Call of Duty Season 3 is kicking off with a bang, showcasing the vibrant High Trip mode, new weapons, and the groovy Cheech and Chong bundle. As we look forward to the upcoming mid-season update, let’s look into the latest changes that have already been implemented with the MW3 and Warzone Season 3 April 23 patch notes.
MW3 and Warzone Season 3 April 23 changes
The MW3 Ranked Play Weapon Evaluation test has officially concluded, and it’s brought some notable changes. Various weapon restrictions have been reintroduced, leading to the removal of certain Assault Rifles and SMGs from this patch. The following weapons are no longer a part of the current Ranked Play:
- BP50
- Holger 556
- MTZ-556
- WSP Swarm
- HRM-9
- RAM-9
More information regarding an MW3 Ranked Play update will be disclosed after Season 3 Reloaded. Activision and Sledgehammer Games have also taken steps to ensure a more balanced gameplay experience by revamping maps like 6 Star, Growhouse, and Tanked. The patch helps reduce the usage of exploitable locations that users have taken advantage of. This commitment to fairness ensures a level playing field for all players in MW3 Multiplayer.
Warzone received few updates for the April 23 patch; however, some key issues were addressed. Fixes were made for gas mask animations, UAVS, and Rebirth Island’s exploitable areas.
Although most patches have included weapon adjustments in the past, this update does not include gun alternations. Nerfs and buffs will likely be placed for the mid-season, where some players have called to nerf the overpowerful HRM-9 and RAM-7. We’ll just have to see if the MW3 and Warzone meta changes with Season 3 Reloaded. But, for now, these weapons’ stats and performance remain the same.
For a complete overview of MW3 and Warzone April 23 patch notes, check out the official log:
MW3 April 23 Patch Notes
Gameplay
Resolved an exploit involving Rear Grips on Handguns allowing players to gain an unfair advantage.
Multiplayer
Progression
Challenges that require quickscope kills are now more lenient in detection when using Weapons that cannot one-shot kill.
Maps
- 6 Star
- Added collision near the Garden to prevent players from reaching exploitable areas.
- Growhouse
- Added collision near the Container to prevent players from reaching exploitable areas.
- Tanked
- Added collision near the Entrance to prevent players from reaching exploitable areas.
Modes
- One in the Chamber
- Corrected win conditions to prevent the last-standing player from incurring a loss.
MWIII Ranked Play
Gameplay
- Concluded: Weapon Evaluation
- Thank you for your feedback and gameplay data! The Call of Duty League, Sledgehammer Games, and our teams will discuss findings and share an update after the launch of Season 3 Reloaded.
- Content Restrictions Update
- Weapons
- ARs
- BP50
- Holger 556
- MTZ-556
- SMGs
- WSP Swarm
- HRM-9
- RAM-9
- ARs
- Weapons
Warzone April 23 Patch Notes
BUG FIXES
- Fixed additional collision issues on Rebirth Island that allowed players to exploit geography.
- Fixed an issue preventing the gas mask animation from playing, leading it to function improperly.
- Fixed an issue preventing players in a passenger seat from using UAVs.
