Call of Duty: Warzone’s third season, Classified Arms, has finally arrived and that means gunners should prepare for a wealth of changes to the battle royale. This time around, the game’s Caldera map has undergone several transformations ahead of May’s Operation Monarch event and players will now be able to find one special type of item inside of loot crates. Here’s everything that has come to Warzone’s latest 1.57 update.

First and foremost, those diving into Caldera will spot a new POI, known as Dig Site, between Mines and Runes. It may not be a groundbreaking evolution for the map, but other areas, such as Peak, Lagoon, and Runway, have also been expanded and now bring even more loot to the game. Of course, it wouldn’t be a new season without new weapons. From the start of Season Three, players can now find and unlock the M1916 marksman rifle and Nikita AVT assault rifle.

Those who pride themselves as lethal snipers may find the most value from this massive update. This is because a majority of the guns in this category will now be able to knock enemies with one headshot, as long as its within their max damage range. Another major weapon buff worth noting is that a number of attachments for the Volk assault rifle no longer penalize the gun’s bullet velocity and damage range.

Additionally, the season now introduces the ability to pick up perks from loot crates. These perks include Battle Hardened, High Alert, Quick Fix, and even the handy Scavenger. Players may only pick up one of these at a time, but they do stack with the perks that are currently applied to your loadout.

You can discover every adjustment made in Season Three from the patch notes below, as released by Raven Software.

Modes

New Mode: Caldera Iron Trials

The fan-favorite mode, Iron Trials, is back. This time on Caldera. Here’s a recap of the Iron Trials experience:

  • GeneralNo free Loadout DropsATVs, Tac Rovers, and Squad Transports onlyBuy Station prices are increasedCash retained on death increasedMelee Finisher Damage capped at 150OperatorsBase Health increasedHealth RegenerationRegeneration amount decreasedDelay timer increasedStarting equipment adjustedLootEpic and Legendary Weapons are harder to findKillstreak drop rates are reducedLarge Cash piles are harder to findRemoved Field UpgradesStopping PowerDead SilenceEquipmentSniper Rifle single shots only down Players up to a maximum of 90 metersThese ranges vary considerably between Sniper RiflesStun Grenade stun duration decreasedMedical Syringe regeneration rate decreasedGulagExclusive Gulag LoadoutsNo AkimboNo Semi-Auto or Fully-Auto ShotgunsLimited Tactical EquipmentPlayers redeploy with remaining equipment

Plunder Adjustments

  • No free Loadout DropsATVs, Tac Rovers, and Squad Transports onlyBuy Station prices are increasedCash retained on death increasedMelee Finisher Damage capped at 150

  • Base Health increasedHealth RegenerationRegeneration amount decreasedDelay timer increasedStarting equipment adjusted

  • Regeneration amount decreasedDelay timer increased

  • Epic and Legendary Weapons are harder to findKillstreak drop rates are reducedLarge Cash piles are harder to findRemoved Field UpgradesStopping PowerDead Silence

  • Stopping PowerDead Silence

  • Sniper Rifle single shots only down Players up to a maximum of 90 metersThese ranges vary considerably between Sniper RiflesStun Grenade stun duration decreasedMedical Syringe regeneration rate decreased

  • These ranges vary considerably between Sniper Rifles

  • Exclusive Gulag LoadoutsNo AkimboNo Semi-Auto or Fully-Auto ShotgunsLimited Tactical EquipmentPlayers redeploy with remaining equipment

  • No AkimboNo Semi-Auto or Fully-Auto Shotguns

  • Increased Carrying Limit

Players had a hard limit in Plunder of carrying a maximum of $1.6 million. Whilst this is an extremely unlikely scenario, we wanted to make the system more robust for the minority of Players that achieve such a feat.Rebirth Resurgence Adjustments

  • Players no longer spawn with Handgun Charlie (BOCW) as a starting Weapon

Maps

New Gulag: Hold

A roughly symmetrical arena is based in the belly of a ship moored just off the coast of Caldera, with identical hallways on the perimeter of an otherwise open space.

