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Modern Warfare 2 (MW2)

December 19 Update Patch Notes (Season 1 Reloaded)

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A new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (MW2) and Warzone 2.0 released on December 19, featuring multiple bug fixes and gameplay improvements. Read on learn more about the new Season 1 Reloaded update and patch notes.

Season 1 Reloaded Update Patch Notes (December 19)

Gameplay Updates

Warzone 2.0

  • Reduced the cost of Primary Loadout Weapons to $2500, down from $5000 (Buy Stations)
  • The chance to encounter multiple circles in Battle Royale has been reduced to 15%, down from 33%.
  • The Heavy Chopper has been disabled in Battle Royale while we investigate options to balance this vehicle for late game.
  • Doubled the average number of Buy Stations per Battle Royale match.
  • The Loadout Drop public event in Battle Royale will occur during the 2nd circle, one circle earlier than before.

Bug Fixes

General

  • Fixed an issue where players were able to save Blueprints from Private Matches and Showcase.
  • Fixed an issue that could affect Basilisk bullet spread when ADS.
  • Fixed an issue with Gaz Operator skin (Grass Ops) not appearing as purchased once unlocked.
  • Fixed an issue that caused lingering smoke to disappear while in ADS during active S.A.E..
  • Fixed an issue which prevented Players from selecting a Blueprint after leaving a match early.
  • Fixed an issue that caused Steam friends to appear as their SteamID64 rather than their intended nickname.
  • Fixed an issue preventing Players from selecting the correct number of Battle Pass Tokens to purchase.

Battle Royale

  • Fixed an issue that caused the Champion’s Quest element negative effects to remain on screen after dropping them outside of playable boundaries.

DMZ

  • Fixed an issue that prevented Players from unequipping an insured Weapon if their Contraband inventory was full.

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