Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 is the direct successor to Warzone 1. The game shares almost all of its fundamental mechanics with Warzone 1. Aside from these mechanics, the only thing different in Warzone 2.0 is the gunplay and movement mechanics.

Warzone 1 had its share of seasonal events that granted players in-game rewards. Following its predecessor, Warzone 2.0 also features seasonal events like the Mastery Camo challenges, which were added to the game with Season 3.

With the start of Season 5 Reloaded, players are getting another special event titled Faction Showdown Mastery Camo Challenges. Let’s take a look at the Faction Showdown camo challenges and the rewards associated with them.

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Faction Shodown Event

The Faction Showdown is a very straightforward challenge event where players fight for TF 141, or Shadow Company. Players must get kills or vehicle stats to progress toward mastery camo. To complete the challenges, players must get kills in multiplayer, DMZ, or Warzone 2.0. Each kill will count towards the weapon kill challenge.

Faction Showdown Weapon Camo Challenges

Players must earn the camo for each weapon class by completing the associated challenge to earn the mastery camo. Here are all the Weapon camo challenges for this event:

• Assault Rifles: Get 250 Operator Kills with an Assault Rifle.
• Battle Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while Prone with a Battle Rifle.
• Marksman Rifles: Get 40 Operator Kills while using a Suppressed Marksman Rifle.
• Launchers: Get 75 Enemy Kills using Launchers.
• LMGs: Get 30 Operator Longshot Kills using an LMG.
• Melee: Get 30 Enemy kills using Melee weapons.
• Handguns: Get 50 Enemy Headshot Kills with a handgun.
• Shotguns: Get 3 Operator Kills without Dying 10 times using a Shotgun.
• SMGs: Get 100 Operator Headshot Kills with an SMG.
• Sniper Rifles: Get 50 Operator Headshot Kills with a Sniper Rifle.

Faction Showdown Vehicle Camo Challenges

Players must earn the camo for each vehicle class by completing the associated challenge to earn the mastery camo. Here are all the Vehicle camo challenges for this event:

• JLTV: Get 30 Enemy kills by running them over with the vehicle.
• Armored Truck (DMZ Only): Ram 5 enemy vehicles at high speed.
• ATV: Stay in the air while in the vehicle for 15 seconds.
• Heavy Tank: Get 20 Operator kills with either turret.
• Hatchback: Get 10 Operator kills while leaning out of the vehicle.
• Light Helo: Refuel your helicopter at 10 different gas stations.
• PWC: Visit 5 POIs while driving the vehicle.
• Armored Patrol Boat: Get 20 Enemy kills with the boat turret.
• Dirt Bike: Perform 20 air tricks with the Dirt Bike.
• MRAP: Get 30 Operator kills using the turrets on the MRAP.

So, stay frosty and dive into MW2 and Warzone 2.0 to bank the kills and unlock the exclusive in-game camo before time runs out.

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Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 have been successful content-wise. Infinity Ward and other studios have delivered a truckload of content for players, starting with a new battle pass, new operators, and skins.

CoD has always provided players with free content ranging from blueprints to emblems. So for players who want free stuff, PlayStation and Activision have introduced a new Shadow Combat Pack in Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2.

Here’s how to claim the new free Shadow combat pack in Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0.

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How to Claim Free Shadow Combat Pack

The Shadow Combat Pack is available as a PlayStation-exclusive bundle. Players who wish to claim the bundle must have an active PlayStation Plus Membership.

Head over to your in-game store in Warzone once you meet the PS Plus membership criteria. The Shadow Combat Pack will be available as a free bundle in the store. As of this writing, the Shadow Combat Pack has no exact end date. However, considering the time frame of the previous free bundles, expect the bundle to remain available for the next two months or the remainder of Season 5.

Shadow Combat Pack Contents

The Shadow Combat Pack contains seven items. Here’s the complete list of the whole bundle:

• Oni Eclipse – Operator Skin
• Shade Thrower – Lachmann-556 AR Weapon Blueprint
• Gloom and Doom – BAS-P SMG Weapon Blueprint
• Beast of Darkness – Emblem
• Rooftop Shadow – Calling Card
• Komainu– Weapon Charm
• Smoke and Shadow – Sticker

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Call of Duty Warzone 1 introduced a new large-scale multiplayer model to all players, which made its way to its sequel, Warzone 2.0. The new Battle Royale title was tied in with the premium release titles, which included all weapons, operators, and in-game features.

As Activision started focusing on the new live-service model, they started integrating new microtransactions in-game. They released new bundles that contained operators, weapon skins with blueprints, and other in-game accessories.

While the new bundles don’t provide any in-game advantages, a few have sneakily added pay-to-win features. However, these bundles were only limited to DMZ up until Season 5. The newest bundle in Season 5 features a pay-to-win attachment for Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2.

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New Bundle with Pay to Win Holotherm Sight

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 moved to Season 5 last month. With the new update, players have received a new battle pass, weapon bundles, and in-game events. However, one bundle put Infinity Ward in a pickle with its in-game pay-to-win weapon attachment.