New Location: Dig Site

Located between the Mine and the Ruins, Dig Site provides Operators the opportunity to rummage through abandoned excavation equipment, tents, and massive skeletons for Supply Boxes and other items.

Updated Locations

  • PeakNew Constructs, Supply Boxes, Contracts, ascenders, and a fresh coat of paint.RunwayNew barracks, hangars, and other structural additions.LagoonNew sandbar, paths, and cover.

General

  • Private MatchesAdded Rebirth Resurgence SolosAdded Rebirth Iron TrialsAdded support for new Rebirth Island features (Comms Towers and Weapon Trade Stations) in some ModesXP Token AccessibilityXP Tokens can now be activated from in-game through the menu.

Gameplay

New Features

  • New Constructs, Supply Boxes, Contracts, ascenders, and a fresh coat of paint.

  • New barracks, hangars, and other structural additions.

  • New sandbar, paths, and cover.

  • “Sabotage” ContractPlayers will be given a vehicle target somewhere on the map. Destruction of the target will be rewarded with an Armored Truck Deployment via plane. Be warned, this Armored Truck can just as easily become someone else’s…High Value Loot Zones (In-Season)These zones are represented on the Tac Map by a very appropriate “$” sign and will provide the best looting opportunities. These zones will be complimented by Rebirth Supply Boxes that will provide recurring loot opportunities.

General Adjustments

  • Gas MaskWill no longer interrupt a falling Player, thus allowing them to still be able to pull their parachute when falling to preserve their life.Won’t play animation when the Player is ADS and affected by the gas from Nebula V Rounds“Most Wanted” ContractEliminating opponents reduces the timer by 20 secondsOpening Supply Boxes reduces the timer by 5 secondsWe want this to be a Contract that both promotes and rewards aggressive play.Players can no longer use the Tac Map to ping an enemy Most Wanted target directly.We felt this method was unfairly punishing and provided too great a degree of accuracy that was almost impossible to be countered by the target.The refresh rate of the Most Wanted target on the Tac Map has been increased, to counterbalance the removal of the above ping.This brings balance and still allows tracking of the approximate location of the target.“Bounty” ContractSpeed increase to Tac Map refresh rateThis is especially noticeable when a target is in a vehicle to better inform Players that a vehicle chase may be required.Deployable Buy StationsWhen a Player pings a Deployable Buy Station, there will now be dedicated audio/narration to better inform squad mates of the Players’ intentions.Redeploy Positioning ImprovementsPlayers who redeploy via Gulag victory or are bought back will now spawn in close proximity to their squad or Loadout.

Caldera Adjustments

Loot that spawns across Caldera have been adjusted…

  • Added PerksBattle HardenedEngineerHigh AlertRestockTemperedQuick FixScavengerPointman (Plunder Exclusive)NotesOnly one of each Perk can be equipped at any one time.Lootable Perks can be pinged to communicate to your squad.Lootable Perks are additive to Loadout Perks.All Perks are unequipped on death but do not drop.

Rebirth Island Adjustments

  • Spawn Protection ImprovementsRemoved the damage reduction scaling system that was based on ground distanceSystem is disabled if a Player is near the ground or an opponentPlayers who have the shield icon will only take a flat 25% of the damage receivedSpawn protection will no longer reduce gas circle damageWeapon Trade Station AdjustmentsReduced Specialist Token drop rateWe’ve enjoyed the engagement Players have been having with the Weapon Trade Station and the Specialist Token reward, but felt it was slightly on the high side so have made a reduction.The station will now look for empty space to drop your rewardsWe found it a bit annoying to pick up loot after you traded your weapon so we’ve polished this moment. The system will now always look for an empty space when dropping your rewards

