Modern Warfare 2 went live on October 28 and players have been able to explore what the game has to offer for more than a month. However, Season 1 has dropped and the title has seen some massive overhauls. From a new battle pass to two new maps and multiple weapons, the latest season adds tons of content for gamers to chew on.
With the arrival of Season 1, Infinity Ward has also posted its patch on the official Call of Duty blog. This article will index all the changes that have come with Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 as per the official patch notes.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 patch notes
Modern Warfare 2 Season 1 is live as of 10 am Pacific Time on November 16, and the update brings the following changes to the title:
RICOCHET ANTI-CHEAT
With the launch of Season 01, RICOCHET Anti-Cheat™ will be live globally, across Warzone 2.0 Battle Royale and Warzone 2.0 DMZ. RICOCHET Anti-Cheat is currently live in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II.
BATTLE PASS
Season 01 marks the launch of our all-new Battle Pass, in which players are able to choose the rewards they want as they progress. While there are 100+ tiers, this new map format allows for personalized progression with unlocks. Players can also progress with Battle Tokens Tier Skips. Take a deeper dive into the Battle Pass on the Call of Duty Blog.
WEAPONS
Our Season 01 weapons drop runs the gamut of playstyles, from the high-speed BAS-P Submachine Gun to the hard-hitting Victus XMR Sniper Rifle. Mid-range combat is always an option with a super stable and high rate of fire M13B, if you are up to the challenge of unlocking it.
These new Weapons will expand Loadout capabilities to cover all the exciting new modes Season 01 has to offer. Head to the Battle Pass to see where you can unlock these weapons and more.
PROGRESSION NEW WEAPONS
Players can now progress beyond level 55 and earn rewards. Seasonal progression will not reset.
BUNDLES
Here’s what will be live in the store on Day 1 of Season 01:
Executive WarfighterViolent EmbraceAtomic SunriseTactical HumanCDL Launch Pack
NEW WEAPONS
Victus XMR: Sniper Rifle
Free Weapon acquirable via the Season 01 Battle Pass (A15)
As the longest-range Sniper Rifle in our arsenal, we fully expect that the Victus XMR will be a fan-favorite when taking on dropping into the vast map of Al Mazrah. The first bullet-drop-indicating scope can be unlocked by leveling up this weapon.
BAS-P: Submachine Gun
Free Weapon acquirable via the Season 01 Battle Pass (A6)
M13B: Assault Rifle
Unlocked via Store Bundle or Weapon Unlock Challenge
WEAPON BALANCING
» Assault Rifles «
Increase to long-distance flinch on all Assault Rifles
Kastov 545
ADS speed increaseImproved ironsight ADS sight picture
Kastov-74u
ADS speed decreaseHip spread increase
M4
Hip spread reduction
M16
Rate of fire increaseHip spread reductionRecoil recenter speed increaseShot grouping improvementIncrease ADS movement speedIncrease strafing movement speedSemi auto recoil reductionSemi auto damage reduction
STB 556
Close range damage reductionReduced sprint to fire speed
» Battle Rifles «
FTAC Recon
ADS speed improvement5 round magazine - speed and handling improvementIncreased flinch caused by bulletsHip spread decrease
SO-14
Increased hip fire when full auto
» Handguns «
Increase to close range flinch on all Handguns
» Light Machine Guns «
Increase to long distance flinch on all Light Machine Guns
» Marksman Rifles «
Lockwood 300
Damage range reduction
SA-B 50
Minor increase to flinch when hit
SP-R 208
Large increase to flinch when hit
» Shotguns «
Increase to close range flinch on all Shotguns
Bryson 800
Close range damage increaseHip spread increase
» Submachine Guns «
Increase to long distance flinch on all Submachine Guns
FFS Hurricane
ADS move speed increaseIncreased headshot damageIncreased far damage range
Minibak
Movement speed decreaseDamage range decreaseADS speed decreaseHip spread increase
PDSW 528
Movement speed increaseDamage range increaseADS speed increaseHip spread decreaseAdding Laser and Flashlight Attachments1mW Artemis Laser1mW Quick Fire LaserAccu-Shot 5mW LaserVLK LZR 7mW7mW Canted LaserSchlager ULO-66 Laser
VEL 46
Damage range increase
» Sniper Rifles «
Signal .50
Fixed attributes on the Signal . 50 barrels:21. 5" Fluted Fifty23. 5" SA Fifty-H7
WEAPON BUG FIXES
Fixed an issue with the Schlager TTF3 Riser ammo comb on the STB 556 Assault RifleDropshot exploit fixFixed exploit with bipod mount launching, re-enabled bipod use. Fixed incendiary damage over time to not flinch the player
OPERATORS
New Operators
Zeus | KorTac
The last of his name, Zeus established the “Thunder” Corps counter-terrorism group dedicated to hunting down AQ. Unlocked automatically with purchase of Season 01 Battle Pass.
