With the second half of Call of Duty: Warzone’s Season One underway, developer Raven Software has finally released the 1.51 patch that changes a handful of gameplay elements. More importantly, players can expect a new mode and weapon being introduced into the game.

In terms of major additions, users will now spot that the objective-based Plunder mode has its own 1940’s twist in the form of Vanguard Plunder. Like Vanguard Royale, this mode will uphold the World War II ruleset; thus, players can only use loadouts that bear Vanguard weapons and only have access to old school vehicles. Speaking of 1940’s equipment, this patch also brings in the long-awaited Welgun SMG into the title, but players will need to complete the Welgun challenge first to own the gun.

As for fixes and weapon adjustments, a fix has been made for PlayStation 5 users experiencing crashes upon entering into matches — a problem that plagued the title since last November. With the Double Barrel Akimbo perk being seen as overpowered since Warzone Pacific’s launch, the 1.51 patch also reduces the damage to the weapon once the perk is applied.

Other minor fixes include a notable reduction in recoil for several assault rifles, including the Cooper Carbine and NZ-41.

The full list of fixes and additions is in the patch notes below.

Patch notes

Modes

Vanguard Plunder

We’ve curated a 1940’s take on the tried, tested and well loved mode… Plunder!

Drop in now to reexperience Plunder with the WWII ruleset that you’ve seen across other Vanguard game modes – but this time where Cash extraction is no longer a given.

The spoils of war are now in your hands, so take what’s yours!

Bug fixes

  • Fixed several issues causing instability on the Xbox and PlayStation platforms.More fixes to come.Fixed an issue that was causing crashes on the PlayStation 5.Fixed an issue with the Packed Powder Attachment where it was increasing Locational Multipliers.Fixed an issue with the Double Barrel (VG) where its Akimbo Gun Perk was not properly decreasing Damage.Fixed an issue with the Submachine Gun Alpha (VG) where its VDD 189mm Short Barrel was incorrectly affecting Locational Multipliers.Fixed an issue with the Assault Rifle Charlie (VG) where its SVT-40 PU Scope 3-6x Optic would envelop the screen while firing.Fixed collision issues with various elements across Caldera allowing Players to exploit/peek/shoot through them.Fixed an issue causing Players to return from the Gulag with an incorrect Loadout.Fixed an issue causing Players to get kicked from the Gunsmith screen while accessing Custom Loadouts during a match.Fixed an issue causing incorrect visual assets to appear for certain Store Bundle previews.Fixed an issue causing incorrect description text to appear for certain Operators.Fixed an issue causing placeholder text to appear below cross-platform friends on the Social menu.Fixed an issue causing placeholder text to appear on various Calling Cards.Fixed an issue causing some Store Bundles to appear with the incorrect Rarity label.Fixed an issue preventing the “Get 3 Wins as Francis” Operator Mission from tracking progress.Fixed an issue causing the Caldera Victory Exfil cinematic to end prematurely.Fixed an issue causing the Match Summary button to not work.Fixed an issue causing Tactical Insertion to not appear in the Field Upgrades menu.

New known issues

  • Xbox Home Button: Players are reporting an issue where pressing the Xbox home button twice while in-game may cause instability.Clan Tags: Players are reporting that typing non-ASCII characters (eg: ©, ®, ™, ∅) may cause instability.

Weapons

New Weapons

  • More fixes to come.

  • Welgun Submachine Gun (VG)Heavy full-auto SMG with lethality and range for short to medium-range engagements.

Weapon Adjustments

  • Heavy full-auto SMG with lethality and range for short to medium-range engagements.

There are several changes pertaining to ‘Visual Recoil’ below. Though the systems that comprise ‘Visual Recoil’ are complex, we will be using the term loosely to describe the effects of camera or Weapon movement that may not be directly tied to its Recoil behavior.

» Assault Rifle «

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)Visual Recoil decreased Assault Rifle Hotel (VG)Recoil decreasedRecoil Deviation decreased AS44 (VG)Initial Recoil decreasedRecoil Deviation decreased NZ-41 (VG)Recoil Deviation decreased slightlyRecoil ramp-up now occurs one bullet later

» Shotgun «

  • Visual Recoil decreased

  • Recoil decreasedRecoil Deviation decreased

  • Initial Recoil decreasedRecoil Deviation decreased

  • Recoil Deviation decreased slightlyRecoil ramp-up now occurs one bullet later

  • Einhorn Revolving (VG)Hip Spread increased slightly

» Submachine Gun «

  • Hip Spread increased slightly

  • Submachine Gun Charlie (VG)Lower Extremities Multipliers decreased to .9, down from 1Max Damage Range decreased to 473, down from 500Mid Damage Range decreased to 612, down from 650

