WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 4
GLOBAL
EVENTS
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Escalation Directive Camo Event
- Escalation Directive is a Camo-focused Event delivering 8 all-new Universal Camos, including 4 Animated Completion Camos as well as the new SG-12 Shotgun. Complete Weapon Class Camo Challenges in all 4 modes to unlock Universal Camos for your favorite Weapon Classes. Complete all 9 Weapon Class Camo Challenges in a given mode and you’ll unlock that mode’s Animated Completion Camo. Unlock them all to stand out in every fight. Consult the “Camo Checklist” section later in this blog for a list of Camos you can earn.
- Rewards Include: SG-12 Shotgun
CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE
RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT
Input Detections
New detections target input-modifying devices that simulate machine-perfect aim and recoil control, removing advantages no human player can naturally achieve. These devices include the Cronus Zen and the XIM Matrix.
Ranked Play Requirements
When Multiplayer Ranked Play launches in Season 02, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ will require a stronger form of Remote Attestation for PC players, in partnership with Microsoft. This extra layer of protection sets a new standard for Ranked Play, building on our existing TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot requirements.
If you’re a PC player and need more information about security requirements, click here.
Anti-Teaming Updates
We’re implementing additional measures to detect and address various forms of unfair player behavior, including:
- Enemies suspiciously sharing cash currency (data gathering & in-game detection)
- Botting behavior detection (data gathering only)
- Anti-teaming behavior detection (data gathering & in-game detection)
Continuing our anti-teaming efforts from the previous chapter, players who team with enemy squads will be detected in-game. Repeated kills of the same enemy or enemy team will also be flagged by our system for analysis.
If players continue to engage in unfair behavior, an in-game message in Warzone Ranked Play will alert them that SR is being reduced to zero for an unfair kill. The team sees these measures as building blocks towards our goal to create a robust system that detects and prevents unfair player behavior. Players can expect ongoing, strong enforcement against teaming, including seasonal and permanent Ranked Play bans.
Anti-teaming detection consists of three components:
- Data Gathering (combination of existing and new data gathering algorithms)
- In-game detection (new)
- SR penalties for severe or repeated behavior
- Resulting in kills granting 0 SR and the activity being logged for the team to review
We’re implementing analytics-based detection for botting behavior. As part of our continued efforts to combat unfair play, new metrics will track bot usage and coordinated efforts to boost accounts via botting. This data will be used by the team to issue Ranked Plays bans where appropriate.
We’re also implementing new metrics to detect enemies sharing cash suspiciously. Players may see an in-game message reading “Cash owned by enemy team” when picking up cash that was suspiciously dropped by an enemy. This will only trigger when the game detects activity above a relatively strict suspicion threshold - the goal is for most players to not encounter this. We will continue to monitor feedback and data as these components go live.
Overall, recurring instances of the outlined behavior will be detected by the game, and the collected data will be used by our team to issue Ranked Play bans at a larger and more accurate scale. In the meantime, please continue to use our in-game reporting tool to flag bad actors and provide feedback via social media channels.
For additional details, check out the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ Season 02 Update.
MAPS
Rebirth Island Winter Refresh
Our Rebirth Island update brings a fresh layer of intensity to the island with a new point of interest, environmental additions, and winter-themed gameplay updates - all while keeping the soul of Rebirth Island intact. Snowstorms closing in, infil gas explosions, and new or updated gameplay elements reshape familiar spaces, and The Guild has left its mark by reworking select locations.
- Turbine New Point-of-Interest
- The massive turbine now dominates the center of the POI, immediately changing how players approach mid-game rotations and engagements. Its strong verticality, multiple access points, and interior paths create layered combat scenarios, making it a powerful location to contest, control, and defend.
- Outpost New Environmental Update
- Located in the south, Outpost revitalizes a previously empty transition zone that often left players exposed. The addition of new structures and terrain creates safer rotation options while opening up fresh combat and looting opportunities. It strikes a balance between cover, space, and flow—giving players room to reset, gear up, and re-engage with confidence.
- Biometric Scanner
- We’ve refined the Biometric Scanner experience on Rebirth Island with rebalanced loot probabilities, clearer gameplay cues, and a cleaner, more readable interface. Scanner placement and visuals have been updated, rewards are now simpler and more tailored to the player, and unnecessary randomness has been removed - keeping the core experience intact while making it more consistent and rewarding.
- Infil Gas Explosions
- During the Infil, unexpected explosions may occur, generating deadly gas in select POIs. Be alert, as this can alter your strategy. Infil Gas Explosions are temporary—while some POIs may be inaccessible at match start if engulfed, they will become available once the gas dissipates.
- Snowstorm Gas
- Snowstorm Gas transforms the familiar Rebirth Island gas into a full winter hazard, exclusive to Winter Rebirth, while preserving all core gameplay rules and readability. Gas masks, decontamination stations, damage, and messaging behave exactly as players expect.
- Smart Displays
- Smart Displays can now be found in more locations across the map.
- Smart Displays have been updated with new information, including:
- When a Black EXE Card has been given
- Top Scorer of the match
- Player with the most Eliminations
- POI with the highest player density
- Cradle Fractures
- [CLASSIFIED]
- Loaded Resurgence Limited-Time Mode
- Loaded Resurgence returns to Rebirth Island with a new twist. Players always redeploy with their Loadout, but Perks can now only be earned through eliminations. Rack up enough kills to unlock the Specialist Perk and gain a powerful advantage as the match progresses.
- Map: Rebirth Island
- Players: 44
- Squad Size: Quads
- Live Dates: Week 1 & 2
- Loaded Resurgence Casual Limited-Time Mode
- For players looking for a more accessible experience, a Casual version of Loaded Resurgence will also be available during Season 02.
- Map: Rebirth Island
- Players: 44
- Squad Size: Quads
- Live Dates: Week 3 & 4
- Rush Resurgence Weekend-Only Limited-Time Mode
- Rush Resurgence is a condensed, high-intensity version of Rebirth Resurgence designed for faster matches and constant action. With fewer players, reduced downtime between phases, and quicker gas circle movement, matches play out in roughly half the time of a standard Resurgence game.
- Map: Rebirth Island
- Players: 32
- Squad Size: Quads
- Live Dates: Week 3
- Iron Gauntlet [Beta] New Mode
- Launching as a Beta, Iron Gauntlet is a competitive-focused Battle Royale mode built as an evolution of Iron Trials. This mode is deliberately designed to raise the intensity by featuring accelerated circle collapse, rarer high-tier loot, increased player health, no free loadout drops, and no Gulag second chances. With fewer safety nets and higher consequences for mistakes, every engagement demands confidence and precision. As announced in our previous competitive blog, this mode will be made available during a limited window later in Season 02. We’ll share more details including mode settings and restrictions in the coming weeks as we draw closer to the planned live dates.
- Map: Verdansk
- Players: 150
- Squad Size: Duos
- Live Dates: March 5th - 9th
We made the decision to separate Iron Gauntlet from Ranked Play to give each experience the space it needs to thrive. By keeping Ranked Play more focused and stable, we’re able to support a clearer competitive avenue, while using Iron Gauntlet as a space to explore fresh ideas and push the boundaries of high-skill Battle Royale. When the mode goes live, we’ll be actively listening to your feedback and closely reviewing in-game data across all aspects of the mode including squad size, player count, pacing, weapon balance, time-to-kill, and overall match flow. Ultimately, our goal is to use Iron Gauntlet as a proving ground for ideas that help us navigate creative decisions as we seek out the most rewarding competitive Battle Royale experience possible. We’re excited to see how this first iteration of the mode is received, and to take in the feedback we need to adjust the mode for future seasons.
For information about upcoming Playlists, please check out the dedicated Warzone Trello Board.
RANKED PLAY
Introduction
Rank up and prove your prowess as Ranked Play: Resurgence returns! This competitive game mode features skilled Trios dropping into Haven’s Hollow to prove their mettle: Compete in high-stakes, fast-paced matches built around a refined ruleset more in line with Black Ops 7’s Multiplayer Ranked Play, as you battle to increase your Skill Rating, earn exclusive rewards, and climb the Skill Divisions on your path toward the top.
This chapter we are focusing on a couple of specific targets for Ranked play:
A big element of our game ends up relying on matchmaking, and proper placement of players in their intended skill ranges. SR adjustments have been made to try and facilitate this, by making it a little bit easier for high-performing players to move up ranks as long as they are continually performing well. Additionally, slight rebalances to deployment fees have been made to clearly delineate the progression in gameplay difficulty between the pre-crimson, and crimson+ divisions. While the curve is steeper at the end, it has not changed overall, so those in Iridescent will not feel any negative impact from this.