The new Dark Rituals III bundle features the “Possessed” Operator Skin and three Weapon Blueprints: the “To Dust” Assault Rifle, the “Death’s Door” Battle Rifle, and the “Necrotic” Sniper Rifle.

However, the debacle began when CoD content creator ModernWarzone pointed out the issue with the optic attachment of “To Dust” AR, which featured a very familiar thermal sight with an unusual color scheme.

The normal holotherm sight has hindered vision through smoke, while the $20 bundle sight has a clear vision. This clear vision through smoke is a clear pay-to-win advantage. However, Infinity Ward has not addressed the issue yet, clearing the air on whether it’s intentional or a feature of the holotherm.

The pay-to-win debacle of the bundles started when they provided DMZ features; however, with this new bundle, they had moved towards P2W weapon attachments. Previously, during Season 1, a Sniper scope with a rangefinder started the P2W trend.

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The M4 is one of the most versatile weapons in the game. It’s based on the M4 platform that branches out to M16 Burst Fire AR, Icarus LMG, and FSS Hurricane. The weapon was also one of the best and most used weapons in MW (2019).

Carrying the legacy, M4 is still one of the most popular weapons in the recently released titles. It has the best damage over small to medium ranges with an outstanding fire rate. It can also be converted into a long-range beamer by using the proper attachments. There’s no reason why you shouldn’t use an M4 in MW2.

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How to unlock the M4 in MW2

The M4 is available from when players reach level 5 in CoD: MW2 for the first time, but that doesn’t ensure everything connected to the weapon is unlocked. To unlock some of the better attachments for the weapon, players will have to level up their rank with the M4 as players would with any other gun in Call of Duty games.

To rank up M4, spend time in MW2 with it equipped. While the M4 will always gain a constant flow of XP while equipped, players can speed up the process by using it to slay enemies, take down killstreaks, and complete objectives. And they will gain even more weapon XP for the M4 if they activate a weapon-oriented XP token before an MW2 match begins. 

Best M4 Loadout

• Underbarrrel: FTAC Ripper 56
• Barrel: Tempus Hightower 20″ Barrel
• Optic: Cronen Mini Red Dot
• Magazine: 45-Round Mag
• Rear Grip: XTEN Grip
• Receiver: M4

Best Equipment & Perks for M4 Loadout

• Tactical: Flash Grenade
• Lethal: Semtex Grenade
• Base Perk – 1: Tracker
• Base Perk – 2: Battle Hardened
• Bonus Perk: Fast Hands
• Ultimate Perk: Hardline

A flash grenade and semtex grenade are the best tactical and lethal for the loadout. The flash grenade is handy for checking areas, as it emits a hit marker when it explodes, blinding the affected player. Furthermore, the semtex grenade helps clear out tight map areas and objectives.

As for the reworked perk system, the base perks 1 and 2 are tracker and battle-hardened. The tracker perk highlights the enemies’ footsteps, and battle-hardened increases damage resistance to explosives in-game. On the other hand, the fast hands bonus perk increases the weapon switching and reload speed for better weapon handling.

Other Alternatives to the M4 in the Current Meta

Other alternatives to the M4 are Lachmann 556 (AR), Kastov 762 (AR), and Lachmann MP5 (SMG). Lachmann 556 is one of the most powerful guns in Modern Warfare 2’s current meta. As time progresses, more weapons will gain a stronger position in the meta.

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Infinity Ward will release the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 update tonight. Players are getting new game modes, playlist updates, weapons and attachment adjustments, and bug fixes with the update.

Players will get a new battle pass, two new weapons, and weapon changes. The patch will be available for players starting August 2 at 10 am PT/1 pm ET/5 pm UK. Furthermore, the update is set to bring the most awaited weapon adjustments based on community feedback.

In this update, many weapons have been adjusted to shake up the current player choices of Modern Warfare 2. The Cronen Squall has been nerfed again in the update. Furthermore, this update’s other drastic SMG buffs will surely shake up the meta for Modern Warfare 2.

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Modern Warfare 2 Season 5 Patch Notes

GAMEPLAY

Movement

• Slide
  • Decreased slide time and increased slide velocity, so the Player covers the same distance in a shorter amount of time
  • Allowed the Player to fire slightly sooner after initiating a slide

• Jump
  • Small increase to the lateral velocity boost while jumping
  • Small reduction to the landing slowdown penalty while landing 

WEAPONS

New Weapons

FR Avancer (Assault Rifle)

• With a blinding fire rate and exceptional maneuverability, in the right hands, this aggressive bullpup rifle can dominate the battlefield.
  • Unlocked via Battle Pass 

Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle)

• This semi-auto bullpup sniper rifle features an exceptionally high fire rate and a unique design for best-in-class handling and stability when on the move.
  • Unlocked via Battle Pass 

Customizable Throwing Knives

• Players can now select Lethal Equipment Skins (in-match only)

