The latest season for Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 (MW3) has launched, bringing a slew of updates, new features, and tweaks to enhance the gaming experience. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and additions in Season 5. But people are still complaining heavily all over Reddit and other socials that the S5 update DID NOT fix the horrible lag issues that the Season 4.5 update brought with it! Is the Lag Conspiracy real?

New Weapons and Operators

• New Weapons: Season 5 introduces a range of new weapons, including the powerful EM2 assault rifle and the rapid-fire TEC-9 SMG.
• New Operators: Players can now play as new operators, including the likes of Kitsune, a Japanese hacker, and Stryker, a tactical expert.

Map Changes

• Verdansk Updates: The Verdansk map has undergone significant changes. Expect to see new locations and revamped points of interest that alter the landscape and strategy of your matches.
• New Points of Interest: Fresh points of interest such as a clandestine Soviet base and an updated version of Stadium offer new tactical opportunities and challenges.

Game Modes and Events

• New Game Modes: Season 5 introduces new game modes, including Clash, a large-scale team deathmatch mode, and Iron Trials ’84, which offers a more hardcore battle royale experience.
• Seasonal Events: The latest season also brings new events, including the mid-season event featuring special rewards and limited-time challenges.

Weapon Balancing

• Weapon Tweaks: Multiple weapons have been adjusted for better balance. Popular guns such as the Krig 6 and the Stoner 63 have received specific tweaks to their damage and recoil patterns.

Bug Fixes and Quality of Life Improvements

• Bug Fixes: Numerous bugs have been addressed in this patch, including issues with hit registration and visual glitches.
• Quality of Life: Improvements include better user interface adjustments, enhanced loading times, and more intuitive navigation options in menus.

Patch Notes Summary

• New Content: Weapons, Operators, and maps
• Game Modes: Introduction of Clash and Iron Trials ’84
• Events: Seasonal events with unique rewards
• Weapon Balancing: Adjustments to various guns for improved gameplay balance
• Improvements: Bug fixes and quality of life enhancements

For detailed information and a complete list of changes, you can visit the official patch notes.

Conclusion

Season 5 of Call of Duty: Warzone and MW3 promises to bring an exciting array of new content and improvements. Whether you’re a veteran player or new to the game, these updates aim to enhance the overall gameplay experience and keep the action fresh.

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Full COD MW3 Season 5 patch notes

The full patch notes forCOD MW3 MW3 and Warzone is below, as shared by a patch note from Activision the publisher of Call Of Duty MW3.

MULTIPLAYER

UIX

• Increased limit of Tracked Challenges from 5 to 10.
• Improved flow of interacting with an empty slot in the player list in Private Matches.
• Trigger Action Attachment slot is now displayed while previewing Blueprints in the Store.
• Bug Fixes
  • Added various measures to prevent Custom Mods with unintended Attachment setups from being used.
  • Fixed an issue causing unexpected Attachments to be equipped after removing a Conversion Kit in the Gunsmith.
  • Fixed an issue causing a low-quality background asset to be displayed while hovering the Ranked Play tile in the COD HQ.
  • Fixed various issues encountered while filtering Calling Cards.
  • Pros and Cons are now displayed in the Gunsmith for Akimbo Attachments.
  • Corrected count of unlockable Camos displayed in the Weapon Challenges menu.
  • Lengthy Activision IDs will no longer cause linebreaks in the Killcam.
  • Improved sizing of columns on the Scoreboard to prevent overlap.
  • Tac-Stance indication is now properly displayed on the HUD while using a Juggernaut.
  • Adjusted Pros and Cons displayed for several Attachments to ensure accuracy.

GAMEPLAY

• Adding missing Operator voicelines when pinging a Med Box, Tac Cam, Comm Scrambler, A.C.S., or Remote Turret.
• Fixed an issue causing Magazine Attachments for the MTZ-556 to not be properly equipped once in a match.

