We're only a few days away from a new season of Call of Duty. Season 3 is ushering in a ton of incredible updates, and Verdansk is of course the biggest talking point. That said, the patch notes are detailing some crazy changeups in how Warzone is going to play, and multiplayer isn't exempt either. There are too many updates to list ourselves but we've got some of the details below, along with links to check them out and the new launch trailer. People are also finding... giant loot boxes?

In celebration of the highly anticipated return of Verdansk on April 3, Call of Duty: Warzone is launching an epic, worldwide marketing activation featuring giant, legendary loot crates dropped in iconic cities: Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and London. And we're not kidding when we say massive, they are 17.5 feet long, 8 feet wide, 8 feet high, and weigh 2,400 pounds.

These crates, straight from the Call of Duty: Warzone universe, are set to take over the streets of each city, bringing the thrill of the game to life in the real world.
Players can stop by the location in Hollywood or one of the three other crate locations, snap a selfie with #VerdanskReturns, grab exclusive Return to Verdansk swag, and scan a QR code for in-game perks.

Crate locations:
  • Chicago: Pioneer Court - 401 N Michigan Ave
  • Los Angeles: Hollywood & Highland/Ovation – Hollywood Blvd between Highland Ave & Orange Dr
  • Paris: LA Defense
  • London: Riverside / The Scoop
  • Secret crate?

Patch Note Details

Patch notes are here for Season 03, kicking off in #BlackOps6 on April 2:

• Console crossplay option for non-Ranked MP
• Weapon tuning details
• MP + global movement updates
• Ranked SR adjustments & rejoin
• New Party Games menu
• Prestige no longer resets customization
• Expanded Zombies Challenge requirements
• Zombies Augment fixes, UI improvements & bug fixes
• + more

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 patch notes: https://www.callofduty.com/patchnotes/2025/03/call-of-duty-black-ops-6-season-03-patch-notes

Call of Duty: Warzone patch notes: https://www.callofduty.com/patchnotes/2025/03/call-of-duty-bo6-warzone-season-03-patch-notes

New Weapons

  • Kilo 141 - Assault Rifle (Call of Duty: Warzone Login Reward)
    • Fully automatic assault rifle with an ergonomic design that improves handling, and a steady fire rate helps stay on target.
    • The Kilo 141 is back and ready to tear it up across Multiplayer and Call of Duty: Warzone. The weapon’s smooth handling, manageable recoil, and steady fire rate give it room to shine in a variety of combat situations, leaving no doubt as to why the Kilo 141 was a favorite in Verdansk. Now that the location is back, it’s time to relive the glory days with this hard-hitting Primary Weapon.
    • Players will automatically unlock the Kilo 141 for use in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone after logging in to Call of Duty: Warzone at the launch of Season 03.
  • CR-56 - Assault Rifle (Battle Pass)
    • This lightweight 7.62 x 39mm full-auto assault rifle is compact and powerful. Built exclusively for military use, the standard issue rifle is deadly at mid-range combat and easily configured for a variety of assault tactics.
    • Combining high-damage hits with a fast fire rate and good handling, the CR-56 AMAX is the perfect mid-range weapon for downing targets fast. Eliminate enemies in three to four shots up to 25 meters out, leaving plenty left over to chew through equipped armor. Quick reloads get you back into the action fast, a helpful trait no matter how you choose to customize the weapon via Gunsmith.
  • HDR - Sniper Rifle (Battle Pass)
    • Anti-material bolt action sniper rifle chambered in 12.7 x 108mm ammunition. Bullets have a lower muzzle velocity but remain devastating even at very long ranges.
    • Veterans of Verdansk know the power of the HDR and the havoc a sniper can inflict with it when stationed in high vantage points like the infamous Airport Control Tower. The weapon’s long reach and heavy damage make it a favorite of sharpshooters, its distinctive firing sound sending squads running. Add the Reinforced Barrel attachment to further extend your damage range and bullet velocity, and don’t forget to hold your breath for difficult shots.
  • Kali Sticks - Melee (Event Reward)
    • Two-hit kill. Extremely fast attack speed. Short range.
    • The infamous Kali Sticks return, dealing out damage with rapid swings that’ll take down your target in a flash. Smack them with fast follow-up hits using the weapon’s light attack or take them out in a more dramatic fashion by unleashing the heavy attack. Use Kali Sticks in Multiplayer with the new Close Shave Perk to deploy a quick whack against enemies without having to manually swap to your Dedicated Melee slot first.
  • Nail Gun - Special (In-Season)
    • Full-auto Nail Gun. High damage at close range with fast handling speeds and very low muzzle velocity.
    • Stick it to them with this handy tool configured with a magazine of 15 nails that fires at full auto. The damage drops off quickly after 25 meters and performs best up close. The Nail Gun’s low muzzle velocity can make it difficult to land shots against fast moving targets, so get them in your sights and unload before they know what hit them. This armament is a reward earned during the Black Ops Tribute Event.