Weapon Balancing 

» Light Machine Guns «

• RAPP H
  • Increased semi auto Damage
  • Reduced semi auto rate of fire

» Assault Rifles « 

• Chimera
  • Close-mid Damage increased 

• M13B
  • Headshot Multiplier increased

» Battle Rifles «

• Cronen Squall
  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Minimum Damage increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased

» Light Machine Guns «

• HCR 56
  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased 

• RAAL MG 
  • Headshot Multiplier increased 

» Submachine Guns «

• MX9
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

• Minibak
  • Damage step added at mid-far range
  • Minimum Damage decreased
  • Headshot Multiplier increased

• Lachmann Sub
  • Maximum Damage Range decreased
  • Close-mid Damage Range decreased

• VEL-46
  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

• BAS-P
  • Maximum Damage Range increased
  • Neck Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Multiplier increased

• Fennec 45
  • Maximum Damage increased

EQUIPMENT

Adjustments

• Drill Charge
  • Reduced damage from drilling when a Player is stuck with a Drill Charge, providing a larger opportunity for death from explosion

• Recon Drone
  • Recon Drone’s health bar now updates every time the drone is accessed

• Tactical Camera 
  • Removed audio distortion when failing to use a Tactical Camera 

PERKS

Adjustments

• Bomb Squad
  • Bomb Squad will protect against death from explosive Equipment stuck directly to the Player when fully armored | Warzone only

• Quick Fix
  • Added visual cues for attacking someone with active Quick Fix
  • Entering an objective with Quick Fix equipped will now visually show when the health regeneration effect is active. 

AUDIO

Adjustments

• Further improved audio balance to favor some sounds over others (i.e. Airplane audio will be mixed down when using voice chat)
• Added alert sound from pets when being spotted

Audio Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where knife pickups could play an incorrect sound
• Fixed an issue where the out of bounds sound would repeat incorrectly 

UI/UX

Adjustments

Updated CODHQ Landing Page 

• Adds Game Mode tiles to the Games section of CODHQ, allowing Players to jump to a specific row from the CODHQ menu 

Skin Carousel in the Lobby

• Added a carousel that allows Players to change the skin of their selected Operator while searching for a Match.

Combat Detail Widget

• Added a new widget that provides info upon Player death:
  • Who killed you, what weapon, how many shots, etc
• Widget will list multiple Players and environmental damage when applicable

MULTIPLAYER

MAPS

New Maps

Punta Mar (6v6)

• Punta Mar is a recently evacuated tourist attraction in Las Almas — once a bustling town on a hill overlooking a beautiful South American beach.
  
  Prepare to fight up and down that hill, maneuvering through shops, across rooftops, and through abandoned residences to take control of an area centered around a cobblestone street. 

Strike (6v6)

• Fan-favorite Strike returns to Call of Duty and will be familiar to many veteran Players with some updates for Modern Warfare II!
   

Lounge (Gunfight)

• This compact map for Gunfight and other small-squad modes takes place in a high-scale, high-octane club. Take the stairs or climb to a balcony for a view across the main chamber, and when the center gets too hot, try your luck in the game room or under the spotlights of the stage behind the grand piano. 

Canal (Gunfight)

• Situated in the vicinity of Vondel, Canal features cellars below the cobblestone streets above, with the action occurring between the canal bridges where the water or a moored boat are useful in your tactical planning. Be ready for close quarters combat while weaving through the brewery and restaurant. 

PLAYLIST

New Modes

Havoc

• Players start with one modifier at the beginning of a match. Once a squad is the first to reach a multiple of 12 kills – 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 – the game adds a new modifier to the match for both teams, from a pool of 14 available modifiers. Here are examples of just five of them:
  • Ammo Feeder: Auto reloads a weapon (from stock ammo) upon elimination. 
  • Boots Off the Ground: Moon gravity. Affects only player jump heights, not thrown equipment or ballistics
  • Flameshot: Flame-tipped Crossbows and Molotovs only. All Loadouts change immediately to this upon modifier activation.
  • Hero Landing: Landing from a big drop causes a frag-grenade-like explosion around you.
  • Perspective Shift: Everyone swaps to a third-person camera view.

Big Capture the Flag

• Want to go bigger? Then the Battle Maps are ready for some classic Capture the Flag matches in Season 05. Whether it is on the streets of Guijarro or in the waterlogged Mawizeh Marshlands, Big Capture the Flag on a 20v20 scale is a recipe for some epic matches. 

Gunfight Variants

• Step into the 2v2 Gunfight arena with three different variants available throughout Season 05. Look for the following:
  • Gunfight Custom (Launch): Featuring standard Gunfight rules, but the weaponry you bring is taken from your favorite Loadouts.
  • Gunfight Snipers (In-Season): Tool up with your favorite sniper or marksman rifle, and leave the Secondary, Tacticals, and Lethals at home.
  • Armored Gunfight (In-Season): Need more protection during your 2v2 skirmishes? Then welcome to Armored Gunfight, a variation on the fan-favorite mode, featuring standard Gunfight rules with one distinct difference; armor is enabled! Each squadmate comes to the fight with 150 HP of Armor, 100 Health, and no replacement plates or health regeneration. All other Gunfight rules apply (win conditions, overtime, capturing the overtime flag), but your takedown tactics should be adjusted accordingly.

