Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta Update — August 29

SATURDAY AUGUST 29

Day 2 of the Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta is here.

We’re back with another round of updates coming later today that based on what we’re seeing and hearing from players across the Open Beta. The team has been working through your feedback and making changes throughout the weekend.

Today also brings Ground War: Combat Outpost to the Beta, adding another way to jump into MW4 alongside Lithium, Hijack, Resurgence on Zodiac, and everything already available.

Keep playing, keep experimenting, and keep the feedback coming. We’ve still got plenty of Beta left and more changes to make.

Here’s what is in store for Saturday…

CONTENT

• Maps
• ↳ Wolves Stadium (Ground War) - NEW
• ↳ Imjin Farmlands (Ground War) - NEW
• Playlists
• ↳ Available
• ↳ Ground War: Combat Outpost - NEW
• ↳ Quick Play - TDM, Dom, Hardpoint, KC, S&D, Inflation, Hijack
• ↳ Open Moshpit - TDM, Dom, HP, KC
• ↳ Hijack
• ↳ Kill Confirmed
• ↳ Search & Destroy
• ↳ Inflation
• ↳ Mobility Course
• ↳ 10v10 Gunfight on Kill Block
• ↳ Zodiac Resurgence - Quads*
• ↳ Zodiac Resurgence - Casual Quads*

* Playlist availability will flip periodically based on time of day.

MULTIPLAYER

WEAPONS

In yesterday’s update, we released a tuning pass on every single weapon in Beta. As a result, we’re keeping the updates to weapons minimal today as we’re actively monitoring those changes. Your feedback on weapons and their impact on TTK is incredibly important, so keep sharing your experiences this weekend as we look at potential changes.

Weapons with less than 60 rounds of ammunition in reserve will receive an extra magazine, or its equivalent, as a response to recent TTK adjustments. This change will allow you to stay in the fight longer before seeking new sources of ammunition.

PC UPDATES

• Overall performance improvements
• Note: Some in-game settings may be affected (reset to default on first boot)

GAMEPLAY

• Increased pickup radius for Kill Confirmed tags.
• Enabled Kill Confirmed tag pickup immediately once they drop.

BUG FIXES

GLOBAL

• Restored the choice between Independent and Affected FOV settings.
• Fixed an issue where Pros and Cons were not displayed for locked Attachments.
• Fixed various issues when navigating front end menus.

PROGRESSION

• Fixed an issue in the After Action Report where weapon level skips incorrectly appeared to consume XP instead of making it clear that no XP was used on that level.

VISUALS

• Fixed a visual issue with enemy Operators could display incorrectly after being impacted by a Snapshot Grenade.

AUDIO

• Fixed an issue where the Crossfire Killstreak audio could get stuck playing.

MAPS & MODES

• Fixed an issue where teammate dots could persist on the mini-map.
• Fixed various Mobility Course issues.
• Fixed an issue where navigating the Lobby Player List could skip Map Voting and move directly to Quick Nav.

KILLSTREAKS

• Fixed an issue where Care Packages could fail to appear when called in.

RECENTLY FIXED

• Fixed an issue where the map name and mode name were shown during matchmaking even if there was no vote in the playlist.
• Increased pickup radius for Kill Confirmed tags and enabled pickup immediately once they drop.

KNOWN ISSUES

• In the Operator Select menu on Switch 2, characters may start rendering before an acceptable level of detail has been streamed into memory.
• Player names may occasionally appear blank in the in-match scoreboard.
• Late-joining players can sometimes move while the Infil sequence is running.
• Correct mode name may not always appear the match is starting.
• Operators may appear to be missing in the lobby.
• Loadout edits made right before loading into match will sometimes not save.
• Spawn location points in Ground War: Combat Outpost may display irrelevant details for the currently highlighted spawn location option.

WARZONE

GAMEPLAY

• UAVs
• ↳ Updated UAV functionality to prevent multiple UAVs from combining into an Advanced UAV.
• Finishing Moves
• ↳ Added blood effects to the new mid-air Finishing Move.

UI/UX

• 1st Person Camera Movement Setting
• ↳ Players can adjust the 1st Person Camera Movement setting under Settings → Camera to customize their camera movement experience, including setting it to Minimal (25%).
• ↳ IMPORTANT: This setting may reset when switching between Warzone and Multiplayer. Check your preferred setting after switching modes and reapply it as needed.
• HUD Widget Shake Setting
• ↳ Players who prefer a static HUD can toggle the shake effect On/Off under Interface Settings.

We recognize that camera and HUD movement can have a substantial impact on gameplay clarity for some players. We’re working to refine various elements of these systems to better balance immersion with gameplay clarity. We’ll share additional details as soon as we can.

AUDIO

• Footsteps
• ↳ Adjusted footstep audio distances to match the live Warzone experience, including restoring the previous maximum audible distance.

We’ve already made several Warzone audio updates based on player feedback and will continue to make tuning improvements as we move throughout the open beta and toward launch.

Audio

• Fixed an issue causing Loot Box audio to be heard more prominently than intended through environmental occlusion.
• Fixed an issue that could cause occlusion to be missing from certain loot-related audio.
• Fixed an issue where throwing an Impact Warhead onto a vehicle produced no audio.

Gameplay

• Fixed an issue where the increased downed health granted by the Field Medic perk was not displayed while downed.
• Fixed an issue that could cause players to become stuck in Spectator Mode after being eliminated.

Equipment

• Fixed an issue where dropping a Heartbeat Sensor could immediately deplete its battery.

Killstreaks

• Fixed an issue where the Bombing Run Killstreak could be pinged despite no active Killstreak being present in the area.

Loot

• Fixed an issue that could cause Loot Cards to appear empty.

Resurgence

• Fixed a disconnect issue in Resurgence.

User Interface

• Fixed an issue where full Activision IDs were displayed in the Squad Widget during a match.

Friday AUGUST 28

The Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta arrives at 10 AM PT today. Thank you for sharing your experiences, best plays, and feedback with us during Weekend 1. Your input is helping shape the experience as we continue to make improvements.

We’ve made some sweeping changes to the game with focus on a few key areas: TTK, Spawns, Movement, Killstreaks and Aim Assist.

TIME-TO-KILL

After some updates last week, we still weren’t where we wanted to be with time-to-kill. We’re aiming for a slight increase to TTK so instead of changing base health, we focused on weapon tuning to improve durability without making weapons feel too weak at range. Every single weapon in our Beta has received an update for Weekend 2. These changes create more survivability and room for skill expression in combat.There’s more work to do here and we’re looking forward to hearing your feedback.

SPAWNS

In the final hours of Weekend 1, we adjusted spawns and spawn logic across all respawn modes to better separate players. Additionally, we greatly reduced spawning on squad members.

For Weekend 2, we wanted to build on these changes with adjustments to Hardpoint specifically. We feel the mode plays best when spawns are consistent and predictable. The prototype in the Beta today is a step toward that vision, but it is far from perfect. You may still see some bad spawns on smaller maps, and on larger maps you may spawn too far from the action. We are excited about the direction and will be improving things with your feedback.

Finally, we added Battle Hardened to the temporary spawn protection, reducing the effects of flash and concussion grenades immediately after spawning.

• Updated spawn logic to better separate players [added at the end of Beta Weekend 1]
• Deprioritized spawning near teammates [added at the end of Beta Weekend 1]
• Partially improved Hardpoint spawn system to improve predictability
• Added Battle Hardened to temporary spawn protection
• Temporarily disabled Hardpoint on Rooftops because of a spawn bug

MOVEMENT

We saw a lot of feedback about Tactical Sprint over Weekend 1, and we know there are a range of opinions about it. We have removed Tactical Sprint by default, which we think improves the pace of combat and gives the game a more classic feel. For players who prefer a faster playstyle, we moved it to a Perk and enhanced it by reducing its sprint-to-fire speed penalty. We have also adjusted Tac Sprint and slide speeds to rebalance them against each other.

