Warzone Season 4 Reloaded patch notes: Weapon buffs and nerfs, Verdansk changes, mode updates, and more

Warzone season four Reloaded is shaking things up in a big way. From major weapon adjustments to quality-of-life improvements, this mid-season update brings a healthy dose of chaos and fresh strategies not just to Verdansk but also to Rebirth Island.

Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the Warzone patch notes released on July 1.

Warzone patch notes for Season 4 Reloaded (July 1)

Weapon buffs and nerfs

The season four Reloaded shake-up could mean the end of the Krig C’s dominance in Warzone, as its damage range has taken a big hit. With this nerf, we might be seeing a new formidable assault rifle rise to the top of the meta.

Across the board, all Black Ops 6 weapons have received attachment adjustments to bring them more in line with the rest of the arsenal. On the flip side, Modern Warfare 3 and Modern Warfare 2 guns are the clear winners this patch. Many of them got buffed to promote greater weapon variety, and one sniper in particular stands out: the Victus XMR, which now boasts infinite one-shot headshot potential.

Here’s a quick rundown of the MW3 and MW2 weapons that got buffed:

ARs

• MCW
• STG44
• M13B
• M4 (Jak Harbinger Kit)

SMGs

• BAS-P
• Lachmann Shroud (JAK Decimator)
• Vaznev-9K
• VEL 46

Shotguns

• Reclaimer 18
• KV Broadside (JAK Jawbreaker)

LMG

• Bruen Mk9 (JAK Shadow Titan Kit)

Snipers

• KATT-AMR
• MORS
• FJX Imperium
• MCPR-300
• Victus XMR

Map changes

The Train on Verdansk just got a serious upgrade, now featuring both a Buy Station and a UAV Tower. However, the UAV Tower is disabled in Ranked Battle Royale matches to maintain a fair playing field.

Mode updates

• Havoc Royale (limited-time mode)
• Resurgence Casual (new)
• Ranked Play: Resurgence (returning)
  • Trios, 45 players, Rebirth Island

Other changes

Loot and Economy

• New weapons added to ground loot: Season 4 weapons are now available as ground loot across all core modes.
• Battle Royale
  • Care Package Killstreak: Rare loot, updated to include a chance at the following rare items:
    Specialist, Hand Cannon, Bunker Buster, Armor Satchel, Self-Revive, Door Barricade, Ammunition Box, Armor Box
• Resurgence, Plunder
  • Updated lootable peks: Shrouded, Irradiated, Loot Master, Cold-Blooded, Reactive Armor, Birdseye

Contracts (Battle Royale)

• Most Wanted Spawns
  • Most Wanted contracts will now only begin appearing after the first circle has ended.
• Contract Reveal Timings
  • Below outlines the final circle in which various contracts will spawn on the map.
  • No more contracts will spawn at all once the 4th circle ends.

Perks

• Loot Master (Resurgence, Plunder) – Spawns additional items from supply caches and gives a higher chance to find Tacticals and Lethals, cash, Field Upgrades, Killstreaks, and other high-tier gear. Available as ground loot.
• Adjustments to the following perks:
  • Reactive Armor (buffed)
  • Tracker (nerfed)
  • Grenadier (buffed)
  • Bomb Squad (buffed)
  • Restock (nerfed)
  • Scavenger (nerfed)
  • Reflexes (slightly buffed)

Quality of life UI/UX updates

• Helicopter icons
  • Enemy helicopters will now display an icon even when flying at extreme altitudes directly above the player.
• Advanced Splash settings
  • Added new accessibility options for in-game Splash Notifications, allowing players to customize their experience based on personal preference or need. Players can now adjust: Position: Center or Right; Visibility: On or Off
  • These settings can be found under Settings > Interface > Gameplay HUD > Edit Splash Notifications

Bug fixes

• Fixed an issue where MW2 and MW3 weapon attachments were missing pros and cons in their descriptions.
• Fixed an issue where the Stryer Burst Mod attachment did not update the weapon HUD text to reflect the attachment name.
• Fixed an issue where the Backcell daily challenge for 5 “ADS Kills” was incorrectly tracking hipfire kills.
• Fixed an issue where the Gun Slinger Calling Card challenge was awarding progress for shotgun kills.
• Fixed an issue where XM4 Military Camo rewards were not granting XP consistent with other weapon camos.
• Fixed an issue that caused certain Underbarrel Attachments to show as incompatible when equipping the G-Grip Underbarrel. 
• Fixed an issue where the Olympia’s Gold Tiger camo would not unlock or appear selectable after meeting the required conditions.
• Fixed an issue where loadout weapons could spawn after a player was bought back.
• Fixed an issue where the Basic Training challenge could progress multiple times in a single match; it now only progresses once as intended.
• Fixed an issue resulting in the HUD not displaying after a player rejoined..
• Fixed an issue causing slug rounds to use an incorrect ammunition type.
• Fixed an issue causing misalignment while in ADS with the Essex Model 07.
• Fixed an issue that resulted in players missing their weapon upon redeploy after a Jailbreak.

You can check out the official Warzone Season 4 Reloaded patch notes page for complete details. The mid-season changes take effect when the update launches on July 2 at 11am CT / 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST.