CoD dev disables JAK Requiem aftermarket part in Warzone ranked play

Modified Jun 08, 2024 13:35 GMT

JAK Requiem kit for Kastov 762 in Warzone (Image via Activision) — JAK Requiem aftermarket part for Kastov 762 in Warzone (Image via Activision)

On their @CODUpdates handle on X, the Call of Duty developers have announced that they have disabled the JAK Requiem Aftermarket part in Warzone Ranked play. The part is a special attachment that can modify the Kastov 762 and Kastov 545 weapons to boost their performance. These modified weapons could be used in ranked matches to dominate the battlefield.

This article will discuss the JAK Requiem aftermarket parts and why it has been disabled in Warzone Ranked play.

Note: Some parts of this article are subjective and solely reflect the writer's opinion.

JAK Requiem aftermarket part is disabled in Warzone ranked play

JAK Requiem is a prevalent aftermarket part for the Kastov 762 and Kastov 545 Assault Rifle, which is widely used to achieve zero recoil on the battlefield. The developers have not officially revealed the reason behind disabling the JAK Requiem aftermarket part but we can assume that this is because they want to keep the game fair.

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The weapons with this aftermarket part disrupt the balanced competitive environment that developers aim to maintain in Warzone-ranked play. With its high damage output and zero recoil, it provides an unfair advantage and compromises gameplay.

How many JAK aftermarket parts are there in MW3 and Warzone Season 4?

There are a total of seven JAK aftermarket parts in MW3 and Warzone Season 4. Each of them is compatible with some specific weapons. These aftermarket parts are JAK Requiem, JAK Volkh, JAK Scimitar Kit, JAK Harbinger Kit, JAK Intimidator, JAK Thumper-656, and JAK Gunslinger.

Below is the list of all the JAK aftermarket parts and their functions in a weapon:

JAK Requiem - The JAK Requiem is compatible with Kastov 762 and Kastov 545 Assault Rifle which reduces the vertical recoil, making them a zero-recoil weapon.
JAK Volkh - The JAK Volkh is compatible with the KV Inhibitor Sniper Rifle which transforms it to use two burst shots, effective in crucial fights.
JAK Scimitar - The JAK Scimitar is compatible with the FJX Horus Submachine Gun, which allows it to use the drum mags which increase the damage output and can take down the enemy with a few shots.
JAK Harbinger - The JAK Harbinger is compatible with the M4 Assault Rifle, which transforms it into a deadly 0.50 Cal firearm. This results in high damage output but sacrifices the recoil and rate of fire.
JAK Intimidator - The JAK Intimidator is compatible with Renetti Handgun which modifies it into a single-shot weapon.
JAK Thumper-656 - The JAK Thumper-656 is compatible with RGL-80 Launcher modified the barrel of it and increased the distance and velocity of the bullet.
JAK Gunslinger - The JAK Gunslinger is compatible with the Basilisk Handgun which increases the rate of fire and transforms it to use the .357 rounds of ammo.