This is an experiment for Beta which we hope improves the pace of the game and enhances player choice. If we decide to stick with this change, we need to consider its place in the Perk table and which other adjustments to Perks go along with it.

• Tac Sprint
• ↳ Moved Tactical Sprint to the Blood Rush Perk.
• ↳ Reduced Tactical Sprint sprint-to-fire time to match base sprint.
• ↳ Reduced Tactical Sprint speed by 4%.
• Sprint Speeds
• ↳ Increased knife base sprint speeds.
• ↳ Increased all pistol base sprint speeds.
• Slide Adjustments
• ↳ Increased slide-to-jump delay.
• ↳ Reduced slide distance by 10%.
• ↳ Reduced slide speed by 9%.
• Stamina
• ↳ Reduced stamina by 8%.
• Mantle
• ↳ Fixed an issue where players could mantle much higher than intended.
• Climbing
• ↳ Fixed an issue that caused stutters when climbing ladders and pipes.

As a reminder, movement in Warzone is close to Multiplayer but not 1-to-1, as many things have been tuned specifically for Warzone gameplay. Check out yesterday’s update on Resurgence in Open Beta for more.

AIM ASSIST

For Weekend 2, we’ve made adjustments to aim assist to reduce its impact. In full transparency, this is not the exact tuning we want, so we will be working on dialing this in ahead of launch.

• These adjustments are global and will apply to Warzone.

In Weekend 1, we saw the feedback around Killstreak spam and we had some duplicated announcer callout bugs that made this feel even worse in-match.

For Weekend 2, we fixed the announcer issue and bumped the base cost of all Killstreaks by 1 kill. This should limit Killstreak spam and keep matches more focused on gunplay.

• General
• ↳ Increased all Killstreak costs by 1 kill.

We also made some tweaks to Killstreak power so they aren’t taking away from the match, including reducing the radius and lethality of the Artillery Strike, and tuning the UAV to make it easier to take out.

• UAV
• ↳ Reduced UAV health by 60%.
• ↳ Reduced UAV height by 12%.
• Artillery Beacon
• ↳ Reduced the number of missiles from 6 to 5.
• ↳ Reduced the inner damage radius from 15.24 meters to 10.16 meters.
• ↳ Reduced the outer damage radius from 25.4 meters to 17.78 meters.
• ↳ Reduced the shockwave radius that knocks people down to 10.16 meters.

CONTENT

If you’re just joining us this weekend, welcome to Open Beta. This weekend brings even more to Multiplayer, including our new Hijack mode and Ground War: Combat Outpost (with two new Ground War maps), plus the new Lithium 6v6 map. And for the first time in a Call of Duty Beta, you can drop into Warzone with Resurgence on Zodiac, our all-new Resurgence map.

Playlists

• Zodiac Resurgence - Quads - NEW

Progression

• Level Cap raised to 30.

MODES

• Team Deathmatch
• ↳ Increased score limit from 75 to 100.
• Gunfight
• ↳ Removed audio falloff over distance for team chat in 10v10 Gunfight.

Snipers

• Increased received Flinch by 28%.

Additional KG-7 Vulcan Adjustments

• Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.02 to 1

Additional Signal .50 Updates

• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.75 to 1.3

Additional Kastov 762 Adjustments

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.35 to 1.33

Apex Attachment: Kasto 545

Addtional Han 86 Adjustments

• Neck Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1

Additional Hyeon Burst Adjustments

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.4 to 1.3
• Neck Damage Mutliplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Upper Right Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Upper Left Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Upper Right Leg Damage Multiplier increased from .9 to 1
• Lower Right Leg Damage Multiplier increased from .9 to 1
• Right Foot Multiplier increased from .9 to 1
• Upper Left Leg Damage Multiplier increased from .9 to 1
• Lower Left Leg Damage Multiplier increased from .9 to 1
• Right Left Multiplier increased from .9 to 1

Apex Attachment: Hyeon Hyperburst

Additional Patriot XMR Adjustments

• Head Damage Multiplier increased from 1.22 to 1.3

Marksman Rifles

• Increased received Flinch by 17%.