Additionally, restrictions and weapons have been updated to the most recent BO7 set, creating a fresh new meta to be discovered; we are excited to see how these changes play out on Haven’s Hollow, and how the new map and its unique layout play with the combat offerings in the hands of our most intrepid players!
Ranked Play will launch later into the day following the rollout of the Season 02 update on February 5th, 2026. Keep an eye on social channels for more information.
Unlocking Ranked Play
In order to access this mode, players must place amongst the top squads in at least 20 matches to be eligible to queue up and begin climbing the ranks.
In this case, "Top Placement" is defined as finishing among the Top 6 teams in Resurgence or the Top 15 teams in Battle Royale, excluding boot camp and casual modes.
Basic Overview
Basic Overview
Haven's Hollow
Resurgence
Trios
48
Restrictions
Weapon Restrictions
Modern Warfare
- All
Black Ops 6
- All
Black Ops 7
- AAROW 109
- A.R.C. M1
- GDL Havoc
Attachment Restrictions
Optics
- Bowen X-25 IR
- Solaris Holo-IR
- VAS Strix 6x Thermal
- Millimeter Scanner
- Target Finder
Underbarrel Launchers
- Drill Charge Launchers
- Explosive Launchers
- Standard Launchers
Ammunition
- Dragon’s Breath Ammo
Other Restrictions
Perks
- Tracker
- Alertness
Lethal Equipment
- Point Turret
- Claymore
- Proximity Mine
Tactical Equipment
- Pinpoint Grenade
- Grapple Hook
Loot Items
- Lootable Perks
- Specialist
- Napalm Strike
Vehicles
- Cargo Truck
Contracts
- Big Game Bounty
Miscellaneous
- Proximity Chat
- Text to Chat
- Gestures
- Live Pings
- Skydive Pistol Raise
- Hot Zones
- Seasonal Events
- Weapon Trade Station
- Easter Eggs
Rank Tiers & Requirements
Rank Tiers & Requirements
Bronze
Starting Rank
N/A
Silver
900 SR
I, II, III
Gold
2,100 SR
I, II, III
Platinum
I, II, III
Diamond
5,400 SR
I, II, III
Crimson
7,500 SR
I, II, III
Iridescent
10,000 SR
N/A
Top 250
10,000+ SR
Leaderboard
SR System
Placement SR Gains
Placement
Top 15
Top 13
Top 10
Top 8
Top 6
Top 4
1st
Placement SR
0
10
20
30
50
100
125
Bonus SR Per Elim
2
2
3
3
4
4
5
In addition to the above, Eliminations factor in the difference in skill between you and the victim. This more accurately rewards overcoming a high ranked player, and lessens the impact if the skill delta is too wide (via players being brought into a match with friends, or otherwise).
This skill delta bonus reward changes depending on if they are + / - 3 rank divisions from your own.
Elimination Rank Delta
Rank Delta
-3
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
Elimination SR
1
1
2
3
3
4
5
Top 250 & Leaderboard
The Top 250 Rank returns, ranking the top players globally on an in-game Leaderboard accessible from the Ranked Play lobby.
- Players will qualify for the Top 250 and appear on the Leaderboard as they surpass 10,000+ SR.
- The top 250 players with the highest SR above 10,000 will remain on the board and compete for 1st place over the remainder of the Season.
- The player who ends the season as the #1 Ranked Player will receive unique rewards:
- Exclusive, one-of-a-kind Calling Card.
- Champion Skin, available only to players who finish #1 in a Season.
- Additional Rank and Seasonal Rewards for achieving milestones throughout the Season.
Deployment Fees
Deployment Fee By Rank
Bronze I
No deployment fee
Silver I
20
Silver II
25
Silver III
30
Gold I
35
Gold II
40
Gold III
45
Platinum I
50
Platinum II
55
Platinum III
60
Diamond I
65
Diamond II
70
Diamond III
75
Crimson I
85
Crimson II
95
Crimson III
110
Iridescent & Top 250
120 SR plus 10 SR per Rank.
Rewards
Ranked Play offers a variety of valuable rewards that can be earned exclusively through gameplay. These rewards let you showcase your skill across all game modes.
GENERAL
Gameplay
Pre-Match Utility Box Quality of Life
Added a Utility Box for players spawning during pre-match.
Win Streaks
- Win Streak rewards have been updated for Season 02. As a reminder, the prior rewards for Season 01 are no longer obtainable.
