Now thatCall of DutySeason 2 is over, a new chapter awaits players, introducing the latest maps, rewards, and challenges. We’re here to explainMW3andWarzoneSeason 3’spatch notes.
All Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 3 changes
Thereturn ofRebirth Islandis the biggest takeaway ofWarzoneSeason 3, considering that many fans have been asking for it since its 2022 departure. The map presents a more modern look, usingModern Warfare 3’srevamped graphics. However, the iconic location still holds true to its roots, including classic POIs like Prison and Factory.
Modern Warfare 3also features new maps, such as 6 Star, Emergency, and a Remaster of Growhouse. Each location offers 6v6 player-based matches, typically small to medium-sized. As for weapons, you can expect an expansion in the Gunsmith with the FJX Horus Submachine Gun, MORS Sniper Rifle, Gladiator Melee, and BAL-27 Assault Rifle (mid-season).Call of Duty: Advanced Warfareplayers may recognize the MORS and BAL-27, transcending to theMW3world.
Unfortunately forMW3 Zombiesplayers, Season 3 does not feature any new content at launch, but more is expected to come in the mid-season. This includes another Story Mission, Schematics, and Wonder Weapons.
For a list of changes fromMW3andWarzoneSeason 3patch notes, here’s what you can expect:
MW3 Season 3 Patch Notes
New Maps
Season 3 introduces a total of six 6v6 Multiplayer maps to Modern Warfare III.
Three of these maps are brand-new locales and layouts, while the other three are fresh yet familiar experiences. Look for the Emergency 24/7 Playlist at the start of the Season, with other exciting Playlists to follow in the coming weeks.
New Modes
Kick it back in Season 3 with some all-time classics, then prepare for all-new Modes arriving later in the Season.
New Weapons
Progress the Battle Pass to unlock four base Weapons, including the iconic MORS and BAL-27 from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014).
An ultra-compact SMG with best-in-class CQC damage and mobility.
MORS (Sniper Rifle)
This single-load railgun delivers a high-damage payload with excellent velocity and penetration.
Gladiator (Melee)
A compact, concealable punch knife that was initially used by gamblers and politicians.
BAL-27 (Assault Rifle, In-Season)
A bullpup prototype weapon designed to increase fire rate over time while the trigger is squeezed. The first 4 shots are slower to fire but highly accurate.
New Aftermarket Parts
Add some spice to previously mastered weaponry with eight all-new Aftermarket Parts.
JAK Cutthroat
This 3D-printed stock provides an unrivaled combination of speed and stability while aiming down sights.
JAK Revenger Kit
This conversion kit turns the BP50 into a CQC legend. A 9mm caliber conversion with shortened receiver and high-capacity magazine.
Converts this Shotgun into a hard-hitting, automatic Battle Rifle.
JAK Shadow Titan Kit
Converts the Bruen Mk9 into a compact and integrally suppressed light support weapon chambered in 300 blackout.
JAK Patriot
Converts the M16 into a fully automatic rifle with a heavy ported barrel built to provide superior recoil control and firing aim stability.
Wardens
Relive the glory days, stir up the hornet’s nest, and take down your enemies, leaving no loose ends with these museum-worthy akimbo lever-action Shotguns.
JAK Atlas Kit
Converts the AMR9 into an extremely lethal and accurate 5-round burst carbine chambered in 556.
Photonic Charge Barrel
This hyper-advanced barrel is more than simply a barrel. Holding the trigger charges the rifle and releasing fires a single, high-power energy projectile.
New Equipment
Try fresh tactics with two new Equipment items arriving later in the Season.
EMD Mine (Tactical, In-Season)
Proximity-triggered mine that sticks to surfaces. Once triggered, the mine shoots out tracker devices that reveal the enemy location and direction until removed.
Enhanced Vision Goggles (Field Upgrade, In-Season)
Toggle between normal vision and enhanced vision with integrated target highlighting. Has limited battery.
New Perks
Tailor your Loadout to your playstyle with all-new Perks in Season Three.
Assisted healing and gas protection.
Lethal and Tactical scavenger.
The minimap is zoomed out for you and nearby allies.
New Operators
From cultural icons to new friends and foes, a small army of new Operators is on its way to Modern Warfare III.
New Events
Be on the lookout for Events with limited-time rewards to earn throughout Season Three.
UIX
Gameplay
Our next step toward improving the feeling of aiming across all input devices in Modern Warfare III arrives in Season 3. As previously detailed, aimed down sight idle sway discourages players from holding their sights for an extended period of time with a constant, subtle motion that introduces slight inaccuracy.
In today’s update, we’ve removed variance from aimed down sight idle sway, resulting in a predictable and consistent motion curve. This change raises the skill ceiling and rewards players who take the time to master their favorite Weapons.
Weapons & Attachments
» Assault Rifles «
The Holger 556 now requires shots to land above the waist for a 4-shot kill.
With the MCW, 1 headshot will no longer result in a 4-shot kill.
» Battle Rifles «
The JAK Outlaw-277 Kit is now a maximum of 2-shots to kill to all body locations.
Perks
Equipment
All changes considered, the incendiary damage output of Thermite is increased by 33%.
Field Upgrades
Killstreaks
Note: Swarm balance adjustments went live in an update prior to Season 3.