Additional MAR-9 Updates

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 2.05 to 2
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased from 1 to 1.1

Apex Attachment: MAR-9 Auto

Additional MAR-9 Auto Updates:

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.55 to 1.3

Additional Type 73 Updates

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.3 to 1.25

Apex Attachment: Tango 73 Assault

Additional .50 GS Updates:

• Head Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.62 to 1.5
• Neck Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.62 to 1.1
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.3 to 1.1
• Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1
• Upper Right Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.3 to 1.1
• Lower Right Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1
• Right Hand Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1
• Upper Left Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.3 to 1.1
• Lower Left Arm Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1
• Left Hand Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1
• Upper Right Leg Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Lower Right Leg Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Right Foot Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Upper Left Leg Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Lower Left Leg Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1
• Left Foot Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.1 to 1

Additional Krait P68 Updates:

• Neck Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.15 to 1
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.15 to 1

Additional ISO Nightshade Updates:

• Head Damage Multiplier increased from 1.2 to 1.25

Additional X-58 Nyx Updates:

Additional REZI APEX Slug Ammo Updates:

• Head Damage Multiplier increased from1.5 to 1.6
• Neck Damage Multiplier increased from1.3 to 1.6
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased from1.2 to 1.3
• Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from1.2 to 1.1
• Upper Arm Damage Multiplier increased from1 to 1.2
• Hand Damage Multiplier increased from1 to 1
• Upper Leg Damage Multiplier increased from0.7 to 1
• Lower Leg Damage Multiplier increased from0.7 to 1
• Foot Damage Multiplier increased from0.7 to 1

Rezi Slug Ammo

Additional REZI Slug Ammo Updates:

• Head Damage Multiplier increased from 1.5 to 1.6
• Neck Damage Multiplier increased from 1.3 to 1.6
• Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased from 1.2 to 1.3
• Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased from 1.2 to 1.1
• Upper Arm Damage Multiplier increased from 1 to 1.2
• Hand Damage Multiplier increased from 1 to 1
• Upper Leg Damage Multiplier increased from 0.7 to 1
• Lower Leg Damage Multiplier increased from 0.7 to 1
• Foot Damage Multiplier increased from 0.7 to 1

Launchers

• Increased the lock-on radius for the PILA.

Attachments

• Ammo
• ↳ Overpressured Rounds
• ↳ Flinch Infliction increased by 2%.
• Rear Grip
• ↳ Aim Grip
• ↳ Removed ADS Move Speed penalty.

• Updated Sounds
• ↳ Added new versions of kill and headshot sounds.
• ↳ Adjusted enemy UAV sounds.
• ↳ Adjusted death’s door sounds.
• ↳ Adjusted gunfight intro sounds.
• Bomb Placement Audio
• ↳ Reduced the maximum distance for bomb-placement audio in Search and Destroy.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where bomb pickup and drop sounds were being broadcast to both teams.

UI/UX

• Updated the Underhand Throw setting description and set the default keybind to “melee” from “ADS” on keyboard and mouse.
• General improvements to performance and frame rate stability.
• Reduced memory usage on High VRAM GPUs.
• Fixed several sources of intermittent GPU hitching across all GPU manufacturers.