- Battle Royale
- 10 consecutive wins – Stabilimentum Static Camo
- 25 consecutive wins – Chroma Mire Animated Camo
- Resurgence
- 30 consecutive wins – Metallic Shade Static Camo
- 50 consecutive wins – Stereogramic Animated Camo
- Battle Royale
Chroma Mire Animated Camo (Battle Royale)
Stereogramic Animated Camo (Resurgence)
KILLSTREAKS
General
- Killstreak Call-In Restrictions
- Restrictions now better reflect individual call-ins, reducing issues with multiple streaks being used at the same location.
- Players should see “Airspace Crowded” less often. However, players will now see “At Your Active Limit” when attempting to immediately call in the same killstreak again.
New
- Smoke Screen
- A bombardment that deploys smoke in a line.
- RC-XD Rebirth Island Only
- The RC-XD is coming to Rebirth Island, bringing the familiar Multiplayer killstreak into Warzone with its core feel fully intact. It has been carefully adapted for Warzone’s scale, pacing, and circle pressure while preserving the same handling and skill expression, making the transition seamless for Multiplayer players.
- The RC-XD can be found in the loot pool alongside other killstreaks, adding a high-impact, high-skill option to engagements.
Adjusted
The additional avenues of movement speed and survivability have created a space where some killstreaks have lessened their lethality. These changes are intended to increase the lethality of these killstreak so they can remain in step with other systemic changes.
- Advanced UAV
- Now requires 4 combined UAVs to activate a map-wide Advanced UAV.
Due to the vast amount of UAVs that are called match to match, especially when compared to other killstreaks, we are increasing the effort to activate the advanced UAV in this regard. We want the playspace to echo a more strategic approach to when and where a UAV should be used.
- Cluster Strike
- Missile travel time reduced, resulting in strikes now arrive 1.75 seconds faster.
- Napalm Strike
- Explosive damage increased from 150 to 300.
- Explosion radius increased from 8m to 10m.
- Individual bomb spread increased from 11m to 15m apart.
- Fire patch damage now deals 100 damage per second while standing in fire.
- Fire patch length increased from 30m to 40m.
- Fire patch width increased from 6m to 8m.
- Precision Airstrike
- Attacks will strike the target location 1 second faster.
PERKS
New
- Field Medic Previously Veteran
- Improves reviving speed and resistance to equipment effects.
- Revive others 25% faster.
- Bleed-out duration increased by 25%.
- When you revive another player, they automatically equip one Armor Plate and gain 5% Movement Speed for 3 seconds.
- When you are revived, you automatically equip one Armor Plate and gain 5% Movement Speed for 3 seconds.
- Resistant to Flash, Concussion, Gas, and Shock equipment effects.
- Improves reviving speed and resistance to equipment effects.
- Drill Instructor Previously Grenadier
- Improves health regeneration while sprinting and enhances nearby ally movement.
- After sprinting for more than 1 second, health regeneration begins.
- You and allies within 25 meters gain 3% Movement Speed and 15% faster mantling.
- This buff persists for 10 seconds after leaving the radius.
- Drill Instructor effects do not stack with other Drill Instructors.
- Improves health regeneration while sprinting and enhances nearby ally movement.
- Surveyor Previously Cold-Blooded
- Improves map awareness and reveals enemy activity.
- When nearby enemies within 120 meters use a Buy Station or pick up a Contract, they briefly appear on the map.
- UAVs you activate have a 20% larger radius, and your minimap is zoomed out by 20%.
- Downed enemies are visually outlined through walls within a 40-meter radius.
- Improves map awareness and reveals enemy activity.
Adjusted
- Scavenger
- Removed the cash component from the Scavenger Bag.
Scavenger has become a necessity due to the cash addition. In part to adjust the overall economy and its sources this was a necessary change. This change moves scavenger back towards its core identity but this component could make a return in the future.
LOOT & ECONOMY
Adjusted
- Care Package
- Added the Smoke Screen Killstreak to Care Package loot.
- Loot Pool
- Stim Shot replaces Smoke Grenade.
- C4 replaces Claymore.
- Decontamination Station replaces War Cry.
- Updated Lootable Perks
- Legendary Chests
- Tracker
- Shrouded
- Alertness
- Surveyor
- Contract Rewards
- Tracker
- Alertness
- Tempered
- Reactive Armor
- Legendary Chests
BUY STATIONS
Adjusted
- UAV
- The cost of UAVs at Buy Stations has been increased from $6,000 to $8,000.
