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CoD MW3 patch notes: Season 3 Reloaded update explained
The game's latest Reloaded update is here.
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- Cole Luke
Published: Thursday, 2 May 2024 at 2:10 pm
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The Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Reloaded update is here, with Activision air-dropping in another hefty pile of patch notes.
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CoD MW3 Season 3 Reloaded is a free content update that introduces new maps, modes and more, with the developers doing everything in their power to keep the meta fresh until the next CoD game comes along.
Everything from Zombies to Rebirth Island, from Warzone to Weekly Challenges, has been refreshed here with new things to do and collect.
Keep reading to find out more about the CoD MW3 Season 3 Reloaded patch notes, now that the update has arrived in-game.
CoD MW3 Season 3 Reloaded patch notes: What's in the update?
Call of Duty Zombies. Activision
The CoD MW3 Season 3 Reloaded update is bringing with it a tonne of new content, including new Multiplayer maps, new Zombies story, new weapons, and new items on Rebirth Island.
The full patch notes can be found on the Call of Duty website. Or if you want a top-line overview, we've got you covered right here.
Here's what to expect from the MW3 Season 3 Reloaded update:
New Season 3 Reloaded content available across all modes
New weapon:
- BAL-27 Assault Rifle
New items in the store:
- Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns shooting guard) Operator skin
New Weekly Challenges
New Events:
- Call of Duty Endowment: 8th May to 22nd May
New Aftermarket Parts:
- JAK Wardens (Lockwood Mk2)
- JAK Patriot (M16)
- JAK Atlas Kit (AMR9)
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MW3 Season 3 Reloaded Multiplayer content
New modes:
- Minefield
- Escort
New maps:
- Grime (6v6) | Medium-sized, brand-new
- Checkpoint (6v6) | Medium-sized, new [repurposed]
Arcade Playlist
Vortex Playlist
New Field Upgrade: Enhanced Vision Goggles
New Tactical: EMD Mine
Weapon Prestige Camos added
MW3 Season 3 Reloaded Zombies content
The third Dark Aether Rift appears - New story mission
- Save Dr Jansen
New Schematics:
- Dead Wire Detonators
- Golden Mask Filter
- Sergeant's Beret
New Warlord: Rainmaker
CoD MW3. Activision
Other MW3 changes
UIX
- Increased the number of allowed favorite Attachments from 10 to 30.
- Weekly Challenges that reward an Aftermarket Part will now display the base Weapon in the information modal.
- Added Locked and Unlocked filter options to Calling Cards in the Customization menu.
Gameplay
In Hardpoint, increased preference for spawns further from enemies and nearer to spawn points recently used by a teammate.
Bug Fixes
- Unlocked Calling Cards that required Challenge completion once again indicate the fulfilled criteria.
- Resolved an issue causing the Customization menu to not appear properly on ultrawide displays.
- Addressed an exploit allowing multiple Attachments to be equipped to a single slot on a Weapon in the Gunsmith.
- Quick Equip option in Bundles is once again available while using a mouse and keyboard input device.
- Pros and Cons are no longer hidden when viewing locked Attachments.
- Prompt to perform a Finishing Move on enemy Operators is now visible while using a Juggernaut Recon.
- Weapon ammo count no longer disappears after performing a Finishing Move while using a Juggernaut Recon.
- Bomb Drone Killcams no longer display overlapping overlay effects.
- Weapons with a charged fire ability now function properly when the Manual Fire Behavior option is set to Hold.
- Swapping from tac-stance to aiming down sight will no longer cause a jarring recoil animation.
Progression
- Resolved an issue preventing the DG-58 Miro Barrel Attachment from unlocking.
- Kills without reloading Challenges will no longer continue to track between matches.
- DM56 Priceless Camo Challenge description once again matches the tracking requirements.
A vast number of weapon-specific tweaks can also be found on the CoD site.
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Warzone Season 3 Reloaded content
New Event:
- Heavy Armour Public Event
- Increase the number of armour plates you can carry and health is increased from 150 to 200
New Utility Box Field Upgrade (Rebirth Island)
Weapon Trade Station (Rebirth Island)
Perk Package: Specialist (Rebirth Island):
- Perk Slots 1 and 2 (all Perks active): Battle Hardened, Double Time, EOD, Focus, Irradiated, Mechanic, Mountaineer, Scavenger, Shrapnel, Sleight of Hand, Spotter, Strong Arm
- Perk Slot 3 (all Perks active): Cold-Blooded, Escapist, Payout, Primed, Quick Fix, Resupply, Stalker, Survivor, Tempered, Tracker
- Perk Slot 4 (all Perks active): Birdseye, Combat Scout, Flex, Ghost, High Alert, Resolute, Shrouded
New Killstreak: Foresight (Rebirth Island)
- Shows you the location of every future gas circle in the match
Loaded Resurgence playlist
Rebirth Lockdown (later in the season)
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Warzone Mobile Season 3 Reloaded content
Golden Week Event
Limited-time Golden Plunder playlist
New Mode and Map Feature:
- Massive lightning storms are wreaking havoc over Rebirth Island in the limited-time High Voltage mode. Operators who get struck by lightning will grow more powerful by earning a random Perk.
Viking Runes appearing on Verdansk
If you want more detail on everything here, you're best off hopping over to the official Call of Duty blog post on the MW3 Season 3 Reloaded update.
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When was the CoD MW3 Season 3 Reloaded release date?
The mid-season Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 3 Reloaded event began at 5pm BST on 1st May 2024.
This was initially revealed in-game by the fact that the "Classified" part of the battle pass unlocks at this time, and has now been officially confirmed by Activision over on the CoD Blog.
The mid-season refresh is introducing a lot to the game. We'll be sure to update you when the next update comes to light!
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Cole LukeFreelance Writer
Cole Luke is a freelance journalist and video producer who contributes to Radio Times Gaming. He also has bylines for Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, Network N and more.
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