“You’re not the only one who wants a return on investment.” – Billy Butcher, The Boys (Ep.306)
Members of Task Force 141 remain in captivity, Vondel is under constant attack, and the appearance of Supes from The Boys adds a new superpowered element to the fight.
It’s about to be unleashed in Season 04 Reloaded for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II and Call of Duty: Warzone, releasing July 12 on PlayStation 4 and PS5. Read on for a preview of the new content coming to all three modes in the Mid-Season Update.
Warzone brings Battle Royale to Vondel, plus a new Gulag and more
Following Vondel’s debut with Resurgence mode at the start of the season, the mid-season update brings the classic Battle Royale experience with support for up to 72 players.
New Gulag: Fight your way back onto the map in a new Vondel-exclusive Gulag. Inspired by the showers of a certain prison complex, this wine cellar and dungeon under the castle features a three-lane design with a circular center suitable for 1v1 combat.
New Resurgence playlist rotation: Starting with Season 04 Reloaded, a map rotation system will go live in Resurgence playlists, switching between Vondel and Ashika Island to add variety to your play sessions.
New Event — Profession Scan: This in-match event is coming to Vondel. When the event activates, lie down or dive underwater to avoid being scanned. Operators who don’t make it in time will be identified and marked for everyone to see on the tactical map and minimap for a limited time.
The Special Ops Raid Finale, new 6v6 main map
Multiplayer brings the action to co-op and competitive modes with the Special Ops Atomgrad story finale and the introduction of a new 6v6 main map.
Special Ops Raid Episode 04: Members of Task Force 141 were captured and imprisoned by Al-Qatala asset Hadir. In this epic conclusion to Atomgrad, it’s up to you and two other Operators to go out and finish what you started.
Vondel Seafront (6v6): Deploy in the southwestern part of Vondel in a small 6v6 map optimized for multiplayer matches. Fight in and between the various pontoon houses, including the main power positions of House Red and House Blue facing each other in the center of the map. Cross the bridge from place to place or dive into the waterways to reposition yourself stealthily on the flank.
Overview
MX Goalie: The previously ranked Season 04 Battle Pass sector will be open for access. His HVT reward is the new MX Guardian Shotgun base weapon. Unlike a traditional Battle Pass sector, all items here are earned by completing the following in-game challenges:
- Trusted Emblem: Get 10 ADS Operator kills with shotguns.
- Gunfire Calling Card: Get 10 Hip-fire Operator kills with Shotguns.
- Fanning Hutch Loading Screen: Get 10 operator headshots with shotguns.
- 1 Hour Double Weapon XP Token: Get 10 one-hit operator kills with shotguns.
- MX Goalie: Earn all industry rewards.
The boys join the fight
The Supes are here to save Vondel, Al Mazrah, and the rest of the Modern Warfare II universe, for better, for worse, or for worse. Based on The Boys TV show, their arrival adds a new dimension to Warzone.
New powers: With the help of Vought International’s Temp V superpower enhancer drug, Operators signal access to special abilities.
The first power is Charged Jump, allowing Operators to move across the map in leaps and bounds. Much like Queen Maeve, an Operator will take no fall damage when landing from a charge jump and will deal splash damage to anyone or anything within a short radius of the landing point of the operator.
The second power Electric shock wave – To put it simply, “electricity goes in, explosion goes out”. This shockwave sends out a powerful electrical explosion that injures operators and AI fighters and destroys vehicles and equipment.
The third power, Laser vision, grants levitation as well as the ability to fire a laser beam anywhere the operator looks. It’s like one of the many powers Homelander has (don’t tell him you think you’re as good as him), but it leaves the user open to the opposite effect.
And finally, Teleportation : Forget the footsteps through the mists of Vondel; Teleport moves an operator forward in any direction, which is extremely useful when trying to escape combat or unexpectedly move to higher ground. And unlike Hughie Campbell, your operator skin is in no way affected – no shed clothes, in other words – whenever it happens.