- Spawn Locations Battle Royale Only
- Buy Station spawn locations have been re-randomized across the map to create more dynamic combat scenarios and rotation opportunities.
- New Buy Station locations are as follows:
CONTRACTS
Adjusted
- Redacted Contracts Rebirth Island Only
- Redacted Contracts introduce a mystery-driven twist by allowing players to start a contract without knowing the objective. Contracts marked with a “?” can reveal a Bounty, Scavenger, or Recon objective, rewarding the standard payout plus bonus loot upon completion.
- Chaining multiple Redacted Contracts increases rewards, encouraging players to lean into the mystery and maintain momentum.
- Recon
- Recon Contract cash payouts reduced as follows:
- Solos: $4,000 to $2,000
- Duos: $2,500 to $1,300
- Trios: $2,000 to $1,000
- Quads: $1,800 to $900
- Recon Contract cash payouts reduced as follows:
New Weapons
- REV-46 Submachine Gun
- Full-auto submachine gun. Extremely fast fire rate. Switch between a folded and unfolded stock position to change handling and recoil characteristics.
- Unlock: Battle Pass Page 3 HVT, Page 11 HVT Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
- Prestige Attachment: Stock > MFS Reforge Flip Stock
- Deployed stock provides a massive improvement to movement speed when aiming for unparalleled strafing potential. Impacts sprint to fire and recoil but no longer slows ADS or mobility.
- EGRT-17 Assault Rifle
- Full-auto assault rifle. Fires superheated rounds that ricochet off solid surfaces.
- Unlock: Battle Pass Page 6 HVT, Page 14 HVT Tier Battle Pass and BlackCell Blueprint
- Prestige Attachment: Fire Mods > MFS Heated Echo Rounds
- Heated energy ammo that bounces more effectively against surfaces. Most effective when firing on the ground in front of the target.
- H311-SAW Melee
- Melee weapon. Moderate to long range and slow to moderate attack speed.
- Unlock: Battle Pass Page 10
- GDL Havoc Special Weapon
- Pump-action grenade launcher. Grenades stick to solid surfaces and can be remote detonated. No ADS.
- Unlock: Weekly Challenge Reward
- Prestige Attachment: Magazine > MFS Airstrike Mag
- Improves offensive abilities through a modified projectile that travels faster, can bounce off surfaces, and can be detonated sooner. An increased inner damage radius improves the chance to deal max damage to nearby targets.
- SG-12 Shotgun (In-Season)
- Semi-auto shotgun. Well-rounded for mid-range performance.
- Unlock: Escalation Directive Event Mastery Reward
- Prestige Attachment: Laser > MFS Pulse Fire Taclight
- Dedicated flashlight that improves firepower through the addition of binary trigger firing functionality and tactical stance at the expense of damage range. Flashlight is visible in ADS.
New Attachments
XM325 Titan Wield (In-Season)
Use two devastating XM325s at once while managing belt-fed ammo and an overheat meter. Slows player movement and handling.
Can be acquired via Weekly Challenge Reward
FANG HoverPoint ELO (In-Season)
Discreet with a thin frame, this reflex sight features a floating illuminated reticle and improves stability at the expense of handling.
Can be acquired via Weekly Challenge Reward
A.R.C. M1 Assault Frame (In-Season)
Top mounted control system that shortens both the charge time and cooldown to support aggressive use against enemy personnel. Increases explosion radius and provides improvements to both mobility and handling.
Can be acquired via Weekly Challenge Reward
Razor 9mm Wildfire Conversion (In-Season)
Conversion kit offering a massive improvement to both fire rate and bullet velocity and a larger magazine. Adds spread to ADS and impacts movement speed when firing.
Can be acquired via Weekly Challenge Reward
Weapon Adjustments
This Season 02 balance update targets several core objectives: enhancing Assault Rifle effectiveness at long range, making the FMJ attachment a more compelling option for ARs, and boosting overall competitiveness among SMGs. We also adjusted underused attachments to promote greater build diversity.
