Infinity Ward says they’re aware of concerns over Modern Warfare download size

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone are some of the largest game files out any game to release yet. The studio continues to release massive updates on average between 10 to 30GB for each platform, causing many users to have limited space on their platforms after downloading each new update for the game.

In an interview with USGamer, Infinity Ward Production Director Paul Haile says the studio is ‘cognizant’ of the overall size of the game and ‘working’ to manage the overall footprint over the title.

But he did note in the interview that they do want to support these games with more free updates and that will cause the size to change as they bring out more features.

He also notes that they have made the DLC Pack management system – where users are downloading additional content packs for each mode – specifically to allow players to uninstall packs for modes they don’t want to play.

“Modern Warfare and Warzone are both massive experiences with tons of ways to play and new content being added regularly, and we are cognizant of the overall download size,” Haile writes over email. “As a team we are committed to updating the game with new free content of course, but have also taken steps for overall footprint management, including a DLC pack management screen for console users. This allows players to pick and choose which DLC packs they want to keep, and remove the others to recover more space.”

After this week’s update, Modern Warfare full package sits at around 185GB on PC and around 150GB on console total.

Infinity Ward is treating Modern Warfare and Warzone as two separate games to maintain with updates, fixes, and new content.

“[It’s] no small amount of work,” says Smith with a laugh, about maintaining Warzone alongside the rest of Modern Warfare. “Every time we layer on a new piece, we’re like, ‘Oh! There’s more things we have to maintain,’” adds Cecot.

SOURCE: USGamer

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Modern Warfare and Warzone May 19 Playlist Update: BR Trios Fix and more

Infinity Ward has released a new playlist update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone to fix some issues and bugs after the latest patch update, which deployed on May 18th overnight PT time.

The new playlist update addresses:

  • Fix for BR Trios matches not starting
  • Fix for Reinfected Ground War bugs
  • Fix for issue with incorrect scores in Grind & KC in “Clean Up on Aisle 9” playlist

Infinity Ward posted the news on their social channels, confirming the update is live across platforms.

The latest patch update, which went live on May 18, brought a variety of new content and features across the game. Check full patch notes here.

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Updates on Call of Duty League Season announced, in-game rewards for watching on the way

Activision Blizzard Esports has announced some updates as the 2020 Call of Duty Leaague Season continues.

The company has announced that CDL In-Game Rewards will become available for players who watch the league is planned and coming soon. This will be the first time that Call of Duty esports is offering rewards for watching since Call of Duty: WWII, where players were given Supply Drops. In Modern Warfare, players will get League themed cosmetics by watching.

Watching Call of Duty League competition will soon earn you exclusive cross-platform in-game Call of Duty League-themed rewards, including new team emblems, sprays, and animated calling cards. Earn in-game rewards by enjoying live Call of Duty League matches on the CDL website or COD companion app while signed into your Activision account. Don’t have an account? Create one here. More information on the launch of the viewership rewards program is coming soon.


The company has also announced an expanded Call of Duty League Championship event to now have all 12 teams (versus a small set that was planned). The Championship event will see all teams compete, with Home Series events now having more weight as the teams need wins to get a prime spot for Champs. Champs is set to take place in August 2020, per the announcement.

The tournament format of the Call of Duty League Championship will now feature all 12 teams, as opposed to the original eight-team structure, opening the door to potential upsets and Cinderella runs!Home Series victories now mean more than ever, with League standings being the determining factor on a team’s starting position in the final tournament of the year. 1st and 2nd placed teams in the CDL Standings, for example, will automatically skip the first two rounds of the event’s Winner’s Bracket. The better a team’s regular season record, the closer they get to the illustrious Grand Final. The double-elimination tournament will take place in August 2020.

