Besides the Anti-Cheat update, the February 21 patch for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone included changes to various gameplay abilities. In Warzone , the size of the effective area for the popular Advanced UAV ability was increased, putting the entire map in view for the player using it. Shock Sticks were also made into effective counters for more equipment-based Field Upgrades, increasing their utility. The Warzone changes also included adjustments to Skill Rating (SR) gain, changing who can receive Kill & Assist Credit when eliminating other players. The change was made to ensure the "competitive integrity" of Skill Rating gain and prevent players from inflating their SR gains by "tapping" downed enem

Like more hardcore extraction shooters like Escape from Tarkov , DMZ incorporates similar mechanics like seasonal wipes and mission resets , but also more original features like the concept of insured weapons —customizable guns that remain accessible unless they go on cooldown after being lost in combat. Despite its more casual approach, the mode was pretty popular, attracting a niche playerbase that enjoyed completing challenges or engaging in epic PvP encounters more thrilling than those in Warzone Battle Roy

For Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 , the February 21 patch focused mainly on bug and issue fixes affecting various game modes. These included a bug that caused players to be disarmed in Team Gun SLG Game resource management. Weapons like the MTZ-556 Assault Rifle, the Haymaker Shotgun, Longbow Sniper Rifle, and TYR Handgun all saw adjustments as well, potentially affecting players who enjoy those weap

There are a few ways players can increase their XP earn rate. Instead of using a standard Operator, fans can equip the Cyber Cat, Kabuto, Miryou, or Mikan Endo skins from the Call of Duty store (costing $20 per bundle ). Equipping one of the skins grants players an XP boost, which will allow them to earn the Cat-Girl Smile camo as fast as possi

The fresh update introduces some significant balance changes to Modern Warfare 3 by buffing the Striker 9 SMG, TAQ Evolvere LMG, WSP Stinger handgun, and the Longbow's JAK Tyrant 762 kit. The Striker 9's recoil is now much more manageable, the TAQ Evolvere's two ammo types are buffed to better represent their unique benefits, the Stinger's recoil is reduced and its damage is increased, and the Longbow's JAK Tyrant kit is now easier to handle. The same weapons also saw adjustments in Warzo

Unlike the Reflect 115 camo and other designs available to unlock, players have to earn 290,000 XP during the Echo Endo Live! event in either Modern Warfare 3 or Warzone . As a result, the unlock method for the Cat-Girl Smile camo is extremely straightforw

With its vast play areas, intense boss fights, and unique objectives, Outbreak became a fun and refreshing alternative to traditional Zombies, gaining a dedicated fan base throughout Black Ops Cold War . While Modern Warfare 3's Zombies mode took a similar open-world approach, many players are hoping for a true Outbreak experience to return —one that could very well be included in 2025’s premium Call of Duty ti

The game’s Multiplayer leaped into the future ( which is now the present day ), maintaining the boots-on-the-ground gameplay while introducing revolutionary features like the Pick 10 System. Zombies, on the other hand, delivered some of the most iconic maps in the franchise, including Mob of the Dead and Origins , both of which remain fan favorites to this very

In an official update released on February 21 , Activision admitted that the team manning the RICOCHET Anti-Cheat system had received over 6,000 reports of cheating incidents from February 16 to 20. This was because someone had mistakenly claimed that RICOCHET was offline, spurring cheaters to attempt using exploits. As a result, the developer not only tracked and banned these thousands of players, but it's also now testing new security updates. So far, the team's only concrete update was to disable game code for limited-time perks, but it's also said players should expect more announcements on the

The new patch comes after Call of Duty 's recent introduction of Season 2 . The major update introduced plenty of new features to Modern Warfare 3 Multiplayer, such as new maps, game modes, weapons, and more. Warzone also received a new map in the returning Fortune's Keep, a new game mode in Ranked Resurgence, and the same new weapons that Modern Warfare 3 received. While Call of Duty 's next major update is presumably about a month away, which will be a Season 2 Reloaded patch, Call of Duty just released its newest minor upd

If there’s one constant in Call of Duty , it’s the franchise’s heavy emphasis on online multiplayer —whether in its core Multiplayer mode, co-op experiences, or Warzone . However, for those looking to kick back and play with friends in the same household, split-screen has been a go-to feature in several Call of Duty tit