 Reloaded, sawWarzoneplayers experience the detonation of a dangerous DNA bomb at the Popov Power Plant in Urzikstan. In Season 4 Reloaded’s limited-time Mutation Resurgence modes,Warzoneplayers may discover “Redacted” weapons while exploring the scene. However, players may need to adjust their arsenal, since various weapons were nerfed to remain competitive and fair with other weapons in the game.
Activision released a newWarzoneupdate on Tuesday, July 2, with a list of fixes and nerfs for the popular Kastov 762 and Kastov 545 assault rifles, Superi 46 and FJX Horus submachine guns, and the Kar98k marksman rifle. Firstly, the Kastov assault rifles fromModern Warfare 2received a bug fix that corrects the iron sight and misaligned Optics after unequipping the JAK Requiem Conversion Kit. A similar fix was applied to the FJX Horus SMG’s JAK Scimitar Kit. Further,Season 4’s Superi 46 SMGreceived major nerfs to its Hand and lower Torso and Arm modifiers, which reduces the damage modifiers from 1.3x to 1.1x. Kar98k’s Arm, Leg, and Lower Torso damage modifiers were reduced to .95x as well.
The fixes applied to the Kastov 762, Kastov 545, and FJX Horus weapons were also applied toModern Warfare 3. This means thatWarzoneplayers who enjoyModern Warfare 3can expect consistency in overall weapon performance.Warzone’sReclaimer 18 shotgunis still expected to be a top performer in the meta for both titles, however.
TheWarzonemeta will continue to evolve in the remainder of Season 4 Reloaded, and more balance updates are expected in Season 5 and beyond as new weapons are introduced. Moreover, Activision and Treyarch confirmed thatWarzonesupport will continue after the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6this October. More details about the future ofWarzonewill be revealed attheCall of DutyNEXT eventhappening this August, which will also feature plenty of new information aboutBlack Ops 6.
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