BUG FIXES

Adjustments

• Removed weapons dropping too close to players in modes with team revive active.
• Updated Gunfight weapon table to include Blueprints up through Season 05
• Players will have their sidearms removed if playing Gunfight with specified weapon categories (i.e. Snipers only)
• Updated the default score limit for Grind to 75 points in Private Matches
• Removed the “Care Package Drop Time” option in Infected Private Matches 

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue preventing Radar Always On from working correctly in Private Matches
• Fixed an issue causing overlapping icons on Point A when playing Control on Vondel Waterfront

• Fixed an issue on Santa Seña Border Crossing where bots would attempt to path to invalid locations if all other Players in the match are dead
• Fixed an issue that could prevent health packs from dropping in Hardcore Private Matches
• Fixed an issue where Players would not be able to toggle NVGs after extracting a prisoner in Prisoner Rescue
• Fixed an issue in Cyber Attack where Players could lock up their view model animation by spamming melee while planting the EMP
• Fixed an issue that allowed Players to pick up the prisoner out of bound in Prisoner Rescue
• Fixed an issue in zone capture modes where the zone would flicker between unoccupied and controlled 
• Fixed an issue in Prisoner Rescue where the prisoner would T-pose with no head if the carrier died while out of bounds
• Fixed an issue where explosive bullet kills would not progress the weapon ladder in Gun Game 

MWII RANKED PLAY

Season 05 of MWII Ranked Play features NEW Seasonal Rewards to unlock, including the Pro Re-Issue TAQ-56, Division Weapon Camos, and much more. 

Below are the Season 05 specific details to keep in mind for new and returning competitors. Need a refresher? The Call of Duty Blog has you covered right here and the CDL Competitive Settings V 1.4.1 will help inform.

Season 05 Highlight Changes

Competitive Game Settings

• New Season 05 Restrictions
  • Assault Rifles
    • FR Avancer
  • Sniper Rifles
    • Carrack .300
• Returning Restrictions in addition to the CDL Competitive Settings
  • Assault Rifles
    • Tempus Razorback
  • SMGs
    • ISO 45
  • Shotguns
    • MX Guardian
  • Melee
    • Tonfa
  • Attachments
    • Corvus Torch Underbarrel

SR (Skill Rating) & Divisions

• End of Season Skill Setback
  • At the end of each Season, your ending Skill Division will determine where you start the following season:
    • Bronze through Crimson I Players are set back three Tiers below where they finished in the previous season.
      • Example: A Player ending Season 04 in Gold III will begin Season 05 in Silver III.
    • Players Crimson II and above will start Season 05 in Diamond I.

MWII Ranked Play Season 05 Rewards

Season 05 Win Rewards

• Throughout the Season 05, Players can earn the following rewards:
  • 5 Wins: ‘Season 05 Competitor’ Weapon Sticker
  • 10 Wins: Pro Re-Issue TAQ-56 Weapon Blueprint
  • 25 Wins: ‘Big Brain Plays’ Weapon Charm
  • 50 Wins: ‘Heating Up’ Large Weapon Decal
  • 75 Wins: ‘MWII Ranked Play Season 05’ Loading Screen
  • 100 Wins: ‘MWII Season 05 Ranked Veteran’ Weapon Camo

End of Season Division Rewards

• At the end of each Season, Players will be awarded Skill Division rewards that represent their highest attained Division that Season. 
• Skill Division Skins:
  • Earn a Skill Division Skin for use with both CDL Male & Female Operators on both Factions to represent your highest Skill Division. Once the Skins from one Skill Division have been unlocked they can be permanently used in following Seasons and anywhere you play:
    • Top 250: Unlock the ‘Top 250 Competitor’ Skin by finishing a Season in the Top 250 Skill Division. Players must be in the Division at the end of the Season to qualify for this reward.
    • Gold – Iridescent: Earn the applicable ‘Gold Competitor’, ‘Platinum Competitor’, ‘Diamond Competitor’, ‘Crimson Competitor’, or ‘Iridescent Competitor’ Skin based on your highest Skill Division reached over the course of the Season. 
• Seasonal Division Rewards
  • Each Ranked Play Season features a unique set of Division Rewards awarded at the end of the Season to celebrate the Player’s highest Skill Division reached that Season. 
  • Rewards Update
    • Starting in Season 05, players will continue to earn Emblems associated with their highest attained Division. Those who climb into Gold and above will obtain a new reward each season where we previously offered a Weapon Charm. For Season 05, we’re kicking off this new reward rotation with Season Division Camos.
  • The Season 05 rewards are as follows:
    • Top 250: ‘Season 05 Top 250’ Animated Weapon Camo, Emblem, and Calling Card
      • Players must be in the Top 250 Division at the end of the Season to qualify for these rewards.
    • Iridescent: ‘Season 05 Iridescent’ Weapon Camo, Emblem, and Calling Card
    • Crimson: ‘Season 05 Crimson’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    • Diamond: ‘Season 05 Diamond’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    • Platinum: ‘Season 05 Platinum’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    • Gold: ‘Season 05 Gold’ Weapon Camo and Emblem
    • Silver: Emblem
    • Bronze: Emblem
  • Ranked Play First Place: The Player who finishes Season 05 in the #1 position on the Top 250 Leaderboard will receive a unique, one-of-a-kind Calling Card and Emblem for the ultimate bragging rights.