Warzone Movement Changes

The introduction of Black Ops 6’s omni-movement system revolutionized gameplay and has become the foundation of player movement in Call of Duty: Warzone. While the system launched with multiplayer-inspired values, we've recognized the need for adjustments to better align movement dynamics with the unique demands of Call of Duty: Warzone’s limited-life modes.

Season 03 focuses on fine-tuning the Black Ops 6 player movement by ensuring a balance between fluidity and responsiveness. The adjustments to the movement mechanics are as follows:
  • Movement Speed
    • Crouch Movement Speed reduced by 10%
    • Crouch-to-Stand Speed increased by 15%
    • Crouch-to-Stand Speed While ADS increased by 39%
    • Prone Movement Speed reduced by 5%
    • Sprint Movement Speed reduced by 4.9%
    • Directional Sprint Animation Blend Speeds increased for improved fluidity
These values bring Call of Duty: Warzone's movement speeds closer to the spirit of the original experience while still preserving the fluidity of Black Ops 6. We encourage players to go hands-on with these fine-tuned changes, as they can be hard to express in a patch note. The proof is in the pudding!
  • Jump Cooldown 
    • Reduced the cooldown by 40% for improved responsiveness during repeated jumps.
  • Omni-sprint Side & Back Speed Scaling 
    • Reduced by 8.5%, to better balance strafe movement.
  • Slide Friction
    • Increased by 4% to reduce overly slippery engagements.
These adjustments address the dominant power of strafe engagements while maintaining fluidity for mechanics such as sprinting, strafe reloading, and general navigation. Responsiveness across movement systems has been improved to ensure smoother gameplay while striking a better balance for Call of Duty: Warzone's fast-paced encounters. This will bring back the feeling of a classic Warzone experience that we all know and love.

CONSOLE CROSS-PLAY

In Season 03, we're giving console players more granular options by separating the MP Ranked Play and Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play settings and adding a new Multiplayer-only setting for Quickplay, Featured, and Party Games matches.

Each of these three settings (Multiplayer Ranked Play, Call of Duty: Warzone Ranked Play, and Multiplayer Unranked) will include the following options:
  • On: Enables matchmaking with all gaming platforms when playing in the selected playlists.
  • On (Consoles Only): Enables matchmaking only with other consoles when playing in selected playlists.
    • May negatively impact matchmaking queue times.
  • Off: Restricts matchmaking to your current gaming platform only in selected playlists.
    • Will negatively impact matchmaking queue times.
Additional details on how these settings interact with party members who are on different platforms.
  • Players in a party who all belong to the same console platform will matchmake with the party leader’s preferred cross-play settings.
  • Players who have selected "Cross-Play Off" and create a mixed platform party that includes a different console platform will have their cross-play settings temporarily adjusted to "Cross-Play On (Consoles Only)" to enable matchmaking. This temporary adjustment enables matchmaking for the duration of the mixed platform party, and disbanding this party will result in preferred matchmaking settings being restored.
  • Players who have selected "Cross-Play Off" and create a mixed platform party with a PC player will have their cross-play settings temporarily adjusted to "Cross-Play On." This enables matchmaking for the duration of the mixed platform party, and disbanding this party will result in preferred matchmaking settings being restored.
  • Reminder: Adjusting Cross-Play settings may negatively impact matchmaking queue times.

Stay tuned to GamingTrend for more Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone news and info!

See also: Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Call of Duty: Warzone | Treyarch | Raven Software | PC | PlayStation 4 | PlayStation 5 | Xbox One | Xbox Series X
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