Assault Rifle Adjustments
BO7 Assault Rifles
Attachment Adjustments
- FMJ Ammo has been changed to the following:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
AK-27
AK-27 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
39
— Range —
0 - 40m
— Damage —
39
— Range —
0 - 40m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
35
— Range —
40 - 65m
— Damage —
35
— Range —
40 - 65m
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
29
— Range —
>65m
— Damage —
30⇧
— Range —
>65m
Attachment Adjustments
- Saber Pack Heavy Drum
- Reload Time improved by 20%
- 17" Bystro Speed Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil benefit improved from 20% to 25%
- EMT3 Compensator
- Vertical Recoil benefit improved from 15% to 20%
- Kronos Heavy Grip
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty decreased from 6% to 3%
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 18% to 25%
- 7.62 Soviet FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
The AK-27 is a challenging weapon to master due to its recoil. These changes aim to reward players who can stay on target at longer ranges with a more competitive time-to-kill.
DS20 MIRAGE
Attachment Adjustments
- Griffon Reserve Extended II
- Reload speed improved by 15%
- 18.9" Westerlies Barrel
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from 10% to 5%
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 10% to 15%
- Aim Down Sight Move Speed benefit improved from 7% to 10%
- Sapper Guard Handstop
- Movement Speed benefit improved from 7% to 10%
- Sprint Speed benefit improved from 2% to 8%
- Redwell Carrion Stock
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 8% to 12%
- Stratagem Tight Stock
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 6% to 10%
- Sprint to Fire Speed benefit improved from 10% to 15%
- 5.56 NATO FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
M15 MOD 0
M15 MOD 0 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
33
— Range —
0 - 45m
— Damage —
32⇩
— Range —
0 - 38m⇩
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
26
— Range —
45 - 60m
— Damage —
25⇩
— Range —
38 - 52m⇩
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
24
— Range —
>60m
— Damage —
24
— Range —
>52m⇩
Attachment Adjustments
- Bowen Bulwark Mag
- Reload Time improved by 10%
The M15 has been overperforming, particularly in mid-range combat. This change reins in its effectiveness while preserving its ease of use.
MADDOX RFB
Adjustments
- Recoil Deviation reduced by 10%
- Vertical Recoil reduced by 5%
- Horizontal Recoil reduced by 5%
- Bullet Velocity increased from 870m/s to 905m/s
Attachment Adjustments
- Mandible Extended Mag
- Reload speed improved 15%
- 21" Turbine Booster Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 15% to 20%
- Redwell 5.56 Compensator
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 16% to 20%
- RL-5.56 Brake
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 8% to 15%
- Horus Accuracy Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 12% to 18%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 6% to 3%
- 5.56 NATO FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
MXR-17
MXR-17 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
48
— Range —
0 - 35m
— Damage —
48
— Range —
0 - 35m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
41
— Range —
35 - 52m
— Damage —
41
— Range —
35 - 52m
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
34
— Range —
>52m
— Damage —
35⇧
— Range —
>52m
Additional Adjustments
- Bullet Velocity increased from 870m/s to 900m/s
Attachment Adjustments
- Rhodes Drum Mag
- Reload Time improved by 23%
- 18" Rapid Sterling Barrel
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from 10% to 4%
- Medium Damage Range 1 benefit improved from 25% to 35%
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 10% to 15%
- 17" Greaves Scourge Barrel
- Bullet Velocity benefit improved from 15% to 18%
- Redwell-90 Compensator
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 8% to 15%
- Recoil Sync Unit
- Recoil Control benefit improved from 5% to 10%
- 7.62 NATO FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
PEACEKEEPER MK1
Peacekeeper MK1 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
30
— Range —
0 - 40.5m
— Damage —
30
— Range —
0 - 40.5m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
25
— Range —
40.5 - 55m
— Damage —
25
— Range —
40.5 - 55m
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
21
— Range —
>55m
— Damage —
22⇧
— Range —
>55m
Additional Adjustments
- Horizontal Recoil reduced by 10%
- Vertical Recoil reduced by 8%
Attachment Adjustments
- Barrage Extended Mag
- Reload Time Improved by 12%
- Vagrant-93 Stock
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 9% to 15%
- Pathfinder-Skel Stock
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 7% to 18%
- Sprint to Fire Speed increased from 10% to 20%
- EAM Steady-90 Grip
- Movement Speed benefit improved from 9% to 12%
- Sprint Speed benefit improved from 3% to 8%
- Sentry Pro Handstop
- Horizontal Recoil Control improved from 10% to 15%
- 19.4" Stimulus Barrel
- Aim Down Sight Move Speed benefit improved from 6% to 10%
- 5.7x28mm FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
The Peacekeeper has struggled at longer ranges due to its high recoil. These changes make it more manageable at range while rewarding players who can stay on target with a more competitive time-to-kill.
