Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone's Season 4 Reloaded update delivers a massive content drop, including new game modes, weapons, and a significant overhaul of the existing meta. Zombie enthusiasts will be particularly pleased with the addition of Unstable Rifts to Modern Warfare 3.
Recent weeks have been exciting for Call of Duty fans. Following the Season 4 launch earlier this month, the reveal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 at the Xbox Games Showcase further fueled anticipation. Meanwhile, Sledgehammer Games and Infinity Ward are significantly updating Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone.
Activision's patch notes detail the Season 4 Reloaded additions: the Reclaimer 18 shotgun and Sledgehammer melee weapon, along with JAK Volkh and JAK Gunslinger aftermarket parts. A new Mutation mode removes tactical and lethal equipment from ground loot, replacing it with a DNA-based perk system. Modern Warfare 3 Zombies introduces Unstable Rifts, a wave-based challenge rewarding insured weapon and schematic cooldown resets.
This update significantly alters the meta. The recently introduced Kar98k, a previous top-tier sniper rifle, receives nerfs to its damage range and bullet velocity. Controller aim assist adjustments also feature prominently.
Conversely, several previously dominant weapons receive buffs. Warzone SMGs like the FJX Horus, Striker, and Rival-9 see improvements, alongside the MTZ 762, MCW, Holger 556, and MTZ 556 rifles. The impact of these changes, combined with the new weapons, promises exciting gameplay shifts.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 4 Reloaded Patch Notes
NEW MAPS
- Incline (6v6): A snowy Urzikstan research outpost map.
- Das Gross (6v6): A horrifying variant of Das Haus.
- Bitvela (6v6): A pixel-art Favela variant.
- G3T_H1GH3R: A new Get High course with challenges and rewards.
NEW WEAPONS
- Reclaimer 18 (Shotgun): A tactical shotgun with pump-action and semi-auto modes. Battle Pass unlock.
- Sledgehammer (Melee): A powerful melee weapon. Week 5 Challenge unlock.
NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS
New aftermarket parts arrive via weekly challenges, alongside the Sledgehammer and seasonal rewards.
- JAK Volkh (KV Inhibitor & KVD Enforcer | Week 6): A two-round burst stock and receiver modification.
- JAK Gunslinger (Basilisk | Week 7): An eight-round .357 revolver conversion.
NEW MODES
- Mutation: A team-based mode with mutant abilities.
- Bit Party: Headshot-based scoring.
- Havoc: A mode with wacky modifiers.
- Headshots Only: Headshots only, no melee.
- Blueprint Gunfight: Team deathmatch with Blueprints.
NEW EVENTS
- Altered Strain (6/26-7/24): Collect altered DNA samples for rewards.
- Retro Warfare (6/26-7/3): An 8-bit themed event.
- Vacation Squad (7/3-7/10): Tropical-themed event challenges.
- Vortex: Death’s Grip (7/10-7/24): Ghastly rewards in the Vortex.
GLOBAL CUSTOMIZATION
- Soulrender Beam Saber Blueprint melee execution improvements.
- Attachment Skin fixes.
- Grand Mastery Calling Cards and Emblems added.
MULTIPLAYER UI/UX & PROGRESSION
Various bug fixes, improved challenge tracking, and removal of duplicate unlocks. HUD improvements include victim calling card display and scoreboard scrolling fixes.
MAPS ADJUSTMENTS
Balance adjustments and bug fixes for Rundown, Scrapyard, Terminal, and Tokyo maps.
WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS ADJUSTMENTS
Significant balance changes to submachine guns (FJX Horus), shotguns (KV Broadside), marksman rifles (Kar98k, Lockwood Mk2), sniper rifles (Carrack .300), handguns (COR-45), and various attachments. Controller aim assist adjustments for the Kar98k align it with other sniper rifles.
FIELD UPGRADES, KILLSTREAKS, RANKED PLAY
Adjustments and bug fixes for A.C.S., Mosquito Drone, Mortar Strike, Missile Drone, Swarm, DNA Bomb, and Ranked Play restrictions.
ZOMBIES: UNSTABLE RIFTS
A new wave-based challenge with unpredictable modifiers and high-value rewards. UI/UX and progression bug fixes are also included. Lachmann Shroud and sniper rifle explosive ammunition adjustments are implemented.
Call of Duty Warzone Season 4 Reloaded Patch Notes
EVENTS
- Altered Strain: Popov Power Plant changes due to a DNA Bomb detonation.
MAPS
- Urzikstan - Popov Power Meltdown: Significant map changes due to an explosion.
MODES
- Mutation Resurgence: A Resurgence mode with mutant abilities and DNA-based perks. Includes details on the various mutations.
ADJUSTMENTS
Balance adjustments for various weapons (BAL-27, MCW, Holger556, MTZ 556, M16, MTZ 762, FJX Horus, Striker, Rival 9, RAAL MG, Sakin MG38, RAPP H, HCR 56, Lockwood MK2, Kar98k, C4, Mosquito Drone).
BUG FIXES
Various bug fixes addressing mini-map issues, Ranked Play, Tac-Sprint Boots, Warzone Rewards menu, daily challenges, and weapon ammo types.