MAPS

• Invasion
  • Located missing SUV near the South Street and returned it to its intended position.
• Terminal
  • Fixed an issue causing some aerial Killstreaks to become stuck near the Lounge.
• Vista
  • Fixed an issue causing some Killstreaks to become stuck.
  • Defenders team now spawns at Furnicular to begin the match.
  • Attackers team now spawns at Plaza to begin the match.
  • Repositioned capture zone A to the bridge within Jungle.
  • Slightly adjusted capture zone B in the Marketplace and added additional spawn points to improve balance between teams.
  • Adjusted spawn directions to ensure flow toward capture zones.

Changes to Control are in response to player feedback, intending to improve the competitive experience of the mode on Vista. Capture zone A is now in a position less favorable for defense while capture zone B is increasingly balanced, and initial spawn points are now aligned with Search and Destroy mode.

WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS

Assault Rifles

• BAL-27
  • Decreased horizontal recoil magnitude, allowing greater predictability during sustained fire.
  • Decreased overall recoil magnitude to aid in long-range effectiveness.
  • Decreased overall recoil deviation, ensuring a more predictable pattern that is easier to control at range.

Submachine Guns

• Superi 46
  • Decreased movement speed from 5m/s to 4.9m/s (-2%).
  • Decreased crouched movement speed from 2m/s to 1.9m/s (-5%).
  • Decreased sprint speed from 5.9m/s to 5.8m/s (-2%).
  • Decreased ADS movement speed from 3.6m/s to 3.4m/s (-6%).
• FJX Horus
  • Increased sprint to fire time from 93ms to 110ms (+18%).
  • Decreased maximum damage range from 13.7m to 11.4m (-17%).
  • Decreased near-medium damage range from 22.9m to 19m (-17%).
  • Decreased medium damage range from 29.7m to 25.4m (-15%).
  • Decreased far-medium damage range from 36.6m to 30.5m (-17%).

Shotguns

• Reclaimer 18
  • Fixed an issue causing inconsistent damage dealt to enemies in both fire types.
  • Semi-Auto Fire Type
    • Increased fire rate from 182rpm to 200rpm (+10%).
    • Increased hipfire spread by 12%.
  • Pump Action Fire Type
    • Increased hipfire maximum damage from 80 to 220 (+175%).
    • Increased hipfire maximum damage range from 2m to 3m (+50%).
    • Increased hipfire near-medium damage from 20 to 25 (+25%).

Using the Pump Action Fire Type, the Reclaimer 18 is now capable of killing enemies with one shot within its maximum damage range, and 2-shot kills are now more consistent.

• KV Broadside (MWII)
  • JAK Jawbreaker Conversion Kit
    • Decreased vertical recoil by 20%.
• MX Guardian (MWII)
  • Removed the ability to equip the incompatible GRV-Z Short Grip Underbarrel Attachment.

Light Machine Guns

• Pulemyot 762
  • Increased upper arm and lower arm damage multipliers from 1x to 1.1x.

Marksman Rifles

• MTZ Interceptor
  • Decreased maximum damage range from 30.5m to 22.9m (-25%).
  • Decreased lower torso, upper arm, lower arm, and hand damage multipliers from 1x to 0.9x.
• EBR-14 (MWII)
  • SO-90 Factory Stock
    • Fixed an issue causing players to become unable to move while aiming down sights.

Sniper Rifles

• XRK Stalker
  • Increased upper leg, lower leg, and foot damage multipliers from 1x to 1.1x.

Within its maximum damage range, the XRK Stalker is now capable of a one-shot kill regardless of hit location.

• Carrack .300 (MWII)
  • Increased maximum damage range from 12.7m to 17.8m (+40%).
  • Increased near-medium damage range from 30.7m to 66m (+115%).
  • Removed medium damage range.

Handguns

• COR-45
  • Decreased rate of fire from 375rpm to 240rpm (-36%).
  • XRK v6 Match Trigger Action
    • Decreased rate of fire from 438rpm to 264rpm (-40%).
  • XRK v21 Heavy Match Trigger Action
    • Decreased rate of fire from 545rpm to 272rpm (-50%).

