Summary
Activision confirmed that major changes will be made toCall of Duty: Warzonealongside the launch ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6on October 25.Call of Duty: Warzonewill receive multiple sandbox changes, andBlack Ops 6’s omnidirectional movement system will be integrated into the popular battle royale game.
TheCall of DutySeason 5 Reloaded mid-season update brought new weapons, game modes, operators, and more toModern Warfare 3andWarzone. Alongside the seasonal update, Activision implementeda major upgrade to the Call of Duty HQ app, which no longer requiresWarzoneas a mandatory download to playModern Warfare 3. Major changes are expected forWarzonelater this year as the release ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6approaches, and the Call of Duty NEXT event revealed exactly what will change this October.
On Twitter, CharlieIntel compiled a list of changes that will be made toWarzonewithBlack Ops 6’s launch, which was discussed during the Call of Duty NEXT livestream. The aforementionedomnidirectional movement system will be implemented inWarzone, and the backpack system will be removed entirely. Players will be able to use tactical sprints while holding a knife, ensuring players are more mobile directly after landing on the battlefield. In addition, Wildcards fromBlack Ops Cold Warwill be making a return in bothBlack Ops 6andWarzone.
Major Changes are Coming to Warzone with Black Ops 6
Activision confirmed that “fluidity” updates will be made toWarzone, likely targeting gunplay and other aspects tied to movement.Modern Warfare 3’sGuardian and Mosquito Drone scorestreakswill be removed fromWarzoneas well to make way forBlack Ops 6’s scorestreaks. Fortunately,Warzoneplayers will retain access to their favorite weapons fromModern Warfare 2andModern Warfare 3whenBlack Ops 6launches.
ManyCall of Dutyfans appear to be conflicted about the upcomingWarzonechanges on Twitter, with some pointing out the removal of backpacks as the most contentious change. On the other hand, some players believe these changes will make the battle royale game feel more likethe originalWarzonefrom 2020.
Several quality-of-life improvements will be made toWarzonein October, and player feedback will be vital for more changes in the first season and its Reloaded mid-season update. There’s still one more season forModern Warfare 3and the current iteration ofWarzonebeforeBlack Ops 6arrives, however. Season 5 Reloaded is expected to last until mid-September 2024, and Season 6 will begin around the same time as the final season forModern Warfare 3.
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Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena which now features Urzikstan, Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep.Turn the Heat UpPrepare to take the battle to a new metropolis in the all-new Urzikstan map, the new big Battle Royale map. Jump in to celebrate the epic return of Rebirth Island and Fortune’s Keep, two Resurgence maps that are sure to excite veterans and newcomers alike.Loot For RewardsDiscover supply boxes and complete contracts to build your arsenal and gain a tactical advantage.A Game Pass Core subscription is not required to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™. All other online modes still require Game Pass Core.A mobile phone number may be required to be linked to your Activision account to play Call of Duty®: Warzone™.