X9 MAVERICK
Attachment Adjustments
- 16" OS-Density Barrel
- Reload speed improved by 15%
- Bullet Velocity increased from 15% to 20%
- Hawker-472 Compensator
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 8% to 20%
- Novaburst Brake
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 5% to 15%
- 4.73 Caseless FMJ
- New Design:
- 14% Damage Range
- 14% Bullet Velocity
- 10% Inflicted Flinch
- Penetration Damage remains the same
- New Design:
SMG Adjustments
CARBON 57
Carbon 57 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
35
— Range —
0 - 13.8m
— Damage —
35
— Range —
0 - 13.8m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
31
— Range —
13.8 - 22m
— Damage —
31
— Range —
13.8 - 23m⇧
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
24
— Range —
>22m
— Damage —
24
— Range —
>22m
Additional Adjustments
- Upper Torso and Arms multipliers increased from 0.9x to 0.95x
Attachment Adjustments
- 8.5" VAS Radiant Barrel
- Aim Down Sight Move Speed penalty reduced from 6% to 3%
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 9% to 14%
- Dulcet Control Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 15% to 20%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 9% to 4%
- Bowen Resolute Pad
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 11% to 7%
- Heavy Bound Pad
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 17% to 9%
- Aim Down Sight Movement Speed penalty reduced from 13% to 4%
DRAVEC 45
DRAVEC 45 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
45
— Range —
0 - 12.5m
— Damage —
45
— Range —
0 - 13.5m⇧
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
40
— Range —
12.5 - 22m
— Damage —
41⇧
— Range —
12.5 - 23m⇧
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
34
— Range —
>22m
— Damage —
34
— Range —
>23m⇧
Additional Adjustments
- Upper Torso and Arms multipliers increased from 0.9x to 0.95x
Attachment Adjustments
- 16.5" Predator Barrel
- Bullet Velocity benefit improved from 12% to 20%
- Medium Damage Range 1 benefit improved from 35% to 45%
- Delta Axis Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 13% to 18%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 8% to 4%
- Hawker Stabilized MK.II
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 5% to 12%
KOGOT-7
Kogot-7 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
32
— Range —
0 - 12.5m
— Damage —
33⇧
— Range —
0 - 12.5m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
28
— Range —
12.5 - 21m
— Damage —
28
— Range —
12.5 - 21m
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
22
— Range —
>21m
— Damage —
22
— Range —
>21m
Attachment Adjustments
- Hawker-9 Brake
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 6% to 10%
- EMT3 Vulpine Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 15% to 20%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 9% to 4%
RYDEN 45K
Additional Adjustments
- Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 170ms to 160ms
- Rate of Fire improved from 909rpm to 923rpm
Attachment Adjustments
- 11" Raugh GL-R Barrel
- Aim Down Sight Speed benefit improved from 9% to 15%
- Aim Down Sight Move Speed penalty reduced from 6% to 3%
- Skeletonized Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 16% to 22%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 9% to 4%
- VAS Interlock Stock
- Aim Down Sight Move Speed penalty reduced from 12% to 4%
- Aim Down Sight Speed penalty reduced from 18% to 9%
- Recoil Control benefit improved from 20% to 25%
STRUMWOLF 45
STRUMWOLF 45 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
45
— Range —
0 - 13.2m
— Damage —
45
— Range —
0 - 12.2m⇩
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
40
— Range —
13.2 - 21.5m
— Damage —
40
— Range —
12.2 - 20m⇩
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
30
— Range —
>21.5m
— Damage —
30
— Range —
>20m⇩
Additional Adjustments
- Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.15x to 1.12x
- Arms multipliers decreased from 1x to 0.85x
- Lower Torso and Legs multipliers decreased from 0.9x to 0.85x
The Sturmwolf has stood out in the SMG category thanks to its ease of use, range, and damage. This update maintains its approachability while requiring more precise aim to reach its fastest time-to-kill.