COR-45 Trigger Action Attachments were previously more beneficial than intended. Due to negligible downsides, fire rate increases are generally kept below 50%. We’ll continue to monitor player feedback for potential improvements to base Handguns.

• TYR
  • Increased maximum damage range from 5.6m to 8.9m (+14%).
  • Increased near-medium damage range from 11.4m to 15.2m (+33%).
• GS Magna (MWII)
  • Removed the ability to equip the incompatible JAK NRG-IV Optic Attachment.

Melee

• Sledgehammer
  • Decreased movement speed by 22%.
  • Decreased heavy swing melee range from 5.3m to 3.2m (-40%).

PERKS

• Engineer Vest
  • Added a Lethal Equipment slot.
• Gunner Vest
  • Added a Boots Perk slot.
• Demolition Vest
  • Added a second Gear Perk slot.
• CCT Comms Vest
  • Added a Tactical Equipment slot.
• Overkill Vest
  • Added a Field Upgrade slot.
• Ninja Vest
  • Added a Gloves Perk slot.
• Assassin Vest
  • Added a Field Upgrade slot.
• Gunslinger Vest
  • Added an extra Lethal Equipment to the equipped slot.
• Mission Control Vest
  • Added a Boots Perk slot.
• Modular Assault Rig Vest
  • Added a second Gear Perk slot.
• Compression Carrier Vest
  • Added a Tactical Equipment slot.

KILLSTREAKS

• Score earned via Killstreaks will no longer contribute toward earning the next available Killstreak.

Although the Streaks Earn Streaks modifier is now disabled, the Looping Streaks modifier will remain active thanks to positive player feedback.

• M.G.B.
  • With the looming threat of a DNA Bomb now contained, the M.G.B. returns.

ZOMBIES

STABILITY

• Resolved a crash that occurred when multiple users placed a Sentry Turret at the same time.
• Solved several crash bugs that occurred while getting kills in Unstable Rifts.

PROGRESSION

• The Reclaimer 18 challenge, “Get 20 Consecutive Kills with the Reclaimer 18 10 Times Without Taking Damage” now progresses as intended.

UIX

• Weapon widget on the HUD now supports ammo counts greater than 999.
• Bug Fixes
  • Fixed an issue causing improper ammo counts to be displayed while using the Mags of Holding Schematic.
  • Fixed several instances in which Calling Card splashes did not match in-menu names.

ACCESSIBILITY

• Some visual effects, such as flash muzzles, have been reduced to improve player comfort.

GAMEPLAY

• Addressed an exploit allowing players to enter inaccessible areas while carrying a Sentry Turret.
• Fixed an issue causing players to receive invalid weapons via the Mystery Box.
• Resolved an issue where the KAS-10 584mm Mod Barrel attachment was removed and reverted to the default barrel upon loading into a match with the Flammable Fury Blueprint equipped.
• Resolved an issue where the Max Ammo Power-Up did not instantly fill the magazine of a left-handed Akimbo weapon.
• Resolved an issue where the tac sprint animation for the Sledgehammer melee weapon differed between third-person and first-person views.
• Resolved an issue in Operation Deadbolt where the helicopter would occasionally fail to move away from the exfil location after taking off.

WARZONE GENERAL

NEW

• Warzone Rewards
  • Season 5 introduces new Weapon Camos, Blueprints and other cosmetic rewards through the already available Warzone Rewards system
  • We’ve added 16 new challenges divided in 4 categories
    • Combat Expertise: Focused on getting weapons and eliminations
    • Cooperation: Communicate and help your squad
    • Mobility: Get into the heat
    • Redacted: Intentionally mysterious challenges
  • Earn the “Sports Icon” weapon blueprint by completing all challenges.

GAMEPLAY

NEW

» ALL MAPS | ALL MODES «

• Redeploy Drone Beacon (R.D.B.)Field Upgrade
  • Veterans may remember what we used to call the “Portable Redeploy Balloon”. It has returned with a fresh coat of paint and added functionalities.
  • Use the R.D.B. to call a Redeploy Drone whenever or wherever you want to relocate your team quickly.
  • The R.D.B. is a light object that can be thrown quite far.
  • Beware, enemies can destroy the beacon or the drone at all times.