VEHICLE UPDATES
Balancing
Reduced the critical damage multiplier on the Heavy Tank (from 1. 6 to 1. 25)Reduced the damage of the PILA against tanks from 30 to 25%Reduced vehicle explosive damage against other vehicles (percentage varies by vehicle)
Bug Fixes
Tuned exiting the RHIB to help mitigate an issue with players getting stuckExiting the RHIB now places you within the boat. You will no longer be left in the water behind the boat when moving. Fixes to vehicle-on-vehicle bug that caused vehicles flying as a result of certain collisions and vehicles pushing others back. Fixed a bug where the vehicle camera was re-initializing after repairing a wheel. Fixed vehicles becoming permanently submerged when another vehicle lands on top of them.
MULTIPLAYER
Maps
Shoot House (6v6) is now live with Season 01. Set in Las Almas, this map will engage new and veteran players alike. Get all the intel on this location here.
Battle Maps
Fixed floating grass in Sarrif BayFixed stretched texture in Santa SeñaMiscellaneous bug and exploit fixes across all Battle Maps
Core Maps
Fixed bullet penetration issues across some mapsPlayer and equipment collision fixesAl Bagra Fortress barracks lighting fixedFixed some deployable cover locationsGeneral exploit fixes
Modes
Multiplayer
Tier 1 is live with Season 01
Special Ops
“Defender: Mt. Zaya - Modified” mission is now available“High Ground” mission now availableFixed bug where players were unable to revive a teammate if they went down near an ammo boxNow rewards Stars when collecting intelStars awarded upon collecting 5 intel; 2 for every intel
Single Player
Addressed issue where player could get stuck in the elevator during the “Countdown” missionFixed issue where sequence would not kick off during second half of “Kill or Capture” mission
Equipment
The Drill Charge sticking to the Riot Shield will always kill the player using the Riot Shield (even if they have the Bomb Squad perk).
Killstreaks
Cluster Mines now stick to all vehicles. Ally deaths no longer give the player assist points while their Counter UAV is active.
UI/UX
Combat Record has been added for Core MultiplayerCalling card menu has been revamped to show challengesCustomize tab added (with the addition of custom loading screens)Other new content types:Operator finishing movesGunscreensWar TracksUpdates to Weapons tab including:Weapon brands visibleStreamlined Blueprint navigation
CDL Moshpit
Due to recently discovered issues, CDL Moshpit will not go live on the morning of 11/16, as expected. Stay tuned to @Treyarch on Twitter for updates on launch timing while fixes are implemented. When enabled, play competitive, 4v4 matches using the same modes, maps, and settings used in the Call of Duty League 2023 ruleset. Select Weapons, Attachments, Equipment, Perks, Field Upgrades, and Streaks are restricted based on official CDL Competitive rules. Game Modes and Maps:CDL Search and DestroyAl Bagra FortressBreenburgh HotelEl AsiloEmbassyMercado Las AlmasCDL HardpointAl Bagra FortressBreenburgh HotelEmbassyMercado Las AlmasZarqwa HydroelectricCDL ControlAl Bagra FortressBreenburgh HotelEl Asilo
This is the complete patch notes for Season 1 of Modern Warfare 2. The update is currently live on all platforms along with the new Warzone 2.0.
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