Attachments

» Ammo «

  • Lower Extremities Multipliers decreased to .9, down from 1Max Damage Range decreased to 473, down from 500Mid Damage Range decreased to 612, down from 650

  • Cooper Carbine (VG)Compressed RoundsHorizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.04, down from 1.05Visual Recoil decreased slightly

» Barrel «

  • Compressed RoundsHorizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.04, down from 1.05Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Horizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.04, down from 1.05Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)VDD 760mm 05BVisual Recoil decreasedCooper Carbine (VG)22″ Cooper CustomSprint to Fire Speed decreased by 1.2, down from 1.3Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG)Queen’s 705mm RoyalNo longer removes Damage FalloffNow multiplies Damage Range by 1.5, up from 1Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.36, down from 1.37Submachine Gun Charlie (VG)Krausnick 317mm 04BNow decreases Hip Fire Accuracy by 6.4%

» Gun Perk «

  • VDD 760mm 05BVisual Recoil decreasedCooper Carbine (VG)22″ Cooper CustomSprint to Fire Speed decreased by 1.2, down from 1.3

  • Visual Recoil decreasedCooper Carbine (VG)

  • Sprint to Fire Speed decreased by 1.2, down from 1.3

  • Queen’s 705mm RoyalNo longer removes Damage FalloffNow multiplies Damage Range by 1.5, up from 1Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.36, down from 1.37

  • No longer removes Damage FalloffNow multiplies Damage Range by 1.5, up from 1Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.36, down from 1.37

  • Krausnick 317mm 04BNow decreases Hip Fire Accuracy by 6.4%

  • Now decreases Hip Fire Accuracy by 6.4%

  • Double Barrel (VG)AkimboHip Spread Accuracy decreased by 40%, down from 32%

» Magazine «

  • AkimboHip Spread Accuracy decreased by 40%, down from 32%

  • Hip Spread Accuracy decreased by 40%, down from 32%

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)7.62 Gorenko 50 Round MagsVisual Recoil decreasedCooper Carbine (VG).30 Carbine 45 Round MagsMove Speed increased by 4%ADS Speed increased by 1%Horizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG)6.5 Sakura 40 Round MagsVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.17, down from 1.2Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.19, down from 1.21

» Muzzle «

  • 7.62 Gorenko 50 Round MagsVisual Recoil decreased

  • .30 Carbine 45 Round MagsMove Speed increased by 4%ADS Speed increased by 1%Horizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3

  • Move Speed increased by 4%ADS Speed increased by 1%Horizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.28, down from 1.3

  • 6.5 Sakura 40 Round MagsVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.17, down from 1.2Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.19, down from 1.21

  • Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.17, down from 1.2Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.19, down from 1.21

  • Assault Rifle Charlie (VG)Mercury SilencerVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.07, up from 1.048Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.03, up from 1.013MX SilencerHorizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.049, up from 1.036Visual Recoil decreased slightlyAssault Rifle Hotel (VG)Mercury SilencerVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.05, up from 1.035Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.02, up from 1.01Visual Recoil decreased slightlyMX SilencerADS Speed decreased by 5.1%, up from 4%Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.065, up from 1.03Einhorn Revolving (VG)M97 Full ChokeADS Spread (Bloom) Multiplier decreased to .9, up from .85A reduction to this multiplier will increase the size of its firing cone while ADSing.

» Rear Grip «

  • Mercury SilencerVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.07, up from 1.048Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.03, up from 1.013MX SilencerHorizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.049, up from 1.036Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.07, up from 1.048Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.03, up from 1.013

  • Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.049, up from 1.036Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Mercury SilencerVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.05, up from 1.035Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.02, up from 1.01Visual Recoil decreased slightlyMX SilencerADS Speed decreased by 5.1%, up from 4%Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.065, up from 1.03

  • Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.05, up from 1.035Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.02, up from 1.01Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • ADS Speed decreased by 5.1%, up from 4%Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.065, up from 1.03

  • M97 Full ChokeADS Spread (Bloom) Multiplier decreased to .9, up from .85A reduction to this multiplier will increase the size of its firing cone while ADSing.

  • ADS Spread (Bloom) Multiplier decreased to .9, up from .85A reduction to this multiplier will increase the size of its firing cone while ADSing.

  • A reduction to this multiplier will increase the size of its firing cone while ADSing.