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• Bounty Contest Public Event
  • The Bounty Contest public event assigns a Bounty contract to each team, meaning players should always expect to be on the hunt or hunted.
  • Completing the Bounty immediately triggers another one, allowing for a chain of eliminations and serious cash earnings.
  • This event can occur during circles 2 and 5.
• Champion’s Quest Reward Refresh
  • Now unlocks new rewards including an animated camouflage called “Super Slick”.

ADJUSTED

» ALL MAPS | ALL MODES «

• Buy Station Inventory
  • The new R.D.B. now replaces the P.R.D.
    • Inventory: Limited stock of 2
    • Cost: $4,000
    • Excludes Vondel
  • In Resurgence, Specialist has been added to Buy Stations
    • Inventory: Limited stock of 1
    • Cost: $30,000
    • Excludes Ranked

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• Champion’s Quest Timers
  • The timers for each element have been reduced per squad size:
    • Quads: Reduced to 10m05s, down from 10m45s
    • Trios: Reduced to 8m05s, down from 8m35s
    • Duos: Reduced to 6m30s, down from 6m40s
    • Solos: Reduced to 4m20s, down from 4m30s

We’re happy with the current challenge but we wanted to create more gunfights around the nuke itself. We’ve noticed a lot of nukes were planted with few squads remaining and/or in final circles. That was never the intent and hopefully these timer reductions will keep the challenge difficult and make the ending more exciting!

• Redeploy Weapons
  • Handgun attachments have been refreshed.
  • Updated a few primary weapons supplied later into matches.
• Public Events
  • The introduction of Bounty Contest reduces the chances of the following:
    • Occupation Scan on Rebirth Island and Vondel
    • Rogue Signal on Fortune’s Keep
• Solo Contract BehaviorQuality of Life
  • Contracts will no longer be canceled if you are eliminated in Resurgence Solos.

WEAPONS

NEW WEAPONS

• Static-HV Submachine Gun
  • Bring compact lethality to the battlefield with this small SMG chambered in 5.7x28mm. The weapon boasts a high fire rate and significant ammo capacity with a base of 50 rounds in its factory magazine.
  • Available via Battle Pass Sector 6
• STG44 Assault Rifle
  • The rifle that heralded the age of the assault rifle as a global standard. Fully automatic and chambered in 7.92x33mm, this is a hard-hitting primary weapon.
  • Available via Battle Pass Sector 7

NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS

• JAK Widemouth Barrel (Week 1 Challenges)
  • Compatibility: MORS Sniper Rifle [MWIII]
  • A widemouth barrel crafted to accommodate magnetic ball bearings that shatter upon firing, creating a barrage of small and lethal projectiles.
• JAK Cataclysm (Week 2 Challenges)
  • Compatibility: RPK LMG
  • Command the battlefield with this .50 Cal conversion kit for the RPK. Slow yet powerful with a high-capacity drum mag, this kit is your enemy’s nightmare.
• JAK Slash (Week 3 Challenges)
  • Compatibility: Many Weapons with underbarrel capabilities
  • This underbarrel vertical grip doubles as a combat knife, replacing your melee attack with a lethal slash.
• JAK Protean (Week 4 Challenges)
  • Compatibility: RAAL LMG
  • This conversion kit turns the RAAL into a highly adaptable prototype weapon with a telescoping barrel that can be toggled between full-auto and semi-auto fire, offering suppressive fire and precision in the same weapon.

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

ASSAULT RIFLES

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

MCW

• Lower Torso Modifier increased to 1.1x, up from 1x

This brings it to the same TTK as the upper torso and arms, leading to more consistent long range engagements.

SVA 545

• Max Damage Range increased to 36.83 meters, up from 31.75.

BAL-27

• Max Damage Range increased to 26.67 meters, up from 21.59.
• Decreased horizontal recoil magnitude, allowing greater predictability during sustained fire.
• Decreased overall recoil magnitude to aid in long-range effectiveness.
• Decreased overall recoil deviation, ensuring a more predictable pattern that is easier to control at range.

