The latest Warzone & Black Ops 6 update nerfs several of the best weapons in the battle royale, addresses server disconnect issues, and introduces a new multiplayer Gunsmith feature.
Season 3 Reloaded includes a fresh new slate of content for Warzone and Black Ops 6 fans. Highlights include a new SMG, limited-time game modes, new multiplayer maps, and more quality-of-life changes.
The development team isn’t done after that update, as this minor patch resolves a few issues caused by Season 3 Reloaded.
Warzone May 7 Update Patch Notes Explained
Server Disconnects Addressed
In Season 3 Reloaded, there has been an uptick in players getting disconnected from Warzone matches, and Raven Software issued a statement in response.
“We understand the frustration caused by ongoing server disconnects and want to clarify that these issues are not due to known malicious attacks or activity,” Raven Software said. “Our studio teams are actively investigating the root cause which shipped with Season 03 Reloaded and will provide updates as soon as possible.”
This update does not roll out a fix for the issue, but the development team did launch an investigation to find a resolution.
AMAX, HDR, & AK-74 Nerfs
Despite getting nerfed in the mid-season update, the CR-56 AMAX is still the best long-range meta weapon. The AR barely has any recoil and boasts one of the fastest time-to-kill speeds in the battle royale.
Raven Software noticed the discrepancy and responded accordingly by nerfing its headshot multiplier, sprint to fire, and aim down sights speeds.
The HDR was also slightly nerfed as its aim down sight speed was reduced. That change also wasn’t enough to encourage players to use any other sniper rifle because it is still capable of one-shot killing enemies with one headshot from any distance.
This update goes one step further by reducing flinch resistance by 60% and reducing the benefit of attachments that help mitigate flinch resistance. As a result, it will be much easier to shoot back against a sniper rifle user and disorient them.
All Warzone May 7 Update Patch Notes
- Public Events
- Restock is replacing Fire Sale in Ranked Play.
“We’ve been closely monitoring the economy since returning to Verdansk. With recent adjustments to the economy overall, specific strategies involving Fire Sale have become more dominant than intended. While additional tweaks are underway, we’re replacing Fire Sale with Restock as we gather data.
Our goal is to reduce the incentive of stockpiling cash and to encourage players to manage and spend their cash strategically throughout the match, especially in the mid-to-late game.”
WEAPONS
Assault Rifles
CR-56 AMAX
- Headshot multiplier decreased from 1.6x to 1.35x
- Sprint to Fire speed slowed from 190ms to 215ms
- Aim Down Sight move speed reduced from 3.2m/s to 3m/s
AK-74
- Maximum Damage reduced from 45 to 39
“We are making this adjustment to give SMGs more room to shine in the close range, while keeping the AK-74 as a great mid-long range option.”
KRIG C
- Medium Damage Range 1 increased from 32 to 33
- Headshot multiplier increased from 1.2x to 1.35x
- Bullet Velocity increased from 820m/s to 830m/s
- Aim Down Sight speed slowed from 260ms to 280ms
- Sustained Fire Recoil improved
“The Krig C’s recoil was holding it back from being a viable option compared to other ARs at range. This change allows it to compete at longer range engagements.”
SMGs
C9
- Maximum Damage increased from 38 to 40
“The change to the C9 is to bring it up to par with other SMGs in close range combat.”
Sniper Rifles
HDR
- Flinch Resistance reduced by 60%
- Attachments:
- Heavy Stock
- Flinch Resistance reduced from 60% to 35%
- Combat Stock
- Flinch Resistance reduced from 25% to 15%
- Heavy Stock
BUG FIXES
- Fixed an issue where users would sometimes redeploy from the Gulag without a weapon if they entered when the Gulag was closing.
- Fixed an issue causing placement to appear incorrect after a Battle Royale Casual match.
- Fixed an issue causing eliminated players to drop a Field Upgrade they were not carrying.
- Fixed an issue preventing the JAK Slash Aftermarket Part from appearing in the Gunsmith.
All Black Ops 6 May 7 Update Patch Notes
Black Ops 6 also received a minor update.
Gunsmith
- Customize any Black Ops 6 base weapon or Weapon Blueprint with a skin you’ve unlocked or purchased.
- For Weapon Blueprints, players can customize their skins with other existing Attachments.
- For Base Weapons, players can only change the skin of their Base Weapon, not any Attachments.
UI
- Renamed the “Desecration” Ladra Weapon Blueprint to “Dreaded Comedy”.
Stability
- Addressed various stability issues.
Zombies
Perks
- Addressed an issue where Quick Revive would not move to the first Perk slot when obtained.
Graphics
- Lowered the muzzle flash brightness when activating Frost Blast.
In other gaming news, The Precinct launches soon, there is an open beta for Rematch later this month, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming to Switch 2.
What weapon will you use next in Warzone? Let us know on the Insider Gaming Forums.
