Call of Duty Reveals Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Season 5 Patch Notes

Activision reveals the full list of official patch notes for the fifth DLC season of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and Call of Duty: Warzone.

The full list of Season 5 patch notes has been revealed for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 and its battle royale companion game, Call of Duty: Warzone. Activision's got some big plans for Modern Warfare 2's fifth season, but it's nice to know about the other, smaller changes coming alongside them.

The second entry in a reboot of Call of Duty's arguably most iconic trilogy, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released last year to a positive reception, and is still churning out DLC close to a year into its lifespan in order to maintain relevance. With Season 5 having just dropped, it's proven to be quite ambitious in terms of the content it's bringing to the table, but of course, plenty of smaller-scale updates have come along with it, and today, Activision revealed the full list of changes that players will experience in this new season.

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The patch notes did briefly touch upon some of the bigger changes, including special events, brand-new battle maps for both games, and the unorthodox character skins such as various real-world rappers, continuing the trend of incorporating crossover content into seemingly ill-fitting games. Some smaller additions were also detailed, such as the new Tactical Pets, a feature that allows players to partner their operators up with animal sidekicks, who are indestructible in battle and can aid in finishing moves. The Battle Buddy feature allows players to equip virtual assistants who provide snark and commentary over one's gameplay. Only one assistant was detailed, named Gwen.

Other changes include new operators, vehicles, and weapons to play with, alongside several brand-new maps, weapon rebalancing, and various tweaks to the UI, sound, and overall stability. New features include the self-explanatory Capture the Flag mode, the power-saving Eco Mode, and various seasonal modes that rotate in and out. Most notably, in-game movement has been tweaked, reducing the landing lag after jumping or sliding and allowing players to defend themselves for just a few extra seconds. The full patch notes are detailed below.

All in all, this latest batch of content for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone is quite the substantial package, and is sure to keep players engaged for a good while, possibly even altering the online meta. With the new content, tweaks to existing content, and even a reveal event planned for the rebooted Modern Warfare 3, this season is definitely something that Call of Duty fans should not miss.

New Operators

Oz

Graves

Mila

Velikan

Faction Showdown

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Movement

New Weapons

FR Avancer (Assault Rifle)

Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle)

Customizable Throwing Knives

Weapon Balancing

» Light Machine Guns «

The following weapon changes are applicable to Warzone only. While we are generally pleased with the state of Weapon balance in Warzone, our work is never done. Internal data has shown that the Cronen Squall is still performing better than we would like–enough so that it would restrict the pool of viable Weapons. Our main focus of these changes is and always will be to broaden gameplay options at every level of play. Not all Weapons have the potential to sit atop the charts–and that is okay. As long as those Weapons enable a playstyle or have a niche in which they can thrive, that is our goal. Below you will find changes that aim to level the playing field between some of the top and bottom performers.

» Assault Rifles «

» Battle Rifles «

» Light Machine Guns «

» Submachine Guns «

Lastly, we are aware of concerns surrounding the Signal 50 in Warzone. While our data does not suggest the Signal 50 is out of the normal range in performance, its experiential impact for Players is equally important to us. At this time we do not feel it is necessary to make changes to the Signal 50, but we will continue to monitor the data and your feedback closely.

Adjustments

Adjustments

Adjustments

Audio Bug Fixes

Adjustments

Updated CODHQ Landing Page

Skin Carousel in the Lobby

Combat Detail Widget

New Vehicles in Al Mazrah

MRAP

Dirt Bike

Introducing “Eco Mode”

New Maps

Punta Mar (6v6)

Strike (6v6)

Lounge (Gunfight)

Canal (Gunfight)

New Modes

Havoc

Big Capture the Flag

Gunfight Variants

Adjustments

Bug Fixes

Season 05 of MWII Ranked Play features NEW Seasonal Rewards to unlock, including the Pro Re-Issue TAQ-56, Division Weapon Camos, and much more.

Below are the Season 05 specific details to keep in mind for new and returning competitors. Need a refresher? The Call of Duty Blog has you covered right here and the CDL Competitive Settings V 1.4.1 will help inform.

Season 05 Highlight Changes

Competitive Game Settings

SR (Skill Rating) & Divisions

MWII Ranked Play Season 05 Rewards

Season 05 Win Rewards

End of Season Division Rewards

Check out the new Season 05 Top 250 Division Animated Weapon Camo below!