Shotgun Adjustments
ECHO 12
Attachment Adjustments
- Echo Modified Choke
- Aim Down Sight Pellet Spread benefit improved from 10% to 15%
M10 BREACHER
Additional Adjustments
- Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 168ms to 155ms
- Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 300ms to 280ms
Attachment Adjustments
- 17" Overload Barrel
- Aim Down Sight Pellet Spread benefit improved from 25% to 30%
- Breacher Precision Choke
- Aim Down Sight Pellet Spread benefit improved from 15% to 20%
LMG Adjustments
MK. 78
MK. 78 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
35
— Range —
0 - 52m
— Damage —
35
— Range —
0 - 52m
Medium Damage Range 1
— Damage —
32
— Range —
52 - 70m
— Damage —
32
— Range —
52 - 75m⇧
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
30
— Range —
>70m
— Damage —
30
— Range —
>75m⇧
Additional Adjustments
- Flinch Resistance improved by 15%
- Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 290ms to 270ms
- Sprint to Fire Speed improved from 250ms to 230ms
- Movement speed increased from 4.4m/s to 4.6m/s
- Aim Down Sight Movement Speed increased from 2.4m/s to 2.6m/s
Attachment Adjustments
- RL-7.62 Compensator
- Vertical Recoil Control benefit improved from 12% to 20%
- 20" Mach-78 Barrel
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 10% to 15%
- Bullet Velocity penalty reduced from 10% to 5%
- Bowern Sentry Foregrip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 20% to 25%
- LTI Precision Grip
- Horizontal Recoil Control benefit improved from 15% to 22%
XM325
XM325 Damage Adjustments
Maximum Damage Range
— Damage —
25
— Range —
0 - 45m
— Damage —
26⇧
— Range —
0 - 45m
Minimum Damage Range
— Damage —
22
— Range —
0 - 45m
— Damage —
22
— Range —
0 - 45m
Additional Adjsutments
- Vertical and Horizontal Recoil reduced by 12%
- Recoil deviation reduced by 10%
- Lower Torso and Leg multipliers increased from 0.9x to 0.96x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 880m/s to 900m/s
- Aim Down Sight Speed improved from 265ms to 245ms
Marksman Rifle Adjustments
M8A1
- M8A1 AutoStrike-X8 Conversion
- Minimum Damage increased from 19 to 21
- Reload Speed improved by 15%
- Recoil Deviation reduced by 10%
- Horizontal and Vertical Recoil reduced by 12%
- Bullet Velocity increased from 5% to 10%
Default Loadouts
- Enforcer
- Weapons:
- EGRT-17 replaces the AK-27
- REV-46 replaces the Carbon 57
- Perks:
- Drill Instructor replaces Scavenger
- Sprinter replaces Quick Fix
- Adaptive replaces Ghost
- Weapons:
- Commando
- Weapons:
- Peacekeeper Mk 1 replaces the M15 MOD 0
- Weapons:
- Strategist
- Weapons:
- Mk. 78 replaces the Sokol 545
- Weapons:
- Overwatch
- Weapons:
- Hawker HX replaces the VX Recon
- Weapons:
Gulag Loadouts
- REV-46 replaces the Razor 9mm
CHALLENGES
- Fixed select placement challenges to properly award progress on earning the placement or better.
- Updated select challenge descriptions to apply highlighting for better readability of the target conditions.
- Updated NX Ravager Special Camo Challenge from requiring ADS Eliminations to Kills shortly after sprinting.
UI/UX
- Killcam Quality of Life
- Health and Armor of the attacker are now visible when watching a killcam.
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where the “Hostile UAV in the area” voice-over would not play when an enemy player deployed a UAV.
- Fixed an issue where the “Random Operator” selection did not prioritize favorited operators and would choose a random operator and skin.
- Fixed an issue where the Favorite Supply Box would grant the wrong Custom Loadout instead of the player’s favorited loadout.
- Fixed an issue where players would receive an “Killstreak: Airspace is too crowded in the area for 0 more seconds” message when attempting to use a Precision Airstrike.
- Fixed an issue where a player’s chosen Operator would sometimes change after completing consecutive matches.
- Fixed an issue where selecting your own name on the scoreboard would mute or unmute another player.
- Fixed an issue that allowed players, in isolated cases, to fall through map geometry in certain areas, which could be exploited.
- Fixed an issue where players could not leave a match after rejoining once their team had been eliminated.
- Fixed an issue where flames from a Napalm Strike could interfere with player pings.
- Fixed an issue where landing next to a helicopter could cause it to instantly explode.
- Fixed an issue where the Train Recon contract would sometimes automatically fail after being picked up.
- Fixed an issue where entering the Armory for the first time could cause the game to freeze for a moment.
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