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Infinity Ward has been crushing it with content drops across multiple live service titles like Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2. Towards the end of the game’s lifecycle, the developers try to spice things up with each new update by releasing new maps, weapons, balancing changes, etc.

The Call of Duty community is always excited about new weapon releases. And to everyone’s surprise, Infinity Ward is adding an iconic Sniper Rifle to MW2 and Warzone 2.0’s weapon pool. A new Carrack .300 will arrive on Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 with the Season 5 update.

The Carrack .300 is a true Sniper Rifle with a semi-automatic bullpup design. Being effective even at the longest ranges, the Sniper requires a player who can take a deep breath, keep calm under pressure, and line up a shot to the head or upper chest.

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How to Unlock the Carrack .300

The Carrack .300 is a semi-auto bullpup sniper rifle that features an exceptionally high fire rate and a unique design for best-in-class handling and stability when on the move. This Sniper rifle may not be the first choice for certain playstyles, but for those wanting a semi-automatic fire rate over longer ranges, this is well worth taking into Al Mazrah once Season 5 launches.

In Multiplayer (MW2):

• Complete Sector D11 of the Season 5 Battle Pass.

In Warzone 2.0:

• Complete Sector D11 of the Season 5 Battle Pass.

The fastest way to unlock battle pass sectors is by earning battle pass tokens. Battle pass tokens are provided to players based on the time spent in-game. After collecting adequate Battle pass tokens, players can use them to make their way up to the desired Sector in no time.

Carrack .300 Release Date

According to Infinity Ward, the Sniper Rifle will be available in-game for players, with the Season 5 update coming out on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET/4 pm UK.

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Infinity Ward has been crushing it with content drops across multiple live service titles like Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2. To help with player retention during the end of the game’s lifecycle, the developers try to spice things up with each new update by releasing new maps, and weapons, balancing changes, etc.

The Call of Duty community is always excited about new weapon releases. And to everyone’s surprise, Infinity Ward is adding a new Assault Rifle to MW2 and Warzone 2.0’s weapon pool. A new FR Avancer will arrive on Warzone and Modern Warfare 2 with the Season 5 update.

The FR Avancer is essentially the FAMAS, an iconic burst-fire rifle in most CoD games. This fast-firing bullpup rifle is a midrange behemoth that can neutralize targets quickly within a few dozen meters.

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How to Unlock the FR Avancer

Players who prefer fast-firing Assault Rifles will have a field day with the FR Avancer. With a blinding fire rate and exceptional maneuverability, this aggressive bullpup rifle can dominate the battlefield in the right hands.

In Multiplayer (MW2):

• Complete Sector B11 of the Season 5 Battle Pass.

In Warzone 2.0:

• Complete Sector B11 of the Season 5 Battle Pass.

The fastest way to unlock battle pass sectors is by earning battle pass tokens. Battle pass tokens are provided to players based on the time spent in-game. After collecting adequate Battle pass tokens, players can use them to make their way up to the desired Sector in no time.

FR Avancer Release Date

According to Infinity Ward, the AR will be available in-game for players, with the Season 5 update coming out on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 9 AM PT/12 PM ET/4 pm UK.

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Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is the current ongoing title. The game came out in 2022 as a sequel to 2019’s Modern Warfare. The game shares most of its core mechanics with its predecessor.

Previously, Activision was optimistic that they would move back to a 2-year CoD cycle with the release of MW2. However, following a few issues, Activision announced that they would not stick with the 2-year cycle and will release MW3 in 2023, which will be developed by Sledgehammer Games.

A new yearly CoD cycle would mean players would have to grind through a full new set of weapons or buy new weapons or operator skins. Surprisingly, Call of Duty and Leakers have confirmed that MW2 operator and weapon skins will carry over to Modern Warfare 3 (2023).

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MW2 Operator and Weapon Skins will Carry Over to Modern Warfare 3

In a series of leaks by BobNetworkUK on Twitter, the leaker pointed out that weapons from MW2 were present in Modern Warfare 3. This means that the current weapon pool will transition to Modern Warfare 3.

While this might not seem like a big piece of news initially, all current operators, weapons, and skins will be available in Modern Warfare 3, day one. It will allow players to build their collection and ease their weapon grind in the new game.

The leak or rumor was confirmed by Call of Duty when they tweeted out a poll asking players if they would like their operator and weapons to carry over to the new Call of Duty in 2023.

