New patch for Advanced Warfare now live on all platforms; includes weapon balancing

Sledgehammer Games has released a new patch for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare on Xbox One, PS4, Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. This new patch brings the previously announced weapon updates, including changes to the PDW, MP443 Grach, Atlas 45, MORS, and Crossbow. This patch has also added in Legendary and Retired Gear Classes on PlayStation and PC.

Patch Notes:

Game Update: Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PC

In-Game Updates:

• Connectivity optimizations.
• Matchmaking improvements.
• Fixed a rare frame rate drop issue that occurred in multiplayer.
• Fixed a rare issue where the underwater HUD would not display after a host migration occurs.
• Fixed an issue where some Scorestreak and medals were not being tallied when leaving in the middle of a match.
• Fixed a rare issue where the player could use the Exo Hover ability for longer than intended.

Weapon Updates:

• Fixed some missing geometry on the gun barrel of some of the M1 Irons variants.
• PDW – increased damage, max damage range increased.
• MP443 Grach – Increased damage, max damage range increased.
• Atlas 45 – increased damage, max damage range increased.
• MORS – increased damage modifier on upper arm hitbox.
• Crossbow – decreased reload time, increased projectile speed.

UI Updates:

• [PS4] Fixed an issue where players were not able to access the DLC content after purchasing until they restarted the game.
• Fixed an issue where players were able to accept an invite to join a DLC playlist when they didn’t own the DLC, resulting in the player not joining a match.
• Fixed an issue where a large number of previously unlocked or owned items could show under the “New Items” menu after signing in.
• [PC] Fixed an issue where players were not able to select items in the “New Items” menu if they were not in the center selection.
• [PC] Fixed some minor UI issues with the menu when reporting a player.
• [PC] Fixed some minor UI issues with the Clan menu when selecting a new Clan leader.
• Fixed an issue where the player would return to the multiplayer menu after selecting a secondary weapon through the Armory.
• [Xbox One/PlayStation 4] Fixed a rare issue where Player One would spawn with Player Two’s loadout after equipping an item directly from a Supply Drop in the Firing Range.
• [Xbox 360/PlayStation 3] Fixed a placeholder image that was showing on the SHG cap.
• [PlayStation 3] Fixed an issue where emblems would not show on the M1 Irons.

Scorestreak Updates:

• Fixed a rare issue with the Missile Strike scorestreak where the fog settings would remain on screen until the player respawns.
• Fixed a rare crash issue with the Goliath.
• Fixed an issue where the player wouldn’t receive an “Out of Bounds” message when using the XS 1 Vulcan outside of the playable map on Compound.
• Fixed Aerial Assault Drone and Recon Drone out of world exploits on the Parliament map.

Game Mode Specific Updates:

• Kill Confirmed / Grapple Moshpit – Fixed an issue where players were able to use the grape grapple on dog tags in Kill Confirmed.
• Grapple Playlist – Fixed an issue where players were able to fire a grapple while climbing a ladder but stay in a first person viewpoint.
• Gun Game – Fixed an issue where the player would not be able to progress in gun rank when getting a kill from the grave after being setback by a melee.
• [Xbox 360] Uplink – Fixed an area on Kremlin where players are able to throw the Satellite Drone without it being immediately reset while playing Uplink.
• Search and Destroy – Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck on the Search and Destroy bomb site.
• [Xbox 360] Uplink –  Fixed an area on Parliament where players are able to throw the Satellite Drone without it being immediately reset while playing Uplink.

Map Specific Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits across different multiplayer maps.
• Kremlin – Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck on the Search and Destroy bomb site.
• [Xbox 360] Skyrise – Fixed an area where players could get stuck.
• [Xbox 360] – Kremlin – Fixed an area on Kremlin where players are able to throw the Satellite Drone without it being immediately reset while playing Uplink.
• Compound – Fixed an issue where the player wouldn’t receive an “Out of Bounds” message when using the XS 1 Vulcan outside of the playable map on Compound.
• [Xbox 360] – Parliament- Fixed an area on Big Ben where players are able to throw the Satellite Drone without it being immediately reset while playing Uplink.
• Parliament – Fixed Aerial Assault Drone and Recon Drone out of world exploits on the Parliament map.

Exo Zombies Updates:

• Fixed various out of map exploits where players could remain in place and not be attacked by zombies.
• Fixed an issue where players were not able to crawl off a ledge while downed in Exo Zombies.
• Fixed a rare issue where called in Sentinel Reinforcements wouldn’t revive the player in a solo match.
• Fixed an issue where a solo player would not be able to use the Exo Medic upgrade while the Sentinel Reinforcements were spawned.
• Fixed an issue where players were able to pick up and throw back a Contact Grenade after it’s been used.
• Fixed an issue where the player could keep a scorestreak item forever.
• Fixed a rare issue where a player could fall to their death with Exo Revive, and be forced into spectator mode.

 

SOURCE: Call of Duty