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· The Season 3 Reloaded update patch notes have been released. This update includes a vast amount of changes.
· Enhanced Anti-Cheat System: New security requirements based on Microsoft Azure have been added, and enabling TPM and Secure Boot is recommended. Most existing Call of Duty players will already meet these requirements.
· UI Update: HUD settings will now be saved separately for Multiplayer, End Game, and Zombies modes.
· Prestige Master Title Challenges: 21 new Prestige Master titles and challenges have been added. Various challenges are provided for Multiplayer, Zombies, and Co-op End Game modes. (e.g., 'Tryhard', 'Immortal' upon meeting specific conditions)

· Multiplayer Playlist Update: Season 3 Reloaded Moshpit will be added, including maps like Becontree Station, Gridlock, and Sendero Summit. Existing maps will also be available as usual.
· Weapon Balance Changes:

Weapon	Changes
X9 Maverick	Fixed projectile tuning issues. Increased projectile speed, reduced drop, and enhanced effects. (Related to Javelin Assembly)
Carbon 57 (SMG)	Added new Fabricator magazine attachment. Provides a different build path than the Prestige magazine. Adjusted MFS Renown Plus magazine VST attachment (removed range reduction effect).
Warden 308	Fixed abnormal weapon motion during sprint and rotation.
1911	Overall range reduction. Slightly improved weapon firing animation.

· Perk Bug Fixes: Fixed equipment granting errors related to the Overkill wildcard. Resolved crash issues after using the Drone).)
· Field Upgrade Adjustments: Fixed issues related to the Scrambler. Reduced Lockhot aiming time to 65ms. Removed Quick Lock Overclock and added new Longshot Overclock.
· Ion Core: Fixed issues with melee attacks being impossible and excessive damage.
· Rhino: Fixed issues with other scorestreak equipment being visible through walls.
· UI: Fixed issues related to changing loadouts during a match.
· Zombies Mode Bug Fixes: Fixed issues and bugs related to Paradox Junction, Time Not, Lockhot Support, and Temporal Conduit. Resolved issues with Fire Cell power-ups and boss eliminations. Numerous bugs fixed in Ashwood Survival, Directed Paradox Junction, etc.
· Relic Challenger Set: Relic Challenger Set spawns when player requirements are met in the lobby. Fixed issue with Dragon Head Relic portal not appearing.

· Weapon Changes:

Weapon/Perk	Changes
Raygun Mark II	Scope color change upon Pack-a-Punch upgrade (Red/Purple).
NX Laserbeak	Fixed issues related to explosive damage.
Gunsmith	Fixed ammo count display error for GDL Haebok.
CryoFreeze	Increased Thermal Shock bonus damage ratio from 20% to 50%.
Mule Kick	Fixed related bugs.
Juggernog	Retaliation Bonus: Provides temporary damage buff upon taking damage. Increased 'Shake It Off' bonus activation chance from 5% to 15%.
Deadshot Daiquiri	Increased Deadshot bonus range from 64 to 112. Dead Again Bonus: Returns ammo when using Akimbo.
Elemental Pop	Increased Imperial Pitch bonus activation chance to 50%. Reduced incoming damage by 75%. (Cannot activate on the last zombie)
Whiskey	The last zombie will not attack when lured by the Zombie Sitter bonus.
Gobble Gum	Fixed related bugs.

· Field Upgrade Adjustments:

Upgrade	Changes
After Image	Primary Bonus: Increased lure radius from 250 to 300. Added decoy explosion functionality.
Instant Reload	Primary Bonus: Automatically reloads weapon magazine.
Frenzied Guard	Primary Bonus: Duration extension on kill.
Toxic Growth	Automatic pickup of plant food drops (when health is low). Cannot be picked up when health is full.

· Support System Adjustments: Fixed Ion Core icon error. Updated description for Lockshot enemies. Slightly reduced Red Hound speed (after round 51).
· Challenges: Fixed issue where Tower Defense was unlocked by traps and non-player kills.
· Audio & Subtitles: Fixed errors related to voice and subtitles.
· Stability: Overall stability improvements.

· New Endgame Operations Added: 'Operation Broken Mirror' and 'Virus Infusion Glitch Fracture' have been added to Endgame.
· New Ability: 'Thermal Spike' - Burns enemies with a powerful fire explosion, with lingering fire effects for a duration.
· New Skills:

Skill	Description
Conductive Shot	Fires an electric shock when firing the weapon, sticking to enemies and dealing continuous damage.
Wingman Unit	Generates a drone upon multi-kills within a short period, attacking nearby enemies.

· New Special Weapons: 'Pause Breach Burst Marksman Rifle' and 'Reboot Semi-Auto Pistol' added.
· Gameplay Changes: Oscar Gilstrike boss can no longer respawn. Fixed boss health bar issues due to the addition of 'Operation Broken Mirror'. Fixed issue with falling through the side door of the Escape Veto.

