Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Aug. 16 Update Patch Notes

The August 16 update patch notes have just arrived for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2. Like the July 24 patch, the latest version is pretty extensive and brings several buffs and nerfs to weapons. Not limited to these, it also addresses issues that have been bothering players. We suggest updating your game to apply these recent handy changes to your saved file. Let’s review the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 August 16 update patch notes.

Patch Notes for the Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 Aug. 16 Update

Global

General

Events

• This patch contains necessary updates and content for the Shadow Siege event. Tune in for the global reveal of Modern Warfare III at 10:30 a.m. PT on August 17th in Warzone.

Weapon Tuning

• The benefit of tuning for Recoil Control-related stats has been reduced slightly.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some Players could not access the Battle Pass, but would still lose CP after purchasing it
• Fixed an exploit allowing Players to go prone instantly
• Fixed an issue where Akimbo challenge progress was not tracking correctly for the FTAC Siege
• Fixed an issue where an invisible object could interact with lethals, tacticals, and explosives on Mercado Las Almas
• Fixed an issue affecting key binds when adding settings as Quick Settings
• Fixed an issue where the buttons for ‘Preview’ and ‘Quick Equip’ hide when trying to press them by mouse input in the Events tab
• Fixed an issue where the Tonfa melee weapon had outdated unlock conditions
• Fixed an issue where the SFX from the Semtex dropped by the Chain Reaction modifier in Havoc would not play as intended
• Fixed an issue where equipping the “Battle Buddy AI” Gun Screen could cause an error

Warzone

Weapons

Weapon Balancing

Assault Rifles

• Chimera
  • Mid Damage increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• FR Avancer
  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Head Damage Multiplier increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• Lachmann-556
  • Head Damage Multiplier increased

• M16
  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers increased

Battle Rifles 

• FTAC Recon
  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Maximum Damage Range increased

• Lachmann-762
  • Limb Damage Multiplier increased

• SO-14
  • Head Damage Multiplier increased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased

• TAQ-V
  • Maximum Damage decreased
  • Close-mid Damage decreased
  • Minimum Damage decreased
  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers decreased

Marksman Rifles 

• Lockwood MK2
  • Mid Damage increased
  • Minimum Damage increased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Lower Torso Damage Multiplier increased
  • Limb Damage Multipliers increased

Shotguns 

• Expedite 12
  • Mid Damage increased
  • Mid-far Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage Range increased

• Lockwood 300
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Mid Damage increased
  • Maximum Damage Range increased
  • Close-mid Damage Range increased

• MX Guardian
  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-mid Damage increased
  • Mid-far Damage Range decreased

Submachine Guns 

• Fennec 45
  • Maximum Damage increased
  • Close-Mid Damage increased
  • Minimum Damage increased

Sniper Rifles 

• Signal 50
  • Neck Damage Multiplier decreased
  • Upper Torso Damage Multiplier decreased

Attachments

• Ammunition
  • ISO Hemlock
    • .300 Blackout (All Types)
      • Close-mid Damage decreased
      • Mid Damage decreased

Update August 16 for Modern Warfare 2 and Warzone 2 is now available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.