MTZ-556

• Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 60.96 meters, up from 50.8.

M4 (MWII)

• Min Damage increased to 21, up from 17.
• Near-Mid Damage increased to 24, up from 21.
• Max Damage Range increased to 30.48 meters, up from 25.4.

BATTLE RIFLES

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

BAS-B

• Max Damage Range increased to 40.64 meters, up from 35.56.

TAQ-V (MWII)

• Leg Modifier increased to 0.9x, up from 0.85x.

SUBMACHINE GUNS

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

AMR9

• Max Damage Range increased to 12.7 meters, up from 10.67.
• Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 21.59 meters, up from 17.78.

FJX HORUS

• Max Damage Range decreased to 8.63 meters, down from 10.16.
• Near-Mid Damage Range decreased to 17.27 meters, down from 20.32.
• Mid Damage Range decreased to 25.91 meters, down from 30.48.
• Increased sprint to fire time to 110ms, up from 93ms.

SUPERI 46

• Decreased movement speed to 4.9m/s, down from 5m/s.
• Decreased crouched movement speed to 1.9m/s, down from 2m/s.
• Decreased sprint speed to 5.8m/s, down from 5.9m/s.
• Decreased ADS movement speed to 3.4m/s, down from 3.6m/s.

WSP-9

• Legs Modifiers decreased to .9x, down from 1x.

The WSP-9 is a great longer range SMG option, but we wanted to ensure you need to be more accurate with your shots to hit the intended TTK.

MINIBAK (MWII)

• Min Damage increased to 26, up from 21.
• Max Damage Range increased to 11.43 meters, up from 8.38.
• Near-Mid Damage Range increased to 21.59 meters, up from 19.05.
• Lower Torso Modifiers increased to 1.1x, up from 1x.
• Arm and Hand Modifiers increased to 1.1x, up from .95x.

PDSW 528 (MWII)

• Min Damage increased to 19, up from 16.
• Near-Mid Damage increased to 24, up from 22.

VEL-46 (MWII)

• Near-Mid Damage increased to 22, up from 20.
• Min damage increased to 16, up from 15.
• Arm and Hand Modifiers increased to 1.1x, up from 1x.

VAZNEV-9K (MWII)

• Mid Damage increased to 27, up from 25.
• Min Damage increased to 23, up from 20.
• Max Damage Range increased to 11.43 meters, up from 8.89.

LIGHT MACHINE GUNS

WEAPONADJUSTMENTS

BRUEN MK9

• Max Damage Range increased to 36.83 meters, up from 31.75.

HOLGER 26

• Lower Torso Modifier decreased to 1x, down from 1.1x.

The Holger 26 was a dominant long range choice this past season and while we want to keep it a viable long range option, it was slightly overperforming. This change makes it so you have to be a bit more accurate to get that intended TTK.

PULEMYOT 762

• Max Damage Range increased to 34.29 meters, up from 27.94.
• Upper and Lower Arm Modifiers increased to 1.1x, up from 1x.

TAQ ERADICATOR

• Min Damage increased to 28, up from 24.
• Max Damage Range increased to 39.37 meters, up from 33.02.

TAQ EVOLVERE

• Leg Modifier increased to 1.07x, up from 1x.

SHOTGUNS

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

RECLAIMER 18

• Fixed an issue causing inconsistent damage dealt to enemies in both fire types.
• Semi-auto
  • Increased rate of fire to 200rpm, up from 182rpm.

KV BROADSIDE (MWII)

• JAK Jawbreaker Conversion Kit
  • Decreased vertical recoil by 20%.

HANDGUNS

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

COR-45

• Decreased rate of fire to 240rpm, down from 375rpm.
• XRK v6 Match Trigger Action
  • Decreased rate of fire to 264rpm, down from 438rpm.
• XRK v21 Heavy Match Trigger Action
  • Decreased rate of fire to 272rpm, down from 545rpm.