MW3 Ranked Play Season 3 Patch Notes
MWIII Ranked Play continues in Season 3 with NEW Seasonal Rewards to earn! Up for grabs is the Pro Issue Rival-9 Blueprint, new Divisional Large Weapon Decal rewards, and more! Below are the Season 03 details to keep in mind for returning competitors!
New to MWIII Ranked Play? Check out theSeason 1 Reloaded notesfor a full breakdown!
MW3 Zombies Season 3 Patch Notes
NEW CONTENT COMING IN-SEASON
A NEW Story Mission, Dark Aether Rift, and set of Schematics are on the horizon. Check out the Call of Duty Blog for more details on what to expect later in Season 3.
GLOBAL
Battle Pass
The Season 3 Battle Pass is stacked with 110 pieces of unlockable content, including three free Base Weapons (detailed previously), two new Operators (Banshee and Hush), and new Skins for Makarov (two Skins), Snoop Dogg, Swagger, Ripper, Doc, Riptide, Banshee (new Operator), Corso, Byline, and Hush (new Operator).
Returning Map
» Rebirth Island «
Brought to you by the talented team at Beenox, the fan-favorite island is finally back! Our philosophy was to maintain what fans loved about Rebirth Island while refining gameplay in select areas. This iteration juxtaposes its storied history while also showing what Makarov and his Konni Group are doing here. Through our new innovations, we wanted to deliver an experience both familiar and evolved.
Points of Interest
Infil StrikesIn-Season
We sought to evolve classic points of interest without permanently altering iconic areas of Rebirth Island. Infil Strikes are a brand new addition that feature rare dynamic destruction scenarios during infil.
New
» WARZONE BOOTCAMP «
Refine your Battle Royale tactics in a new training mode against real players and bots. Game progression is limited in this mode and results will not count against your stats. Drop in, learn the ropes and get ready to take on the world.
RETURNING
» REBIRTH RESURGENCE «
Get ready to dive into Resurgence just like when it all began!
As long as one of your teammates is still alive, you have a chance to redeploy after a short countdown. But as the match progresses into the late game, it’s game over for those who lose their fights. Looting, completing contracts, moving around, and engaging other players not only helps you survive but also speeds up the countdown for your teammates to come back. There are also some exclusive features in this mode which we’ll talk about in the Gameplay section below.
PLAYLIST
For information about upcoming Playlists, please check out the dedicatedWarzone Trello Board.
ADJUSTED
» All Maps | All Modes «
We’re taking this opportunity to refine the loot experience and ensure that each item has a unique role to play. Those removed from loot will still be accessible in the loadout and we plan to take a further pass at the functional purpose of each item in the future.
» Urzikstan | All Modes «
The heavy chopper has been a force to be reckoned with, often over-rewarding those hunkered down within. With the above changes, the pilot now needs more regular and longer refuel sessions. We’re also rewarding expert use of the C4 and JOKER against the vehicle itself.
NEW AFTERMARKET PARTS
GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS
Our next step toward improving the responsiveness and accuracy of aiming across all input devices in Modern Warfare III arrives in Season 3. As previously detailed, this mechanic discourages players from holding their sights for an extended period of time with a constant, subtle motion that introduces slight inaccuracy.In today’s update, we’ve removed variance from ADS Idle Sway, resulting in a predictable and consistent motion curve. This change raises the skill ceiling and rewards players who take the time to master their favorite Weapons.
» ATTACHMENTS «
ADJUSTMENTS
» Lethal Equipment «
Semtex has been a dominant choice for quite some time. With these changes we are looking to provide more opportunities for other grenades to be a fair pick.
» Tactical Equipment «
Within the current ecosystem of equipment we want to provide opportunities for counterplay. With Smokes being a dominant item, the Snapshot will now act as a direct counter. With this change we have required that Snapshots have line of sight when they perform the “snap” to reveal enemy players.
» Killstreaks «
We have heard feedback both internally and externally that the Mosquito Drone inside of Warzone felt inconsistent and unpredictable at times. With these changes we are creating a clear definition of danger zones. Further we have tuned the timing and damage of the drone to better allow reflexive and predictive movements when targeted by the drone.
» Field Upgrades «
Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence Season 3 Patch Notes
Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence continues in Season 3, with a new location to hone your talents: Rebirth Island! Check out the full patch notes below to get all the details on the updated match rule set for Rebirth Island and NEW Seasonal Rewards, like the Pro Issue WSP Swarm and Divisional Camo Rewards.
New to Rebirth Island? Get all the map details right here.
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Deployment Fee increases every 500 SR above 10,000+ SR.*
Top 250 Leaderboard & Division
Ranks
Separate from the player’s SR and Skill Division is Rank. Rank persists across Seasons to celebrate the player’s journey across their Ranked Play career.
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Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence Rewards
Warzone Ranked Play: Resurgence offers a variety of valuable customization rewards available to players via ranking up and progressing through Skill Divisions.
Additional Features
UI/UX
This option will clear all pings from a player’s screen. This means that the player’s own pings will be deleted while squad member pings will be cleared only from the player’s perspective.
BUG FIXES
More Season 3 patch notes forMW3andWarzoneare expected to come as the season progresses, so check back for more updates!
