Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone players received an update on January 11, before the Season 1 Reloaded update rolls out with more changes. Here’s a look at the patch notes that include the long-awaited MTZ Interceptor nerf.
The developers of MW3 and Warzone released an update to the game on January 11 that aims to address some long-awaited changes to weapon balance. Although the main update for Reloaded Season 1 is scheduled to arrive on January 17, it seems that some of the changes can’t wait until then.
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The powerful MTZ Interceptor weapon has been wreaking havoc in Warzone matches throughout Season 1 and players have been clamoring for a nerf to the weapon. Their calls were answered when the developers finally nerfed the popular MTZ Interceptor.
Check out everything you need to know about the MW3 and Warzone update on January 11.
Development of the Warzone nerf MTZ Interceptor
The MTZ Interceptor has been the most dominant weapon in Warzone throughout Season 1.
The powerful MTZ Interceptor that has dominated Warzone for weeks finally received a nerf on January 11th.
After countless complaints from players throughout Season 1, the developers have confirmed that they will take a look at balancing the Marksman rifle before the nerf finally arrives with the January 11 update.
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Check out the full patch notes for the January 11 MW3 and Warzone update.
Warzone and MW3 patch notes dated January 11
worldwide
Bug fixes
- Fixed an issue that prevented CDL Team Packs from opening properly when purchased from the Store.
- Fixed an issue that caused event progress to not be tracked correctly in the front menu.
- Fixed an issue that prevented emblems from being properly awarded for prestige level progression.
- Fixed an issue that caused some Soap Operator skins to not have proper images and text in the menu.
War zone
Weapons
Please note that additional weapon modifications will be rolled out in the Season 1 Reloaded update scheduled for release on January 17, 2024.
“Marksman rifle”
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- MTZ interceptor (MWIII)
- Maximum damage reduced to 85, down from 95
- Minimum damage reduced to 78, down from 84
“Ammunition”
- Snake shot
- This facility will be re-enabled through a playlist update scheduled for 10 AM PT.
- Damage per pellet at max range has been reduced to 12, down from 34
Bug fixes
- Fixed further collision issues with various items across Urzikstan allowing players to exploit, peek, and shoot through them.
- Fixed an issue allowing players to duplicate load drop markers.
- Fixed an issue that caused the Dead Silence icon to inadvertently appear in the kill cam.
- Fixed an issue allowing players to exploit the cash deposit balloon in Plunder.
- Fixed an issue allowing players to duplicate items in the backpack menu.
- Fixed an issue that caused players to remain stuck in labor camps.
- Fixed an issue that caused the After Action Report to end abruptly.
- Fixed an issue that caused some attachments to not appear correctly when equipped with certain weapons.
- Fixed an issue that prevented the Dual Cams Unlock Challenge from tracking properly.
- Fixed an issue that caused players to be returned to the front menu while navigating attachments in the Gunsmith.
Multiplayer
UIX
- Bug fixes
- Many attachment descriptions have been modified to better reflect their true effects.
- Addressed issues that caused the player to be unexpectedly returned to the multiplayer menu in multiple scenarios.
- View the after action report
- Prepare the conversion set on a chart
- Use attachment filters
- Fixed an issue that caused the incorrect weapon model to appear while selecting a blueprint in the Gunsmith.
Play
- Weapon check animations will no longer play after respawning in minimap playlists.
- Note: This change was published on January 4, 2024.
Progress
- Corrected unlock requirements for the Throwing Star (Equipment) have been shown.
- Corrected unlock requirements for multiple attachments have been shown.
- Ruin -10 shares
- Muzzle compensator Rival-9
- Fixed a spelling error in the Kingslayer Kills challenge.
- Daily Reward Challenge completions will no longer appear as “Challenge Name Missing” in the notification tray.
maps
- Afghan
- Additional spawn points have been added to increase the quality of spawn selection in Team Deathmatch and dominance.
- Invade
- Increased operator lighting to address poor visibility in certain areas.
- Deployments have been adjusted to prevent unnecessary spawn fluctuations while the Bus Station Capture Point (P3) is active in Hardpoint.
- Meat
- Deployments have been adjusted to prevent players in the Garage from killing enemies when respawning.
- Rust
- Increased consistency in quality spawn selection.
- Spuryard
- Players can no longer get stuck when respawning in storage.
- Lounge
- Adjusted spawn points near safety to prevent unfavorable spawn conditions in Team Deathmatch and Domination.
Techniques
- Weapon game
- The placeholder image in the Statistics tab of the Scoreboard has been removed.
- Operation Spearhead (War)
- Dropping gear (Field Upgrade) will no longer destroy the tank and cause a stalemate.
Weapons and attachments
“Machine guns”
- Amr9
- Once unlocked, the JAK Ettin double barrel assembly accessory can now be equipped.
- WSP-9
- Incompatible hybrid optical attachments can no longer be equipped.
» Pistols »
- photo
- Once opened, the JAK Beholder Gun Kit accessory can now be equipped.
equipment
- scatter mine (tactical)
- Explosive damage reduced to 1 to prevent kills in powerful modes.
- Note: This change does not apply to basic modes.
- Explosive damage reduced to 1 to prevent kills in powerful modes.
Killstrix
- The distant tower
- Repositioning the tower will not make it more vulnerable to incoming damage than intended.
Customization
- Enhanced white color coverage of the Atlanta FaZe 2024 Camo.
zombies
Weapons
“Ether Blade”
- Fixed an issue where players would lose their Aether Blade if it was thrown and hit by a Harvester Orb.
- The redundancy exploit associated with ammunition stores has been closed.
Play
Weekly challenges
- Week 4
- Fixed an issue that prevented the “Destroy 5 vehicles with a recommended weapon” challenge from being tracked.
general
- Fixed an issue where the maximum reserve ammo limit for some weapons was inconsistent between Urzikstan and Dark Aether Rift.
UIX
Weapons
- Fixed an issue that prevented the gutter knife from displaying correctly in the weapon selection menu.
Progress
Camo
- Camo complete MWII
- Fixed an issue where some players were unable to progress in MWII Camo Weapon Challenges after the MWIII Season 1 update.
stability
- Many crash and stability fixes have been added.
For more Call of Duty, check out all the MW3 Ranked Play rewards available to you, or what you need to know about the Warzone Urzikstan Champion Quest.
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