Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone Update 1.23 – Patch Notes on August 17, 2023

GLOBAL

GENERAL

Events

• This patch contains necessary updates and content for the Shadow Siege event. Tune in for the global reveal of Modern Warfare III at 10:30am PT on August 17th in Warzone.

Weapon Tuning

• The benefit of tuning for Recoil Control related stats has been reduced slightly

BUG FIXES

• Fixed an issue where some Players could not access the Battle Pass, but would still lose CP after purchasing it
• Fixed an exploit allowing Players to go prone instantly
• Fixed an issue where Akimbo challenge progress was not tracking correctly for the FTAC Siege
• Fixed an issue where an invisible object could interact with lethals, tacticals, and explosives on Mercado Las Almas
• Fixed an issue affecting key binds when adding settings as Quick Settings
• Fixed an issue where the buttons for ‘Preview’ and ‘Quick Equip’ hide when trying to press them by mouse input in the Events tab
• Fixed an issue where the Tonfa melee weapon had outdated unlock conditions
• Fixed an issue where the SFX from the Semtex dropped by the Chain Reaction modifier in Havoc would not play as intended
• Fixed an issue where equipping the “Battle Buddy AI” Gun Screen could cause an error

WARZONE

WEAPONS

The following Weapon and Attachment changes are reflected in Warzone only. 

Weapon Balancing

» Assault Rifles «

• Chimera

  • Mid Damage increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• FR Avancer

  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Head Damage Multiplier increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• Lachmann-556

  • Head Damage Multiplier increased

• M16

  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers increased

» Battle Rifles «

• FTAC Recon

  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Maximum Damage Range increased

• Lachmann-762

  • Limb Damage Multiplier increased

• SO-14

  • Head Damage Multiplier increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• TAQ-V

  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Close-mid Damage decreased
  • Minimum Damage decreased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased

» Marksman Rifles «

• Lockwood MK2

  • Mid Damage increased
  • Minimum Damage increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers increased

» Shotguns «

• Expedite 12

  • Mid Damage increased
  • Mid-far Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage Range increased

• Lockwood 300

  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Mid Damage increased
  • Maximum Damage Range increased
  • Close-mid Damage Range increased

• MX Guardian

  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Mid-far Damage Range decreased

» Submachine Guns «

• Fennec 45

  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-Mid Damage increased
  • Minimum Damage increased

» Sniper Rifles «

• Signal 50

  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased

Attachments

• Ammunition

  • ISO Hemlock

    • .300 Blackout (All Types)
      • Close-mid Damage decreased
      • Mid Damage decreased

BUG FIXES

• Fixed an issue preventing some players from entering DMZ
• Fixed an issue where some PS4 Players would experience a game freeze in a specific section of Al Mazrah
• Fixed an issue where Buy Station icons could display on the Tac Map during the Battle Royale pre-lobby
• Fixed an issue in DMZ where a Tac Map image could display on the ground near Al-Safwa Quarry in Al Mazrah
• Fixed an issue where Players could become stuck in an ATV near a UAV tower in DMZ
• Fixed an issue that caused the Player’s screen to remain affected by the Plutonium element despite not being near it
• Fixed an issue where Players would not be kicked for being idle in Vondel Lockdown (look for this mode to return in this week’s Playlist update)
• Fixed an issue in Warzone Ranked Play where the Top 250 button was locked

Source: Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone