Unleashing Chaos: Call of Duty: Warzone's New Update Introduces Game-Changing Restrictions!

The latest update for Call of Duty: Warzone introduces additional restrictions to the newly introduced Ranked game mode, specifically limiting players' weapon choices during combat. In addition to these new restrictions, this update also addresses various issues that arose with the launch of Season 4, providing fixes and improvements to enhance the overall gaming experience. Since its release in 2022, Call of Duty: Warzone has garnered a dedicated fan base, with many Battle Royale enthusiasts enjoying the game and eagerly consuming the developer's continuous stream of new content. With the introduction of the new season, players have been eagerly exploring the newly added map, sharing amusing moments, and unlocking a multitude of exciting rewards through the new battle pass, including weapon blueprints and operator skins. Despite previous updates implementing restrictions to the Ranked game mode, the game's developer shows no signs of slowing down, as evidenced by the inclusion of even more limitations in this latest update.

In addition to bug fixes and general changes to game modes, the June 21 update for Call of Duty: Warzone introduced further restrictions to the Ranked game mode. According to the patch notes, ranked players are now prohibited from using the KV Broadside shotgun, explosive rounds in sniper rifles, and Dragon's Breath ammo in shotguns. These adjustments aim to diversify gameplay styles, as these ammunition types were previously employed in other game modes to eliminate opponents with a single headshot, enabling skilled players to eliminate threats from a distance. The addition of explosive ammunition had allowed many Call of Duty: Warzone players to achieve one-shot kills with sniper rifles. However, with these new changes, ranked players will no longer have the same capability.

Additionally, the recent update for Call of Duty: Warzone addressed issues with the IO operator skin introduced in Season 4. The developer acknowledged inconsistencies between matches and the lobby and has resolved them with this update. Furthermore, a minor alteration was made to the game's new map, reducing the speed at which the first circle closes. This adjustment grants players more opportunities to reach the safe zone during the early stages of the match.

Since the introduction of the Ranked game mode in Call of Duty: Warzone, numerous players have been enthralled by the competitive nature it brings. This mode allows skilled players to unlock exclusive rewards, progress through different rank divisions, and showcase their superiority over opponents in every match. These added restrictions push players to give their utmost effort in every encounter, as taking down an enemy player has become more challenging than ever before.

Call of Duty: Warzone June 21 Update Patch Notes

GENERAL

Adjustments

Vondel | All Modes

Circle TimingFirst Circle closing speed reduced

BUG FIXES

Fixed an issue where an in-game icon for the Koschei Complex appeared incorrectly

Fixed an issue where Black Mous Tier 3 Mission Bedrock would give inconsistent progress

Fixed an issue where a Supply Cache near the Beach Club on Ashika Island would not register as opened in DMZ

Resolved a bug that prevented certain Players from deploying Killstreaks in Battle Royale, even when the Killstreak was visually indicated as available.

Addressed a glitch that caused Players to encounter difficulties in navigating and selecting the Keys section using a controller in DMZ mode.

Resolved a bug where FOB Upgrades did not register for the Player if a teammate dealt the final blow to a Boss.

Addressed an issue where the progress of the White Lotus Mission "Purchase 8 Items from a Buy Station" was not accurately recorded for certain Players.

Fixed an issue where a Comms Plate Carrier challenge was not tracking Wheelson kills in DMZ

Fixed an issue where a few Missions are auto-completed for some Players in DMZ

Resolved a bug that prevented players from receiving Mission Progress for the PMC Mission "Strike Team" in DMZ when destroying the Bullfrog from inside a vehicle.

Addressed an issue where completed Missions in DMZ falsely indicated as already finished, hindering the advancement of Phalanx Mission progress.

WARZONE-RANKED PLAY RESTRICTIONS

WeaponsKV Broadside

AttachmentsShotgunsDragon’s Breath Ammo

Sniper RiflesExplosive Ammo

Ground Loot will be adjusted at a later time to conform to the new limitations.

Reminder: The Warzone Ranked Play competitive settings are collaboratively designed by multiple teams to ensure that matches are competitive and equitable. These settings are regularly reviewed and adjusted based on data and feedback, and any restricted items may be reintroduced in future Seasons following necessary balance changes.

RECENTLY UPDATED

Fixed an issue where the Io Operator's Skin animation has inconsistencies between the lobby and the game

Call of Duty: Warzone is available now on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.