BUG FIXES

• Campaign
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the player’s camera could remain tilted after the catwalk platform began to collapse.
• ↳ Fixed an issue to improve the Escape sequence by making the grab icon appear more consistently when it’s safe to jump to the first pipe.
• ↳ Fixed the difficulty of combat outside of the Nuclear Reactor Facility.
• Damage Indicators
• ↳ Fixed an issue where blood-screen visual effects could persist across player state transitions.
• Search and Destroy
• ↳ Fixed an issue where Search and Destroy could display inconsistent XP amounts per elimination.
• Loadouts & Gunsmith
• ↳ Removed the Create a Class unlock tip in the Quick Nav menu when it has been unlocked already.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the Gunsmith buttons were incorrectly positioned in the In-Game Loadout Select menu.
• Han 86
• ↳ Fixed an issue with the finger pose when using the Canted Hybrid optic.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the warning beep could loop.
• ↳ Fixed an issue with the grip pose when using the Apex and Magazine attachment combination.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the airburst effect could freeze on-screen if the player died while charging it.
• Kastov 762
• ↳ Fixed an issue where a sticker could fail to display.
• Hyeon Burst
• ↳ Fixed an issue where optics could block the player’s view while supine prone.
• Sang 9mm
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the Sang 9mm inspection animation could incorrectly show an empty magazine when ammunition remained.
• ↳ Fixed an issue causing the firing pins to briefly appear detached when reloading with Akimbo and Extended Magazine attachments equipped.
• ↳ Fixed various first person firing animation issues.
• C4
• ↳ Fixed an issue where C4 could briefly reappear in the player’s hands during the detonation animation.
• Spotter Scope
• ↳ Fixed the Spotter Scope head-icon visibility behavior.
• Mounting
• ↳ Fixed a crash that could occur while mounting.
• Game Settings
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the selected FOV for Single Player was not properly indicated in the menu.
• Camos
• ↳ Fixed an issue preventing Vault Edition Camos from being applied to Melee Weapons.
• Play of the Game
• ↳ Fixed an issue where Stocksaw and Knife attachments could appear floating during the Play of the Game intro sequence.
• After Action Report
• ↳ Fixed an issue where XP text could overlap on the After Action Report progression tile.
• ↳ Fixed an issue causing weapon progression sound effects in the After Action Report to become out of sync.
• Operator Menus
• ↳ Fixed an issue that could cause the Operator Select menu to close unexpectedly.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where selecting Change Skins during an Operator intro animation could prevent Operator selection.
• In-Game HUD
• ↳ Fixed an issue where the killstreak UI could disappear.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where Marksman Rifles were incorrectly labeled as Sniper Rifles in the Killcam.
• Social & Lobby Menus
• ↳ Fixed an issue where updates to Calling Cards were not reflected on the Quick Nav profile button.
• ↳ Fixed an issue where opening the Keyboard Overlay could also unintentionally open the Quick Navigation menu.

KNOWN ISSUES

• There is an issue in the Hijack game mode where the data spike may become unrecoverable.
• Hardpoint has been temporarily disabled on Rooftops.
• There are various issues in the front end UI where we recognize there is not enough clarity on attachment skips. We’re working on improvements for this.
• We’re investigating some reports of teammate dots persisting on the mini-map.

Follow our live issue tracking throughout Open Beta here.

RICOCHET ANTICHEAT

WINDOWS SECURE ATTESTATION

As we're heading towards Weekend 2 of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 Beta, here is a reminder of the security requirements that need to be met in order to play any online mode on PC:

• TPM 2.0 must be enabled;
• Secure Boot must be enabled.

Follow our guide to help get TPM 2.0 set up

Download and run our Secure Attestation Wizard

We are aware that some PC players may encounter issues after going through the process. These issues may be due to firmware, hardware or OS problems which may prevent your PC from passing Microsoft Azure Attestation.

• We are actively working with Microsoft and motherboard manufacturers to improve the experience for affected players.
• Over the weekend, we will be gathering information from players who are experiencing the issue through this form.

SEE YOU ONLINE

Today, jump into Lithium, Hijack, Resurgence on Zodiac, and everything else the Open Beta has to offer. Check out the Campaign mission Entrenched?

Ground War: Combat Outpost joins the Open Beta Saturday.

It’s been an incredibly busy few days at the studio working on these changes. Keep the feedback coming throughout the weekend. We’ll continue working to improve on what we’re seeing and hearing from players.

Like Weekend 1, we’ll be updating every full day of the Beta.