The confirmation of this leak has left players in awe as they could use their purchased bundles and weapons in the new Call of Duty title. This change indicates that the newest Call of Duty title is moving positively, fixing the mistakes the current title is going through.

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Call of Duty Warzone 2.0 is the direct sequel to Warzone. The battle royale game has garnered a mass following worldwide due to its unique in-game features and innovative game mechanics. Aside from these mechanics, the game’s in-game cosmetics are also widely popular.

Warzone 1 introduced the Operator bundles, which featured an Operator skin, weapon blueprints, and other in-game accessories. Operator skins are popular as they allow players to represent their own looks or aesthetics.

Warzone 2.0 has introduced many unique operators, such as Messi, Pogba, Neymar, and other legendary skins. However, the new Season 4 Reloaded Operator skin has managed to cause controversy due to its name and in-game look.

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Izzy Operator Bundle Controversy

The Izzy operator bundle was first teased in the Season 4 Overview. However, the operator had a completely different name which caused a massive controversy. The operator was called Izanami, the reverse of “I am a N*zi.” The whole name debacle raised an anti-semitic agenda, causing Activision to delay the release and change the bundle name to Izzy later.

How to Get the Izzy Operator Bundle

The three operators can be unlocked by purchasing their operator bundles from the in-game store of Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 for 2400 CoD Points. Here are all the bundle contents:

• “Izzy” Operator
• “New Blood” ISO Hemlock Blueprint and Pink Tracer Bullets
• “Count Me In” MCPR-300 Blueprint and Pink Tracer Bullets
• “Warhead Wagon” Vehicle Skin
• “Bootlicker” Finishing Move
• “Killer Izzy” Loading Screen
• “Izzy” Weapon Sticker
• “Girl’s Best Friend” Weapon Charm
• DMZ Active Duty Slot

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Infinity Ward will soon release the Season 5 update for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2.0. With it, three new weapons and operators will be introduced to both titles. The Season 5 update will reward players with double XP and double weapon XP.

For MW2 fans, there are two pieces of good news. The first is that the game will have four new core maps including the OG map Strike. Additionally, the update will also introduce six new Shadow Company operators.

Warzone 2.0 and Modern Warfare 2 also feature a crossover with Snoop Dogg, Nicki Minaj, and 21 Savage. This is the second last major update before Modern Warfare 3’s release later this year. There’s more!! So, let’s see the first look at Season 5 without further ado.

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MODERN WARFARE II OVERVIEW

• A Strike from the Past; Punta Mar Steps into the Present. The two Core maps at launch are a returning Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare map and a brand-new location. Plus: two additional gunfight maps.
• New Core Map In-Season. Small, built for fast-flowing action, and based near Building 21, visit the DRC – Zone 1 research campus for rapid-paced chaotic core combat coming mid-season.
• Wreak Havoc, grab the flag, and Armor Up in three new Modes. A Multiplayer arena-style game mode arrives in Modern Warfare II. Battle Maps get a Capture the Flag mode. Plus, it’s time to bring your Armor Plates, Loadouts, and Sniper Rifles to the Gunfight.

Four New Maps

From battle-tested classics to new favorites, Modern Warfare II’s map rotation is about to expand well past three-dozen locations combined across all modes with these Core and Gunfight additions: Punta Mar, Strike, Lounge, and Canal.

Punta Mar (Core, Launch)

Get ready to infiltrate a brand-new map from Infinity Ward. Punta Mar is a recently evacuated tourist attraction in Las Almas — once a bustling town on a hill overlooking a beautiful South American beach.

Prepare to fight up and down that hill, maneuvering through shops, rooftops, and abandoned residences to control an area centered around a cobblestone street. There’s little time between engagements. Watch the shop windows for enemy Operators and use the side streets and alleys to your advantage in this small map geared toward all playstyles.

Strike (Core, Launch)

Turn the clock back 15 years to one of the core maps of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.

Alongside its brethren in Shipment and Showdown, Strike will be restored to its full glory in Season 05, thanks to the latest Infinity Ward engine and technology. This version of Strike is how veterans likely remember it, albeit with some slight adjustments to make it fit in Modern Warfare II.

Lounge (Gunfight, Launch)

No time to kick back and relax here: This compact map for Gunfight and other small-squad modes takes place in a high-scale, high-octane club. Take the stairs or climb to a balcony for a view across the main chamber, and when the center gets too hot, try your luck in the game room or under the spotlights of the stage behind the grand piano. On this tiny map, there’s danger at every turn, so stay active, use cover, and be ready to put on a show-stopping performance.

Canal (Gunfight, Launch)

Situated near Vondel, this new Gunfight map takes place in and around a brewery and a canal thoroughfare. Offering some verticality, Canal features cellars below the cobblestone streets above, with the action occurring between the canal bridges where the water or a moored boat is useful in your tactical planning. Be ready for close-quarters combat while weaving through the brewery and restaurant. Canal is frenetic, with more room to move than other Gunfight maps, so think tactically and keep pressing the fight.

