Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded patch notes: New Resurgence map, Unhinged Solos, and more

Call of Duty developers have just released the official patch notes for Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded. This mid-season update has made some significant tweaks to the game. With Armored Royale returning and a new resurgence map, Season 5 Reloaded is here with a bang. Activision has also brought back Unhinged Solos, a unique mode that has been assimilated into this title's content.

Here is everything you need to know regarding the Season 5 Reloaded update in Warzone 2, which includes weapon-related changes.

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Warzone 2 Season 5 Reloaded patch notes

From the destruction of the Zaya Observatory to a new place for Resurgence, the mid-season update for Warzone 2 is here to offer a range of engaging content.

Maps

• Following the catastrophic events of Shadow Siege in Al Mazrah, Zaya Observatory has been destroyed.

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Battle Royale, Resurgence, Plunder, Lockdown

Playlist

Playlist (Image via Activision)

For regular updates about the Playlist and other scheduled events, check out the dedicated Warzone Trello Board.

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Warzone 2 upcoming modes in Season 5 Reloaded

Armored Royale (Image via Activision)

Armored Royale

• Making its return, a new version of Armored Royale will be available for Quads during Season 05 Reloaded.
• Every Squad is assigned to a powerful MRAP vehicle, which serves as their lifeline by enabling redeployment.
• Squads can also upgrade their MRAP for better offensive or defensive capabilities via Upgrade Station on the vehicle itself.
• Gas Stations are used to repair and refuel their MRAP often.

Al Bagra Fortress Resurgence (Image via Activision)

Al Bagra Fortress Resurgence

• Players will now experience Resurgence within the boundaries of the Al Bagra Fortress point of interest in Al Mazrah and the immediate surroundings.
• Fort Resurgence will have its own playlist at launch, separate to the Resurgence rotation that contains Ashika Island and Vondel.

Unhinged Solos

• From fragile alliances to grand betrayals, break the squad limit boundaries by using Assimilation to grow your squad up to 6 players!
• Squad Size: Solos
• Max Players: 100
• Assimilation: Up to 6 Players Per Squad

Adjustments

• Adjusted audio mix for parachutes, including increasing the volume of incoming enemy parachutes.
• Killing a Player while performing a trick on the Dirt Bike will now reward combo points.

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Warzone 2 weapon changes in Season 5 Reloaded

With some global changes, Warzone 2 has also received some game-specific weapon buffs and nerfs. Here is a list of all the weapon changes in Season 5 reloaded.

Assault Rifles

Chimera | WZ Only

• Close damage increased
• Far damage increased
• Head damage multiplier increased
• Lower torso damage multiplier increased

FR Avancer | WZ Only

• Close damage increased
• Far damage increased

ISO Hemlock | WZ Only

• Close-mid damage range decreased
• Mid damage range decreased

Lachmann-556 | WZ Only

• Head damage multiplier increased
• Neck damage multiplier increased
• Upper torso damage multiplier increased

M13B | WZ Only

• All location damage multipliers increased

M13C | WZ Only

• Close damage increased
• Mid damage increased
• All location damage multipliers increased

M4 | WZ Only

• Close damage range increased
• Close-mid damage range increased

STB 556 | WZ Only

• Head damage multiplier increased

Tempus Razorback | WZ Only

• Close damage range increased
• Close-mid damage range increased

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Battle Rifles

Cronen Squall | WZ Only

• Head damage multiplier decreased
• Neck damage multiplier decreased
• Upper torso damage multiplier decreased
• Lower torso damage multiplier decreased
• Limb damage multipliers decreased

Launchers

• All Launchers have had their damage against Players decreased | WZ Only

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Light Machine Guns

RPK | WZ Only

• Close-mid damage decreased
• Close damage range decreased
• Headshot damage multiplier increased

Sakin MG38 | WZ Only

• Neck damage multiplier decreased
• Upper torso damage multiplier decreased
• Limb damage multipliers decreased

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Marksman Rifles

Lockwood MK2 | WZ Only

• All location damage multipliers increased

Shotguns

Bryson 800 | WZ Only

• Lower limb damage multipliers increased

Bryson 890 | WZ Only

• Lower limb damage multipliers increased

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Submachine Guns

BAS-P | WZ Only

• Neck damage multipliers increased
• Upper torso damage multipliers increased
• Lower torso damage multipliers increased
• Limb damage multipliers increased

Fennec 45 | WZ Only

• Neck damage multiplier increased
• Upper torso damage multiplier increased

VEL 46 | WZ Only

• Limb damage multipliers increased

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