Season 1 Patch Notes – MWIII & Warzone

Season 1 begins today, introducing a plethora of new content, balance adjustments, and gameplay improvements. Check out the patch notes for season 1 below!

New Maps Overview

Season 1 introduces several new maps:

• Greece: A coastal town with narrow alleys and a dynamic waterfront.
• Meat: A compact map centered around the East Bay Meats slaughterhouse.
• Training Facility (Gunfight): A strategic map designed for intense 2v2 battles.

Interested in learning more about these new multiplayer maps? Check out our article here.

New Killstreaks and Perks

• EMP: Disrupts enemy killstreaks and equipment, earned via 13 Kills or 1,625 Score.
• Swarm: Releases mosquito drones for area coverage, available after 15 Kills or 1,875 Score.
• Assassin Vest: A new perk that renders players immune to UAV and enemy radar effects.

Introduction of New Modes

• All or Nothing: Players start with minimal equipment, relying on their skills to survive.
• Gunfight: A small team tactical mode with randomized loadouts each round.

Global Updates: Weapons and Parts

• New Weapons: Including the RAM-7 Assault Rifle and XRK Stalker Sniper Rifle.
• Aftermarket Parts: Unique additions like the JAK Purifier flamethrower and various conversion kits.

New Operators in the Field

• Abolisher BlackCell (SpecGru): A new, mysterious force in the battlefield.
• Dokkaebi (KorTac): A South Korean operator known for her engineering skills.
• Nolan (KorTac): A tactical operator working closely with Vladimir Makarov.

Festive Events and Battle Pass Details

The season will feature festive events and a new Battle Pass with exclusive skins and blueprints.

Enhanced Features for PC Players

GeForce RTX users can now experience full ray tracing in pre-game lobbies, along with NVIDIA DLSS 3.5.

Gameplay Improvements

• Movement: Added delays to stance transitions to combat the “snaking” exploit.
• Spawns: Improved spawn protection against enemy equipment and Killstreaks.

Weapon & Attachment Balancing

• Submachine Guns: Decreased hipfire spread penalty while firing/moving.
• Assault Rifles: Adjusted hipfire spreads and penalties for the MTZ-556.
• Battle Rifles: Increased damage multipliers for the BAS-B.

Map and Mode Refinements

• Ground War: Pre-game lobby countdown timer will not reset when a player leaves.
• Search and Destroy: Increased Player XP for various score events.

Equipment and Field Upgrades

• Throwing Star: Fixed an issue allowing one-hit kills without a Headshot.
• EMD Grenade: Prompt to remove the tracker will not persist after death.

Killstreak and Vehicle Adjustments

• Juggernaut Recon: Addressed an exploit related to unlimited ammo.
• Vehicles: Improved handling on muddy surfaces for the NSTV; adjusted speed and turn rate for the Razor Tank.

This update for Season 1 of Modern Warfare III and Warzone introduces a variety of new features, adjustments, and improvements, enhancing the overall gameplay experience and adding strategic depth to the game.