DRC – Zone 1 (Core, Mid-Season)

Building 21 already had some spectacularly memorable moments in Call of Duty: Warzone. Now an area near this clandestine location will be revealed for Modern Warfare II Multiplayer. Prepare to enter a new Zone in the DRC research campus.

This map is located around the Visitor Center in the shadow of Building 21. Many of the technological triumphs that the DRC have gifted the world are on display here. Players are also allowed behind the curtain to view some of the facility’s inner workings, from Research and Development to the shipping and receiving areas, to a few of the laboratories.

This small-sized map is focused on fast-paced combat, where shortcuts, outflanking, and consistent action is to be expected. Look for a full tactical overview of this map at midseason.

New Modes

Expect three new Modern Warfare II Modes as Season 05 launches and progresses, along with a variety of returning Gunfight variants and Faceoff with even more Operators for those seeking the ultimate in Cage Match experiences:

Havoc (Launch)

In Season 05, one thing is for certain: It’s time to wreak some Havoc.

Havoc is a brand-new Core Multiplayer mode inspired by classic arena-shooter gameplay, then further enhanced with the injection of a random selection of frenzy-inducing modifiers. Infinity Ward specifically designed this as a “rogue” like mode, where each time a game is played, you receive enhancement modifiers that changes the gameplay in new and interesting (and not to mention, chaotic) ways. Don’t expect two games of Havoc to play out identically. But do expect a whole lot of fast-paced combat with the emphasis on entertaining takedowns.

The match starts in a similar manner to a Team Deathmatch. However, you should forget about Perk Packages, Killstreaks, or Field Upgrades: They don’t exist in Havoc. Instead, prepare to embrace the match-changing modifiers!

Once a squad is the first to reach a multiple of 12 kills – 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 – the game adds a new modifier to the match for both teams, from a pool of 14 available modifiers. Here are examples of just five of them:

• Ammo Feeder: Auto reloads a weapon (from stock ammo) upon elimination.
• Boots Off the Ground: Moon gravity. Affects only player jump heights, not thrown equipment or ballistics.
• Flameshot: Flame-tipped Crossbows and Molotovs only. All Loadouts change immediately to this upon modifier activation.
• Hero Landing: Landing from a big drop causes a frag-grenade-like explosion around you.
• Perspective Shift: Everyone swaps to a third-person camera view.

The modifiers stack as the match progresses, so by the end of a match, you could have, for example, a third-person, moon gravity, hero-landing-enabled, auto-reloading flame-tipped Crossbow and Molotovs-only Deathmatch once one team reaches 60 kills.

Bring the squad to Havoc, and prepare for some frenetic fun.

Big Capture the Flag (Launch)

Whether it is on the streets of Guijarro or in the waterlogged Mawizeh Marshlands, Big Capture the Flag on a 20v20 scale is a recipe for some epic matches.

Will a lone hero go behind enemy lines, beating the odds across hundreds of meters, all to ultimately make a decisive capture? Or will several squads armed with tanks, helicopters, and launchers fight to secure or reset a dropped flag out in the open?

Gunfight Variants (including Armored Gunfight) (Launch, In-Season)

Step into the 2v2 Gunfight arena with three variants available throughout Season 05. Look for the following:

Gunfight Custom (Launch): Featuring standard Gunfight rules, but the weaponry you bring is taken from your favorite Loadouts.

Gunfight Snipers (Mid-Season): Tool up with your favorite sniper or marksman rifle, and leave the Secondary, tactical, and Lethals at home.

Armored Gunfight (In-Season): Armored Gunfight, a variation on the fan-favorite mode, featuring standard Gunfight rules with one distinct difference; armor is enabled! Each squadmate comes to the fight with 150 HP of Armor, 100 Health, and no replacement plates or health regeneration. All other Gunfight rules apply (win conditions, overtime, capturing the overtime flag), but your takedown tactics should be adjusted accordingly.

Faceoff (4v4) (Mid-Season)

For those seeking the fast-action gameplay of small-team cage matches, the ultimate compliment to Gunfight is back! Use your own Loadouts, forget Killstreaks, and play modes like Team Deathmatch and Kill Confirmed on all the Modern Warfare II Gunfight maps.

CALL OF DUTY: WARZONE OVERVIEW

• Calling All Champions. The Vondel Champions Quest will begin in Season 05. Assemble the squad and prepare to put together a new plan for victory in Vondel.
• New Free Features in BR and DMZ. Two new vehicles across both modes; several new DMZ features, and the first details on the Reveal Event for Call of Duty 2023.
• Arriving at Reloaded: Hold Down the Fort, Prepared for Armored Royale. A section of Al Mazrah adds to the available Resurgence maps, and will be added to the existing rotation. That and the return of Armored Royale earmark the Season 05 midseason updates.

Vondel Champion’s Quest (Launch Window)

Champions of Call of Duty: Warzone: Heed the call of this new quest.

Just like the Traditional Battle Royale Champion’s Quest for Al Mazrah, a squad that is on a winning streak — five in a row in Mini Battle Royale matches — will have the opportunity to take on the Champion’s Quest in Vondel.