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Looking for the Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, or Iridescent Weapon Camo? Click this @Treyarch tweet link to see it! (Follow us too!)

The patch notes detailed in the section below apply to the entirety of Warzone including but not limited to Battle Royale variants and DMZ.

The patch notes detailed in the section below are exclusive to Battle Royale, which includes but is not limited to standard Battle Royale, Resurgence, Plunder, and more.

As a reminder, we will continue to rotate modes in and out of the Playlist on a weekly basis.

For regular updates about the Playlist and other Scheduled Events, check out the dedicated Warzone Trello Board.

All Maps | All Modes

Al Mazrah | Battle Royale

General

Thus far, we’ve reintroduced several second-chance mechanics and included new ones, albeit scarcely due to concerns of making the mid-game feel claustrophobic and dragging out the climax of a match. In Season 05, we’re dialing up these second-chance mechanics (Gulag Kit, Redeploy Pack, Reinforcement Flare and Reduced buy-back prices) so that players will be able to return to the Warzone more often. At the same time, we’re reducing the number of players across our core Battle Royale modes which will prevent the match feeling too chaotic but provide improved matchmaking times, faster pre-game lobbies, and a better quality of match overall. These changes paired with faster circle movement will elevate the pace of a Battle Royale match with more gameplay uptime!

As always, we will be carefully reviewing sentiment and data to make sure that the engagement pacing remains healthy, and that Players can still pursue new personal records. These modifications will not be made to Warzone Ranked Play at this time due to second life mechanics being restricted in the mode.

New Features

Al Mazrah, Ashika Island | Battle Royale, Resurgence

We’re eager to bring over the exciting new gameplay additions that debuted with Vondel to the other maps. From finding personalized loadout crates, the mobility granting P.R.D and more - These additions are sure to bring new ways to approach familiar territory.

Al Mazrah | Battle Royale

Vondel | Battle Royale

Adjustments

All Maps | All Modes

With the P.R.D now dropping on all maps, we've decreased the time it takes to lift off, sending you much higher than before, while allowing you to be more agile than before.

Al Mazrah | Battle Royale

We’re shaving off around 3 minutes of the first circle's logic with a combination of reducing the wait time before movement, and collapsing faster. The initial circle is displayed and in-play earlier which will more clearly highlight the safe (or not so safe areas) before you infil. With the remainder of the matches circle pacing playing out as it did previously. .

Vondel | Battle Royale, Resurgence

Vondel | Resurgence

Season 05 brings new rewards to Warzone Ranked Play for its second full season of competition under the Al-Mazrah sun, including the Pro Issue Hemlock, Division Weapon Camos, and much more.

Below are the Season 05 specific details to keep in mind for new and returning competitors. Need a refresher? The Call of Duty Blog has you covered right here.

Season 05 Highlight Changes and Fixes

Global Battle Royale Changes

Match Ruleset Updates

SR (Skill Rating) & Divisions

This adjustment will help Placement Milestone SR feel more impactful throughout the match. Players will still need to earn high Kills and Assists in addition to high Placements to reach the highest Skill Divisions.

WZ Ranked Play Season 05 Rewards

Season 05 Challenge Rewards

End of Season Division Rewards

Check out the new Warzone Ranked Play Season 05 Top 250 Division Animated Weapon Camo below!

Play

Looking for the Gold, Platinum, Diamond, Crimson, or Iridescent Weapon Camo? Click this @Treyarch tweet link to see it! (Follow us too!)

The patch notes detailed in the section below are exclusive to DMZ.

Al Mazrah, Ashika Island, and Vondel are all under attack.

Battles rage between the existing factions and a new threat, Konni.

Both sides will be fighting with everything they’ve got, calling in Killstreaks in what is known as Active Combat Zones. Intel suggests that higher-quality supplies and gear are more present in Active Combat Zones compared to single-faction areas.

In Al Mazrah, all Cartel are KIA within the Koschei Complex. Konni found it, completely gutted it, and found some additional hidden tunnels under the city.

We have also lost Building 21 to the Konni Group. With your help, we can get it back.

To all Operators: Shadow Company are your family now. We will not take the first shot on any Operator in any DMZ Exclusion Zone, and fight arm-in-arm with you in our battle against Konni.

New Field Upgrades

Disguise

Battle Revive

Self-Revive Box

New Equipment

Scuba Gas Mask

Updates

New Missions and Urgents

Friendly Fire

Adjustments

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.

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