Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 Season 2 Reloaded update PATCH NOTES - New features and fixes
Call of Duty Season 2 Reloaded adds a new map, Raid episode, weapons and lots more. It also makes some crucial bug fixes and gameplay tweaks.
Activisio has finally released the Season 2 Reloaded update for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. The huge update is accompanied by a lengthy list of patch notes, which detail the new additions, gameplay balance and bug fixes across all platforms. Some of the headline new features include a brand new map, a new weapon, additional Path of the Ronin challenges and the upcoming Saint Patrick's Day event. You can check out a selection of Season 2 Reloaded patch notes below...
Call of Duty Season 2 Reloaded patch notes...
EVENTS
New Path of the Ronin Challenges
- Forge a new path with all new challenges to unlock new camos, including Winds of Ash.
- Complete all ten challenges to earn another new camo for every weapon — Bowing Blossoms — as well as a golden Charm that represents your dedication to following the Path of the Ronin.
Saint Patrick’s Day
- You never know what you might find at the end of the rainbow... but you’ve got “one-shot” to find out if luck is on your side in Al Mazrah!
NEW RAID EPISODE
Atomgrad Episode 02 New!
- We find Price, Gaz and Farah where we left them at the end of Episode 01 - and Atomgrad’s story will pick-up there
- Complete Raid Episode 02 to unlock the “Bad Boonie” Operator Skin for Captain Price, and check out the new Raid Bundle for even more of the Captain’s looks.
- This bundle also includes the fastest way to level up your kits for success in the Raid.
No Assignment Necessary
- As part of the Season 02 Reloaded update, anyone who owns Modern Warfare II will be able to access Raid Episode 01 and Raid Episode 02.
- There is no Raid Assignment required for access to this tactical team-based experience that continues the story of Task Force 141.
Need a Squad?
- Don’t forget to use the Party Finder feature in the Lobby if you need teammates for the Raid.
WEAPONS
New Weapons
• Tempus Torrent: Marksman Rifle
- This hard-hitting DMR from the Tempus Armament offers the versatility of the M4 Platform and the velocity and impact of 7.62 rounds.
- A patient hand and keen eye will result in on-target shots and quick kills.
- Can be acquired via Weapon Challenge or Store Bundle.
Weapon Balancing
» Assault Rifles «
• STB 556
- Added minimum damage against Armor (limits bullets to kill at furthest range)
» Light Machine Guns «
• RAAL MG
- Reduced far range damage
- Small increase to close range damage
- Reduced headshot damage
- Reduced upper torso damage
- Increased recoil
• RPK
- Reduced walking speed
- Reduced muzzle velocity
• Sakin MG38
- Reduced damage range
» Marksman Rifles «
• Crossbow
- Increased time period to trigger double kills for challenges
» Submachine Guns «
• MX9
- Increased mid damage ranges
• BAS-p
- Increased sprint to fire time
- Increased damage ranges
• PDSW 528
- Slightly offset weapon while ADS using iron sights to improve visibility
• Vel 46
- Increased close damage ranges
- Fixed attributes on 30 round magazine to improve handling and mobility
• Lachmann Sub
- Reduced movement speed
- Reduced aim down sight speed
- Improved recoil control
• LM Nebula Barrel
- Improved damage range
- Improved recoil control
» Shotguns «
• KV Broadside
- Reduced lower torso damage
- 12 Gauge Ammo
- Reduced damage ranges
- Reduced close range damage
• Dragon’s Breath Ammo
- Reduced damage ranges
- Reduced close range damage
- Global reduction to 12 gauge Dragon’s Breath maximum residual damage
• Bryson 800 and Bryson 890
- Increased headshot damage on all slugtype ammo
- Added minimum damage against armor
BUG FIXES
Global
• Fixed issue where Players were hearing incorrect team faction voiceover on certain maps
• Fixed an issue where a Player’s squad number would appear inside a ping for a vehicle
• Fixed an issue where the Last Stand revive was not interrupted when a Player was hit with a Shock Stick
• Flash and Stun grenade blast will no longer kill Players at low health
• Fixed a handful of issues that would cause the target marking feature of the Spotter Scope to persist when not aiming down sights
• Throwing Knives can now kill Recon Drones and Bomb Drones
• Fixed an issue with the Gus Operator sometimes appearing without a full character model during a match
ATOMGRAD RAID EPISODE
• A Weapon XP token is now unlocked for each completion of the Raid
• Added 1 Camo to the regular loot pool
• Added additional clarity in the AAR for all Raid related unlocks, including, Operator unlocks, Veteran completion unlocks and the random rewards
• Added a Kit Select to allow players to modify their kits in-game if needed
• Added clarity to which rewards are unlockable and which rewards are already unlocked via a list in the lobby
• Removed Raid Assignment requirement so Players can easily queue through the Party Finder with no barriers
• Added unique [CLASSIFIED] Reward Type
• Added "Special Ops Kit Boost" to Raid Store Bundles which allows Players to gain 10 stars per Kit and instantly unlock all Kits upon purchase
• Added “Vote to Skip” functionality for in-game intro cutscenes
• Fixed an issue where an extra oxygen tank icon could appear on the screen of the equipped Player
PLAYLIST
New Map
• Himmelmatt Expo
- Mix business with pleasure at Himmelmatt Expo, a new Core (6v6) Multiplayer map situated on a European mountainside.
New Modes
• Drop Zone
- Capture and hold the Drop Zone to earn points in this chaotic team-based mode.
- For every 15 seconds that the Drop Zone is occupied, a Care Package containing a Killstreak will be dropped in the vicinity.
• One in the Chamber
- Load into the match with a pistol, one bullet, and three lives.
- Each player fights for themselves, and a single shot to any part of the body earns the elimination, granting the attacker one more bullet for the next fight.
• All or Nothing
- Equipped only with Throwing Knives and a pistol with no ammo, each Operator must fight for themselves in a race to earn 20 eliminations.
- Earn additional Perks by eliminating enemies, starting with the Scavenger Perk to allow for ammo pickups.
BUG FIXES
• Fixed several out of bounds and collision based exploits across 6v6 maps
• Addressed spawn issues on Farm 18
• Fixed an exploit for capturing a point in Control on El Aliso
RANKED PLAY
Restrictions
• The following have been restricted in Ranked Play to match updated Call of Duty League rules:
- Weapon Tuning (All)
- Kastov 762 Assault Rifle
• Players should notice that existing Weapon Tuning will revert to default options in-game, but we recommend that you review your classes before your first match.
Quality of Life
• Improved visual feedback when a match is canceled because a player left within the first 30s.
• The Skill Division Rewards screen now displays rewards from all Divisions by default.
• Added Top 250 Profile images for a handful of CDL Pro players who were previously missing them.
Bug Fixes
• Fixed an issue that prevented players from selecting the CDL Operators and equipping an earned Ranked Play Skin.
• Addressed a visual bug that suggested a player's SR had been reset.
• Fixed an issue that was occasionally causing an unintended Suspension after backing out of searching for a match before the lobby was formed.