Prize Pool Distribution for Champs:

With the change of structure, the following redistribution of prize pool earnings has been established:

  • 1st (2020 Champion): $2,000,000
  • 2nd (1 team): $1,000,000
  • 3rd (1 team): $500,000
  • 4th (1 team): $300,000
  • 5th (2 teams): $200,000
  • 7th (2 teams): $125,000
  • 9th (2 teams): $75,000
  • 11th/12th (2 teams, last place): $0

Activision Blizzard has also partnered with Infinity Ward and players for a brand new CDL Warzone Weekend tournament called CDL Warzone Weekends presented by Metro by T-Mobile. This tournament will see all 12 teams dropping into a private, 48 player lobby to see which team is the best and fight for a $10,000 prize pool. This first event will take place at the start of the Seattle Call of Duty League Home Series Sunday action.

With the help of Infinity Ward, the Call of Duty League will be dropping the best Call of Duty players in the world into the hottest game on the planet. All 12 CDL teams will compete (in quads) in an exclusive 48-player lobby to determine who the best professional team is in Warzone. Warzone Weekend is a $10,000 winner-takes-all, live-to-tape broadcast that will debut as the lead-in to the final day of the Seattle Home Series (May 22-24). Follow @CODLeague and each team in the league to learn more about the rosters built for this new entertainment experience.

The Call of Duty League Season continues with the Seattle Home Series taking place May 22 through May 24. See the how to watch and more on Dexerto.

SOURCE: Call of Duty League / Activision Blizzard

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First look at upcoming Mastery Calling Cards for Modern Warfare

Following the newest update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, data miners have found a first look at the upcoming Mastery Calling Cards feature that is coming soon to the game.

Site CODTracker has posted a look at the different calling cards that are coming to Modern Warfare, which require players to complete weapon challenges in order to unlock, similar to that of Modern Warfare 2.

Infinity Ward’s Art Director Joel Emslie has been hinting at this feature for a little while now, saying it’s being finalized and tested before release, and now it looks like the release is almost here.

Here’s a look at the .357 Calling Card for earning Damascus:

Here’s a few more:

See the full list here on CODTracker.

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Certain Vaults now accessible in Call of Duty: Warzone

Following the newest patch update for Call of Duty: Warzone on May 19, Infinity Ward has added in the ability to open some of the vaults/bunkers across the map using Key Cards to enter.

Users have been able to get into new locations on the map now, and found new loot boxes, areas to get more items, and more teasers as Season 4 of Modern Warfare approaches in early June.

Users have also found telephones inside the new bunkers which ring and a Russian voice speaks with morse code in the bunkers:

The voice translates to:

“All forces, the base is captured! Change the encryption!” “Right away!” “Roger.” “…They’re getting closer!”

Inside the bunker, users have also found a Nuke sitting in its case (via @ModernWarzone).

If you are looking to open the bunker yourself, you just have to find an Access Key Card, head to a bunker, and press the button to interact with the opening key pad.

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Patch Update 1.21 for Modern Warfare and Warzone: New Maps And More

Infinity Ward is releasing the latest update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on May 18th at 11PM Pacific // May 19 at 2AM Eastern.

This new update is patch update 1.21 and is 20.2GB on PS4, 31GB on Xbox One, and is 30GB (if you own Modern Warfare) or 26.1GB (if you only own Warzone) on PC.

In Modern Warfare MP, new map Hardhat is available alongside the new Gunfight map, Aisle 9.

In Warzone, players can find new features including the Armor Box, which lets you resupply armor similar to the Munitions Box. There is also new weapons to find in the Gulag, allowing for more variety. New LTM now live is Classic BR, which has no Buy Stations, no Gulag, and no Contracts.

PATCH NOTES:

WHAT’S NEW

  • Call of Duty Endowment “Fearless” Pack is now available!
  • New Gunfight Map, Aisle 9!
  • New Multiplayer Map, Hardhat!
  • Modified Special Operations! Replay existing Operations with a twist! Some enemies may charge more frequently or maybe they can only be taken down with headshots. Check out new Modified Special Operations and earn new rewards each week!  

PLAYLIST UPDATE

Modern Warfare

  • Realism Moshpit with NVG
  • Reinfected Ground War
  • Core Ground War
  • Blueprint Gunfight
  • Aisle 9 Face Off Moshpit!
  • Hard Hat 24/7!