These abilities are considered field upgrades, meaning they are of limited use; get your timing right and reap the rewards of overpowered abilities. Temp V will exist in all Warzone playlists except Ranked game.
Operators vs. Superheroes: When deploying to Vondel, keep an eye out for indications that the boys are in town through murals and billboards. Even the strongest among us understand the importance of advertising.
Diabolic Camouflage Challenges
Complete Diabolical Camo challenges to earn a Vought-approved gray camo that can be used on each weapon of a specific class once earned by completing that class’s challenge. Each weapon class has different kill requirements, with some requiring you to specifically kill other Operators, others requiring you to simply kill “enemies” i.e. Operators or AI fighters .
Complete all ten to unlock a Superbly Diabolic Universal Camouflage, which can be used on all weapons once unlocked, and a Weapon Charm, which proves mastery of this event.
Shop Update: Limited Time The Boys Bundles and More
Become Starlight, Homelander, or Black Noir with these limited-time Store Packs: priced at 2,400 COD Points each.
The boys: Starlight — Shine brighter than the rest with the Starlight Operator, which comes with three weapon blueprints with tracers and dismemberment, the Necessary Evil finisher, plus a weapon sticker, emblem, loading screen, and weapon charm.
The boys: Patriarch — Make them love and fear you as a Homelander Operator, paired with three weapon blueprints with tracer and dismemberment bullets, the super-powered “Laser Everybody” finishing move, plus a weapon decal, a emblem, a loading screen, and a weapon charm.
The Boys: Black Black — Suit up and take down the enemy with deadly precision using the Black Noir operator skin plus three weapon blueprints, two with tracer rounds and dismemberment and the third being a Black inspired melee weapon blueprint Black, plus the “Shhh” finishing move and a Weapon Sticker, Emblem, Loading Screen, and Weapon Charm.
In addition to The Boys packs, be sure to check them out.
Other highlights of the mid-season bundle include the Pro Pack 6: Tactical Graffiti, Mustache Tangoand the Tracer Pack: Soulless.
Season 04 Battle Pack
Don’t forget that PlayStation Plus members can download the Season 04 Battle Pack, headlining the Oni Operator “Hydro” skin with a carbon fiber reinforced suit.
Social and Community — In-Game LFP — Party Browser
Revised LFP (Looking for Party) system helps players find groups with similar communication styles and playstyle preferences. The following changes have been made to improve the player experience based on community feedback:
Dynamic preferences: In addition to communication types, an expanded preference list includes primary and secondary playstyle options (e.g., focus on faction missions or competitive versus casual playstyles).
Advertise your party: Group leaders can broadcast your existing group and attract people with similar preferences. Fill your squad with compatible teammates before diving into the action for more collaborative and team play.
Browse groups and join: No more waiting! Players can now explore a list of available parties with matching preferences to join immediately. Note: Exact matches only.
Quality of life improvements: Bugs have been fixed and the overall user interface has been improved to ensure a smoother experience.
To access Party Browser, click on “Find a Party”. After selecting a mode and entering the lobby, the player can either announce their existing party or browse available pools.
World Series of Warzone Global Finals
The World Series of Warzone Global Finals will be held at the legendary Copper Box Arena in London on September 19. Stay tuned for where to stream the finale or, if you’re a Call of Duty fan in the greater UK or Europe. competitive community, consider attending to support the teams.
For Warzone Ranked Play Fans, Consider Grabbing Mid-Season WSOW Designated Driver Pack in the store. This bundle will include the “Speed Demon” Operator skin for the official Call of Duty League Operator (male), as well as the “Take the Wheel” weapon blueprint and more.
Season 04 Reloaded will launch on July 12
For the best mid-season experience, buy Modern Warfare II on PlayStation today, giving you access to additional content in three modes, including the ability to unlock 14 exclusive Operators for use in both games. Modern Warfare II owners also get Premium XP at the end of each match by playing Call of Duty: Warzone.
Stay frosty.
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