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)Pine Tar GripADS Speed decreased by 4.9%, up from 4%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1Rubber GripNow decreases Idle Sway Control by 5%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.047Assault Rifle Hotel (VG)Polymer GripVisual Recoil decreased slightly

» Stock «

  • Pine Tar GripADS Speed decreased by 4.9%, up from 4%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1Rubber GripNow decreases Idle Sway Control by 5%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.047

  • ADS Speed decreased by 4.9%, up from 4%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1

  • Now decreases Idle Sway Control by 5%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.047

  • Polymer GripVisual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)Krausnick S11S FoldingVisual Recoil decreased slightlyCooper Carbine (VG)Removed StockHorizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.11, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.09, down from 1.1Visual Recoil decreasedEinhorn Revolving (VG)Removed StockHip Fire Accuracy increased by 6.4%, down from 7.6% VDD HunterHip Fire Accuracy increased by 5.6%, down from 7.6%

» Underbarrel «

  • Krausnick S11S FoldingVisual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Removed StockHorizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.11, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.09, down from 1.1Visual Recoil decreased

  • Horizontal Recoil Control decreased by 1.11, down from 1.3Vertical Recoil Control decreased by 1.09, down from 1.1Visual Recoil decreased

  • Removed StockHip Fire Accuracy increased by 6.4%, down from 7.6% VDD HunterHip Fire Accuracy increased by 5.6%, down from 7.6%

  • Hip Fire Accuracy increased by 6.4%, down from 7.6%

  • Hip Fire Accuracy increased by 5.6%, down from 7.6%

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG)Carver ForegripVisual Recoil decreasedM1941 Hand StopVisual Recoil decreasedAssault Rifle Charlie (VG)Carver ForegripVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1.093Visual Recoil decreased slightlyM1930 Strife AngledNow increases Vertical Recoil Control by 1.012Assault Rifle Hotel (VG)Carver ForegripADS Speed decreased by 5%, up from 4%Hip Spread Accuracy increased to 1.03, down from 1.04Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.025, up from 1.016Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.072, up from 1.065Visual Recoil decreased slightlyM1941 Hand StopHorizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.049Idle Sway Control now decreased by 10%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.048Visual Recoil decreased slightly

Operators

New Operator

  • Carver ForegripVisual Recoil decreasedM1941 Hand StopVisual Recoil decreased

  • Carver ForegripVertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1.093Visual Recoil decreased slightlyM1930 Strife AngledNow increases Vertical Recoil Control by 1.012

  • Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.11, up from 1.093Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Now increases Vertical Recoil Control by 1.012

  • Carver ForegripADS Speed decreased by 5%, up from 4%Hip Spread Accuracy increased to 1.03, down from 1.04Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.025, up from 1.016Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.072, up from 1.065Visual Recoil decreased slightlyM1941 Hand StopHorizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.049Idle Sway Control now decreased by 10%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.048Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • ADS Speed decreased by 5%, up from 4%Hip Spread Accuracy increased to 1.03, down from 1.04Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.025, up from 1.016Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.072, up from 1.065Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Horizontal Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.049Idle Sway Control now decreased by 10%Vertical Recoil Control increased by 1.06, up from 1.048Visual Recoil decreased slightly

  • Isabella Rosario Dulnuan Reyes: S.O.T.F. TridentAcquire Isabella via featured Bundles, set for launch during Season One.

Store

New Bundle

  • Tracer Pack: Attack on Titan — Levi Edition BundleThis 10-item Store Bundle includes:“Survey Corps” Legendary Operator Skin“History” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Ymir Curse” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Titan Piercer” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Secret Keeper” Epic Charm“One Hot Potato” Rare Sticker“Wings of Freedom” Rare Emblem“Steel Cut” Legendary Finishing Move“Ultrahard Steel” Legendary MVP Highlight“Vertical Maneuver” Legendary Highlight Intro

Downloads

The mid-season update will have a download size of approximately 5 GB for those who own the free-to-play console version of Warzone and are currently on the latest updates.

  • “Survey Corps” Legendary Operator Skin“History” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Ymir Curse” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Titan Piercer” Legendary Weapon Blueprint“Secret Keeper” Epic Charm“One Hot Potato” Rare Sticker“Wings of Freedom” Rare Emblem“Steel Cut” Legendary Finishing Move“Ultrahard Steel” Legendary MVP Highlight“Vertical Maneuver” Legendary Highlight Intro

Warzone Update Sizes

  • PlayStation 5:4.8 GBPlayStation 4:4.8 GBXbox One Series X / S:5.1 GBXbox One:5.1 GBPC:3.9 GB (Warzone Only)8.0 GB (Warzone and Modern Warfare®)

NOTES:

  • 4.8 GB

  • 5.1 GB

  • 3.9 GB (Warzone Only)8.0 GB (Warzone and Modern Warfare®)

  • PC users will also need 14 GB of additional space on their hard drive for the patch copying process; this is only temporary space that is reclaimed upon completion of the patch installation and is not an additional download.Remember, the Vanguard download is not necessary if you are only playing Warzone, and vice versa.Furthermore, for a smaller overall file size, Players can choose to uninstall/remove other data packs if they are no longer needed.