Warzone

  • BR Solos
  • BR Trios
  • BR Quads
  • Blood Money Quads
  • Armor Box (available via loot on the ground and purchasable at Buy Stations): Resupply the entire team’s armor
  • Added Most Wanted contracts back (in addition to the other 3 contracts, none have been removed)
  • Loot Update
    • Added the new SKS (legendary only)
    • Updated 5 New Blueprints:
      • AX-50 – Epic
      • Kilo 141 – Legendary
      • FAL – Epic
      • MP7 – Legendary
      • AUG – Epic
  • Gulag Loadouts – the Gulag will now randomly choose from 6 ARs and 4 SMGs. All automatic, no burst or single fire guns included
    • Kilo 141
    • M4
    • AK-47
    • M13
    • SCAR
    • Ram-7
    • MP5
    • AUG
    • P90
    • Striker 45

GENERAL FIXES

  • Infected and Gun Game now feature playlist text to reinforce that KDR and win loss are not affected
  • Blueprint variants of Gun Game and Gunfight can now be enabled in custom match advanced options for their respective modes
  • Added the fire throwing knife to restricted equipment for CDL
  • Fix for the ‘Splash Guard’ shotgun weapon camo not applying properly to the weapon
  • Fixed a bug where on occasion, your selected Operator would not appear in the squad walk
  • Added a ‘Hold to Use’ option that allows you to choose between a hold or a press for the interaction button on keyboard and mouse
  • Adjusted the Monitor Distance Coefficient slider option to maximum value from 2.00 to 5.00
  • Out of map exploit fixes across various maps
  • Fixed a bug where players could take the ATV out of the map on Aniyah Palace
  • Fix for an XP exploit in Hardpoint
  • Fix for the ‘Time to Reap’ watch not displaying the time
  • Fix for the ‘Blue Skies’ watch appearing backwards when worn
  • Fix for some players spawning facing a wall while playing FFA on Talsik Backlot
  • Demolition: Added VO to alert the defending team a bomb site was destroyed
  • One in the Chamber: This mode is now available in custom games!
  • Regular Infected playlist now has random care package drops!
  • Gun Game Reloaded is now in the Quick Play filter.
  • Gunfight:
    • Fire throwing knife is now available in OSP mode
    • Fixes to the Snapshot grenade so it functions as intended in OSP mode
  • Reinfected Ground War:
    • Removed IAV and Counter UAV
    • Added a hint to tutorialize how to sky dive in this mode
    • Do not show death icon when a player uses Field Upgrade Tac Insert to skydive
    • Deaths from Field Upgrade Tac Insert (skydive) no longer count as deaths on the scoreboard
      • Kills & Deaths do not count against your lifetime records in this mode, this is purely to reflect the accurate KDR on the scoreboard
    • Lower Juggernaut health in this mode only
    • No longer give killstreak points on kills if the player is in your party
    • Significantly lowered damage from killstreaks if the player called out the killstreak and then moved to the infected team
    • Added ATV visibility on the map to avoid players hiding while riding the ATV

CHALLENGES/MISSIONS

  • Fix for Rodion’s Season 3, Objective 3 Mission from not tracking properly (“Purchase the Armor Bundle in Warzone 2 times while using Rodion as your Allegiance Operator”)
  • Fix for the “Use the Dead Silence Field Upgrade in 3 different matches” not tracking properly

WEAPONS

  • Renetti:
    • Reduced the max ammo reserve
    • MK3 Burst Mod – Significant hip spread increase
    • MK3 Burst Mod – Small decrease to damage
    • Reduced damage when Akimbo and MK3 Burst Mod are both equipped
  • FAL: Decrease to ADS time
  • SCAR: Decrease to ADS time
  • LMGS: Lowered ammo count for reload warning on belt fed LMGs
  • Reduced penalty for holding breath too long with sniper scopes
  • Fix for the level 34 unlock of the Renetti showing the Merc Foregrip
  • VLK Rogue
    • Increased rate of fire
    • Increased close damage range for 12 gauge
    • Increased damage range to 6” Revolt barrel
  • Holger 26
    • Increased move speed
    • Improved ADS time
    • Slight recoil reduction
  • Attachments:
    • FTAC 8.98” Spitfire Barrel:
      • Improved ADS time
      • Faster movement
      • Reduced hip spread
    • XRK Ultralight Barrel:
      • Improved ads time
    • 30 Round Magazine:
      • Reduced sprint out time
      • Improved ADS time
      • Faster movement
      • Improved hip spread profile
    • Not Stock:
      • Increased sprint out time
      • Faster movement
      • Reduced hip spread
      • Improved ADS time
    • Stippled Grip
      • Improved ADS time