· UI Changes: Fixed description error for Longshot special weapon. Corrected spelling errors. Updated supply chain allocation guidelines. Improved stability.
· Warzone Update - Anti-Cheat: Continued security enhancements for PC players.
· Events: Check existing event information such as the RoboCop Event Pass and Inducement Code Navigator Event.
· Prestige Master Title Challenges (Warzone Exclusive): Added Warzone-exclusive challenges like 'Impossible', 'Pixel Sniper', 'Traffic Controller', 'Man with a Gun', 'Junk Dealer'.
· Battle Royale Casual Map Rotation: Introduction of Avalon and Verdansk map rotation during the season. Switches every 10 minutes (Casual mode only).
· Hot Pursuit Mode: Limited-time mode with a Cops vs. Robbers theme.

· Playlist Updates:

Mode	Map/Players
Battle Royale Quads	Avalon, Verdansk
Resurgence	Solo, Duo, Quads (No Trios) - Havens Hollow, Rebirth Island
Hot Pursuit	Solo, Quads
Ranked Play Resurgence	Trios
Battle Royale Casual	Quads
Resurgence Casual	Quads

· Personal Best System: Track and challenge personal bests. Displayed on the win/loss screen (total damage, kills, eliminations, etc.). Provides all-time and weekly records.
· Ranked Play: Warzone Rank Series competitive event planned for later in the season.
· Restricted Items Added: Spikes Hades LMG, SMG Conversion Kit, X3 Ion Sniper Rifle (Ranked Play only).

· Gameplay Changes: Spikes High-Powered Perk can only be obtained from Buy Stations.
· Looting & Economy Adjustments:

Item	Changes
Battle Royale Backpack	Changed from Basic category to Perk category.
Weapon Upgrade Kit	Awarded upon completing Executions and Bounty Contracts.
Supply Box Duplicate Prevention	Prevents duplicate equipment acquisition (1 of each: Field Upgrade, Lethal Equipment, Tactical Equipment).
Equipment Drop Rate Adjustment	Increased Molotov drop rate. Reduced drop rate for Deployable Cover, Phantom Signal, Drone, C4.
Battle Royale/Resurgence Equipment Swap	Frag Grenade → Cluster Grenade. Stun Baton → EMP. Pinpoint Grenade → Sensor.
Perk Pool Update	Changed Legendary Chest Contract reward.
Buy Station Update	Added new items.
Final Arena	Gas zone items and Buy Stations deactivated at the end.

· Public Events: Added Resurgence Classified weapons. Adjusted for Resurgence based on their performance in Battle Royale.
· Contract Adjustments: Contracts no longer disappear upon entering the gas zone. Bounty reward for Supply Runs significantly reduced. Kill reward timer for Most Wanted reduced (15 seconds).
· Equipment Added:

Equipment	Effect
EMP Grenade	Destroys equipment and disables Field Upgrades.
Cluster Grenade	Multiple explosions upon impact.
Sensor Dart	Duration 7 seconds, radius 35m.

· Adjustments: Grapple Hook usable underwater. Black Ops Royal Armor Pouch provides 8 armor plates upon initial acquisition. Increased placement animation speed for Symbol Monkey Killstreak. Smoke Screen purchase limit per Buy Station removed, duration increased from 7 to 12 seconds, placement count increased from 5 to 9. Precision Airstrike warning banner display range increased by 40%.

· New Weapons: Siren Special, Katana (includes new attachments).
· Weapon Balance Changes:

Weapon	Changes
DS20 Mirage	Damage increased by 1 in all modes. Headshot multiplier increased from 1.35 to 1.4. Lower body/leg multiplier increased from 1 to 1.1. (Projectile speed increased from 870 to 900 in Battle Royale/Resurgence only)
ABDicator Barrel, NATO FMJ	Improved recoil control and projectile speed benefits.
EGRT Buffer Spring	Improved recoil control benefits. Reduced penalty, improved mid-range damage range benefits, improved horizontal recoil control.
ISR	Damage reduced from 35 to 32. Range reduced. Upper body multiplier reduced from 1 to 0.95. (Monolithic Suppressor range benefit reduced from 12 to 6, projectile speed benefit reduced from 20 to 10 in Battle Royale/Resurgence only)
RED 5.56	Reduced vertical recoil control benefits.
MXR7	Increased minimum/maximum damage. Increased projectile speed. Improved range benefits.
VOYAK KT3	Increased range and projectile speed. Reduced projectile speed penalty. Improved mid-range damage range benefits.
MPC 25	Damage increased from 39 to 40. Slightly increased range. Mid-range damage range increased by 2. Lower body multiplier increased from 0.9 to 0.95. Reduced vertical/horizontal recoil.
RAZER 9mm	Damage reduced by 1. ADS speed reduced. Vertical recoil control changed.
STURMOW 45	Increased range. Improved ADS speed.
MK7A	Improved range. Improved ADS speed.
SO-14	Improved range. Improved ADS speed.
XM325	Improved range. Improved ADS speed.
VS RECON	Improved ADS speed. Increased projectile speed.

· Fixed gameplay, loadout, and weapon-related bugs.
· Fixed bugs related to private matches, UI, maps, and environment.
· Overall stability improvements.