MW3 & Warzone July 2 update patch notes – Superi 46 & Kar98k nerfs

Luca Di Marzo
MW3 Operator

A new update hit MW3 and Warzone on July 2, bringing weapon balance changes across both games. The popular Superi 46 received a slight nerf that could have an impact on its place in the Warzone meta.

The devs also made changes to progression challenges in MW3 that should make it easier to track and complete challenges in the game. Take a look at the full patch notes below.

MW3 & Warzone July 2 patch notes

GLOBAL

CUSTOMIZATION

  • Corrected art displayed for the Kill Shot Emblem in the Season 4 Battle Pass.

MULTIPLAYER

UIX

  • Improved visual style of the notification that appears after changing Loadout mid-match.
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an issue causing the After Action Report to unexpectedly close.
    • Corrected HUD prompts when controlling the Missle Drone Killstreak with an alternate button layout.

PROGRESSION

  • Underbarrel Launcher Attachments will now progress Challenges requiring double kills with Grenades.
  • Improved tracking of the double kills Camo Challenge for the Reclaimer 18 Shotgun.
  • DG-58 Micro Barrel Attachment for the DG-56 will no longer remain locked after reaching the Weapon Level requirement.
  • Addressed an issue causing Gilded Camo for certain Weapons to remain locked after unlock requirements are met.

MODES

  • Bit Party
    • Fixed an issue causing inconsistent score upon tag collection in Kill Confirmed.
  • Mutation
    • Fixed an issue causing the HUD to not match the selected Mutant’s abilities.
    • Radioactive Beast will now drown if submerged in water for too long.
    • Mutant Perks are no longer inactive during the first life after the halftime team switch.

WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS

Assault Rifles

  • Kastov 762 & 545
    • JAK Requiem Conversion Kit
      • Fixed incorrect iron sight and misaligned Optics after unequipping the Conversion Kit.

Submachine Guns

  • FJX Horus
    • JAK Scimitar Kit
      • Fixed incorrect iron sight and blocked Barrel Attachments after unequipping the Conversion Kit.

Shotguns

  • KV Broadside (MWII)
    • JAK Jawbreaker Conversion Kit
      • JAK BFB Muzzle Attachment is no longer blocked and can now be equipped.

Sniper Rifles

  • FJX Imperium (MWII)
    • Removed incompatible Ammunition Attachments that could not be unlocked.

Handguns

  • .50 GS (MWII) & GS Magna (MWII)
    • JAK NRG-IV Optic can no longer be equipped without a compatible Barrel.

Launchers

  • RGL-80
    • 40mm Slug Ammunition (JAK Thumper-656 Conversion Kit)
      • Increased minimum damage from 95 to 150 (+58%).
      • Removed unintended explosive damage properties.

ZOMBIES

GAMEPLAY

  • Zombies Completionist Camos can now be equipped to the Sledgehammer, normally.
  • Fixed an issue causing a server disconnection error when a player leaves an Unstable Rift.

WARZONE

WEAPONS

  • Kastov 762 & Kastov 545
    • JAK Requiem Conversion Kit
      • Fixed incorrect iron sight and misaligned Optics after unequipping the Conversion Kit.
  • Superi 46
    • Lower Torso Modifier decreased to 1.1x, down from 1.3x.
    • Lower Arm and Hand Modifiers decreased to 1.1x, down from 1.3x.
  • FJX Horus
    • JAK Scimitar Kit
      • Fixed incorrect iron sight and blocked Barrel Attachments after unequipping the Conversion Kit.
  • Kar98k
    • Lower Torso Modifier decreased to .95x, down from 1.1x.
    • Arm Modifiers decreased to .95x, down from 1.2x.
    • Leg Modifiers decreased to .95x, down from 1x.

With the Superi 46 being nerfed, you could see more of the FJX Horus and Striker in Season 4 Reloaded matches.

Source: Call of Duty