Upcoming CoD: Modern Warfare 3 Patch Introduces Notable Adjustment to the Ghost Perk
Discover the comprehensive patch notes for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's latest update, enhancing stability, performance, weapons, attachments, customization, multiplayer, progression, maps, modes, perks, zombies, missions, gameplay, enemies, and UIX An all-encompassing improvement for an unparalleled gaming experience
The latest update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has been released. The patch notes for December 14th outline a modification to the functioning of the Ghost perk in multiplayer, along with enhancements to the worm boss battles in Zombies mode.
One significant alteration in multiplayer is the adjustment to the Ghost perk. Previously, the perk would only be activated for a player while they were in motion. However, with this update, players equipped with the perk can now remain stationary for two seconds before the anti-radar effects are deactivated.
The developer has confirmed that the change was implemented in response to feedback. They stated, "We have implemented a grace period for the movement requirement of the Ghost T/V Camo. This update will allow players to remain undetectable by radar while stationary, removing the risk of their position being revealed from momentary pauses."
Additionally, several multiplayer playlists have had their score limits adjusted. For 10v10 matches, Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed score limits have been increased to 125, and for 12v12 matches, the limit has been raised to 150. Small map playlists will now have a score limit of 125.
In the Zombies mode, the Greylorm Aether Worm boss fight has been adjusted. The update fixes a problem where players could get pushed under the map if they were eaten by Greylorm and grabbed by a Mimic at the same time. It also prevents the boss from instantly dying after spawning.
Furthermore, a beneficial change has been made to the Gorm'gant worm boss fight in the Dead Signal mission. Light armored zombies will now spawn during this fight to give players a source of armor.
The latest update addresses several crash and stability issues, including a PC-specific crash at the start of Season 1. The complete patch notes can be found on Call of Duty's blog. Additionally, Warzone also received an update, bringing changes to footstep audio and weapon balancing for the battle royale.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2023
GLOBAL
STABILITY & PERFORMANCE
Fixed an issue that some players were encountering, causing previously unlocked items to become unavailable for use.
WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS
» Assault Rifles «
EQUIPMENT
The Speedway v5 Short Barrel Attachment for the RAM-7 (MWIII) is now ready to be equipped in the Gunsmith.
EQUIPMENT
The improved impact detection of the Breacher Drone (Lethal) prevents inflicting more explosive damage to players than intended.
CUSTOMIZATION
The default Skins for Shotguns will no longer be the Crimson Fate and Carbon Fate Laser Attachment Skins when equipped.
Players who bought the GG EZ Weapon Vault Bundle will now have the option to apply customizations to the Houndeye Integrated Optic Attachment.
Players who reach Prestige Levels 1-5 will now receive the animated Emblems they deserve. Additionally, the Stormender's Priceless and Interstellar reward Emblems will now correctly display the Emblem art. Please note that we will be granting these items to eligible players retroactively in the near future.
MULTIPLAYER
UIX
Improvements in Game Performance
- Kills column on the Scoreboard now accurately tracks in War Mode.
- Attachment slot for certain Weapons will no longer remain locked despite requirements being met.
Leaving a Blueprint Preview will no longer cause the player to be sent back to the Multiplayer menu.
When using a Controller, hovering over the Santa's Slayground Battle Pass section will no longer send the player back to the Multiplayer menu.
PROGRESSION
Challenges that involve destroying enemy Equipment will now advance when the following Field Upgrades are destroyed: A.C.S.
Comms Scrambler
Deployable Cover
Med Box
Munitions Box
Portable Radar
Suppression Mine
Tactical Camera
Tactical Insertion
Trophy System
Fixed several challenges where progression wasn’t tracking.
WEAPONS & ATTACHMENTS
Ray GunImplemented strategies to deter unauthorized use outside of sanctioned modes.
MAPS
Operation Spearhead (War)Rectified an exploit allowing players to reach an unintended rooftop near the Launch Site.
MODES
Fixed an out of map exploit near the Garage where players could access underneath the map.
MODES
GunfightIn Private Match, split-screen play will no longer result in DEV ERROR 12744.
Search and Destroy: Fixed XP rates for match events.
Playlists: Increased score limits for Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed in specific limited-time Playlists. In 12v12, the score limit is now 150.
10v10: 125
Small Maps: 125
Private Match now has accurate restrictions based on Competitive Settings v1.0 with CDL Rules enabled.
The Training Course is back, giving players the opportunity to master basic movements and combat skills.
PERKS
Ghost T/V Camo (Gear)has been updated to allow players to remain stationary for 2 seconds before the anti-radar effects are disabled.
In response to feedback, a grace period has been added to the movement requirement of Ghost T/V Camo. This adjustment means that players will still be detectable by radar while not moving, but temporary pauses will no longer give away their position.
ZOMBIES
MISSIONS
In Act 4: Dead Signal, a change has been made to the Escape: Defeat Gorm'gant step of the mission. Light Armored Zombies enemy types have been introduced during this step to offer players a new source of Armor.
GAMEPLAY
Contracts
Aether ExtractionAddressed an issue that would eliminate players who attempted to overload an 'Aether Extractor' as the contract's time runs out.
ENEMIES
Zombies
Aether Worm: GreylormAddressed an issue that allowed Greylorm to instantly die when spawned.
Addressed an issue where getting eaten by Greylorm and grabbed by a Mimic at the same time could cause players to get pushed under the map.
UIX
Weapons
STABILITY
Fixed a problem where incorrect Bruen MK9 attachment unlock descriptions were shown in the After Action Report. Resolved a specific PC crash that players experienced at the beginning of Season 1. This fix was rolled out on Monday, December 11.
Added various crash and stability fixes.
Editor's P/S
As a hard fan of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, I am thrilled about the latest update that introduces notable adjustments to the Ghost perk and other aspects of the game. The modification to the Ghost perk, allowing players to remain stationary for two seconds before the anti-radar effects are deactivated, is a welcome change. This will provide more tactical opportunities and enhance the overall gameplay experience.
Furthermore, the adjustments to the score limits in various multiplayer playlists, such as increasing them for 10v10 and 12v12 matches, will make the games more engaging and allow for more intense battles. The fixes to the worm boss battles in Zombies mode, particularly the Greylorm Aether Worm and Gorm'gant worm boss fights, demonstrate the developers' commitment to addressing player feedback and improving the overall gaming experience.
