The Warzone Season 5 Reloaded update patch notes are here much to the delight of players hoping Raven Software makes several adjustments to various aspects of Warzone.
Season 5 Reloaded sees the arrival of a wealth of content ranging from the Mace Operator to the Lachmann Shroud that could find itself as one of the very best SMGs to use in Call of Duty's battle royale.
Before we take a closer look at all of the changes made in the Warzone Season 5 Reloaded patch notes, check out our guides showcasing the best Cronen Squall loadout and when the next double XP event is expected to take place.
Warzone Season 5 Reloaded patch notes
Weapon balancing
» Assault Rifles «
- Chimera | WZ Only
- Close damage increased
- Far damage increased
- Head damage multiplier increased
- Lower torso damage multiplier increased
- FR Avancer | WZ Only
- Close damage increased
- Far damage increased
- ISO Hemlock | WZ Only
- Close-mid damage range decreased
- Mid damage range decreased
- Lachmann-556 | WZ Only
- Head damage multiplier increased
- Neck damage multiplier increased
- Upper torso damage multiplier increased
- M13B | WZ Only
- All location damage multipliers increased
- M13C | WZ Only
- Close damage increased
- Mid damage increased
- All location damage multipliers increased
- M4 | WZ Only
- Close damage range increased
- Close-mid damage range increased
- STB 556 | WZ Only
- Head damage multiplier increased
- Tempus Razorback | WZ Only
- Close damage range increased
- Close-mid damage range increased
» Battle Rifles «
- Cronen Squall | WZ Only
- Head damage multiplier decreased
- Neck damage multiplier decreased
- Upper torso damage multiplier decreased
- Lower torso damage multiplier decreased
- Limb damage multipliers decreased
» Launchers «
- All Launchers have had their damage against Players decreased | WZ Only
» Light Machine Guns «
- RPK | WZ Only
- Close-mid damage decreased
- Close damage range decreased
- Headshot damage multiplier increased
- Sakin MG38 | WZ Only
- Neck damage multiplier decreased
- Upper torso damage multiplier decreased
- Limb damage multipliers decreased
» Marksman Rifles «
- Lockwood MK2 | WZ Only
- All location damage multipliers increased
» Shotguns «
- Bryson 800 | WZ Only
- Lower limb damage multipliers increased
- Bryson 890 | WZ Only
- Lower limb damage multipliers increased
» Submachine Guns «
- BAS-P | WZ Only
- Neck damage multipliers increased
- Upper torso damage multipliers increased
- Lower torso damage multipliers increased
- Limb damage multipliers increased
- Fennec 45 | WZ Only
- Neck damage multiplier increased
- Upper torso damage multiplier increased
- VEL 46 | WZ Only
- Limb damage multipliers increased
Audio
In Season 05 Reloaded, we’ve introduced the same occlusion system that Core 6v6 Maps use for all Warzone Maps. Players should notice improved occlusion performance in those Maps.
Social
“Play Again” in Multiplayer
- After each match, all Players – or, specifically, solo Players and designated Party Leaders – on the same team can opt to stick together for the next match.
Friend Recommender
- Built for those looking to find new squadmates, Friend Recommender works in two ways:
- Suggesting Friends of Friends, a helpful feature for the whole squad to get connected with one another.
- A new, dynamic system that suggests new friends to play with.
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue where meleeing with a Throwing Knife equipped could down fully armored players in one hit
- Fixed an issue that could cause Players to spawn in without a weapon equipped
- Fixed an issue where GS Magna platinum challenges were not contributing to the polyatomic unlock progress
- Fixed an issue where Bipods were floating when mounted
- Fixed an issue where Players were prompted to Rejoin a match after being eliminated and disconnecting
- Fixed an issue where focused sniper kills wouldn’t track under some conditions
- Fixed an issue where the Platinum Challenge for the GS Magna would not count towards the Polyatomic Challenges unlock requirement
- Fixed an issue where the Platinum Challenge camo category does not track the completion of the Gold Camo Challenge for the Crossbow
- Fixed an issue where incendiary ammunition does not unlock by leveling the Cronen Squall to Level 19
- Fixed an issue where the Firing Range is not accessible through the Gunsmith menu when the Player is in a Raid or Private Match
- Fixed an issue where the challenge for the Akimbo FTAC Siege attachment does not show progress
- Fixed an issue where the Soul Sever death effect would not occur when equipped to the ISO Hemlock
- Fixed an issue where ascenders were sometimes missing sounds
- Fixed an issue where bullet sounds weren’t playing on water impacts
- Fixed an issue where hostage pickup sounds were sometimes doubledFixed an issue causing the amount of Ammunition picked up to display incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue causing the Most Wanted contract UI widget to remain active after the target was eliminated.
- Fixed an issue allowing the Most Wanted target’s team to receive the reward if the contract was completed.
- Fixed an issue preventing some Players from using the Deployable Buy Station.
- Fixed an issue preventing Players from leaving the match during Exfil after finishing in 2nd place.
- Fixed an issue causing the Mortar Strike icon to appear on the Tac Map incorrectly.
- Fixed an issue allowing Players to capture a UAV Tower while inside a vehicle.
- Fixed an issue showing incorrect Vehicle icons on the killfeed.
General
- Adjusted audio mix for parachutes, including increasing the volume of incoming enemy parachutes.
- Killing a Player while performing a trick on the Dirt Bike will now reward combo points. 😉
Ranked play
- Restricted Weapons and Equipment
- Weapons
- RPG-7
- Strela-P
- Weapons
There you have it, that's all there is to know about the Warzone Season 5 Reloaded patch notes. For more Call of Duty, check out our Modern Warfare 3 page containing the latest news, leaks, and guides along with our guide containing intel on the rumoured Las Almas map.