Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Get Big New Update for October 2024

Key Takeaways

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 receives a new update, particularly to maps and weapons, enhancing gameplay.
Call of Duty: Warzone also sees an update with weapon changes and fixes to the Halloween event.
The Call of Duty series continues with new releases, showcasing consistent updates and improvements.

As a seasoned multiplayer warrior who has spent countless hours in the heat of battle, I must say that these updates to Modern Warfare II’s handguns have definitely shaken things up! The P890 and .50 GS now pack quite a punch, with damage increases that will surely make them formidable options. However, the reduced range on both weapons is something to be aware of, as it could limit their effectiveness at longer distances.

There’s a fresh update available for “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3”, and it’s packed with exciting new modifications that gamers won’t want to skip. Highlights from the October 1 update in “Modern Warfare 3” include adjustments to multiple multiplayer maps, along with enhancements for a number of weapons. Additionally, “Call of Duty: Warzone” has been updated too, offering weapon modifications and updates to its seasonal Halloween mode that’s only available for a limited time.

As a die-hard fan, I can tell you that Modern Warfare 3 is a fresh take on the iconic 2011 Call of Duty game of the same name and the sequel to Modern Warfare 2 from 2022. Modern Warfare 3 brings back the classic Call of Duty feel with its thrilling campaign mode and top-notch multiplayer features. Over time, both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone have received regular updates, making significant changes in a recent October 1 patch.

In a recent blog post, Call of Duty disclosed the details for the latest updates that affect both Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone. For Modern Warfare 3, the update primarily focuses on two multiplayer maps, Shipment and Sporeyard. The team resolved an issue causing inconsistent spawns in Shipment, and they also fixed an exploit that allowed players to access restricted areas on Sporeyard beyond the map boundaries. In addition, the game’s collection of weapons undergoes significant changes in this update, with shotgun mechanics receiving the most adjustments for Modern Warfare 3. Specifically, the KV Broadside (MWII), Lockwood 300 (MWII), Expedite 12 (MWII), Bryson 800 (MWII), and Bryson 890 (MWII) all have their maximum damage ranges increased.

In Modern Warfare 3, there have been notable modifications in handguns such as the P890 (from MWII), .50 GS (from MWII), and X12 (from MWII) with their maximum damage being boosted. The Guardian-SC killstreak has been revamped to enable deploying the turret even when standing in water. Notably, several adjustments have been made within Warzone, Call of Duty’s free-to-play battle royale mode. Crossbow enthusiasts will appreciate the velocity and gravity enhancements, making long-distance shots a bit simpler. Additionally, the Halloween event, Purgatory, has been rectified to let downed enemies contribute to the Terrible Challenge progression.

Just as Modern Warfare 3 has been consistently updated over the years with balance tweaks, new maps, weapons, items, and operators for players, so too has Warzone. This trend is set to continue with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, slated for release on October 25. Developed by Treyarch, this latest installment in the Call of Duty series will take us back to the early ’90s and pick up where Black Ops Cold War left off in 2020.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 October 1 Patch Notes

Multiplayer

Maps

Shipment
- Fixed an issue causing inconsistent spawn availability between the map variants.

As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting updates we’ve made based on your valuable feedback and data analysis! The quality of spawn points has significantly increased by around 10% in Shipmas compared to both Celship and Ghost Ship. This means you’ll now enjoy a more dynamic gameplay experience across all variants of Shipment, as they now leverage an enhanced variety of spawn options. Keep playing, keep enjoying, and let the good times roll!

Sporeyard
- Fixed an exploit allowing players to reach unintended areas near the Red Warehouse.

Weapons & Attachments

Assault Rifles

M13C (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 31 to 32 (+3%).

The M13C can now kill an opponent with just four shots when at least one of those shots hits the head, provided the target is within its optimal damage range.

Battle Rifles

DTIR 30-06
- Decreased lower torso damage multiplier from 1.3x to 1x.

Shotguns

KV Broadside (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage range from 2.9m to 3.6m (+22%).
- Increased near-medium damage range from 3.3m to 4.3m (+31%).
Lockwood 300 (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage range from 1.8m to 3.3m (+86%).
Expedite 12 (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage range from 2.5m to 3.6m (+40%).
- Increased near-medium damage range from 4.1m to 5.1m (+25%).
Bryson 800 (MWII)
- Increased near-medium damage from 34 to 42 (+24%).
- Increased medium damage from 25 to 30 (+20%).
- Increased maximum damage range from 3.3m to 4.1m (+23%).
- Increased near-medium damage range from 5.8m to 7.1m (+22%).
Bryson 890 (MWII)
- Increased near-medium damage from 34 to 42 (+24%).
- Increased maximum damage range from 3.1m to 3.8m (+25%).

Marksman Rifles

Crossbow (MWII)
- Increased bolt velocity from 110m/s to 200m/s (+81%).
- Decreased bolt gravity influence by 70%.
- Increased neck damage multiplier from 1.2x to 3x.
- Brightblaze 20” Bolts
  - Removed aim down sight spread.
- Blastcap 20” Bolts
  - Removed aim down sight spread.
- FTAC Caustic 20” Bolts
  - Removed aim down sight spread.
SAB-B 50 (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 120 to 130 (+8%).
- Increased near-medium damage from 90 to 120 (+33%).
- Decreased maximum damage range from 17.8m to 7.6m (-57%).
- Decreased near-medium damage range from 44.2m to 17.8m (-60%).
- Added medium damage range, 90 damage up to 44.2m.
- Decreased lower torso and upper arm damage multipliers from 1.26x to 1.2x.

Handguns

P890 (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 52 to 59 (+13%).
- Increased minimum damage from 37 to 44 (+19%).
- Decreased maximum damage range from 9.1m to 4.6m (-50%).
.50 GS (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 96 to 116 (+22%).
- Increased near-medium damage from 68 to 95 (+40%).
- Decreased maximum damage range from 17.3m to 8.6m (-50%).
- Decreased near-medium damage range from 35.1m to 17.3m (-51%).
X12 (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 39 to 47 (+20%).
- Increased near-medium damage from 30 to 39 (+30%).
- Increased minimum damage from 28 to 30 (+7%).
- Akimbo X12 Rear Grip
  - Increased damage penalty from -20% to -40%.
Basilisk (MWII)
- Increased head damage multiplier from 2x to 2.5x.
- Decreased medium damage range from 35.1m to 33m (-6%).
- Removed far-medium damage range.

The Basilisk is now capable of a 1-shot kill to the head up to its medium damage range.

FTAC Siege (MWII)
- Increased maximum damage from 24 to 26 (+8%).
- Increased near-medium damage from 20 to 24 (+20%).
- Increased medium damage from 18 to 20 (+11%).
- Increased minimum damage from 15 to 18 (+20%).
GS Magna (MWII)
- Increased minimum damage from 36 to 40 (+11%).
- Increased lower torso damage multiplier from 1.05x to 1.15x.
- Increased upper leg, lower leg, and foot damage multipliers from 0.8x to 1x.
X13 Auto (MWII)
- Decreased horizontal recoil from 7.2deg/s to 6.5deg/s (-9%).
- Decreased vertical recoil from 31.7deg/s to 28.4deg/s (-10%).
- Increased maximum damage from 25 to 29 (+16%).
- Increased near-medium damage from 22 to 25 (+14%).
- Increased medium damage from 18 to 22 (+22%).
- Increased minimum damage from 15 to 20 (+33%).

Killstreaks

Guardian-SC
- Turret can now be deployed while the player is standing in water.

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