UI/UX

  • Buy StationsNo longer require confirmation when making a purchase

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed an issue causing incorrect Ping positioning when used on the Tac Map near Redeploy Balloons.Fixed an issue that caused Players to get stuck in AA turrets if they interacted with it at the same time it was destroyed.Fixed an issue that prevented carriable gasoline from being picked up while Dead Silence is active.Fixed an issue that allowed Players to glitch-carry carriable gasoline up ladders.Fixed an issue that was preventing skyhook balloons from receiving damage from certain explosives and thermite-based sources.Fixed an issue that allowed Players to have unlimited gas immunity when entering the area of effect of a PDS as it ends.Fixed an issue that caused Vehicles to receive less damage than intended.Fixed an issue that caused Players to be kicked back to the Main Menu when attempting to preview Vanguard Charms.Fixed an issue that caused Buy Station UI selections to reset to the top when attempting to scroll up.Fixed an issue that caused the Armaguerra 43 (VG) to have the same codename as another Weapon.Fixed an issue that caused Helicopters flying near Capital to be pulled towards the ground.Fixed an issue that caused the “Fenrir Unchained” Finisher to not be available in the Finishing Moves menu.Fixed an issue that caused Blueprint-specific Attachments for the “Purgatory Lost” Blueprint to not be available in the Gunsmith Customs menu.Fixed an issue that caused the “Mod. 3 10.0x Telescopic” Optic on the M1 Garand (VG) to appear blacked out when a Player would ADS.Fixed an issue that caused the Player’s view to be obstructed when using Park’s “Petal Pusher” Operator Skin.Fixed an issue that allowed Players to clip into stairs in a certain area of the map.Fixed an issue that resulted in the Armaguerra’s Botti DA Stock not receiving a bonus to flinch like intended.

Known Issues

  • Private Matches are temporarily disabled due to stability issues.For a list of other known #Warzone issues, please check out our dedicated Trello Board.

Weapons

New Weapons

  • We’ve enjoyed the engagement Players have been having with the Weapon Trade Station and the Specialist Token reward, but felt it was slightly on the high side so have made a reduction.

  • We found it a bit annoying to pick up loot after you traded your weapon so we’ve polished this moment. The system will now always look for an empty space when dropping your rewards

  • No longer require confirmation when making a purchase

  • For a list of other known #Warzone issues, please check out our dedicated Trello Board.

  • M1916: Marksman Rifle (VG)A semi-automatic rifle with a deadly combination of power and fire rate. Lethal at any range in the hands of a capable marksman.Nikita AVT: Assault Rifle (VG)Heavy, powerful, and fast firing. This Assault Rifle can be outfitted to excel in both CQC and mid range combat.

New Unlock Challenge Missions 

  • KG M40 (VG)Earn 3 double kill medals with an AR in a single match 15 times.Whitley (VG)Destroy 3 killstreaks with an LMG in a single match 15 times.

Weapon Adjustments» Assault Rifles «

  • Assault Rifle Alpha (VG).30 Russian Short 45 Round MagsDamage Range decreased to 10%, down from 20%Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -23%, down from -25%Vertical Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from 20%Visual Recoil decreased7.62 Gorenko 50 Round MagsDamage Range penalty removedBullet Velocity penalty removedKrausnick 620mm PrecisionBullet Velocity increased to 40%, up from 30%Now increases Damage Range by 20% VDD 320mm 02BBullet Velocity increased to 30%, up from -12%Damage Range increased to 10%, up from -10%Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -18%, down from -25%Initial Firing Recoil penalty decreased to -10%, down from -20%VDD 760mm 05BDamage Range increased to 35%, up from 15%Bullet Velocity increased to 50%, up from 40% Assault Rifle Bravo (VG).303 British Round Mags Capacity increased to 36, up from 32 6.5 Sakura Round MagsCapacity increased to 28, up from 248mm Klauser Round Fast MagsCapacity increased to 24, up from 20 8mm Klauser 38 Round Drum MagsCapacity increased to 42, up from 38Attachment name will be corrected in a future update

  • Volkssturmgewehr (VG)7.62 Gorenko 30 Round MagsBullet Velocity penalty removedDamage Range penalty removed 7.62 Gorenko 40 Round MagsBullet Velocity penalty removedDamage Range penalty removed Krausnick 428mm 05VBullet Velocity increased to 50%, up from 40% Reisdorf 407mm CustomNow increases Bullet Velocity by 30%Now increases Damage Range by 26%  VDD 287mmBullet Velocity increased to -10%, up from -12%Horizontal Recoil Control penalty decreased to -21%, down from -25%Vertical Recoil Control penalty decreased to -12%, down from -50% Vargo 52 (BOCW)17.1” VDV Reinforced BarrelHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 2.5%, down from 4%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 2.5%, down from 4%17.9” Takedown BarrelHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%18.6” Task Force BarrelHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 8%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 8%19.8” Liberator BarrelVertical Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 7%, down from 8%ForegripHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 10%Spetsnaz GripHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 20%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 5%, down from 6%XM4 (BOCW)Minimum Damage decreased to 26, down from 27Maximum Damage Range increased to 880, up from 850

» Handguns «

  • Attachment name will be corrected in a future update

  • Top Break (VG)Max Damage increased to 46, up from 45Mid Damage increased to 38, up from 34Min Damage increased to 28, up from 26 Handgun Charlie (BOCW)Head Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.49

» Light Machine Guns «

  • Light Machine Gun Charlie (VG)Max Damage decreased to 32, down from 34Min Damage decreased to 28, down from 306.5 Sakura 40 Round MagsHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 14%, down from 20%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 14%, down from 18%Queen’s 775m ScepterHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 23%, down from 40%Vertical Recoil Control decreased to 20%, down from 40%Queen’s 705mm RoyalHorizontal Recoil Control decreased to 31%, down from 38%Tight GripRecoil Control greatly decreasedWhitley (VG)Min Damage increased to 31, up from 30ADS Speed decreased to 0.460, down from 0.475.303 British 45 Round MagsFire Rate increased to 18%, up from 15%28” Gracy MK. 9 Barrel ADS Speed penalty decreased to -11%, down from -18%

» Sniper Rifles «The adoption of 150 health in Battle Royale resulted in a huge boon to the Sniper category – While all other weapons require an additional shot or two, Snipers remained as they did previously. The long-standing “one shot rule” unfortunately diluted the Sniper class into one important metric, speed to click heads. 

  • ADS Speed penalty decreased to -11%, down from -18%

As mentioned above Snipers may now use damage ranges as a defining characteristic of their one-shot potential. This not only brings more identity to each weapon but means Attachments that provide the lighter and quicker sniper rifles the Damage Range stat will increase their ability to one shot at increased distances. 

Our ultimate goal is to enable a wider range of viable playstyles and really push the potential of each weapon. Keep an eye out as we expect further adjustments to Sniper Rifles as we hone in on the best all-round experience. 

The following Weapons will one-shot to the head only while inside of their Max Damage Range: 

  • Marksman Rifle Charlie (MW)SP-R 208 (MW)Pelington 703 (BOCW)Swiss K31 (BOCW)Type 99 (VG)Kar98k (VG)

The following Weapons will one-shot to the head at any Range: 

  • HDR (MW)Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)ZRG 20mm (BOCW) 3-Line Rifle (VG)Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (VG)

The following Weapons do not have one-shot potential to the head:

  • Rytec AMR (MW)Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)

Please see below for the full list of changes to Snipers, and keep in mind that attachments that provide Range Bonuses can drastically change the Base Weapons Max Range:

  • Sniper Rifle Charlie (MW)Can one-shot to the head at any range Max Damage Range increased to 3400, up from 3072Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2Sniper Rifle Alpha (MW)Cannot one shot Max Damage Range decreased to 1375, down from 2500Min Damage increased to 60, up from 50Max Damage increased to 80, up from 70HDR (MW)Can one-shot to the head at any range Max Damage Range decreased to 3400, down from 4000Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2Marksman Rifle Charlie (MW)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range decreased to 1425, down from 2400Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2Min Damage increased to 75, up from 50Max Damage increased to 95, up from 86SP-R 208 (MW)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range increased to 1300, up from 900Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2Max Damage increased to 94, up from 93Swiss K31 (BOCW)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range increased to 1650, up from 900Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.31Max Damage increased to 130, up from 95ZRG 20mm (BOCW)Can one-shot to the head at any rangeMax Damage Range increased to 4000, up from 3072Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.2Sniper Rifle Charlie (BOCW)Cannot one shotMax Damage Range increased to 2675, up from 2600Min Damage decreased to 96, down from 99Pelington 703 (BOCW)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range decreased to 1900, down from 2000Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4Min Damage decreased to 95, up from 99Max Damage increased to 125, up from 102LW3 – Tundra (BOCW)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range decreased to 1675, down from 4000Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.5Max Damage increased to 120, up from 102Rytec AMR (MW)Cannot one shotMax Damage Range decreased to 2650, down from 2800Min Damage decreased to 96, down from 99Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.1Type 99 (VG)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range decreased to 1350, down from 4092Head Damage Multiplier increased to 2.4ADS Transition In Speed decreased to 0.45, down from 0.48ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.42, down from 0.5Kar98k (VG)Can one-shot to the head within max damage range  Max Damage Range decreased to 1850, down from 3800Max Damage increased to 100, up from 92ADS Transition In Speed decreased to 0.43, down from 0.455ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.4, down from 0.4763-Line Rifle (VG)Can one-shot to the head at any rangeMax Damage Range decreased to 3225, down from 4092Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.15Max Damage increased to 115, up from 95Min Damage increased to 96, up from 79ADS Transition In Speed increased to 0.532, up from 0.517ADS Transition Out Speed increased to 0.54, up from 0.52Movement speed scaler decreased to 0.80, down from 0.83Gorenko Anti-Tank Rifle (VG)Can one-shot to the head at any range Max Damage Range decreased to 3700, down from 4092Head Damage Multiplier increased to 3.0Upper Torso Multiplier increased to 1.2Upper Torso Multiplier increased to 1.1ADS Transition Out Speed decreased to 0.5, down from 0.66Now Has Access to Lengthened, Armor Piercing, Subsonic, Frangible and Hollow Point Ammunition.

» Submachine Guns «

  • Armaguerra 43 (VG) 8mm Kurz 72 Round MagsFire Rate decreased to 10%, down from 15%Now increases Damage by 5%The 8mm Kurz 72 Round Mags simply didn’t have a fair pro for con trade. We’ve slowed its rate of fire down some while providing a damage increase that results in targets being eliminated 1 bullet faster.Imerito 180mm Short BarrelBullet Velocity penalty decreased to -10%, down from -12% Recoil Control penalty decreased to -10%, down from -15% Visual Recoil decreased. Type 100 (VG)Visual Recoil decreased8mm Kurz 48 Round DrumsDamage Multiplier decreased to 6.5%, down from 14%Movement Speed decreased to -4%, down from -3%Owen Gun (VG)7.62 Gorenko 33 Round MagsNeck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3 7.62 Gorenko 72 Round DrumsHead Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.47, down from 1.5Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3 Hockenson 142mm RapidFire Rate decreased to 16%, down from 19%Submachine Gun Charlie (VG)VDD 189mm Short BarrelMin Damage decreased to 23, down from 24Upper and Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.04, down from 1.1

» Marksman Rifles «

  • Head Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.47, down from 1.5Neck Damage Multiplier decreased to 1.17, down from 1.3

  • M1 Garand (VG)Lower Limb Damage Multipliers increased to .8, from .7

Attachments

» Ammunition «

  • SubsonicBullet Velocity penalty removed

» Muzzles «

  • Mercury SilencerDamage Range penalty removedMX SilencerNow Decreases Sprint to Fire Speed by 2% Now Increases Damage Range by 10%

Operators

New Operator: Mateo Hernandez

Purchasing the Battle Pass instantly unlocks Mateo Hernandez with two Legendary Operator Skins: the all-black “Chingon” outfit featuring a hooded skull mask and knee-length coat, and the blue and orange “Madcap” Skin for the eccentric fighter rushing madly toward victor

Equip his Favorite Weapon, the new M1916, and level him up to unlock thousands of Player XP and Weapon XP for the M1916, two additional Operator Skins, two Quips, the “No Escape” Finishing Move, and more.

Downloads

The Season Three update will have a download size of approximately 40 GB for those who own the free-to-play console version of Warzone and are currently on the latest updates.

Warzone Update Sizes

  • PlayStation 5:43.2 GBPlayStation 4:43.2 GBXbox One Series X/S:40.9 GBXbox One:40.9 GBPC:38.3 GB (Warzone Only)98.3 GB (Warzone and Modern Warfare®) Note: PC users will also need 13 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.