WARZONE

  • Fix for a bug where a player could become immune to the gas if they were bought back as the final circle was closing
  • Fix for a rare bug that left a player in the Gulag until the end of the match
  • PC: Fixed an issue where the gas mask overlay could remain on screen after leaving the gas and entering a vehicle
  • Removed the option to “Squad Fill” while in BR Solo
  • Fix for voice chat sometimes cutting out during a match
  • Reduced the RPG kill radius for players with full armor
  • Final circle now moves (BR)
  • The Most Wanted contract has had the time reduced from 5 minutes to 3 minutes
  • Replaced Shield Turret with Armor Box at Buy Stations (Shield Turret is still in loot)

SPECIAL OPERATIONS

  • When players are respawned via the plane their weapons will now start with at least one full magazine each, to fix getting into situations where you could respawn without any ammo
  • Operation Headhunter – Fix for the players keeping the Gunship munition if the team wipes during the tank assault section
  • Operation Brimstone – Fix for the Extraction Crate appearing to be already open if the team had wiped and restarted earlier in the match

SPECIAL OPERATIONS: SURVIVAL

  • PS4: Atlas Superstore has been added to Survival Mode
  • Teammates respawned via the ‘Respawn Flare’ item will now come back with full armor, to help them survive their dangerous respawns better
  • Disallow usage of the ‘Respawn Flare’ item if no teammates are currently in last stand or spectating, and display why
  • Fix for missing dialog, store icons, and sounds during the buy phase
  • Fix for missing message display for players attempting to use the minigun at the weapons store
  • Fix for the ammo store not filling your magazine, and only your stock, and fix its missing sounds
  • Made the assorted stores’ Cash font easier to read on dark screens
  • Players now get $10 per hit on enemy helicopters

SOURCE: Infinity Ward

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This Week in Modern Warfare and Warzone: New Content and More

Activision Blog has posted the latest This Week in Call of Duty post highlighting what players can expect in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone.

This week sees a new update for Modern Warfare and Warzone. In Warzone, players will find a new Armor Box – similar to the Munitions Box – where a player can drop this and provide armor for your team. There will also be a new selection of weapons and loadouts in the Gulag, to keep things fresh.

In Modern Warfare, new MP maps Hardhat (6v6) and Aisle-9 (Gunfight) debut in-game, free for everyone.

This week will also see new store bundles including the Ghost Contingency Pack!

Activision has also announced the latest Live From Warzone events featuring many different streams and more this week for fans to watch throughout the week on both YouTube and Twitch.

Here’s all the details from the Activision Blog:

This week in Modern Warfare play a new Multiplayer map Hardhat, experience a new Gunfight battleground Aisle 9, collect the Cash as Blood Money Quads returns to Warzone, pick up a new classic look for Ghost in Store, and more. 

Operator Ghost in the ‘Classic Ghost’ skin, available in the Ghost Pack Contingency bundle

The ‘Ghost Pack Contingency’ bundle arrives to the store this week featuring two weapon blueprints including a Legendary assault rifle and a new skin that gives a Ghost a look that veterans will remember. The bundle includes 10 ghostly items, so you can customize your identity from your Operator to your emblem. Find the ‘Ghost Pack Contingency’ bundle in Store and take this look into the battlefield of Modern Warfare including Warzone. 

