Call of Duty S2 Reloaded update patch notes for Warzone and MW2

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.