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A major new update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 makes several weapon balance changes to various assault rifles, such as the DG-58 and FR 5.56. According to Sledgehammer Games, the new update targets overperforming assault rifles while improving the consistency of SMGs in Call of Duty: Modern Psychological warfare in gaming

Season 5 Reloaded for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone is set to launch on August 21 at 9 AM PT , available for players on PC, Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The update will also roll out for Warzone Mobile at the same time, ensuring mobile players can enjoy the exclusive content as well. As with previous updates, pre-downloads will be available for both console and BattleNet ahead of launch, enabling players to jump straight into the new content as soon as it goes l

Ruins features two exclusive Field Order rewards, which function as mini-challenges that can be completed during a match. The first possible reward triggered a volcanic eruption, sending debris onto the map with the potential to eliminate players. The second allowed players to become the iconic Predator , complete with wrist-blades for melee combat, a Plasma Caster, semi-invisibility, and increased health. As far as Call of Duty maps go, Ruins was truly a standout map, making it one of the most unique maps to ever debut in the franch

Moving on now with the Black Ops 6 Multiplayer Reveal Trailer , one of the most recent trailers released by Call of Duty during the game's worldwide reveal. In typical Call of Duty fashion, Black Ops 6's multiplayer reveal is as action-packed as ever, starting with a quick VHS-style intro before diving right into the gameplay. The trailer’s soundtrack features Breathe by The Prodigy, fitting well with the chaotic, fast-paced action of the gameplay foot

The latest update appears to raise the viability of SMGs in the Modern Warfare 3 meta , since the Striker, AMR9, and Striker 9 received notable changes. The Striker SMG's maximum damage range has been increased from just 9 m to 19 m, which is a 114% increase. Near-medium and far-medium damage for the Striker was also increased, and the Striker's aim down sights (ADS) time was reduced to 230ms. The Striker 9 also received a reduction in ADS timing, but the SMG's maximum damage was decreased by 16%. Slight adjustments to the AMR9 brought its damage multipliers up to 1.1x, and its sprint to fire time was reduced by 30% to 206ms. Overall, these SMGs should feel more responsive and consistent in the meta going forw

Season 5 introduced original 6v6 maps like Bait and Yard, meta weapons such as the STG44 and the Static-HV, and saw the return of the fan-favorite POI, Superstore, in Warzone Urzikstan. Now that Season 5 is nearing its halfway point, it's time to look ahead to the next major content drop. While fans may be anticipating the inevitable release of Season 5 Reloaded, Activision has finally revealed when fans can expect the mid-season update to be released across all platfo

In Warzone , fans can look forward to Supreme Resurgence , a new game mode that amps up regular Resurgence with modifiers like meta-inspired weapon builds as ground loot, a higher price for loadout drops, and increased health for all Operators. The mid-season update also introduces Elite Contracts , challenging players to complete tasks within a short time frame for high-value rewards such as the Foresight Killstreak, weapons, the Specialist Perk Package, and an Advanced UAV. Additionally, the Recon Flyover Public Event makes its debut, along with more premium rewards arriving in the Keep for Warzone Mobi

By far, one of the most popular modes in every Call of Duty title is Multiplayer , which throws players into a diverse mix of casual and competitive game modes. While experiencing each game’s multiplayer firsthand is the best way to determine whether players will enjoy it, Call of Duty's Multiplayer trailers play a crucial role in showcasing the experience before release. With that in mind, here are the best Call of Duty Multiplayer trailers, ran

The official Call of Duty blog revealed patch notes for the November 21 Modern Warfare 3 update, which features multiple weapon changes for assault rifles and SMGs. Firstly, the Holger 556 assault rifle received nerfs to damage multipliers for head, neck, upper-torso, arm, and hand damage. The Holger 556's sprint to fire time was increased from 210ms to 231ms, so players will notice a slight delay when proceeding to fire the assault rifle directly after sprinting. The FR 5.56 received the exact same sprint to fire nerf as the Holger 556 with the former getting multiple damage nerfs and damage multiplier reductions. What's more, Sledgehammer Games nerfed the DG-58 assault rifle's overall damage and increased the burst delay from 100ms to 12

Next up is Ruins , a Core Multiplayer map that arrived alongside Behemoth, Collision, and Unearthed as part of Devastation— the second major DLC for Call of Duty: Ghosts . The map takes place in the ruins of a Mayan temple, surrounded by a mountaintop jungle. While this location is certainly unique, what truly sets Ruins apart from most other maps in the Call of Duty franchise is its inclusion of a unique crossov