Hardhat, a Multiplayer map at the scene of construction site, is now available in its own 24/7 playlist. This map, first seen in Modern Warfare® 3, is a haven for close quarters, fast-paced, and frenetic combat, but also features some longer sightlines, so a variety of loadout types can find success. Re-experience Hardhat or jump in for the first time to learn the ins and outs of the map, and hopefully achieve victory in your next match. 

Aisle 9, the latest Gunfight map, is available in its own unique playlist – ‘Clean Up on Aisle 9’. The 3v3 playlist will host TDM, Kill Confirmed, Grind, and Domination, so players can discover multiple ways to fight on this small map. Aisle 9 will also be playable in the Gunfight map rotation, so stock up for a fight. 

Blood Money Quads drops back into Verdansk, so players can expand their trio. Find your fourth and get to collecting Cash, completing Contracts, and of course eliminating opponents to end up on top in Blood Money.

Two updates have arrived in Warzone – a change to Gulag weapons and a new item. 

First, players will now find SMGs and assault rifles in the Gulag. While you can still receive a shotgun or pistol, be aware that different weapon classes are now being handed out in this fight for your life. The new weapon choices include the AK-47, M13, Kilo 141, Ram-7, Striker 45, and more. SMGs and assault rifle both expand the range of engagements in the Gulag, so be careful if you decide to rush your opponent. 

The Armor Box is a new item available in all modes in Warzone.  Similar to a Munitions Box, this item can be used by the entire team to replenish their armor before or after an engagement. Find the Armor Box in ground loot, Supply Boxes, or purchase it at a Buy Station to make sure you’re protected before you get into a battle. 

Brush up on the fundamentals in a new limited-time mode – Classic Battle Royale. This mode strips down Battle Royale and features no Buy Stations, no Contracts, and no Gulag. If you’re out, you’re out. Survive the enemies and the ever-collapsing circle to be the last team standing. 

#LiveFromWarzone

It’s another week of battles, longshots, and of course the Gulag streaming #LiveFromWarzone. Tune in to see streams, pros, and some celebrity guests take the fight to the competition in the quest to survive and be the last team standing. 

SOURCE: Activision Blog

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Glitch in Modern Warfare placing players in Hardhat lobby

There’s a current glitch in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare MP that started earlier this week where players are being put into a lobby for a map that is not officially released yet.

We’ve seen many screenshots this week from users showcasing that they are being placed in a lobby for MP_HARDHAT, but are unable to start the game. The game either kicks players out when the match begins, or starts on another map.

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Hardhat, returning from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, is confirmed to be coming to the game at some point during Season 3, which is live in-game until June 3.

Stay tuned…hopefully this map is going live soon.

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Modern Warfare and Warzone May 11 Update: New Operator and Playlists

Infinity Ward has released the latest playlist update for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone on May 12 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.

The new playlist update refreshes the MP playlists and adds new bundles to the store. Warzone playlist selection currently remains the same, with Solos, Trios, and Quads. The update also debuts Iskra, the newest Operator for the game, in a new store bundle.

NEW MP Playlists:

  • Ground War
  • Gunfight Blueprints
  • Gunfight Knives Only
  • Demolition
  • Realism Gun Game Reloaded
  • Rust, Shipment, Shoot House 24/7

Featured Store Bundles:

  • Iskra Operator Bundle (New)
  • Twin Suns (New)
  • Anime Express
  • Executive Armory I
  • Urban Avenger

Season 3 continues in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone. Per the released roadmap, content still not released is Hardhat MP Map and new Gunfight map called Aisle 9. No release date for these have been announced yet.

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Anime Express Bundle now available in Modern Warfare and Warzone

Infinity Ward has now officially released the new Anime Express Bundle in the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Call of Duty: Warzone in-game store after it was available via a glitch earlier this week.

This new bundle is for all the anime fans out there – full vehicle anime skin, weapon skin, and more available for purchase with Call of Duty Points in-game.

The bundle costs 1600 CP and includes:

  • J-Poop Pop SMG
  • Cuteness Reload – Shotgun
  • Faithful Companion – Charm
  • Senpai – Cargo Truck Skin

Visit the Modern Warfare or Warzone in-game store to see the new bundle now.

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