Warzone 2 update: Season 3 release date, new content and patch notes
The Warzone 2 update for Season 3 has finally dropped
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TheWarzone 2update for Season 3 has dropped, bringing with it a range of new maps, weapons, operators, game modes, and cosmetics.
Season 3 continues the ongoing faction war across the game’s DMZ mode. On top of that, Plunder mode is getting a big update, along with a new 1v1 Gulag: Blacksite. Season 3 also adds Massive Resurgence, a larger-scale variant of the fan-favorite Resurgence mode., as well as new Perk Packs and the addition of Redeploy Drones to Al Mazrah.
Warzone 2is the definitiveCall of DutyBattle Royale experience, offering exactly the sort of frenetic first-person shooter action you’d expect from Activision’s juggernaut of a franchise. Read on to find out everything you need to know about Season 3.
Warzone 2 update: cut to the chase
Warzone 2 update release date and platforms
Season 3 ofWarzone 2is available now onPS5,Xbox Series X|S,PS4,Xbox One, and PC.
The new Season has brought with it a generous helping of new maps, game modes, operators, and weapons.
Warzone 2 update trailers
Latest trailer
The latest trailer shows offWarzoneSeason 3’s action-packed story in which fan-favorite characters Alejandro and Valeria. After the events ofModern Warfare 2,ruthless cartel leader Valeria escaped capture, prompting Alejandro to set off in pursuit, hoping to settle their old score.
More trailers
TheFJX Imperium Sniperhas been revealed, showing off a glorious new sniper rifle that has joined the roster in Season 3.While there are other keyWarzone 2trailers within this article you can check out Activision’sCall of Duty official YouTube channelfor more video content.
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Warzone 2 update new content
New weapons
TheWarzone 2update for Season 3 brings a pair of fresh new weapons to the battlefield.
The first is theFJX Imperium Sniper Rifle. It’s a precise, hard-hitting bolt-action sniper rifle that hits like a truck. Its .408 rounds are designed for anti-personnel destruction.
The second is theCronen Squall Battle Rifle. This one’s a bullpup-loading semi-automatic rifle designed for longer-distance engagements and boasts an impressive damage output.
New Operators
TheWarzone 2update for Season 3 brings with it not one but two new operators: Valeria Garza and Alejandro Vargas. Fans ofModern Warfare 2will recall how these two once worked together in the Mexican Special Forces. However, those times are well and truly in the past, since Valeria has since risen to become El Sin Nombre, the leader of the Las Almas Cartel, while Alejandro has thrown his lot in with Task Force 141.
Both operators can be unlocked by purchasing the Battle Pass.
New event
Starting April 14, players will be able to enjoy the new Trophy Hunt event.
For the duration of the event, players will drop Trophies when eliminated. Also found through loot, Trophies can be exchanged for items shown in the Events tab, including weapon blueprints, vehicle skins, and Battle Pass Token Teir Skips. If you redeem enough items, you’ll even be able to unlock some exclusive Operator Skins.
Be advised, however, that Trophies must be collected and secured at an Upload Station in order to be added to your bank, so be careful out there.
Warzone 2 update patch notes
You can get your hands on the latestpatch notes for Season 3on the Call of Duty website. The notes include a wide range of changes to weapon balancing, so be sure to give it a look in case your weapon of choice has been tweaked.
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