Although the Vondel’s quest will be similar to Al Mazrah’s quest in that you will build the M.G.B., there are a couple key differences:

First, all elements must be held and never dropped (a prerequisite that also now applies to any Champion’s Quest you undertake). That means an element can’t be dropped in the water and saved for the end. If an element is dropped, it must be recaptured to continue the quest.

Second, there are three brand-new elements — or elemental compounds — to capture as part of this quest:

• Gallium: Holding Gallium reveals all nearby team members who held it previously as if you were affected by a Snapshot Grenade.
• Deuterium: This fatigues any Operator, which includes causing them to cough if they try sprinting.
• Neptunium: This periodically electrocutes all nearby Operators and hay-wiring vehicles, with similar effects as the Shock Stick.

The Champion’s Quest in Vondel will be ready for all challengers starting at season launch.

New Vehicles

Two familiar vehicles are here across Call of Duty: Warzone maps; consult your Tac Map in-game for locations and availability.

MRAP

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected — it does what it says in its name.

A vehicle roughly the size and shape of the Cargo Truck, the MRAP [DS1] is equipped for heavy combat with additional armor plating and turrets, making it a slower, yet effective, vehicle for attack or defense.

The MRAP will not appear often — in fact, it is mostly available at the start of a mode coming out at mid-season — but whenever an Operator sees it being used, it’s time to either head inside or come at it head-on with Launchers, LMGs, and Killstreaks . . . and plenty of them.

Dirt Bike

A nimble and rapid form of transportation in Call of Duty: Warzone, the Dirt Bike is ready for Operators to lose enemies through tight alleys, perform hairpin turns on a dime, and get across any map without much cover but with plenty of style.

In other words, yes, you can catch sick air and pop wheelies on this whenever the operation calls for it.

Note that only two Operators can technically fit on the Dirt Bike at a time, so a full squad of four should either partner up or get enough rides for everyone.

Call of Duty 2023 Reveal Event

Drop into Call of Duty: Warzone to experience the worldwide reveal for Call of Duty 2023 in a limited-time event. Join the ranks of Shadow Company to take on Konni forces and secure the chemical weapon threat before it’s too late. Stay tuned to Call of Duty channels for more details about the upcoming reveal.        

GENERAL OVERVIEW

• Task Force 141 and Shadow Company: Faction Showdown. Do your part to help TF141 or Shadow Company control the AO. Your efforts will reward you with exclusive items, including a Weapon Blueprint for challenge completion and a new Operator Skin for the winning side.
• Gear Up with Modern Weaponry. A fast-firing Assault Rifle and semi-auto Sniper Rifle sure to put a frown on the enemy’s face will be available in the Battle Pass. Plus, four more armaments throughout the season.
• Call of Duty celebrates 50 years of Hip Hop with Special Guests Snoop Dogg and 21 Savage. Get ready to light it up and get some free War Tracks spanning three decades of a culture that transcends music and gaming.

New Weapons

FR Avancer (Assault Rifle – Launch, Battle Pass)

Carrack .300 (Sniper Rifle – Launch, Battle Pass)

In-Season Weapons

M13C (Assault Rifle – In-Season)

The .300 BLK counterpart to the M13B, this full-auto Assault Rifle is versatile and hard-hitting as a main weapon or sniper support secondary.

Unlock Requirements: [[REDACTED]]

New SMG, Sidearm, and Melee Weapon (In-Season)

In addition to the two free Battle Pass weapons, and the M13C Assault Rifle, three more weapons are being released during Season 05. Ready yourself for a new SMG, which is ready to offer another silent close-range solution thanks to its integrated suppressor.

A new sidearm is ready to be added to the deep pool of Secondary Weapons for Operators wanting more flexibility and stopping power at mid-range. Speaking of Secondaries, the Pickaxe will be a simple, yet effective tool added to the melee category.

New Operators

Oz

Graves (Battle Pass)

Arthur

Aside from being one of Shadow Company’s best, biographical intel for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].

Mila

Biographical intel for this Operator has been [[REDACTED]].

Velikan

The Shadow Company warden of Building 21 just got ousted by Konni Group, so now this “giant” is ready for new operations.

During initial encounters with Task Force 141, Velikan was a shadow of a shadow. Tales of his exploits are written off as fairytales at best and gross exaggerations at worst. Those who know him never speak ill of him. Whether it’s due to fear or respect, no one knows.

Mace (Mid-Season)

Another returning face — or mask, if you will — the mercenary Mace will be called in during Season 05 Reloaded to assist Shadow Company with clean-up duties.

Additional Limited-Time Operators During Season 05

These headliners deserve more than a passing mention, especially because they are here in celebration of five decades of hip hop culture: Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg and 21 Savage.

Call of Duty Celebrates 50 Years of Hip Hop with Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, 21 Savage, and More

In celebration of 50 years of hip hop, Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone will have free content and special Bundles available throughtout Season 05.

Snoop Dogg (Launch Window)

Nicki Minaj (In-Season)

21 Savage (Mid-Season)

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