The Season 3 patch notes include changes to perks, major weapon balancing, and some quality-of-life changes.
Season 3 also adds the Plunder and Buy Back modes to Warzone Mobile.
More details onSeason 3 content can be found here.
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Rebirth Island returns as the season’s new Resurgence map with matches of 44 players.
The season adds a new incentive for players to stick with their squadmates.
Season 2’s popular RAM-7 assault rifle is finally nerfed.
Head and neck modifiers are also decreased.
The gun’s sprint-to-fire time is increased from 94ms to 110ms.
The update also removes variance from ADS Idle Sway, allowing a predictable sway pattern.
These changes are also included in Modern Warfare 3.
This allows players to earn more XP, which is dependent upon their party size.
Weapon balancing is also included, and the RAM-7 is nerfed in multiplayer as well.
The change means the Holger 556 now requires shots to land above the waist for a 4-shot kill.
A few adjustments are made to MW3’s perks.
Ordnance Gloves adds a 20% use-speed benefit for equipment, field upgrades, and killstreaks.
It also addresses an issue that previously prevented the V-R11 Wonder Weapon from transforming warlord bodyguards into Zombies.
The full weapon balancing and patch notes forWarzoneandModern Warfare 3can be found below, as shared by Activision.
WELCOME TO MW3 SEASON 3
Welcome to Season 3 of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III!
Download the Season 3 update and play on all platforms today at 9 AM PT.
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.
FJX Horus (Submachine Gun)
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.
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.
JAK Jawbreaker
Converts this Shotgun into a hard-hitting, automatic Battle Rifle.
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.
NEW PERKS
Tailor your Loadout to your playstyle with all-new Perks in Season Three.
Compression Carrier (Vest)
Assisted healing and gas protection.
Modular Assault Rig (Vest)
Lethal and Tactical scavenger.
Gunslinger Vest (Vest)
Secondary Weapon specialist.
Reinforced Boots (Vest)
Immune to movement reduction effects.
High-Gain Antenna (Gear)
The minimap is zoomed out for you and nearby allies.
NEW EVENTS
Be on the lookout for Events with limited-time rewards to earn throughout Season Three.
This change raises the skill ceiling and rewards players who take the time to master their favorite Weapons.
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.
MWIII RANKED PLAY
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!
Check out the Call of Duty Blog for more details on what to expect later in Season 3.
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.
Infil Strikes are a brand new addition that feature rare dynamic destruction scenarios during infil.
NEW
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.
This mode supports:
RETURNING
Get ready to dive into Resurgence just like when it all began!
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, hey check out the dedicatedWarzone Trello Board.
With the above changes, the pilot now needs more regular and longer refuel sessions.
Were also rewarding expert use of the C4 and JOKER against the vehicle itself.
This change raises the skill ceiling and rewards players who take the time to master their favorite Weapons.
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 these changes we are creating a clear definition of danger zones.
New to Rebirth Island?
Get all the map details right here.
Rank persists across Seasons to celebrate the players journey across their Ranked Play career.
