Here are the latest patch notes for Warzone 2. We've condensed the patch notes to focus on major balancing changes, as we know you guys care a lot more about buffs and nerfs than you do about big fixes.
Warzone 2 has finally arrived. That means swimming, ledge-hanging, leaning out of car windows, and more. But despite all the fancy new upgrades provided by the IW9 engine, the fact remains: this is Warzone, and having the best weapon is what matters. And because this is Warzone, the "best weapon" changes every other week thanks to all the balancing patches.
In this article we'll regularly update you with the latest set of patch notes, focusing on weapon balance. You can also find info below on when to expect the next patch, how big the current patch is, and what the new, post-patch meta looks like. Let's get started.
Note: These are the Warzone 2 patch notes, they only apply to the BR. Here are the latest Modern Warfare 2 patch notes, if you're looking for standard multiplayer updates.
When Is Warzone 2 Updated?
Warzone 2 will continue to receive weekly balancing patches on Wednesdays at 9am PT (12pm ET / 5Ppm BST / 6pm CEST), as was the case during MW2019, BOCW, and Vanguard. Although, smaller "hot patches" are deployed at any time in response to major bugs, and seasonal updates are only deployed every couple of months.
If the date and time of Warzone's weekly update changes then we will keep you informed.
Warzone Season 5 Update (August 2) | Patch Size
This patch is 12 GB on all platforms. It's this size because it contains everything in Season 5, all the skins, all the new weapons, and a ton of bug fixes.
Crazy to think the game isn't even bigger on hard drive in general, especially given how extensive the DMZ is.
Warzone Season 5 Update (August 2) | At A Glance
This update brings a ton of content, but here are the big balance takeaways:
- Nerfed: Cronen, Lachmann Sub, RAAL
- Buffed: MX9, BAS-P, VEL
If you're looking for a full overview of the new content rather than just balancing changes, check out what's coming in the new season.
Warzone Season 5 Update (August 2) | Patch Notes
Weapon Balancing
Light Machine Guns
RAPP H
Increased semi auto Damage
Reduced semi auto rate of fire
Assault Rifles
Chimera
Close-mid Damage increased
M13B
Headshot Multiplier increased
Battle Rifles
Cronen Squall
Maximum Damage decreased
Minimum Damage increased
Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
Limb Damage Multipliers decreased
Light Machine Guns
RAPP H
Increased semi auto Damage
Reduced semi auto rate of fire
HCR 56
Limb Damage Multipliers decreased
RAAL MG
Headshot Multiplier increased
Submachine Guns
MX9
Close-mid Damage increased
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
Minibak
Damage step added at mid-far range
Minimum Damage decreased
Headshot Multiplier increased
Lachmann Sub
Maximum Damage Range decreased
Close-mid Damage Range decreased
VEL-46
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
BAS-P
Maximum Damage Range increased
Neck Multiplier increased
Upper Torso Multiplier increased
Lower Torso Multiplier increased
Fennec 45
Maximum Damage increased
Equipment Adjustments
Drill Charge
Reduced damage from drilling when a Player is stuck with a Drill Charge, providing a larger opportunity for death from explosion
Recon Drone
Recon Drone’s health bar now updates every time the drone is accessed
Tactical Camera
Removed audio distortion when failing to use a Tactical Camera
Perk Adjustments
Bomb Squad
Bomb Squad will protect against death from explosive Equipment stuck directly to the Player when fully armored | Warzone only
Quick Fix
Added visual cues for attacking someone with active Quick Fix
Entering an objective with Quick Fix equipped will now visually show when the health regeneration effect is active.
Audio Adjustments
Further improved audio balance to favor some sounds over others (i.e. Airplane audio will be mixed down when using voice chat)
Added alert sound from pets when being spotted
And there you have it ladies and gentlemen, an overview of the latest patch notes for Warzone 2, and what we believe the current meta to be. We hope you found it helpful.
Why not use the DMZ mode to level up some of these weapons?
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