Open Beta starts at 10 AM PT. We’ll see you there.

THURSDAY AUGUST 27

While we’re focused on Warzone in this post, full patch notes for updates to Modern Warfare 4 Multiplayer such as TTK, movement, weapons and spawns will be shared tomorrow (including global changes like aim assist).

WELCOME TO THE RESURGENCE OPEN BETA

Our teams are locked-in for this weekend, and our first-ever Call of Duty: Warzone mode in a Beta! This preview covers some of the key details to know heading into a new Resurgence experience once Beta is live beginning tomorrow August 28th at 10 AM PT.

It’s been a great collaboration for us at Infinity Ward working with Raven Software and Beenox, and the many other teams that are bringing this next chapter to life. Having Resurgence in Beta will provide an early look at what’s ahead for Warzone, giving our teams important feedback and gameplay insights

Let’s dive in.

INTRODUCING ZODIAC

Zodiac is the newest Resurgence map coming to Warzone. Located in South Korea within the broader setting of MW4, the map drops players into a weapons manufacturing facility where weapons are built and shipped around the world. The setting gives the map plenty of personality, with 10 unique and varied points of interest such as the Old Mine, Solar, Trackline, and the sewers. Together, they offer a mix of striking visuals, combat scenarios, different elevations, and plenty to explore.

Across the map, players will encounter moving solar panels, furnace conveyor belts, dynamic signage warning them about incoming trains, and intense fights across multiple levels, including sniper battles from the burning Admin Tower. Meanwhile, the incoming gas storm makes sure no one can stay comfortable for too long. Built by the team behind Rebirth Island and Vondel, Zodiac brings years of Warzone experience together with new mechanics, memorable moments, and plenty for players to discover.

THE PLAYLIST

Tomorrow, we’ll kick things off with Resurgence Quads, and will rotate in Casual Resurgence Quads across the duration of the Open Beta. As we focus on Beta, Resurgence Quads and Casual Resurgence Quads will be temporarily disabled in the live game. We want as many Resurgence players as possible to jump into Beta for the first time and share their feedback so we can make improvements ahead of launch later this year.

The movement you’ll experience tomorrow in Resurgence will be closely aligned with MW4 Multiplayer. You’ll find that you’ll be able to navigate Zodiac in a more grounded and deliberate way, without sacrificing the fluidity and momentum that larger maps in Warzone call for.

This Open Beta features MW4’s arsenal of weapons, with Default Loadouts and ground loot weapons hand-crafted by our team. While Custom Loadouts will not be available, we’ve ensured that tomorrow’s Default Loadouts offer a solid variety of weapon and equipment combinations. As for where things deviate from Multiplayer, we’ve tuned weapon damage ranges, bullet velocity, ADS speed, sprint-to-fire speed, and mobility to meet Warzone’s specific needs - with weapon time-to-kill designed to feel familiar to players coming from the live game.

We’re also introducing gameplay elements to Resurgence designed to create more emergent moments throughout a match. Fuel barrels will be the first taste of this, giving you a dynamic way to interact with the environment and another reason to pay attention to where you’re taking cover.

Killstreaks will include a broader selection from Multiplayer,, with the most powerful ones remaining intentionally rare. You’ll also find new ways to defend yourself, like the SAM Turret Field Upgrade which lets you counter aerial threats.

Among other changes, Recon Contracts now reward a single-use Insight Killstreak, which will give you the freedom to choose when to activate your earned Circle Peek - providing a massive intel boost when timed correctly. You’ll notice that Supply Run Contracts have been updated to provide a one-time discount and an upgrade to Buy Stations with exclusive items.

As this is still a Beta build, some systems and features are not available in the Open Beta but are planned for launch later this year, including Daily Challenges, as well as some Killstreaks, Tactical Equipment, and Field Upgrades. We’ll share information about the full slate of these systems, along with any future content, as we get closer to launch.

LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!

We can’t wait to see everyone jump into the Open Beta this weekend, expl