MELEE

WEAPON ADJUSTMENTS

SLEDGEHAMMER

• Decreased movement speed by 22%.
• Decreased heavy swing melee range to 3.2 meters, down from 5.3.

WARZONE RANKED PLAY

UPDATED

» RESURGENCE «

Compete in the next season of Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play as Rebirth Island Resurgence returns challenging players to prove their skillset on the way to the Top 250. Harness the competitive spirit and earn new rewards for ranking up and advancing through the Skill Divisions. For a refresher on this Mode, click here.

Ranked Play Resurgence players can earn rewards via Ranking, the completion of Placement Challenges, and Skill Division rewards.

Here are the Season 5 Kills or Assists and Placement rewards:

• Get 25 Kills or Assists: “WZ Season 5 Competitor” Weapon Sticker
• Get 250 Kills or Assists: “WZ Ranked Play Season 5” Loading Screen
• Get 1,000 Kills or Assists: “WZ Season 5 Ranked Veteran” Weapon Camo
• Place in the Top 15, 25 times: “SR Monster” Weapon Decal
• Place in the Top 5, 25 times: “Pro Issue SOA Subverter” Weapon Blueprint
• Place 1st: “Straight Fire” Weapon Charm

The End of Season rewards for Season 5 are awarded based on your highest Skill Division placement, including:

• Bronze: “WZ Season 5 Bronze” Emblem
• Silver: “WZ Season 5 Silver” Emblem
• Gold: “WZ Season 5 Gold” Animated Emblem
• Gold: “WZ Season 5 Gold” Weapon Charm
• Platinum: “WZ Season 5 Platinum” Animated Emblem
• Platinum: “WZ Season 5 Platinum” Weapon Charm
• Diamond: “WZ Season 5 Diamond” Animated Emblem
• Diamond: “WZ Season 5 Diamond” Weapon Charm
• Crimson: “WZ Season 5 Crimson” Animated Emblem
• Crimson: “WZ Season 5 Crimson” Weapon Charm
• Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Emblem
• Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Animated Calling Card
• Iridescent: “WZ Season 5 Iridescent” Weapon Charm
• Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Animated Emblem
• Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Animated Calling Card
• Top 250: “WZ Season 5 Top 250” Weapon Charm
• #1 Overall: “Season 5 #1 Overall” Animated Emblem
• #1 Overall: “Season 5 #1 Overall” Animated Calling Card

Ranked Play competitors can also earn the Skill Division Operator Skin sets for use with both the CDL Male and Female Operators (for both factions) to represent your highest Skill Division obtained above Gold. These Skins are the same as the ones you can unlock in Modern Warfare III Multiplayer Ranked Play.

UI/UX

• Dynamic Gas Mask OverlayQuality of Life
  • The gas mask overlay will now fade in and out depending if you’re in gas or not
  • This way, players can equip the gas mask at any time without having their vision impacted.
• Reinforcement FlareQuality of Life
  • We added a reminder in the HUD whenever your squad mate is eliminated and you have a reinforcement flare available.
• Infil Parachute
  • Added the “Parachute Camera Perspective” setting to the Console graphics menu.
  • The setting allows players to change between first and third person view while parachuting during the initial infil.
• Plate Carriers
  • The “Stow” prompet now appears properly when looking at a Plate Carrier loot card.

BUG FIXES

• Fixed an issue preventing the “Find a Party” feature from functioning properly.
• Fixed several issues causing crashes and errors.
• Fixed an issue causing vehicle icons to be larger than intended on the minimap and tac-map.
• Fixed an issue in Plunder preventing the downed icon from appearing in the killfeed.
• Fixed an issue causing the backup pistol to remain in the players hands while entering a boat.
• Fixed an issue preventing the Specialist Perk pack from updating the “Currently Holding” section in the Buy Station.
• Fixed an issue causing the player to get booted to the main menu while in the Gunsmith.
• Fixed an issue causing a player to be kicked out of a Private Match lobby when looking at a player profile.
• Fixed an issue causing text to overlap on a Redacted weapon’s loot card.